Had my first Jerry Tarkanian sighting tonight. He was wearing a baseball cap and sitting on press row at the Fresno City game tonight at Selland Arena.
I realize this probably shouldn't be that big of deal since his number is in my cell phone, but, well, it is. He's Tark and I've never met him. Still haven't met him, since I was busy writing my column about Fresno City losing in the semifinals of the state community college tournament.
Speaking of which, Fresno City is one of the most entertaining teams I've ever seen. I know I say that a lot, but they played pretty terrible tonight, and it was still worth every entertainment dollar spent. Of course, I get in free, so factor that in.
Somehow, there should be a Fresno State-Fresno City exhibition game every year. There won't be, because it would be much, much closer than Fresno State would ever admit. Especially this year, since Fresno State has no depth whatsoever, and the Bulldogs' big guys would be winded after 2 minutes against the Rams.
This year would have been perfect to start the rivalry since Fresno State passed on City coach Vance Walberg for its coaching job. How much would he have wanted that win? Hardest-played exhibition game of all time. That's what it would have been.
