After a disheartening last second loss to the Syracuse Orange in the Sweet 16, critics quickly came out of the woodwork to bash Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan while an elect few went as far to call for his job. As I sat back and watched these events unfold, I couldn't happen but … [Read more...] about Believe it or not, Bo Ryan has made unbelievable progress at Wisconsin
Archives for March 2012
Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron
One of the greatest things about basketball is how simple the positions are: 1-5. Instead of saying "power forward" or "point guard" you can just say "the four" or "at the one." And this is what's lacking in both the All-NBA team and the USA Olympic Dream Team. The All-NBA selections are the top five players in the league, regardless of position. The '09-'10 team lacked a four … [Read more...] about Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron
Can the Detroit Red Wings Reclaim their Mojo?
The Detroit Red Wings have been beset by a series of key injuries – team captain Niklas Lidstrom, Johan Franzen, Jakub Kindl, Darren Helm, Patrick Eaves, Jonathan Ericsson and goaltenders Jimmy Howard and Joey McDonald, amongst others. And while Lidstrom’s, Kindl’s and Howard’s returns are imminent and Pavel Datsyuk has recently returned from missing 11 games with arthroscopic … [Read more...] about Can the Detroit Red Wings Reclaim their Mojo?
5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to take a step back next season
With graduation, players leaving early for the NBA Draft, and transfers galore; college basketball teams are experiencing more year-by-year turnover than ever before. Here are five teams who made the 2012 NCAA Tournament this season but will likely take a step back next year and have their work cut out for them if they want to return to the Big Dance. … [Read more...] about 5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to take a step back next season
North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
When Kendall Marshall landed awkwardly on his right wrist on a drive with 10:56 remaining in North Carolina’s round-of-32 matchup with Creighton, it was hard to predict that the seemingly innocuous tumble would have such drastic implications for a Tar Heels squad bent on reaching its third Final Four in the last five years. Marshall, a Cousy Award finalist, would play seven … [Read more...] about North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
With Duncan Keith suspended, Blackhawks positive momentum gone?
The Chicago Blackhawks have been the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) second hottest team, behind only the scintillatingly-hot Pittsburgh Penguins who have sported a 13-0-1 record recently. The Blackhawks have blistered their way up the NHL’s Western Conference standings at an 8-1-1 clip, including a recent 5-0-0 run, all of this being done without the services of their … [Read more...] about With Duncan Keith suspended, Blackhawks positive momentum gone?
Borat’s parody national anthem played at Kazakh athlete medal ceremony (video)
"Wah-wah-wee-wah." What an embarrassing mistake this is. Gold medalist Maria Dmitrienko from Kazakhstan heard the fake Kazakh national anthem from the smash hit comedy "Borat" played instead of the real national song during her medal ceremony. To her credit, she never lets on that there's an issue, doesn't look upset, nor laugh at any point. Even when you hear "Kazakhstan, … [Read more...] about Borat’s parody national anthem played at Kazakh athlete medal ceremony (video)
Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation
It's been a very mild winter in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As well as the rest of the United States. But the tundra is not freezing over as much, and the Packers have been pretty quiet in free agency this NFL offseason. This year more than ever, they've reinforced the reputation as a team that likes to build through the draft. It's what GM Ted Thompson likes to do. He's a value … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation
Kevin Love and Kevin Durant put up MONSTER numbers in T’Wolves-Thunder game
Stat line of the night goes to Kevin Love's 51 pts, 14 rebs, narrowly edging out Kevin Durant's 40 pts, 17 rebs and Russell Westbrook's 45. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 149-140 in 2 OT. We're going to see Kevin Love and Kevin Durant putting up MONSTER numbers like these for years. The two young bigs are going to dominate Western Conference … [Read more...] about Kevin Love and Kevin Durant put up MONSTER numbers in T’Wolves-Thunder game
Lebron James shows solidarty for Trayvon Martin on Facebook (photo)
You've heard about the case of Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager, allegedly shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain named George Zimmerman. No charges have been filed in the case. Talking-without-ever-saying-anything-head Geraldo Rivera sparked disgust and outrage Friday when he said Martin was partially responsible for his death because he was wearing a hoodie. The … [Read more...] about Lebron James shows solidarty for Trayvon Martin on Facebook (photo)