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19 Jun 2013
Is “Choke” Something That’s Really Applicable To The San Antonio Spurs?
Tim Duncan is 37 years old, has played in 209 NBA playoff games, won four NBA championships and has been named the NBA Finals MVP three times. Tony Parker is 31 years old, has played in 171 playoff games, won three NBA championships and one NBA Finals MVP. Manu Ginobili is 35 years old, has
18 Jun 2013
What We Can Learn From That Supremely Awful Steve Gleason Radio Bit
Here’s the lesson I’m taking from what may be the dumbest thing to ever happen on morning radio: If you’re about to do something that feels awful, stop. Don’t do it. At any cost, stop it. Super insightful advice, this is not. “Don’t do things that feel bad” is something that’s programmed into each of
18 Jun 2013
Today’s Evidence That College Football Is Our Nation’s Most Insane Institution
Big-time college football programs make a lot of money. They also need to convince star high school players to play for them. And since they can’t give money directly to those players (in theory), they end up spending money on other ridiculous things that will attract those players. This isn’t one of those things.
20 May 2013
The WWE Extreme Rules Sort of Smorgasbord
Pre-Show I like the idea of a live Pre-Show before the PPV, but just like the NFL, Pre-Shows are always better in theory. Renee Young hosted, and she was fine, but then Wade Barrett and Titus O’Neil started talking, and … they’re not good at that. At least not in this forum. Titus in particular
17 Apr 2013
The literal and figurative death of the understated play-by-play guy
I don’t have a lot to add to the outpouring of Pat Summerall love in the wake of his passing. I cherished the man for the same reasons everyone else did ‒ the graceful economy of words, his companionship during a game, the minimalist, understated nature, and the calm and invested tone. Had someone consulted
08 Apr 2013
Let’s Just Leave Chris Webber Alone
Good morning there. Having a rough Monday? It’ll get better, friend. And hey, at least no one’s relentlessly badgering you to relive the worst moment of your life. That’s what’s happening to Chris Webber on this fine Monday. Courtesy of Jalen Rose. As you are likely aware, the Michigan basketball Wolverines are, for the first
25 Mar 2013
The Five Most And Five Least Valuable Players Of The Tournament Thus Far
2013 NCAA Tournament Least Valuable Players, Through The First Weekend 5. Tray Woodall, G, Pitt Pitt’s senior point knows he’s a candidate for such lists. He’s aware that he didn’t play well in Pitt’s first round lay-down to Wichita State ‒ so aware, in fact, that he sobbed his way through the post-game press conference.
21 Mar 2013
A Quick Word On Buffalo Wild Wings, “The Official Hangout Of March Madness”
Dear Buffalo Wild Wings, If you’re going to call your establishment “The Official Hangout of March Madness,” which I’m sure you’ve paid a great sum of money to do, I believe you should show March Madness games on the televisions in your establishments. This is a merely a genial suggestion from me. I am requesting
22 Feb 2013
Danica! Rousey! Carmouche! What’s Really At Stake In This Women’s Weekend Of Sports
The two most captivating figures in sports this weekend are Danica Patrick and Ronda Rousey. They are both female. This seems like a big deal. As much as social progress and gender equality are important to me, I can’t claim to be any kind of activist or role model in the promotion of women’s sports.
20 Feb 2013
The Take Home: Dwight Howard, Shoving Students and OLADIPO!
Do Everyone A Favor, Lakers, And Send Dwight Howard Somewhere Else Kobe Bryant, according to recent reports, wouldn’t mind if the Lakers shipped Dwight Howard out of town. I don’t buy these reports. It’s the phrase “wouldn’t mind” with which I quibble. I think it’s probably more accurate to say that Kobe “wouldn’t mind” if