Naismith first again. Springfield College recently named its refurbished basketball court in honor of the game’s inventor – alum James Naismith. Because work on the court was underway when the NCAA Playing Oversight Rules Panel decided to move the three-point line from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20-9, the court will be the first to display the line that will be used beginning next season. Will the extra foot make a difference in the college game?

Championship Monday. The BCS will crown its national champion tonight. For the second straight year, the title game will be a match-up between programs from the SEC and Big Ten. Ohio State will look to bounce back from last year’s shellacking at the hands of Florida, as the Buckeyes prepare for an LSU squad that plans on playing two quarterbacks. Any predictions?

Video game central. We’ll see if LSU’s pre-game preparation bears any impact on tonight’s outcome. The Tigers have spent the season using a custom-made video game to help prepare for opponents.

What a streak. For the first time in nearly 35 years, the Brandon High School wrestling team lost a dual meet Saturday night. Brandon, located east of Tampa, won 459 consecutive matches before falling to South Dade, 32-28. Can you think of any streaks more impressive than one which lasted for 35 years?

Smith chooses NFL. Kevin Smith has decided to cash in on his sensational season. Smith, who initially announced he would return for his final season at Central Florida, has decided to enter the NFL Draft. The junior ran for 2,567 yards this year, just 61 yards shy of Barry Sanders’ NCAA single-season record.

A Chinese adventure. The Emmanuel women’s basketball team spent nine days over its holiday break in China, touring the country and playing exhibition games. The Saints visited the Forbidden City, climbed the Great Wall of China and played a lot of basketball. It sounds like the experience of a lifetime.