Two tickets for the KU vs. Michigan State and Duke vs. Kentucky games I mailed to Jay.

It's a great day for Jayhawk Nation: the 2012-2013 KU Basketball season begins. Tonight at 8 p.m. EST, the young Jayhawk team takes on Southeast Missouri State. But just because they are young doesn't mean KU fans lower expectations. I think KU Men's Basketball's cover photo says it best, "Rosters change, expectations don't."

While that revs my Friday energy, giving up KU tickets pulled the plug on next week's Champions Classic game against Michigan State. Yes. I gave up KU basketball tickets that included a game against Michigan State, followed by a match up between Duke and Kentucky.

Why? Because I couldn't go. It's over in Atlanta on a week night. So, lucky Jay has two nice tickets thanks to a KU alum. I will be cheering from home, but all the while wishing I didn't have to put those tickets in the mail.

Rock Chalk.