Earlier this week, we found out that the Arkansas Razorbacks would dress only nine players for their first game of the 2009-2010 season. Player suspen...
We live in the age of the pampered athlete. On Veteran's Day, let's salute the programs that still value discipline, unselfishness, and leadership in their hoops recruits.
The one-and-done rule is not perfect. It creates a few examples of disingenuous matriculation on the part of those who would rather have bypassed college to play in the pros. But it hasn't increased the number of such examples.
In the statement about his retirement, Floyd said he could no longer give "full enthusiasm" to the responsibilities of a Division I coach.
I think we have heard enough about the sanctity of a Notre Dame degree, and the inappropriateness of awarding such a degree to President Obama, becaus...
My honest advice to the amazingly talented, young Jeremy Tyler is quite simple: Procure a great disability policy from Lloyd's of London, improve your game and get your money son.
Who is the real Magic Johnson? The friendly guy who raises money for charities or the guy who encourages people to get high interest loans they don't need?
Because of Johnson, the tax refund business might stick around, luring in more millions of Americans.
The most recent data concludes that over half of the young men we cheer and bemoan because of the havoc wreaked on our brackets will not graduate.
But Shawna," you ask, "How do I pick the Sweet Sixteen?" Never fear! I am back with a fresh round of animal-based insight and analysis. Without further ado, your sweet sixteen.
It is estimated that America loses $1.7 billion in productivity every year to March Madness, as people like the President and me (hey, at least I'm in good company) sort out their brackets for pool entries.
The rule is simple: Five on five, which team mascot would win in a fight? No consideration to ranking, team performance through the year, star players or any other reasonable measure of play.
In an episode of Cheers, Diane placed her bets for the football pool based on which animal would win a fight in real life. I'll attempt the same feat for March Madness season and see how it goes.
I'm using my experience covering and playing basketball to predict what might happen over the next 18 days. I'm confident in my selections (but ask me how I feel in two weeks).
With each year, more and more women enter office pools. Many - men and women alike - are simply ill-equipped to handle the pressure.
The World Series, the NBA Finals and the Super Bowl combined are still no match for March Madness.
Who is the highest paid state-employee of your state: The Governor? The President of the state University? The guy who decides what the slogan should ...
Ahhh, college hoops. The body paint. The outspoken coaches (like Bobby Knight or John Chaney or Geno Auriemma or who could forget Andy Kennedy). The u...
The past couple of weeks have allowed many of us an opportunity to pull for an underdog during the NCAA Basketball Championship games -- Davidson College.
As we head into the Final Four, I am reminded anew of the wisdom of my sermon. And the straight line that connects a successful sports team to a successful television show.
