TheBaker Tackles The Worst NCAA Bubble In History

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

First off, I want to start by saying anyone who advocates expanding the NCAA Tournament field from 65 teams to 96 teams is a moron. This isn't little league. We don't all get participation ribbons. And I know there were opponents to the expansion to 64 back when it was introduced, ...

Posted in ACC, Akron, Big East, Big Ten, Bubble Teams, College Basketball, Florida State, Georgetown, Illinois, Kent State, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis, Minnesota, NCAA Tournament, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Pac-10, SEC, Selection Sunday, Texas, UAB, UConn, UNLV, Virginia Tech | 4 Comments »

Hey, the Big Ten Had to Start Somewhere

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

We finally did it!!!!!!!!!! Yes, we're really that happy, with all the exclamation points and everything, about the Big Ten's first victory in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Seriously, we are that EFFING pumped. It's been a long time coming. Like, 11 years in the making. So what if the Big Ten is ...

Posted in 'Sconsin, ACC, Big Ten, College Basketball, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota | 1 Comment »

Well, He Got His Title

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Now that Tyler Hansbrough and his North Carolina Tar Heels won the NCAA Championship last night, an interesting discussion is about to ensue. Just where does Hansbrough fall in the history of all-time great college basketball players? I think I've got a pretty good handle on the situation. Love him or hate ...

Posted in ACC, Christian Laettner, College Basketball, NCAA Tournament, Roy Williams, Tyler Hansbrough, University of North Carolina | 1 Comment »

McD’s Week 15 Picks: Championship Week

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Happy Championship Week to everyone. Just want to point out Utah, Boise State and TCU are all ranked ahead of the Big East champion (Cincinnati) and whoever the ACC champion will be. But do any of those four teams get to go to BCS games? One: Utah, with an outside shot ...

Posted in ACC, Alabama Crimson Tide, BCS, Big East, Big XII, Boston College, Boxing, Cal, Cincinnati, College Football, EPL, Florida Gators, General, Hawaii, International Soccer, Link Dump, Manny Pacquiao, McD's Gambling Problem, Missouri, Newcastle United, Oklahoma University, Oscar De La Hoya, Phillips is a USC homer, SEC, Soccer, Texas, Texas Tech, UCLA, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Texas, University of Washington, Urban Meyer, USC, Virginia Tech, West Virginia University | 2 Comments »

McD’s Week 14 Picks: Rivalry Week Part 2

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

It's just plain wrong Boise State and Ball State can go undefeated, win their respective conferences, and not get into the BCS. What makes it ironic is it'll be another undefeated non-BCS team (Utah) that's taking their place. Once again, we've learned exactly what makes the BCS so shitty. Instead of ...

Posted in ACC, Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn, Ball State, Ball State University, BCS, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Boise State, Charlie Weis, Cincinnati, Clemson, College Football, Duke, Fantasy Football, Fire Tommy Bowden, Florida Gators, Florida State University, Free College Football, Free Keiland Williams, Fresno State, Fuck Notre Dame, Gambling, General, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, I love the option, Ian Johnson, Indiana University, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Can't Handle The Truth, LSU, Maryland, McD's Gambling Problem, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University, Ole Miss, Orange Bowl, Oregon, Oregon State University, Phil Fulmer, Phillips is a USC homer, Pittsburgh, Rice University, Rose Bowl, SEC, South Carolina, Sugar Bowl, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M Aggies, University of Colorado, University of Houston, University of Nebraska, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, University of Utah, Urban Meyer, USC, Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, Yayo | 3 Comments »

McD’s Week 13 Picks: Rivalry Week Part One

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

It's McD's week 13 picks extravaganza! This week is positively loaded down with fantastic games to the point that I may not shower until 11pm eastern Saturday night. My record isn't what it should be (read: shitty) against the spread, so I'm going for broke. The sheer number of picks I'm making this ...

