There are three mid-majors who have been consistently winning big: Gonzaga, Wichita State and VCU, and yet surprisingly retaining their head coaches. If they continue with the same coaches can they blossom into traditional prominence? You might be wondering has anyone ever built a program in recent decades from a non-traditional power and taken them […]
The OH NO Series: February 15, 2015
Is anyone else as shocked as I am to see this image? If you had a chance to be the number one quarterback selected in the NFL draft and maybe THE number one overall, wouldn’t you be getting in shape for the combine? The young man in this photo is none other than Jameis Winston, […]
2015 NFL Contenders and the Off-Season Needs: Part 1, AFC
Let’s take a took look at the AFC, from the lower ranks who just barely missed the playoffs, and work our way up to the Super Bowl XLIX Champs, New England. What is needed for teams to get to the next level in free-agency, the draft, and coaching? Cleveland Browns (7-9) At one point they […]
The OH NO Series: February 7, 2015
Norris Cole and Hassan Whiteside of the Miami Heat had one heck of a brain fart earlier this week late in a regular season game that cost them against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Check it out below. (Video Courtesy of NBA and FIBA Max Hopey) Can’t get enough boneheaded basketball highlights? Order NBA’s best bloopers DVD today!
Leading Candidates for Number 1 Seeds
There are six teams currently that appear like the lead horses for this season’s top tickets to the big dance. Those schools are: Kentucky, Gonzaga, Wisconsin, Virginia, Arizona, and Kansas. Those who seem to be still in it, but a step back from the pack are: Duke, Louisville, Texas, Villanova, and Notre Dame. Yet, you […]
Quick Thoughts: February 2, 2015
In the NBA the Atlanta Hawks are streaking along to what could be the franchise’s finest season ever. Right now they have won 19 games in a row as they sit in first place of their division. (Photo Courtesy of rantsports.com) The Cleveland Cavaliers have suddenly found where mojo was hiding in the arena. Lebron, […]
A Look at Women’s Tennis
Serena Williams now owns 19 major championships. The stellar mark places her third in the record books for most majors won. It’s truly one of the most remarkable careers in professional tennis. Although, it’s too bad her sister Venus, Justine Henin, and Martina Hingis, had so many injuries. We know how incredible Venus (winner of […]
The Woes of Mr. Woods
Tiger Woods’ misery on the greens continues as he strokes his way to his worst ever professional round of golf by posting an 82. His seemingly always reliable short game abandoned him before he embarked on the Phoenix Open. While his name is still the biggest on the PGA tour, Tiger is a shell of […]
Blown Call Series: February 1, 2015
Jay Bilas of ESPN sums it all up on a dunk shot by Ohio State forward Sam Thompson that is stolen away by the zebras. (Video Courtesy of ESPN.com)
Trick Shot Series: February 1, 2015
This is another one that mystifies me. Please hit the link below to watch IOWA WILD Defenseman Danny Syvret sling three shots in a row into the net from the upper deck of Wells Fargo arena. (Video Courtesy of Iowa Wild)
What is MLB Thinking?
It would seem Robert Manfred, the new commissioner of ‘the big leagues’ can’t wait to sink his teeth into the MLB’s rulebook. I see sort of why he thinks his are ideas are good. Given that recently MLB had a nice little run of good ideas, such as finally adding instant replay, manager challenges, and […]
The Rise of Irish Hoops
I not ashamed to tell you that for the last few seasons we have watched some nice Notre Dame (20-2, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) teams, that usually fizzled in the big games, and quickly exited the post-season. It was always apparent Mike Brey could coach, but he never seemed to quite get enough difference makers […]
Breaking Down Super Bowl XLIX
I admit I had to look this up to see what the Roman numeral means in the Arabic number that our society normally uses, and so it is Super Bowl 49! I am sure you have already had your fill of media day. It’s time to look at the teams and discuss real football. Great […]
NCAA Trick Shot Series 1-28-15
How in the world does UCLA point guard Bryce Alford make this look so easy? I mean I know he is a good athlete and can make a lot of shots, but can anyone who reads this tell me how the heck he does this other than sheer luck? (Video Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Sports Thoughts
One of the coolest, and most awe-inspiring things I have ever seen (and I’ve seen it done in person before) is the HAKA! For those of you who have no idea what the Haka is, it is a Maori traditional war dance that for over one hundred years has been incorporated into Rugby pre-game festivities […]