NBA Western Conference Finals; A Plea to Scott Brooks
Dirk Nowitzki was unconscious in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. For fear of seeing the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, I plead my case to Thunder coach […]
Independence Day, Jeff Goldblum, & the ’10-’11 Boston Celtics
Mystique. Intimidation. Respect. The Celtics had it all. Although fans and media drooled over the Miami Heat, the Celtics remained the beasts of the east. The Eastern Conference Title still […]
Unavoidable Truths of the NHL Playoffs
Every spring we gather to see who will hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup and every spring we’re reminded of three simple truths. Let’s hope the Flyers finally pay attention.
Big Shot Gary. Now, can the Spurs Rally?
Gary Neal’s three as time expired saved the San Antonio Spurs season. Was it simply a game-changer, or did the rookie’s clutch shot swing the series and alter the Spurs […]
True Grit. Flyers Advance to Round 2
The 76ers are on the brink of elimination. The Spurs are scheduled for euthanization. Thankfully, my Flyers rebounded to take out the Buffalo Sabres and advance to round two. It […]
NHL Playoff Update
Two straight wins have given the Flyers their swagger back, the Blackhawks are alive (albeit barely), a brief lesson on back-checking, and why you never turn off an NHL game […]
NBA Playoff Update
Derrick Rose’s solo act is breathtaking, but how far will it take the Bulls? The Spurs need help, Carmelo tarnishes an amazing performance, & the 76ers get a poor return […]
NBA Playoff Forecast
Tomorrow the greatest 40 day stretch of the entire year begins. That’s right, the NBA Playoffs are here. With an abundance of stars, title contenders, and storylines, the 2011 postseason […]
NHL Playoff Preview, Sort Of
Ok, so it’s not a preview, it’s more like hockey ramblings. Regardless, the NHL Playoffs begin tonight. Here are five storylines that have my attention.
The 76ers; Stable Climb or Slow Decline?
After a winning record and a playoff berth, are the 76ers developing into a winning franchise, or was the 2010-2011 season another notch on the belt of mediocrity? And where […]
Fantasy Baseball; A Maiden Voyage
My friends were desperate. Baseball season was a month away and they needed to fill a spot in their fantasy league. Like a good friend (or deer in the headlights), […]
Should NCAA Athletes be Paid?
There’s been an awful lot of talk recently about compensating collegiate athletes. Some argue these athletes are being exploited by the NCAA. Fair or foul?
NCAA March Madness Elite Eight Review, Part II
I intended on posting this about 12 hours ago. Unfortunately, I spent the entirety of the morning cuddling with my toilet. Nonetheless, I’ve overcome sickness, fever, and sleep deprivation to […]
NCAA March Madness Elite Eight Review
The action was thrilling, the endings were breathtaking, and Gus Johnson reminded us why he’s the voice of March Madness. It wasn’t all roses, though, and despite the exciting finishes, […]
March Madness Update
Exciting? Sure. Entertaining? Maybe. Well played? Hardly.