Friday's NCAA Tournament Play of the Day

The Arizona Wildcats

Arizona takes on an underrated Oakland squad.

The problem here is Arizona has much more than Memphis has.

Arizona is favored by 6 and that's a good line.  The difference here is Arizona's defense.  The Wildcats only give up about 67 points a game against good competition and they will hold Memphis to about that.

Arizona has a good starting five led by Derrick Williams.  After that it's a balanced attack that will pull away from Memphis.

Take Ariz. and give the 6.

Arizona Congresswoman Shot

Details starting to come out.

Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among several people in a shooting Saturday during a public event outside a grocery store in Tucson.

A Democrat, Giffords was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting a "Congress on Your Corner" event at the Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting at about 10 a.m. local time, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.

Giffords and others were transported to University Medical Center in Tucson.

At least 15 shots were heard by witnesses. At least three bodies were on the ground after the shooting.

The suspect is in custody, according to televised reports.

Update on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:31PM by Rick C.Limpert

ABC News is reporting she was shot a point-blank range and possible as any as 12 people have been wounded.

Friday's College Football Plays of the Day

Alabama and Oregon

Some good games to watch while you think about which Thanksgiving leftovers to eat on Black Friday.

No time to hit the malls with these games.

Auburn at Alabama.  The Tide is playing for pride at this point.  Auburn is playing for a spot in the BCS.  Alabama is favored by 4 and I think they will cover.  The Tide are 7-1 in their last eight games ATS as a home favorite.  Couple that with Auburn being 1-5 ATS in their last six road games as a dog.  I like Bama to win by 9-10 points.  Roll Tide!

Arizona at Oregon.  Two ranked teams here, but playing at Oregon makes all difference in the world.  Oregon is favored by 19, but there are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games.  Oregon will be clicking and they will open up the offense to win by more than three touchdowns.  The Quack Attack is back!

Maybe a bonus Friday night pick at some point on Friday.  Hint:  Boise St.