A moron left an idiotic comment on my Washington Times.com exclusive with Washington Wizards/Capitals owner Ted Leonsis last sumemr And within that comment is an inaccurate phrase that reminded me of what’s become of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’ star power these days. This buffoon brought up “Michael Phelps' crack-smoking episode.” It was marijuana, not crack, get it … [Read more...] about Let’s care about Swimming again like we did in ‘08
Archives for July 2012
#111 Nebraska Cornhuskers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Could this be the year Nebraska makes the jump? Take a look at BetQL to see if college basketball experts pick them to make it deep in march this season. Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do … [Read more...] about #111 Nebraska Cornhuskers: College Basketball 111 in 111
#32 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football 77 in 77
#33 NC State Wolfpack: College Football 77 in 77
NC State Wolfpack quarterback Mike Glennon could leave his mark on the program. Other than Phillip Rivers or Russell Wilson, no one has put up some of the numbers that Glennon has. And it could seriously augment his NFL Draft stock. At 6'6" NFL scouts will be checking him out. Now if only the Wolfpack could develop a running game to go with their passing attack; then they … [Read more...] about #33 NC State Wolfpack: College Football 77 in 77
Jordyn Wieber: shockingly out of Gymnastics All Around Competition
Jordyn Wieber is an American gymnast. She is the 2011 World All Around Champion and she will compete for the USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And as of now she is eliminated from the all around competition. Shockingly she did not qualify. Wieber's favorite musician is Justin Bieber and she hopes to meet him someday. "I’m not sure what it’s going to take to meet Justin … [Read more...] about Jordyn Wieber: shockingly out of Gymnastics All Around Competition
Notre Dame’s Mariel Zagunis: Team USA Olympic flag-bearer
Former University of Notre Dame fencing All-American and national champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Mariel Zagunis led the 529-member United States Olympic Team as the American flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics Friday night in London, England. Zagunis was chosen for the prestigious honor by a vote of her fellow Team USA members. Michael … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Mariel Zagunis: Team USA Olympic flag-bearer
Team USA rolls France
The first game for the 2012 USA Men's Basketball team is in the books. They throttled their opponent, France, 98-71. Kevin Durant and LeBron James were brilliant for the US, leading them to an easy victory. Great defense led the way to the USA's blowout of France. Team USA seems destined for Gold. … [Read more...] about Team USA rolls France
2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition