Nate Silver is the king of all statisticians. The New York Times 538 blogger and former baseball writer is just so hot right now. He forecasted the election like no one else; uncanny accuracy. In this video he tells Bill Simmons of Grantland how he spent election night. … [Read more...] about Bill Simmons and Nate Silver podcast (video)
Archives for November 2012
5 sports terms we can do without
Pretty soon a college football player with the dumbest nickname of all time might take home the Heisman Trophy. If I never hear Johnny Manziel referred to as "Johnny Football" again that would be just fine. But there's a lot more unoriginal, annoyingly cliche words being spoken within the sports media. Here's 5 that we routinely get from the worst offenders. … [Read more...] about 5 sports terms we can do without
Powerball Fever! Jackpot winner picked K.C. Royals players numbers
Everyone has Powerball fever these days, including fans of baseball's worst franchise. Kansas City Royals fans and lottery players have losing in common. But that all changed this week as one of the winners of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday apparently used his favorite baseball team to pick the correct numbers. … [Read more...] about Powerball Fever! Jackpot winner picked K.C. Royals players numbers
Big Ten Title Game between Wisconsin and Nebraska has B1G ramifications
For the Wisconsin Badgers, a win at the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis would mean three straight Big Ten titles and three consecutive Rose Bowl appearances, a feet which is unprecedented in school history. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a win in the Championship game would be their official welcome to the conference as they move on from a successful history in the … [Read more...] about Big Ten Title Game between Wisconsin and Nebraska has B1G ramifications
Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
With the exodus of Big East teams leaving for the ACC, this is going to be the final year that the Big East/SEC Challenge will have such star power. The three day event tips off tonight and here is a preview including my brilliant, insightful predictions. … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
Illini Coach Tim Beckman will officially return, sadly
Despite the disaster that is the Tim Beckman coaching experience, he will officially return to Illinois next year. Illini Athletic Director Mike Thomas confirmed it during an interview with Steve Kelly and Loren Tate on WDWS 1400-AM. … [Read more...] about Illini Coach Tim Beckman will officially return, sadly
McKayla Maroney photo gallery; Chris Hansen disapproves
I've seen Twitter chatter about McKayla Maroney and the tweets are about checking her out. And then feeling creepy/weird about checking her out, and not knowing her age. I even saw a funny tweet that said all gymnastics broadcasts should display the competitor's age at all times. … [Read more...] about McKayla Maroney photo gallery; Chris Hansen disapproves
2012 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
The twelve-game Big Ten/ACC Challenge tips off tonight with the top four ranked teams in the nation; Duke, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio State all in action. After losing the first ten challenges, the Big Ten looks for their fourth straight win in this battle of power conferences. To be completely blunt; they should have zero problem doing so as the Big Ten has far more depth … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions