Purdue Game and Invictus

Yesterday the 14 and 0 Purdue Boilermakers mens basketball team traveled to Wisconsin to face the recently struggling Badgers. Disappointingly the Boilers left Madison 14 and 1. Although this was somewhat of a let down, I cannot say i did not see it coming. The Boilers have started out slow all year, and in the Big Ten teams cannot afford to start slow on the road. The 4th ranked Boilermakers will surely drop in rankings but that does not change them as team. This loss will help bring the Boilers together and will knock our outstanding freshman back down to reality after suffering their first collegiate loss. Although the disappointing loss I expect the Boilermakers to bounce back with a big victory over Ohio State in Mackey Arena on Tuesday. Rest assured the official 6th man will be out with steady support as will the rest of the sell out crowd on Tuesday night.

Last night i went to my first movie in a long time, and was throughly surprised by the movie I saw. I will admit i was quite a skeptic to see the film as it did not get rave reviews. I enjoyed Morgan Freeman's role as Nelson Mandela and thought he was a perfect fit for the part. There is just something about Freeman as he always seems to be that perfect fit for the role of the old wisdom filled man who leads the whole film. Invictus was a true sports movie and I truly enjoyed how it was portrayed. It is definitely my second favorite sports movie of the 2000's behind the truly great Remember the Titans. One thing i was critical of in the film however was the casting of Matt Damon. Although a major Hollywood star and great actor, I didn't think he quite fit the role of Francois Pienaar. Pienaar at his glory was one of the most feared rugby players in the world as he stood six foot three inches. Damon for me just didn't fit this role but the film was still a must see for inspiration in leadership. I would give the film 3 stars if i was a critic.