"You're only furniture makers!!!"

Tomorrow is the Windsor-Detroit fireworks show on the Detroit riverfront. It's supposed to be pretty spectacular, the fireworks originating from barges in the Detroit River between the two cities, set to music, accompanied by lasers. We'll have a pretty good view at the Fed, so we've invited employees, retirees, and their families to come down for a barbecue, some fun and games, then the fireworks. I'm excited, I've never been to a fireworks show this big, hopefully the weather holds up, there's a 60% chance of rain.

I haven't complained about Michigan roads in awhile, so I'm going to make up for lost time. In most states, there are the little blinkers that help you distinguish lanes, roads, etc. during rain and darkness. Well, there aren't any of those on Detroit roads. Add to it the filthyness of the roads, and during a hard shower, you can't tell one lane from another, you have to guess. You can get in the far left lane and get next to the yellow line, which still stands out, but the white dashes that divide the other lanes, blend in with the wet concrete, asphalt, and the rain. It's like driving blindfolded, it's very scary.

Time for sports:

• Today, the Booz Allen Classic in Washington D.C. ended with Ben Curtis winning for the 1st time since the 2003 British Open. But the strange part of it was they made him come back today and play one more hole, despite holding a 7 shot lead. He had to finish 17 and play 18, but the tournament was all but over. I don't think it was televised today (or yesterday), so no TV money was up for grabs. So, why?!?!? Plus, I'm sure the volunteers and other people involved had more important things to do, like make sure their own homes weren't underwater from all the rain that part of the country has gotten.
• Wimbledon is underway with no real surprises today. James Blake and Andre Agassi both dropped a set, but won. Agassi is looking at a possible 3rd round match with Rafael Nadal, which would be huge. An intriguing 2nd round match pits Roger Federer against home favorite Tim Henman. What would England get more excited about: a Henman upset or an England win over Portugal in the World Cup quarters? I'm guessing Henman since it seems the English expect the worst with every match.
• There's talk the NCAA Tournament may expand to 128 teams. I'm not in favor of this at all. The only reason behind this is $$$$$$$. This would basically eliminate the NIT, and would allow more mediocre major conference teams to get in. There would be a few more little guys, but not as many as you would think. It would also allow for a more lucrative TV contract, which the bigger schools would get a bigger piece of. I don't want March Madness to become March/April Madness. It's perfect as it is right now, as evidenced this year. The majors and "mid-majors" were both well represented, it's not too long, and the basketball is at a high level. Allowing more teams in allows for more mediocre basketball in March and a decrease in intensity that would be seen in the regular season and conference tournament.

Here are guys I'd take in tomorrow's NBA Draft:

• LaMarcus Aldridge, Texas. I think the Bulls would be crazy not to take him at #2. He's proven he can score with his back to the basket and was a pretty good rebounder. He was out all year 2 years ago with an injury, so last year was his 1st year at the college level, and he was very good.
• Brandon Roy, Washington. Maybe the most complete player in the draft, he'd get more respect if he played on the East Coast. Can shoot the 3, the mid-range jumper, take you off the dribble, and defend. With UW short on outside weapons last year, he had a huge year although he was keyed on.
• Adam Morrison, Gonzaga. Not the greatest athlete or defender, he can score and knows how to do it with what ability he has. His diabetes didn't affect him at Gonzaga, he played major minutes, I don't think it will affect him in the pros.
• Randy Foye and Kyle Lowry, Villanova. Villanova was my team, and these two guys were two main cogs. Foye can elevate on his shot and defend; Lowry can run the show and defend as well. Both are tough as nails and refuse to lose.
• Quincy Douby, Rutgers. He's Brandon Roy, but shorter. He didn't play on a great team while playing in a tough conference, but he still put up huge numbers against everybody. He can fill it up in a hurry. He probably won't go until the last half of the 2nd round, but whoever gets him will get a steal.

And here are guys I'd pass on:

• Tyrus Thomas, LSU. I love him as a defender, I love his work ethic, and I love his potential. But he needed another year to work on his offensive game. He missed a good chunk of the year due to injury, so his durability is a question.
• Rudy Gay, UConn. By now, I think you know I don't like guys who take possessions off. This kid can be a world-beater sometimes, other times he looks like he doesn't care. He's got the skills, no doubt, but does he have the desire?
• JJ Redick, Duke. I was a big fan of Redick, but after the DWI, and now his back trouble, I'm not so sure. He hasn't failed any physicals yet, but arguably the 2nd most important body part for a shooter is his lower back. After the legs get into the shot, your lower back has to be there to support the lift, if not, you start leaving everything short.
• Josh Boone, UConn. Why did he come out early? Brian Cardinal can contribute more than him.
• Rajon Rondo, UK. Can't shoot and was a team cancer last year. The word has been, "Oh, his poor shooting won't matter, he'll just beat everybody off the dribble." That won't happen when teams play 10 feet off of him, daring him to shoot. Is Wayne Turner playing in the NBA? Didn't think so.

Full analysis will come probably not tomorrow, but Thurs. night.

The title of tonight's blog refers to what the Germans were chanting at Sweden during their World Cup game. That may be the best sports chant of all time. It shows you can be creative without being derogatory.