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THE PULSE

  (5:51 PM)

On Saturday, we'll once again be chatting live during THE PULSE. THE PULSE airs on ESPNEWS from 1-4 p.m. ET. We have a great list of guest for you, including Marty Schottenheimer, Billy Bob Thornton, Joe Lunardi, Todd McShay, Jimmy Dykes, Steve Lavin and Curtis Granderson. Join us at 1 p.m. ET!

THE PULSE

  (10:31 AM)

OK Pulsites, we're getting ready for the show, which starts at 1 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS. Late editions to the show will be Quentin Moses and David Ragan, a NASCAR rookie that survived all the crashes at the Daytona 500 to finish fifth. Send us your questions and comments and we'll try our best to get them on air!

THE PULSE

  (10:45 AM)

We'll also be talking a little bit about sports movies. Which sports movie is the best of all time? Let us know!

THE PULSE

  (11:04 AM)

The Duke men's lacrosse team gets back into action today after having its season canceled last year when it was surrounding in controversy. We'll be talking about that. Let us know what you think about that whole situation.

THE PULSE

  (12:47 PM)

We're 15 minutes away from The Pulse! Send us your comments and questions. We'll be talking about the best sports movies near the start of the show, so let us know what you think!

THE PULSE

  (1:00 PM)

We're live on ESPNEWS right now! Run to your TVs!

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

I love the Pulse!

Steve (Dallas)

It is good to be back in the land of the Pulse chatting.

THE PULSE

  (1:00 PM)

How's everyone doing out there?

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

I feel that the whole Duke lacrosse team should put the situation behind them and do as the saying goes, Just Win, Baby!

Blake (Chapel Hill, NC)

UNC CHAPEL HILL IS #1!!!!!!!!!!!! You Know that Dick's on my side when I say that!!

josh lear (dexter,ny)

flordia is good this year but will be weak next year if they loose all of there good players

Sammy (Edmond,OK)

Go Packers!!!!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Great now that the browns got the 3rd overall pick in the draft this year! BOO YA!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

OSU Baby! Greg Oden is a BEAST!!

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

The best sports movie ever in my mind is Bull Durham, there's no crying in Baseball!

Steve (Dallas)

The best sports movie in the past 2 years has to be Miracle. And we were a car crash away from actually having the real coach of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team in the movie. Think how great that would've been.

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Rudy has to be the best sports movie of all time. any person who roots for the underdog will love that movie. i always catch myself tearing up when rudy gets to step on the field for his first and last time.

Vince: Connecticut

You're fired! I sound like donald trump!

Brian (San Diego)

How can you not have the Natural or Rudy as one of your top 5 sports movies to vote on? Get Slap Shot out of there and correct this huge mistake.

Steve (Dallas)

Rudy is good but Miracle I think is better.

Rashard: Joppatowne

I love Remember the Tians with Denzel Washington. That's my gratest movie of all time.

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

My favorite movie is Miracle byfar.It really brought back those chilling memories.

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Remember the titans is good. but not great

Brian: Chicago

Brian here. Da' Bears get #31. I'm begging the Bears, give lovie more money.

Sammy (Edmond,OK)

Remer the Titans no question

Vince: Connecticut

My favorite movie is Radio. It made me cry, but hey, It was ggod though.

Steve (Dallas)

I wasn't even alive for Miracle, but it was the greatest upset in sports history.

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

You have to give Lovie more money. how can you not!?!?! He just led you to a superbowl! Being a browns fan i would die for a playoff appearance!

Nick: Cleveland

I lovd Rudy. What a movie. I watched it over and over.. At least 30,000 times. At least.

Sammy (Edmond,OK)

Remember the titans baby

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Rudy!Rudy!Rudy!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

I want to know how you dont have Rudy on the poll!!!!

Danielle Riegel (Connecticut)

How can you not have Rudy or Miracle in the discussion of best sports movies? Both those movies are heart felt and real tear jerkers!

Chris (Indianapolis)

I would have to say Rudy for drama, Major League for sports comedy

Mark (mich)

for the record...the comment that is about 20 deep now...There's no crying in baseball was from "A league of their own", not Bull Durham...your favorite movie eh?

Adam (Hard Hittin, CT)

definitely Major League

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Billy Bob Thornton is the man!!!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Bull Durham was good. it helped that they had susan sarandon in there too!

