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 […]
“You know why I’m here”
The Seattle and Boston media had some critical insight about the most important NFL game of the year from today’s installment of Media Day. Marshawn Lynch finally speaks to the media. Let’s read about what the Seattle Times feels is important news to print! File under: Ain’t nothing changed from yesterday. Mayday! Boston Herald is concerned […]
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 […]
Applause for Coach K
As I write this Mike Krzyzewski’s total win count is 999. It is the NCAA Men’s record and it is going to keep growing for a few years. He will be the first to go beyond 1,000. We could sit and compare numbers with all of the other Hall of Fame coaches, but the only […]
MLB Tipping the Cap for Mr. Cub
Ernie Banks I believe you were one of the greatest treasures to ever play on the baseball diamond. Of course it is well known the incredible offensive numbers you displayed. You played pretty good defense too. The brightness you brought to a clubhouse could never be measured by a statistic. Had the post-season qualifications been […]
NFL Fines, an Ocean’s Eleven style heist?
“I don’t understand…what happened to all that money?” – Michael DeLano, as Casino Manager Walsh, from Ocean’s Eleven. Every time I hear about a player, a coach…or Bill Belichick, getting fined in the NFL, that scene from Ocean’s Eleven plays through my mind. I have been fortunate to meet Michael DeLano at Casa di Amore, […]
QUICK THOUGHTS
Deflategate is one of the dumbest “controversies” I have ever heard of. I am having a difficult timeunderstanding the alleged advantage secured by the Patriots with slightly under weight footballs. Now that being said I understand there rules which should be followed. It is rather funny that Belichick is saying he had no knowledge of […]
Open letter to Mayweather
Hello Mr. Mayweather How long is this going to continue? Come on dude, you are (47-0) and a five-time world champion. Do we need to ask Talia Shire to show up on a beach to act out that scene in Rocky III, where she asks you instead of Rocky what you’re afraid of? We want the truth. Is […]
NCAA is Kentucky unbeatable?
Everyone is asking the following questions these days: Is Kentucky unbeatable? Can they win all 40games? What are the odds Kentucky can win it all and go undefeated? Let’s take an in depth look at the wild and still unbeaten ride they have had thus far and especially how the King ‘Cats have faced SEC […]
ACC Experiments with a 30 Second Shot Clock
Article first posted on Get More Sports Would a thirty second shot clock make college basketball more exciting? The Atlantic Coast Conference is experimenting with a shorter time clock this season, as the conference unveiled a 30-second clock on ACC courts during the preseason. It has been reported that ACC Coaches and Athletic Directors wanted […]
NCAA Basketball Stock Reports: Bears and Bulls
Article first posted on Get More Sports Duke Blue Devils (8-0) Everyone has already bought into Kentucky, but have you watched Duke play yet? What a stunning mix of experience and gifted freshmen. Playmaker Tyus Jones and Big man Jahlil Okafor have joined up with Junior talents: Sulaimon and Jefferson. There are key reserves for […]
Top Five Surging NCAA Basketball Players
Article first posted on Get More Sports Frank Kaminsky — 7 ft senior center — Wisconsin Badgers Kaminsky’s game is comparable to the long-time NBA star, Pau Gasol: deft passing, long-range shooting, shot-blocking, low-post moves, and the athletic ability to get up and down the floor. Is he a future NBA 1st rounder? Most definitely. […]
UGA vs Tech, Clean Old Fashioned Hate
Article first posted on Get More Sports. This Saturday between the hedges, an interstate, inter-conference rivalry known as “Clean, old-fashioned hate” will be renewed. The (9-2) Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC will host the (9-2) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the ACC. UGA is favored by (-13) points. Both universities have had a fine season […]