Great quote from a Providence messageboard

[Roach]

Just think what XN would think of JP if he had gone to Butler! O MY!

Oddly enough, it's Butler's fans that I have always despised. I've generally liked their players. I met Shelvin Mack at Martin's Tavern in DC while he was playing for the Wizards. He was very friendly and a total gentleman, never once complained or refused when people walked up to him for a photo. He always smiled politely and agreed.

One exception - Matt Howard. That guy annoyed the hell out of me ... but really only because he never seemed to have exceptional skills, but always played well above his apparent talent, especially against us. It's the same reason that, to this day, I cannot stand the mere mention of the name Brian Cardinal.