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Billy Bob Thornton was just awesome in Bad Santa.Ps,this movie isn't for kids..lol

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Where is Kingpin or Slapshot those were good too.

Rashard: Joppatowne

Billy Bob is the man. I'm gonna see the Astrounaut Farmer.

Steve (Dallas)

Pulse, I thought this discussion was about sports movies, not Billy Bob Thorton in Bad Santa.

THE PULSE

  (1:18 PM)

Sports Movies and Billy Bob, who's on ESPNEWS right now!

Mark (Mich)

I think you have to throw in at least one BNB movie...maybe Bad News Bears in Breaking Training where they go to the astrodome?

Mike (Detroit)

Billy Bob = Dan Marino...Dan never got a ring Billy Bob will never get a statue...

Tom (Ohio)

Caddyshack...best ever....end of story !!

Mark (Mich)

Caddyshack? sorry, I file Golf in the non-sports category with Nascar and horseracing.

THE PULSE

  (1:22 PM)

Way to be Matt. You just got on The Pulse!

Tom (Ohio)

From Michigan eh..I file the Detroit Lions in a non sports category...how bout them apples !!

Rashard: Joppatowne

Who's next on the Pulse?

THE PULSE

  (1:23 PM)

Next is David Ragan, a rookie NASCAR driver who finished 5th at the Daytona 500. Then we have Joe Lunardi on after him.

Tiger (Orlando)

Ask my 60 million about golf being a non sport....

Chris (Indianapolis)

David Ragan

THE PULSE

  (1:23 PM)

Way to be paying attention Chris.

DELGADO(POUGHKEEPSIE,N.Y.)

THE FISH THAT SAVED PITTSBURGH IS MYFAVORATE MOVIE. REMEMBER DR.J.

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

I want mark to tell Dale Jr that nascar isnt a sport. Tell david ragan that. even if it isnt a sport hes still making at least 10 Times what your making.

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

By far the best sports movie is "The Natural"!! Not even close, go watch it amd tell me it doesn't give you goose bumps.

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Let's talk some college hoops,pulse.

THE PULSE

  (1:27 PM)

Have at it.

Mark (Mich)

sorry, a complete day of watching left turns is almost as much fun as watching my neighbor mow his lawn.

Rashard: Joppatowne

David finished 5th after surviving them crashes? I would've just got out of my car and jumped in the stands and watch the rest of the race.

Jim (Chicago)

Seriously, no one is even mentioning Raging Bull. That is a real shame.

Ted (Durango, CO)

ROCKY?!?!

Gary (Cleveland)

Tell Celtics fan 34 to pick up a ball and find Kevin Durant for some 1 on 1.

Gary (Cleveland)

Raging Bull was okjay, Jim, but your probably the only raging bull fan.

Chris (Indianapolis)

David Ragan is a good driver. The only problem he might have is that it's an uphill climb in that he's replacing a living legend in Mark Martin at Roush Fenway.

Mike (Detroit)

Speaks volumes about the Celtic's season when a guy with the nic Celticsfan wants to talk about college ball

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

When Roy Hobbs strikes out the Bambino on three pitches...Classic sports movie moment!

THE PULSE

  (1:38 PM)

We got some college hoops coming up next.

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

One team to watch out for in this year's NCAA Tourney is Oral Roberts, they will make it to the Sweet 16, I guarantee it!

Rashard: Joppatowne

Ohio State is the best team in men's college basketball. If they played Florida in a matchup between the best in NCAAMCB, they would beat em'.

Lima, OH

Even though there's a lot of great college players this year like Oden and Tucker, how does Kevin Durant not get Freshman of the Year, and Player of the Year?

Bob Crode Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas Satate Wildcats should be ranked in the top 25. Their are teams who have more loses then us and have an easier schedule.

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

My agent says no comment about this years celtic team.lol

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Ohio State played Forida allready and got killed!!!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Greg Oden is a beast. Hes ensured the prestige for the OSU basketball team for years to come.

Josh (Florida)

Really? Huh, cause last time I checked Florida embarrassed OSU and don't give me that Greg Oden was hurt crap.

Vince: Connecticut

I think Maryland should be in thge top25. 21-7? That's a top 25 record!

JT (Dallas, TX)

Kansas St has beaten Texas and USC and thats it. Go play someone out of conference and get a win, then you can maybe crack the top 25 with 9 losses

THE PULSE

  (1:45 PM)

We've got Marty Schottenheimer and Todd McShay coming up later. Plus Joe Thomas will stop by as well.

