A Black Cloud

Once again, I was unable to sleep on Christmas Eve. This time, however, it was not the anticipation of Christmas that kept me counting the sheep. Instead, I was a nervous for Jared and the boys.

Al Skinner reported in the Globe that there is currently a "black cloud" hanging over the BC Hoopsters. Plagued by injuries, the Eagles recently endured defeat at the hands of the Kansas Jayhawks in front of a national television audience.

BC Bigmen are limping around the court, with Oates injured and McClain sidelining himself just minutes into his season. Most troublesome is the recent setback to Jared Dudley, who has been bothered by his left foot injury since the beginning of the season.

The Eagles will have to rely on the senior leadership of Sean Marshall, and the inside presence of Sean Williams to win the next couple against Duquesne and Northeastern. Hopefully, the other guys will be back to 100% by the time the Eagles dig into their conference schedule in Janurary.

SI reports that Duquesne will be without coach Ron Everhart on Thursday night. Everhart unfortunately suffered a gastrointestinal ailment on Christmas and is expected to remain hospitalized for a few more days.