Today I happened to drive by Wildcat Lodge on my way back to the office. I always enjoy seeing the players out and about, so I make it a point to swing by if I happen to be in the campus area. I have a few funny “just happen to be passing by Wildcat Lodge” stories that one day I’ll document here. But we’ll start first with today’s incident.
As I was getting closer to the Lodge, Jared Carter started crossing the street from Memorial Coliseum side. He was speaking at another player who was still on the Coliseum side; they both appeared to have just finished working out.
Then he entered a mid-1990s-ish White Ford Bronco. Wait, a White Ford Bronco?
As soon as the connection is made, I shriek, “This is J. C.! You know who this is, dammit!“
And that’s all it took, really. From now on, my brain synopsises are hard-wired to equate big Jared Carter with the Al “A. C.” Cowlings’ crazy testimony from the SNL skit. To be honest, Jared’s Bronco wasn’t even the same year as A. C.’s, but what else does folks do when they see a White Ford Bronco? When Misssta Cartah has his first block of the 2007-08 season, I think you’ll know what I’ll be screaming.
And yes, I’m a sad man. I realize this. Just laugh at me and have a good weekend.
LmFa0!
Hey you think JC is going to have a good season? I really have no idea, but I hope he’s full of surprises.
His theme song to get him pumped up for each game should be the tune of ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’.
::: Welcome baaaack, welcome back, welcome back, welcoooome baaaack :::
LoLz.
I think freshmen Mike williams (7.0′ 270 lbs.) is going to end up being a nice surprise… check out his highlight video on rivals.com. Lot of potential there, I think (hope)!
Wildcat Blog guy: Honestly, I’m not for sure. So long as Jared can get into the flow of the game, he can be a contributor. Early last season, there were moments that looked like he was in the flow, and there were moments where it looked like the game was too fast for him. I don’t expect him to be averaging 8 points and 3 blocks a game next year; that’s a lot to ask somebody who’s been rehabbing for 2 years straight. Hopefully he can come in and provide energy, fouls against opposing big men and at least some skill in protecting the goal against drives from the outside.
White Ford Bronco, O.J.!!!!