Posted in ACC, Air Force, BCS, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Boise State, Boston College, BYU, Cal, Cincinnati, College Football, Colorado State University, Florida Gators, Florida State University, Free College Football, Fuck Notre Dame, General, Halfway Heisman Trophy, Illinois, Indiana University, Indianapolis Colts, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, McD's Gambling Problem, Michigan, Michigan State, N.C. State, Nevada, NFL, North Carolina, Northwestern, Northwestern University, Norv Turner, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma University, Ole Miss, Oregon State University, Penn State, Phillips Is A Lucky Bastard, Pittsburgh, Puck Furdue, Rivalries, San Diego Chargers, SEC, Stanford, Syracuse, Syracuse University, TCU, Tennessee, Texas Tech, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, University of Utah, University of Washington, University of Wyoming, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest, Wazzu, West Virginia University | No Comments »

McD’s Week 12 Picks

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Record through Week 11: 119-48, 81-83-5 ATS Damn, under .500 again. That overall record makes me feel a little better though. Playing .710 ball just picking the winners isn't too bad though, given the unpredictability of college football and several other typical excuses. Time for the home stretch.... 12pm EST Northwestern (7-3) at ...

Posted in 'Sconsin, ACC, Auburn, Ball State, Ball State University, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, General | 3 Comments »

McD’s Week 11 Picks

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Record through Week 10: 107-45, 74-73-5 ATS Fond Memories for McD and Booter Game of the Week San Diego State (1-8) at (15) Brigham Young (8-1) (-36) SDSU football was my initial foray into college football. They were my first live college game, my first rivalry (though it's not really a rivalry), and ...

Posted in 'Sconsin, ACC, Alabama, BCS, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Bobby Bowden, Clemson, College Football, Florida Gators, Free College Football, Free Keiland Williams, Free SDSU, General, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, Heisman Trophy, I love the option, Illinois, Indiana University, Javon Ringer, Louisville, LSU, Michigan State, North Carolina, Northwestern, Northwestern University, Ohio State, Oklahoma State University, Penn State, Phillips is a USC homer, Puck Furdue, SEC, Texas Tech, UCLA, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, USC, Vanderbilt University, West Virginia University, Western Michigan University | 1 Comment »

McD’s Week 10 Picks

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Record through week nine: 96-40, 65-66-5 ATS 12pm ET West Virginia (5-2) at (25) UConn (6-2) (+3.5) I feel terrible for UConn. They really did have a shot at something special, but they're just not the same without their quarterback. Hence their being home dogs against an unranked team. Worse for them, West ...

Posted in "The U", 'Sconsin, ACC, BCS, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Boise State, Central Michigan University, Clemson, College Football, Florida Gators, Fred Glass, Fuck Notre Dame, Gambling, General, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, I love the option, Indiana University, Mark Richt, McD's Gambling Problem, Michigan State, Noel Devine, Northwestern, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, Oregon, Pete Carroll, Phillips is a USC homer, Rich Rodriguez, SEC, South Carolina, Steve Spurrier, Tennessee, Texas, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Tyrone Willingham, University of Connecticut, University of Minnesota, University of Utah, University of Washington, Urban Meyer, USC, West Virginia University | 2 Comments »

McD’s Week 8 Picks

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Afternoon, all. Okay, okay, so it's not the crack of noon, it's more like one, but at least I'm up. Can't believe I have to wait seven hours before IU plays tonight. All the early games are still close, and Georgia Tech just fumbled, so things aren't looking good so far. ...

Posted in ACC, Alabama, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Brock Ringo, Clemson, Free Keiland Williams, Gambling, General, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, Go America, High School Sports, Indiana University, Kansas Jayhawks, LSU, McD's Gambling Problem, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, North Carolina, Northwestern University, Ohio State, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University, Penn State, Puck Furdue, SEC, Stanford, Stuff Only I Care About, Texas, Torrey Pines High School, Tulsa, UCLA, University of Illinois, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest | 5 Comments »