SPORTS SPEAK UP!

THE CRICKETS you hear chirping are from the so-called college football experts who didn’t think Alabama belonged in the Final Four playoffs. That was the best game since … last year’s championship game in which Clemson defeated Alabama, coincidentally on a last-second touchdown pass. Great way to end the season. When does spring ball start back up? — George Scott (CENTRAL FLORIDA) is better than Auburn. Auburn is better than Alabama/Georgia. That makes the Knights No. 1. The bowl system has over stayed (its) welcome. It’s time for a real playoff just like (Division II), where they settle it on the field. — NM native OK, I’M CURIOUS. Is LaVar ball the Black Donald Trump or is Donald Trump the White LaVar Ball? They both spout some really outlandish stuff. And I’m sure that they’re both stable geniuses. — tarheel bill

THANKS TO Patriot Nation, Bill Shakespeare has new material for his next tragedy. — Blu

IT SEEMS most MWC opponents have figured out the predictable football offensive plan in 2017. There is almost no big play ability without a formidable passing game. Also, there is no big back capable of getting a few yards in a third and short situation. When the Lobos fall behind, they are toast. I probably won’t be attending many games in future, until I get more bang for my buck. — Jonathan Stein

LOBO WOMEN: Burn those black uniforms, please. — MAL, Albuquerque