Weekend preview Holiday weekend matchups include Arizona-FAU, Illinois-Missouri men's college basketball - ESPN
A few years ago, a Division I head coach told ESPN that he always worries about games during the holidays. Strange things can happen as players think about going home and seeing family members they haven't seen in years, he said. Players are fatigued. They need a break. And who could blame them for thinking about a good home-cooked meal and a chance to rest?