It is only fair to let some time pass before assessing whether players did or did not pan out with their new teams. Five years seems like a good amount of time to dole out NBA Draft grades that actually mean something.
2007 NBA Draft Retrospective Report Card: One Super-Duper Star … And Too Many Busts
July 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
3 Examples of Ancient Civilizations Who Took Sports a Little Too Seriously
June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Some think we take sports a little too seriously nowadays, but I am afraid that our ancient ancestors beat us at taking sports too seriously.
Why Do Boys Play Baseball and Girls Play Softball?
June 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
Unlike other “World Series,” the Women’s College World Series isn’t a baseball event. It’s a softball tournament. So why is it that girls play softball and boys play baseball anyway?
The 12 Greatest Indianapolis 500 Moments
May 23, 2012 By 30 Comments
To get you ready for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500, here is a look back on 12 great moments from the history of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Spider-Man: The Legend of Otilino Tenorio
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, Spider-Man lived on the soccer field. He lived through a magical, goal-scoring forward named Otilino Tenorio who played for the Ecuadorian National team, a team that eventually made it out of group play in the 2006 World Cup.
Allen Iverson and The Most Tragic (Practice) Interview in NBA History
May 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
Today marks the ten year anniversary of The Answer’s famous rant, and with it marks one of the most misunderstood moments in basketball history.
Warren Spahn: Longevity, Consistency, and Greatness
April 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
No one since the Hoover Administration has matched Warren Spahn’s career win total. His 363 stands as a sort of modern-era record that may never be broken. He is a truly rare combination of longevity and consistency.
Frank Robinson: A Baseball Pioneer And All-Time Great
April 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
Frank Robinson is a legend of baseball, both in and out of the dugout. This post recounts Robinson’s remarkable career and legacy, certainly one the most important in the rich and storied history of America’s Pastime.
March Madness: What The History Of Double-Digit Seeds In The Sweet 16 Suggests For Ohio, NC State, and Xavier
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jerod broke down every Sweet 16 that had a double-digit seed participant and was struck by three observations: 1) how impossible Ohio’s task seems based on history; 2) how much precedent there is for Xavier fans to hang their hats on; and 3) the incredible record of #11 seeds in the Elite 8…if NC State can only get there.
15 March Madness Legends – Where Are They Now?
March 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
It seems like every year there is a player who takes the NCAA Tournament by storm, often out of nowhere. If you’ve ever wondered “what ever happened to that guy?” or if you just wanted to take a trip down memory lane, then read on, as Keith has compiled a list of NCAA Tournament studs who failed to remain in the highlight reels at the next level.
The 16 Sweetest NCAA Tournament Upsets of All-Time
March 13, 2012 By 27 Comments
Because of the NCAA Tournament’s 68-team, survive-and-advance format, the tourney serves as an incubator for upsets. There are no givens. To get you ready for this year’s tourney, here are 16 of the greatest upsets from the modern era of the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Tournament Bracket Tips: Final Four Prediction Help Through Historical Facts and Trends
March 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
In your quest to unearth the big first round upset, don’t lose sight of the big picture, which is that most NCAA Tournament pools give increasing points for correct predictions deeper in the tournament. This post contains several statistical notes you may find helpful as you try to decide if you’re comfortable with your Final Four predictions.
100 Facts About Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game, In Honor of the Record’s 50th Anniversary
February 29, 2012 By 6 Comments
50 years ago this Friday, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. In honor of the golden anniversary of Wilt’s 100-point game, here are 100 facts about that March 2, 1962 game, the setting, the players, and the historical significance.
On Michael Jordan’s Birthday, A Celebration of His Legacy, Greatest Moments, and the Best MJ Mix-Tape Ever
February 17, 2012 By 8 Comments
On February 17th, 1963 the greatest basketball player of all-time was born. Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, burgeoned as a baller at Laney High School in North Carolina, spent three memorable years in Chapel Hill, and was then drafted by the Chicago Bulls where he became a legend among legends. We celebrate his legendary career in this post.
Big Ten Tournament History: Past Champions, MVPs, All-Time School Records, and Assorted Notes
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jerod highlights the history of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, including tables that lay out the past champions, MVPs, and all-time school records, as well as some interesting notes and facts about the relatively short history of the event.
