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Fast Break: MJ vs Bron, My Son vs Kobe and the UN-dominant SEC

First, welcome to Fast Break. As you already know, the NBA is never short of drama, intrigue, and wicked performances, all worthy of making the night’s ticker. Like you, I feverishly watch...
Report: Percy Harvin Traded to Seattle Seahawks

It would appear that Minnesota has finally made a move with disgruntled Wide Receiver Percy Harvin, reaching an agreement in principle to trade him to the Seattle Seahawks. Harvin, upset by...
Bowl Preview: Sugar Bowl, #4 Florida vs. #22 Louisville

I don’t think this will be a very sweet game for Louisville, but you never know. 8:30 p.m. EST, Jan. 2 From: New Orleans On: ESPN When The Gators Have The...
College Basketball Lecture Notes: Games of the Week

There was some good basketball in college hoops this past week, but no compelling story lines or upsets. This is evidenced by the fact the AP Poll Top 25 contains the...
A CFL Dream Come True!

I don’t care if you are Canadian, American or something slightly more exotic, you all should seriously consider experiencing the Grey Cup at some point in your life. I don’t mean...
Last Word College Football Rankings, November 26

It’s always fun to see how the rankings change after Rivalry Week! 1. Notre Dame- what is there to say? Undefeated and headed to Miami to play in the National Championship....
Last Word College Football Rankings, Nov. 5

1. Kansas State- the top four are basically interchangeable at this point; K-State disappointed me the least this week. 2. Alabama- played 58 minutes of lousy football, won anyway. 3. Oregon-...
Things We Learned In College, Week 10

Isn’t it awesome when a good prime-time game (or a few of them) coincides with changing the clocks? Here’s what I learned while staying up past midnight and still getting a decent night’s...
Last Word College Football Rankings, October 22

1. Alabama- no explanation necessary, I hope. 2. Kansas State- unbeaten, and throttled West Virginia this week. 3. Oregon- solid team on both sides of the ball. 4. Florida- dominant now,...
Why The SEC Rules College Football

Asking why any team or conference is dominant is a bit of a chicken-and-egg question: do they nab the best players and attract the best coaches because they’re seen as the best,...
Game Of The Week: #5 Georgia At #6 South Carolina

Now THIS is football season! I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say this has the potential to be the best game we’ve seen so far. The Georgia Offense: The Bulldogs...
NCAA Football Preview- SEC

As we move on through the NCAA conference previews, we have made it to the big one; the SEC. The SEC is home to the last 6 National Champions and it...
Rivalry Week Review

Austin Rivers forever etched his name on the UNC-Duke rivalry by hitting a game-winning, buzzer-beating three at Chapel Hill. (courtesy, ESPN) Here are your Points of Interest from this past week:...
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Cam Newton – The Best Rookie to Ever Play?

“With the 1st pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers, select Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn.” The legacy was born A uniquely gifted quarterback, who possesses both passing and rushing...
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NFL Ramblings – Tebow, Vick and the Jets, Jets, Jets!

The epic battle between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos on Thursday night ended in the best way possible, with a Tim Tebow comeback in the final minutes. Taking possession...
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10 Things We Learned In College, Week 5

1. Alabama is for real. Offense, defense, you name it. Circle November 5th on your calendar- that’s the date of the defacto SEC Championship Alabama-LSU game. Both teams are better than...
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College Football Week 3 Picks

I can’t wait until more teams are in conference play and more of these picks require thoughtful analysis on my part. Anyway… #18 WVU @ Maryland: Maryland looked good but not...