June Jones, demigod

With our entire receiver corps either graduating or NFL-bound, I guess now is as good a time as ever to address the June Jones situation. Herman Frazier getting the boot is nothing more than petty retribution at this point, as his dismissal brings back neither Jones nor Riley Wallace, quite simply two of the state's most beloved figures during their tenures as UH coaches. On the other hand, I kind of like the idea that the program will truly get a fresh start next season. Jones leaves the team on top at its historical pinnacle, and given the nature of his departure, will always be adored as a savior of sorts who was wrongfully ousted (not entirely true, but more or less) by the irresponsible powers that be. Part of me thinks that Jones sort of deserves the adulation, but having the shadow of a nominal deity looming over the program does nothing in terms of winning football games. On the other hand, if UH hires Greg McMackin and manages to salvage the recruiting effort, I think I'd feel pretty decent about next year's team. It's all about perspective.

For anyone who cares, I've had my Top 25 Albums of 2007 list on the back burner for a while, but it's about done. I'll probably have it up over the weekend sometime.