The ship of Alabama Crimson Tide athletics has a new Captain tonight. Bill Battle is the new Director of Athletics for The University of Alabama, after the passing of Mal Moore this afternoon. Moore was 73. He died Saturday at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Moore had been hospitalized for approximately three weeks due to a pulmonary condition The Alabama … [Read more...] about Alabama Crimson Tide A.D. passes away; successor named
Archives for March 2013
UCLA hires Steve Alford: bad coach, AWFUL human being
Twitter just exploded with the news that the UCLA Bruins have hired Steve Alford away from New Mexico. Steve Alford is not an upgrade over the just fired Ben Howland. Alford went to one sweet sixteen, 14 years and three jobs ago. Alford hasn't advanced past the round-of-32 in his last 6 NCAA Tournaments, compiling a tourney record of just 5-7. And Steve Alford had just … [Read more...] about UCLA hires Steve Alford: bad coach, AWFUL human being
Michigan State versus Duke: This IS March Madness
Michigan State Spartans versus Duke Blue Devils, with a trip to the elite 8 on the line. This IS college basketball. Tom Izzo versus Mike Kryz......Coach K.! Between the two programs you have: 62 NCAA Tournament appearances, 150 NCAA Tournament victories, 23 Final Fours, 7 runner-up finishes and 6 national titles. Time to cue the CBS March Madness theme song. This game has … [Read more...] about Michigan State versus Duke: This IS March Madness
Cubs promo and events schedule released: including Oktoberfest!
The Chicago Cubs revealed today their promotional and special events calendars for the 2013 season. Details follow. Being of German descent, the highlight for me is Oktoberfest. And who would ever think "Cubs" and "October" together in a positive light. Heck, who would even think of "Cubs" and "October" together. So grab your Spaten or Bitburger or Gluwein and raise your glass … [Read more...] about Cubs promo and events schedule released: including Oktoberfest!
Ohio State football practice overshadowing Elite 8 appearance
To say that Ohio State football is a religion is to undermine both college football and organized religion. Most churches envy both the size and devotion of the Ohio State football flock. In the Buckeye state Ohio State football is bigger than Jesus, Allah, Buddah, Moses, Pope Francis, Vishnu, Martin Luther, Joseph Smith, Zoroaster and L. Ron Hubbard COMBINED. And even … [Read more...] about Ohio State football practice overshadowing Elite 8 appearance
Phil Jackson’s second tweet: MUCH better than his 1st (video)
NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson is good at self-effacing humor we learned today. The winner of 11 championship rings with the Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Lakers got off to a ROUGH start when joining Twitter a couple days ago. We all had fun at his expense, but Phil Jackson can take/make a joke about Phil Jackson. His second tweet turned out much better. And offered an … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson’s second tweet: MUCH better than his 1st (video)
Annoying Rick Reilly asks Aaron Craft about being Annoying
Aaron Craft vs. Rick Reilly in a battle of who's more annoying? I'll go with the untalented ESPN pundit. Rick Reilly is just about as entertaining and interesting as a mosquito bite. Aaron Craft, the 2013 Big Ten Tournament MVP, is the new Ohio State Buckeyes most polarizing player. Big Ten fans don’t like him too much. If THE Ohio State University goes far in the NCAA … [Read more...] about Annoying Rick Reilly asks Aaron Craft about being Annoying
Tom Crean leading Indiana Basketball to the Final Four?
Is Indiana basketball truly back to it's former glory? We'll find out this weekend. In 2003, Tom Crean led the Marquette Golden Eagles to a somewhat unexpected trip to the Final Four. Ten years later, Crean is looking for a return trip; this time as head coach of the Indiana Basketball. … [Read more...] about Tom Crean leading Indiana Basketball to the Final Four?