Archive for March, 2010

Link Dump!

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Really? Another one? Really? - Amphibious Sports Duo Yup, season tickets are expensive as f--k - No Guts, No Glory Is Sam Bradford really worth $50 mil? - Sparty and Friends Caron Butler is money - Youtube Okay, so it's time. Let's hear your worst NCAA tourney predictions - Steady Burn Love the premise of ...

Let’s Not Go All Crazy On Gordon Hayward

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

One of the biggest stars of the NCAA tournament thus far has been Butler's Gordon Hayward. The versatile sophomore guard/forward has show his versatility, toughness and ability in the clutch while leading the Bulldogs to wins over UTEP, Murray State, Syracuse and Kansas State. He has also displayed impeccable poise ...

Latos Likely Padres’ Fifth Starter

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

After a spirited battle the fifth spot in the San Diego Padres' rotation will likely go to Mat Latos, after the 22-year old had a fantastic showing this spring. In five appearances in the Cactus League Latos tossed 17 innings, allowed just 12 hits, five runs (three earned) and struck ...

Link Dump!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Worst way to lose ever. Wouldn't have happened if she could dunk...What? I'm just saying - The Legend of Cecilio Guante A look at the Tecmo Bowl throwback game - With Leather Steve Lavin is back in coaching at St. John's. And how does this show they want to stop being mediocre? ...

That’s One Small Step For Man, One Giant Misstep For PUke-kind

Monday, March 29th, 2010

As Indiana University grads, little makes us happier than watching Purdue flame out of the NCAA Tournament while we stay at home for a second consecutive season. But there is something that widens the smile on our face. It's Purdue-on-Purdue crime. And ladies and gentlemen, it doesn't get much bigger than when ...

Link Dump!

Monday, March 29th, 2010

The twisting and the bending gives me pain in the GLAY-vin! - Chicago's MMA A novel plan for fixing the way English football is run - Guardian Oregon is going after Tom Izzo? Might as well try to get John Wooden - KEZI See? - No Guts, No Glory I'd talk all about it ...

Do Duke Fans Know Why They Are Hated?

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Most of the nation can't stand Duke. There's nothing about the Blue Devils' basketball program gives the average college basketball fan a reason to smile. They are the hated ones. They are college basketball's Evil Empire. As we met Duke fans in Houston this weekend in Houston at the 2010 NCAA ...

Duncan Fouls Out On Academics

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan opined on NCAA  basketball teams' graduation rates and the achievement gap between black and white players last week, and I must confess myself (and this isn't the first time with Secretary Duncan) disappointed. At least he has the balls to take on a major issue, though ...

Sorry Baylor, Bear-ly Knew You

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Every college sports fan knows about Bevo, UGA, and Ralphie, but have you heard of Joy and Lady? Neither had we until we came down to Houston this week and started researching Baylor University's traditions. The school keeps two live black bears on campus (Joy and Lady), which automatically gives them ...

Baylor Fans Are Plentiful And Love To Talk

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

We're still recovering from the madness of last night's Sweet 16 matchups here in Houston at the NCAA South Regional. As we roamed the parking lot before tipoff of the opening game that pitted local favorite Baylor against St. Mary's, we quickly learned that Baylor fans are fantastic. They were ...