THE PULSE

  (1:45 PM)

So, we'll be talking some NFL Combine.

Curt: Buffalo

Virginia Tech is a team that is really good., Watch out for Va Tech ths March!

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

pac10 basketball is way overrated.I don't think they can compete with the ACC.

THE PULSE

  (1:48 PM)

So, what does everyone think about Joe Thomas? How well do you think he'll do in the NFL?

Rashard: Joppatowne

Joe is great. My top pick.

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Syracuse-PC is putting up a great game,right now pulse!

celticfan34 (boston,ma)

Joe Thomas better be praying to land with Tampa Bay or Arizona.

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

Joe Thomas is a can't miss prospect, he will be a future Hall of Famer.

Rashard: Joppatowne

Hey Celtics fan34, who care what Syracuse is doin'right now?

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Saw the combine weight lifting and I think Thomas needs to build some strengh or will be overpowered in the NFL.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Thomas will do very well in the NFL. He is a mammoth! I just don't think the Lions should take him at pick #2. They need a QB.

Brian: Chicago

USC is tough. You can count out everyone except UCLA, Oregon, and USC. in the pac-10.

Xavier: Washington D.C.

Joe Is the best. Most d -lineman that he will block probably won't get 1 sack in a game.

Mike (Detroit)

Joe Thomas will be a Detroit Lion.

Josh (Florida)

Pulse, WHO IS JOE THOMAS????

THE PULSE

  (1:54 PM)

Josh, he's going to be one of the top 3 players taken in the NFL draft, man. You not paying attention to the NFL Combine?

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

A good offense starts with the O-line. I would take a can't miss left tackle before a QB. How many waisted picks have there been on top 5 QB's taken?

Curt: Buffalo

Hey Josh, who is Joe Thomas? I can't believe you asked that. Turn on NFL: Network and find out!

JT (Dallas, TX)

wasnt Robert Gallery cant miss?

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

i think jemarcus russell is overrated. i would go with Brady Quinn before id Take the 260 lb Russell.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Nobody gave me my 1PM wake-up call. You guys are starting to take me for granted...

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

Matt, JeMarcus Russell is more NFL ready than Brady Quinn, i don't think you want Quinn throwing INT's left and right for your team, although, he won't be going to the Browns.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

I agree with you Matt! I'm a diehard Notre Dame fan so maybe I'm biast but Brady Quinn had 2 bad games and now he might free fall in the draft....I think that's harsh!

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

Waking up at 1 PM, Wingo? The Pulse is can't miss television!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Ugh, Watford is getting slaughtered by Everton....hey, with what, three Americans on Fulham, how come nobody at ESPN ever did a story on them for ESPN Magazine?

Joseph (Midd. NJ)

1 game put Russell on the map. 1 GAME! Brady Quinn was doing that for 2 consecutive years!

Mike (Detroit)

Quinn was groomed by Weiss,how can you say he is not NFL ready..by the way he only threw 13 int's the last 2 seasons and about 60 TD's.

Josh (Florida)

Brady Quinn couldnt win the big game. I would rather have Jamarcus Russell in a heartbeat.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Its easy to look good playing army, navy, and air force...what did he look like when he played a good team? well like crap pretty much

Jason (Grove City, PA)

Syracuse basketball wins...big win, hopefully on the "in" side for now

Scott (Downingtown, PA)

Yea. Brady Quinn should be the #1 pick.

David (DC )

that game put russell on the map b/c it was on a national stage and it was the first chance for a lot of people to see him

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

Alright, you and the Lions can have Quinn, Mike, but don't come crying to me when JeMarcus Russell is putting up monster numbers for the Raiders.

Mike (Detroit)

I dont remember Brady playing defense and giving up 40 points per game..

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Mike you must be a Notre Dame fan! You are awesome man!!!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Brady Quinn is not the #1 pick. Daunte Culpepper, er, JaMarcus Russell is...265lb. QB? Lay-off the 2 for 2 dollar Big-Mac specials, fatty...

THE PULSE

  (2:11 PM)

Todd McShay is up next!

Joseph (Midd. NJ)

Good! Hes part genuis!

Josh (Florida)

I think both are pretty much even. Its like between Vince Young and Matt Lineart. Itll be a while before we find out whose the best between th two.

