by Doug Potter Mr. Kincaid’s insightful article on the Big Ten has inspired me to do the same type of rundown on the Big East. The conference is full of bubble teams who need a couple signature wins down the stretch here in February. The bubble seems to get bigger and bigger each year with this season being no different. The “locks” in the conference are as follows: … [Read more...] about Bubble Mania
Archives for February 2009
Tuesdays with Smitty: A recruiting trip like no other.
By Aaron M Smith It was Saturday night - Valentine's Day - one of the "quieter" nights of the year if you are single. Well I was home hanging with the loyal cat, Beckett, enjoying a bottle of Francis Coppola 2006 Black Label Claret, when the doorbell rang. I opened the door, and it was Shoeless Joe Jackson. THE Shoeless Joe Jackson was at my door. Of course I had to rub my … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: A recruiting trip like no other.
February Frenzy in the Big Ten
With the Big Ten basketball season closing the final stretch, eight teams are fighting for their lives to clinch that ever important berth into the NCAA Tournament. With Michigan State, Purude, Minnesota and Illinois locks, there are four teams that have a lot of work to do to make sure they remain in the hunt. Here are my Big Ten bubble teams. Michigan Wolverines (16-10, … [Read more...] about February Frenzy in the Big Ten
Dear Casey
Dear Casey, I wanted to let you know that I like your material and read it all the time. I look forward to your 'Tale of the Tape' pieces, but I'm wondering when the Heels will get their turn. I like the rest of the posts on the site. Yeah the Big Ten Beat stuff keeps me up with the pigskin happenings. I like the way that Kincaid guy breaks down the recruits. Tell … [Read more...] about Dear Casey
Urckfitz Ready For Spring Training
by Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz has his bags packed. On February 25th the former Webster Yankee will head to Kissimmee, Florida for Spring Training with the Houston Astros. When camp opens two days later Urckfitz will begin the second of a seven-year contract. “I’m excited and trying to keep an open mind,” said Urckfitz. “I’m looking to make the most of … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Ready For Spring Training