Warning: Meltdown

Sometimes in sports things go wrong, and when they go wrong, boy do they go wrong. There are times when the laws of physics seem to turn against a team. Bolton keeper Jussi Jasskelainen will curse the laws of physics for the next week, that’s for sure. Guess what? Its time for:

Super Happy Ultra Mega Weekend Review

This weekends review is dedicated to meltdowns. Speaking of meltdowns, the Maryland Terrapins had a complete meltdown Sunday night against the Clemson Tigers. The Terps blew a 20 point lead, to lose in the last seconds of the game 73-70. The loss left the Comcast Center stunned, as James Mays led the Tigers scoring with 20 points. This solidifies Clemson in third in the ACC, and dumps Maryland down to fifth with one game left in the conference, against last place Virginia. ‘Fro-watch is just embarrassed and has nothing to report.

America might have been the site of one meltdown, but Europe was the sight of multiple meltdowns, starting in England. Saturday’s match up between Arsenal and Aston Villa was already set to be a big match up. Villa continues to press towards European football, and Arsenal are struggling to remain at the top of the league. Aresnal’s “meltdown” came in the 27th minute, as Philippe Senderos accidentally sent the ball into his own net, gifting Villa the lead. Only Nicklas Bendtner’s last minute goal saved a point for Arsenal, who now find Manchester United on their heals just one point behind.

Elsewhere in England, Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen might not have had a complete “meltdown” durring Sunday's early kick-off, but he might have had a meltdown after the match. Jaaskelainen, somehow, accidentally tipped Steven Gerrard’s ball, which was headed out of bounds by a good three feet, into his own goal with his head. You’d have to see it to believe it. Bolton as a team continued to meltdown as the Reds won 3-1.

I don’t’ know if I jinxed La Liga this weekend or not. Barcelona had a complete meltdown, after blowing a 1 point lead to loose to Atlético Madrid 4-2. Ronaldinho’s over head goal, in the 30th minute, opened the scoring in the match and Barca looked sure to ease past Atlético. However, two goals in six minutes saw Atlético up at the half. It would be all down hill from there, for Barca who now find themselves six points behind Real Madrid, who won 3-2 against Recreativo Huelva.

A Ffriendly Reminder: Tomorrow is a Champions League Tuesday!!!! Wh00t!