Josh (Florida)

The Wonderlic test is worthless. Eli Manning got a higher score than Peyton. Whose struggling and who just won a Super Bowl? Its pathetic

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

How about Greg Olsen running a 4.45 at TE today...is he really a first rounder though?

THE PULSE

  (2:14 PM)

Maybe to the Bears.

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

its not worthless. it helps the scouts decide wether or not they are quick learners and can understand the mentality of Professional Football.

Stan (Georgia)

The Wonderlic test is worthless when it comes to football, but it says alot about the academics of the players' school.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Did I miss Marty Schott?

THE PULSE

  (2:19 PM)

Nope. He's coming up soon. Maybe even next!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Yeah Marty!

Matt (New Waterford, OH)

Holding Russell back is not the wisest choice. I think he should step in and get a feel for what the NFL is really like.

Rich-Chicago

Wisconsin was the most underrated team this year (13-1) and Joe Thomas was a huge part of spanking Auburn last year and Arkansas this year in the Capitol One bowl!

Jake S. (New York, New York)

Did I miss my boy Quentin Moses?

THE PULSE

  (2:22 PM)

Nope, he's going to be on later in the show. Keep watching.

Josh (Florida)

Ryan Leaf was "unbelievable" in the NFL Combine. Wheres he playin now?

THE PULSE

  (2:24 PM)

He's a college golf coach!

corey (etowah tn)

If I were a head coach I'd much rather have Quinn over Russell, and especially over charlie frye or chris simms

Josh (Florida)

I think the Combine is overrated. It doesn't matter how much you can bench press it matters if you can lead you team from a come from behind victory or not. Its more overrated than the slam dunk contest!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I don't think it was so much Leaf's Combine as it was helping Washington State winning the Pac-10 for the first time in 67 years...

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

If the Browns pass on Quinn for Frye and Anderson the whole staff should be fired. Look at Detroit pasing on Lienert they still need a QB.

Josh (Florida)

Pulse, when is David Ragan coming on?

THE PULSE

  (2:29 PM)

He was on in the 1 o'clock hour. But keep watching, we might replay the interview.

stephen (new york)

Jerry Rice, Calvain Johnson, Chris Carter when all is said and done

Mike (Detroit)

Ya and Millen will pass on a QB again this year...I tell ya it's sheer genius.

Josh (Florida)

They need a new GM, o-line, and pretty much everything I can think of.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Wow, Adam Schefter is short....if they ever make a movie about his life, Danny DeVito should be cast in the lead role...

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

What happens if the Lions draft Calvin Johnson this year? Can the NFL officially remove him from office, or does he go down in lore as the worst management official since Dan Quayle?

THE PULSE

  (2:34 PM)

I think he's already reached that pinacle.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Exactly! one player is not going to fix these teams. They also need a new attitude. Look at the Saints a year ago...we were supposedly light years away from competing but a coaching change brought about a new attitude and our coach made those players believe they can win even when everyone else thought they couldn't

Mike (Detroit)

With the #1 pick in the 2008 NFL entry draft the Detroit Lions select........

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Actually Johnson would be the best pick in 4 years, but he can't pick a WR now even tho this is the year to pick the top dog

Mike (Detroit)

Ernie Sims was a great pick last year...

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Drew Breese, Reggie Bush and Colston helped a little with the Saints. It really shows what a good QB can do for a franchise!!

Mike (Detroit)

Reggie Bush.Drew Bree's and a 7th round pick at receiver playing like a 1st rounder didnt hurt either Saints Fan.

Josh (Florida)

The Lions need a GM CHANGE not a coach team. Like Roy Williams said, they were the best 3-13 team in the league.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

probably a kicker knowing millen!

THE PULSE

  (2:38 PM)

We're going to be talking some NBA in a little bit. Who is everyone's MVP so far?

THE PULSE

  (2:38 PM)

Can Steve Nash win his third straight?

Derek Z. (Wayne, Ohio)

Agent 0 is the MVP

Mike (Detroit)

Chris Bosh

Stan (Evans,GA)

Nash or Kobe.

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

It should have been Wade if you look at that team now with him out.

Josh (Florida)

Its a toss up between Nash and Dirk. If I had to choose I would choose Nash cause, well you saw how the Suns did without him!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Who's the MVP? Not Allen Iverson, bwahahahahahaha...2-6 playing with 'Melo since the trade? Bwahahahahaha!!!!

