U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A!

Nice work by the U.S. basketball team. Going into the Games, I was skeptical as far as expected, relative success was concerned for men's basketball.

Today was the day when the Americans could have effed it up as they have done several times over the last eight years in various international competitions. The U.S. jumped out to a 21 point lead and then let Argentina whittle it down to only FOUR shortly before halftime.

The difference between this team and other U.S. teams of the last eight years? That's simple. Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski.

I'm no Duke fan, but that guy can coach.

At least, I'm pretty sure he can coach. This is a little different then he's used to but I would think he can handle overpaid pro's at this point in this career.

Let's hope LeBron, Kobe, D. Wade and the rest of the crew can get it done this weekend. They're playing Spain who they handled easily in group play but who knows? The U.S. basketball team hasn't won it all in awhile so let's not be too hasty.

If someone finds out what time the gold medal game is please let me know. It doesn't seem to be as easy to determine as I would think. Well done NBC!