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NFL hall-of-fame voters got one thing right this year: electing New Orleans Saints former offensive tackle Willie Roaf to the hall.

Thursday, Feb. 9
College basketball (6-8 p.m. ESPN): Ole Miss is looking to sweep MSU in this two-game basketball series. Both teams could use a win to look better for the NCAA selection committee.

Friday, Feb. 10
NBA (7-9:30 p.m. ESPN): The Los Angeles Lakers travel cross-country to take on the New York Knicks.

Saturday, Feb 11
College basketball (4-6 p.m. CSS): USM looks to strengthen their position for the big dance with a win over visiting Central Florida.

Sunday, Feb. 12
NBA (2:30-5 p.m. ABC): The aging big three of the Boston Celtics try to reassert themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference at home against the young Chicago Bulls.

Monday, Feb. 13
Women's college basketball (6-8 p.m. ESPN 2): This top-10 showdown between Kentucky and Tennessee in women's basketball is worth the watch.

Tuesday, Feb. 14
College basketball (7-9 p.m. ESPNU): If you have to watch sports on Valentine's Day on the U, you can see Mississippi State take on LSU in Starkville.

Wednesday, Feb. 15
NHL (6:30-9:30 p.m. NBCSN): The defending Stanley Cup champions Boston Bruins travel to Canada to face the Montreal Canadians.

Speaking of Willie Roaf, I remember his rookie year with the Saints. In a game New Orleans was getting blown out in, Roaf gave up his first NFL sack. He cried on the sideline, and it showed how much he cared about not just winning but doing his job.

Congratulations again to Roaf on making it to Canton, Ohio.

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