Derek Z. (Wayne, Ohio)

Arenas carries the Wizards. You dont get to see the team without him b/c he hasnt been hurt like Nash. The MVP should be a leader and healthy throughout the whole season

Jake (New York, New York)

Nash is having a better season then when he won the other 2 MVP'S.

Kevin (San Marcos, TX)

Dirk easily. He's the best player on the best team. Unfortunately despite being -really- good, he probably won't get it because he's not a super-popular player

JAKE (FLORIDA)

NBA MVP is eithe Durant or Oden ... o wait thats next year

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Im not a big fan of Kobe as a person but how can you have Nash winning three MVP's and Kobe not have any? He is by far the best allaround player in the league. Take him off that team and their fighting for Oden. It's time for Kobe to winnthe MVP.

THE PULSE

  (2:45 PM)

But it's not Most Outstanding Player, it's most valuable player. It's like the MLB's MVP versus Silver Slugger awards.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

When's the Pulse gonna put Pat Croce back on so I can laugh at him too? Bwahahahahaha....

THE PULSE

  (2:46 PM)

Pat was lots of fun.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Seeing the Suns play without Nash makes you realize just how valuable he is to that team. Completely unselfish and a total team player. I vote for Nash!

Stan (Evans,GA)

Bosh is not a bad choice but look where he plays.

Stan (Evans,GA)

Again its either Kobe or Nash.

Josh (Florida)

Exactly, Pulse! That's why every sport should have an MVP award and a player of the year award. Those can be two toatally different awards.

THE PULSE

  (2:48 PM)

Those two awards are completely different.

DELGADO (POUGHKEEPSIE,N.Y.)

TIM DUNCAN IS THE M.V.P.

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

The MVP is............. Chris Bosh, Raptors might not even be to 10 wins withouth him, they are going to be a 4 or 5 seed in the playoffs and might make some noise.

JAKE (FLORIDA)

i think it was hands down d-wade and now everyones going to realize why when my pore heat crumble

Josh (Florida)

And the 2008 MVP award goes to......... STEVE NASH OF THE PHOENIX SUNS for a 4th straight year!!!!!!

Stan (Evans,GA)

No Tim Duncan is not the MVP.

Ben (DM, Iowa)

It shouldn't matter whether or not a player's team is doing well. If a player is the best player he is the best player and the MVP.

Mike (Detroit)

You take Chauncey outta the Detroit line up and they're done also..so you can make a case for alot of point guards.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

BTW, the NBA MVP is Arenas, hands down...

TJ (West Virginia)

My MVP right now would have to be Gilbert Arenas, for his great shooting and wounderful season he is having.

Stan (Evans,GA)

D-Wade can't keep that team above 500 without Shaq. No way he's the MVP.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

MVPs are supposed to make teams better! Not hog the ball the whole time

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

I agree with Dari and Ryan, Steve Nash is thee clear cut choice for the rare three peat as MVP.

Jarod (Green Bay)

Nash is a very good asset to the Suns

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Take Kobe off the Lakers and Nash off the Suns and which team will have a better record? The Suns which doen't make Kobe the most outstanding player it makes him the most valuable!!

Stan (Evans,GA)

Stop it with the Gilbert Arenas crap. He's not even the MVP of the Eastern conference.

Josh (Florida)

This is why we need another award. Why not make a case for Joe Johnson. He's making the Hawks a playoff contender in the east.

Jake (New York, New York)

The MVP should be determined by past MVP winners, not the media, because the media will go for there team.

Josh (Florida)

But didn't you here. He can drop down 82 gainst Coach K and Duke if he was playing college ball.

Ben (DM, Iowa)

hahahahahaha did Josh say the Hawks are a playoff contender.

Joey(Blairstown, NJ)

Agent 0 folds under pressure like a paper bag when it comes to road games, the Wizards are going to be one and done in the playoffs.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

What, no Chris Webber for MVP? The way the media made his going to Detroit out to be, I thought Jordan was coming out of retirement or something...

Harvey (Louden County, VA)

I think Nuggets should go far in the playoffs, Iverson and Carmelo have adjusted to eachother now they just need the team around them to Adjust. If this happens, Nuggets Can be a very hard team to beat.

