I guess this means the BYU Cougars will be eliminated in a few hours at the hands of the Florida Gators. That is if you believe in the Sports Illustrated cover jinx. Isn't this the greatest college basketball picture ever? If you need to sum up "Jimmer-mania" in one piece this is it. Jimmer Fredette at work, doing his thing. He appears to be flying, the ball fits perfectly … [Read more...] about Greatest Jimmer Fredette Photograph/Magazine Cover Ever
Bengals Chad Ochocinco Dabbling in MLS with Sporting Kansas City
The ongoing NFL lockout is definitely taking a toll on players already, although some of them are taking things in stride and looking for other ways to fill their schedule. Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco for instance is trying out for Major League Soccer. Ochocinco played soccer as a kid and he’s always been attracted to the sport. He took up football in high-school, but … [Read more...] about Bengals Chad Ochocinco Dabbling in MLS with Sporting Kansas City
Kansas Jayhawks Look to Rock-Chalk Their Way to Houston
Choke artists. If there were two words to describe the Kansas Jayhawks under coach Bill Self those two may be it. The Jayhawks have ruined many brackets through the years from their first round losses to Bucknell and Bradley to their did-that-really-just-happen second round exit to Northern Iowa last year. That’s why, when Kansas only led by four at halftime against … [Read more...] about Kansas Jayhawks Look to Rock-Chalk Their Way to Houston
Butler Bulldogs Prepare for Wisconsin Badgers in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
If college basketball has an Alexander the Great, it's probably Butler Bulldogs head Coach Brad Stevens. Like the ancient ruler who conquered half the known world before his 20th birthday, Stevens has accomplished a lot at a very young age. He graduated from college in 1999, but he's already taken a team to within three points of a national title, and three sweet … [Read more...] about Butler Bulldogs Prepare for Wisconsin Badgers in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
Sweet 16 Preview: This Wisconsin Team Is Not Your Typical Badgers Team
Here we go again as the embarrassment of riches gets even richer for the state of Wisconsin. As if it wasn't enough for fans to see the Badgers in the Rose Bowl and the Packers in the Super Bowl, we now have the Badgers basketball team in the Sweet 16. A match-up with the #8-seeded Butler Bulldogs awaits the Badgers who are playing in their fifth Sweet 16 since … [Read more...] about Sweet 16 Preview: This Wisconsin Team Is Not Your Typical Badgers Team
NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Kyrie Irving is back for Duke. UConn keeps rolling. San Diego State earns their chance to prove they belong with the big boys. These are some of the headlines heading into the Sweet 16 of the West Regional. There is a lot of NBA talent playing in Anaheim but can anyone knock off the defending champion Blue Devils? Here is my breakdown. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
NCAA Tournament Southeast Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Butler has done it again; knocking off Pitt in the third round of the NCAA Tournament featuring a crazy ending with two somewhat controversial foul calls in the final seconds. Now the Bulldogs are in the Sweet 16 of the Southeast Regional along with Wisconsin, Florida, and Jimmer Fredette’s BYU Cougars. Here is the breakdown of Thursday night’s games and who I think will be … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Southeast Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
It’s nothing personal, the Milwaukee Bucks were an embarrassment against the Kings
A record setting embarrassment against the Boston Celtics on the road is one thing. A back breaking defeat (on two days rest) at home to an NBA doormat on the verge of re-locating and playing without the face of their franchise is something else entirely. There's very few positive things to take away from the Milwaukee Bucks' 97-90 soul-crushing loss to the Anaheim Royals … [Read more...] about It’s nothing personal, the Milwaukee Bucks were an embarrassment against the Kings
Jimmer-Mania Hits New Orleans NCAA Regional: BYU vs. Florida Preview
He started out as an unknown his freshman and sophomore year. People began to recognize his name after a clutch performance in the NCAA first round last season and now he's the hottest topic in college basketball. Jimmer Fredette, the 6'2" shooting guard for Brigham Young University, has wowed the crowds all year long with his 30-foot three pointers and night in, night out … [Read more...] about Jimmer-Mania Hits New Orleans NCAA Regional: BYU vs. Florida Preview
VOTE NOW! The Sports Bank Anti-Bracket Ty Cobb Regional Finals
The Ty Cobb Regional featured some stiff competition among losers. Brett Favre, Kurt Rambis, Harvey Updyke, Charlie Sheen and David Kahn highlighted the regional's biggest failures. Much like the NCAA Tournament, the first two rounds featured some epic upsets and some orgasmic finales that would have made Gus Johnson keel over into a giant puddle of awesome-sauce. By Peter … [Read more...] about VOTE NOW! The Sports Bank Anti-Bracket Ty Cobb Regional Finals