Just got back from the birthday party. It was me and a dozen mom's. Needless to say, the topic of conversation wasn't exactly about Michael Strahan's decision to remain retired - or even the U.S. Open.

One more thing regarding Oklahoma City coach Tommy Wade. He did confirm that he is in the mix to join Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford's staff, although he maintains nothing is official yet.

That could be one of the holdups in Derrick Caracter's decision.