Brendan Peterson (Detroit)

nash is mvp (at this point in the season) because of what he does when he is on the court. not because of how the team did without him. you cannot reward him because of the time he missed with injury.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Where's the love for baseball right now? I can't wait to laugh at all of the Mets fans when the Phillies beat the life out of them this year...

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

I agree Wingo, I thought he was washed up years ago

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Josh is drinking the Hawks coolaid..lay off that stuff it makes you talk sports out of your...lack of knowledge..need to watch ESPN news lol

Russ (Kearns, UT)

The real MVP is going to be Deron Williams from the jazz. HE is like a young Steve Nash and plus Nash has been hurt lately so its going to be D-Will from the Jazz

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Russ is a comedian ladies and gentleman

DJ (Saint Marys Pa)

McGrady take him from the Rockets not so good even with Yao. Take Yao out and the Rockets still win with McGrady so why not McGrady?

Seth (Arizona)

Nash deserves MVP. Nobody even comes close to their importance to their team. But most of all he makes everyone around him better. Can you say MV3.

Seth (Arizona)

Nash can shoot, he can pass, and he is the ultimate teammate. So why shouldn't he win 3 in a row?

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Andre Iguodala is the best AI in the NBA...

mouhamed (dearborn MI)

nash for mvp

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

You're life needs re-evaluating when you are spending a beautiful Saturday watching Siena-Marist highlights...

THE PULSE

  (3:07 PM)

That was a good game, Wingo.

Phil (Baltimore)

I went to school with Kenny Hasbrouck of Siena..

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I could've played against Marist when I went to college. But Marist had a guy playing center for them named Rik Smits, so I decided to play Division II hoops instead.

Stan (Evans,GA)

Nash makes his teamates better. Arenas makes his teamates spectators.

Travis (Michigan)

Whether between Quinn, Thomas, Peterson or even Gaines. Who do you think Detroit will get with the #2 pick

Phil (Baltimore)

Funny stuff, wingo.

Ben (DM, Iowa)

If Nash could play D the suns would be champions. However, he can't and they'll lose again this year.

TJ (West Virginia)

lets get a new topic

THE PULSE

  (3:14 PM)

College hoops.

Chris (Indianapolis)

The Lions would be wise to get Adrian Peterson with the #2 pick because Kevin Jones' injury is a year minimum recovery.

Josh (Florida)

Wisconsin over OSU. OSU isnt as good as everybody thinks.

Mike (Detroit)

Peterson stays healthy last yr he wins the Heisman hands down and he is the #1 pick hands down...He'll run a 4.3 tomorrow and solidfy his #1 status.

Stan (Evans,GA)

Yes! Just lay off my Bluedevils.

Phil (Baltimore)

Has maryland played their way into the dance?

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Holy cow, Rik Smits has a Wikipedia page! See, if I played D-I hoops I could've had a Wikipedia page too...always a bridesmaid, man...

Josh (Florida)

With the #2 pick the Lions select Calvin Johnson, wide receiver, Georgia Tech. Booooooohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris (Altus, OK)

Dirk should be the MVP. It shouldn't be decided by Nash getting hurt and how the Suns did without him. It's about the numbers and the consistency of the individual and the team. Dirk and the Mavericks have showed that all year long.

Stan (Evans,GA)

We'll see about the Terps after the ACC tourney.

Josh (Ohio)

Buckeyes win with double-doubles from Oden and Conley

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

Florida is this year's champion...it is true...there is no team that can contend! Trust me!

Josh (Florida)

Badgers will show that they're the #1 team in the land. Yes, better than my Gators(for now, anyway!)

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Smits was actually drafted 2nd overall after Danny Manning in the '88 NBA Draft too...god he would've handed me my lunch. I'm like that white guy in those NBA Live ads...you can call me The Mongoose, Kobe....socks all pulled up high and everything, lol...

Stan (Evans,GA)

The Buckeyes are young. I'd go with Wisconsin if they are playing at home.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Oden's a beast and he will be the #1 pick in the draft. Ohio St. will win and Oden is the big ten player of the year!

Graham (Michigan)

Why's no one talking about the battle for 1st in the Western Conference in the NHL Tonight? Detroit vs. Nashville, should be a great game.

Josh (Ohio)

Oden still has work to do, and the team is young, but Conley is the best frosh point guard in the country. Florida is still the best team in the country.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Because no one cares about the NHL

Josh (Florida)

They're still playing hockey?

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Because no one care about hockey!!!

Stan (Evans,GA)

Because we're talking college hoops not hockey.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Does anyone seriously care about the NHL!

Stan (Evans,GA)

Alando Tucker is Big Ten POTY. He has a better body of work than Oden.

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Thats awesome how the whole room chimes in with "we dont care about hockey"! priceless

Ben (DM, Iowa)

The problem with hockey is there aren't many little league and high school leagues. Atleast around here.

Josh (Ohio)

I love hockey, I just can't bring myself to root for the Blue Jackets. I love to watch Joe Sakic. Silent killer.

THE PULSE

  (3:27 PM)

Anyone looking forward to any college hoops games later today/tonight? Marquette-Notre Dame? Indiana-Michigan State?

Stan (Evans,GA)

The Gators are the best team in the country until someone beats the in March.

AJ (Ohio)

Ohio st has won 24 in a row in Columbus beat michigan st twice.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Oden is the next Shaq! Oden will be a far better player in the NBA than Tucker!

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

Im not looking forward to Florida kicking the snot out of my tigers. not fun not fun

Eric (Los Angeles)

Josh- Conley is not the best Frosh PG in the nation. I'd give that to Mr. Crittenden down in Atlanta.

Josh (Ohio)

I think it is too close to call. I think we will see more clearly when Oden is gone just how good Conley is. Plus, I am a too much of a fan to be too objective

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

How smart are the suits at ESPN for dropping the NHL? Do you realize that the NHL All-Star game lost by a 2 to 1 margin the Nielsen ratings went it went up against the Andy Griffith Show on Nickelodeon. If that doesn't tell you the NHL is NOT a major sports league, I don't know what will.

Josh (Ohio)

Oden is not the next Shaq. He makes his free throws.

THE PULSE

  (3:32 PM)

Left-handed even.

AJ, Chicago

Marquette-ND...senior night for Colin Falls and Russell Carter, go Irish!

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

I don't understand why no one likes hockey. It has great skilled players, speed and fighting!! Yet the people would rather watch 3 hours of left turns!!! I personally don't watch hockey but come on. Who's running the marketing for the NHL they should be fired!!

Josh (Florida)

Im watching the Busch Bassler Pros 300 on ESPN 2 tonight. I love NASCAR!

Eric (Los Angeles)

Marquette is always a team to look forward to, but I'd rather watch LSU-Florida.

Jarod (De Pere, WI)

Marquette/Notre Dame will be good but Indiana/Michigan State will be better. I think Marquette and Indiana will win.

Ryan (Waterville Ohio)

Hey Guys What are we talking about here?

THE PULSE

  (3:33 PM)

Certainly not practice.

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

Pittsburgh versus Georgetown...wow...the game is going down to the wire...tune in fellas...the winner clinches the Big East!

THE PULSE

  (3:34 PM)

Programming update: Joe Thomas is going to be on the show at 3:45.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Nobody made more significant left-handed free throws than Bo Kimble. And if you don't believe that as gospel, you don't know college hoops. Believe that.

Eric (Los Angeles)

Wingo- Come up with some original material. Cowherd said the same thing this week. Don't be a Mencia.

Ben (DM, Iowa)

Thanks Jesse I turned the channel and forgot.

Stan (Evans,GA)

That was funny Pulse.

Ryan (Waterville Ohio)

The Buckeyes are young, but they can still beat a good team which they will show when they beat Wisconsin tomorrow.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Who is Cowherd? And is that in reference to the NHL or the Bo Kimble thing? Because Kimble meant something to people in my neck of the woods because his buddy Hank Gathers was a Philly guy before they both went to Loyola Maramount. I'm not sure what you are talking about.

Josh (Florida)

Alright Pulse, Im out. Catch you guys next week! Go Gators!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Bo Kimble's left handed free throws was a beautiful thing. What sportmanship and teamates are all about

Stan (Evans,GA)

I love that Wingo guy! He knows college hoops!

Walt (Ohio)

I'm a huge Buckeye fan concerned about Troy Smith's draft status. He was a heisman trophy winner yet he probably won't even get picked in the first round. Could he be the next Jason White?

THE PULSE

  (3:38 PM)

There's no probably about it Walt.

Josh (Ohio)

They can win if they don't shoot three times as many threes as Oden touches the ball.

tyler central square,ny

hey jamarcus russel can play at linebacker or fullback.ha ha

Eric (Los Angeles)

Wingo- The NHL Ratings comment you made was word-for-word what National ESPN Radio Host Colin Cowherd said this Thursday. Don't play dumb.

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

I agree Josh, they need to feed the big man every time down the court and run the o through him. I can't watch their games and see the big man not touch the ball for tem minutes. Thats bad coaching and will hurt them in the tourney!

SaintsFan (Louisiana)

heisman is the best COLLEGE player not the best PRO player! There is a big difference people...just look at Ron Dayne

Ben (DM, Iowa)

Troy Smith is being judged on one bad game after a 2month layoff. What happened to the rest of the year?

Nick (Fargo, ND)

When i said Oden was the next Shaq i meant he was going to be a dominant player like him!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I remember Gathers dropping dead on the court, I remember crying because he was just a young kid who loved to do something that meant the world to him and his friend Bo. I love college hoops because it is young athletes giving their all without any significant form of compensation besides a chance to improve their academic station in life.

Eric (Los Angeles)

I wouldn't argue if somebody preferred Smith to Brady Quinn.

Ben (DM, Iowa)

Why is everyone hating on Brady Quinn? He only threw 5 interceptions last year. What does everyone want him to do run out and play defense too. It's not his fault he lost games 30 something to 40 something.

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Hey Eric, everything we talk about has been said before. Lay off Wingo! Whats your point!

Josh (Ohio)

It certainly did last year. They had the big ten player of the year last year in Terrance Dials down low and still shot the three like it was going out of style.

Ken (Texas)

The Ohio State-Wisconsin winner will surely be a No. 1-seed, and the loser will be a No. 2-seed.

Josh (Ohio)

I hope you are right Nick. I am not going to give him that much credit yet. He has to win a couple of rings first.

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

Brady Quinn is not being judged on how he performed in his games, he is being judged by his team's effort in games.

Nick (Fargo, ND)

Eric are you kidding me! Brady Quinn is much more talented than Troy Smith....except with his feet!

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

Smith is too short! How many QB's are there in the league 6 foot and under? He's the reincarnation of Doug Fluite lol

Walt (Ohio)

Ohio State will beat Wisconsin. Badgers won't be able to overcome the Michigan State loss.

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

TCU is about to upset Air Force!! Going down to the wire!

AJ (ohio)

you sports people just say troy smith is going to get drafted 2nd round you guys don't know

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

My point-of-reference from the NHL actually came from Comcast's Daily News Live; Philadelphia Daily News columnist Sam Donellon mentioned it as a closing item on Daily News Live. You really ought to get a clue Mr. Cowherd fan that most people don't think the world evolves around your existence...because honestly, it really, really doesn't.

Eddie (SI,NY)

Theres no point arguing who is better Quinn or SMith because no GM is going to draft Smith before Brady anyway.

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

STOP ARGUING AND WATCH THE PITTSBURGH VS. G-TOWN GAME!! UNDER 4 TO GO AND THEY ARE TIED!!

Josh (Ohio)

If the Buckeyes don't win this year they still have some nasty recruits in the pipeline for the next few years. Like Jon Deibler

THE PULSE

  (3:51 PM)

Joe Thomas coming up on ESPNEWS!

Justin (Jacksonville, FL)

The coaches at OSU didn't think Troy was good enough to start two years ago, he was splitting time so how is he going to succeed in the NFL now. He turned into a good leader but that will not make him a good pro.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

The Pulse needs the fish-eye lens to make Joe Thomas fit on the screen...

THE PULSE

  (3:53 PM)

He is certainly a big dude.

Eric (Los Angeles)

Last year's QBs: Young, Leinart and Cutler, were much more of a sure thing than anyone in this year's group (including Russell).

Ben (DM, Iowa)

Okay so Brady Quinn should have to coach his team too. Come on people. Doesn't all of this negative hype remind you of a recent Super Bowl MVP by the name of Payton Manning?

Derek Z (Wayne, Ohio)

The Buckeyes basketball is here to stay. Diebler next year and a kid named Bufford the year after

THE PULSE

  (3:55 PM)

OK Pulsites. Enjoy the rest of Joe Thomas interview.

THE PULSE

  (3:55 PM)

We'll catch you back next week right here on ESPN.com and ESPNEWS!

Jesse (La Habra, Ca)

BYE PULSE!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!