Tulsa Tonight

Sam Donnellon does his share to keep the Era of Good Feeling going around here:

Just take some deep breaths from time to time, because the smell around here is getting better, sweeter. Not because of impending championships, but because of the people involved. Whether it is charismatic Kyle Korver talking about "growing together," newcomer goaltender Martin Biron likening the current Flyers to the pre-lockout Sabres, or newlywed Cole Hamels baring his soul about his past "lack of appreciation of what I do and a lack of focus," and vowing "to correct it," there is currently an abundance of athletes in this town who seem to get it. And thus, are easy to root for.

Of course, the Era will need help from the Green Wave tonight- who face a season-ending game as a one point ‘dog to Tulsa. Tulsa is probably narrowly better (they did come to New Orleans earlier this year and win) and, like Tulane, are playing well. But the earlier match-up was way close to a stone toss-up, and Tulane did not have to play yesterday. A pure 50-50 play- but this “win” isn’t really as necessary as the UAB victory last week to validate Tulane’s progress. Tulane is offically "better than average" again. Nothing that happens this evening will change that.

This blog will miss the classy John Vukovich.