Reno Gazette-Journal columnist Chris Murray has been known to be a bit wordy, so we're giving him 1,000 words (no more than that) to share his thoughts from the week that was in the world of sports.
* WOLF PACK BASKETBALL COACH Eric Musselman gets a little squeamish when asked about his expectations for this season. On one hand, he inherited a nine-win team and has been Nevada’s coach for only 19 months. “I don’t know how many coaches in the nation that before they’ve played a game in year two feel a need or a pressure to make the NCAA Tournament,” Musselman said.