By Aaron M Smith After another crazy day at work, I finally had a chance to surf the web and look for interesting stories. Manny turned down another offer that is leaving most Americans shaking their heads. Andrew Bynum is out 8-12 weeks, Barry apparently tested positive - 5 years later and Kurt Warner is considering retirement. Let's stop on that last topic - Kurt Warner … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Kurt Warner
Archives for February 2009
Tale of the Tape: San Diego State at UNLV
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: Sin City is the site for a Mountain West showdown as Steve Fisher and his Aztecs come calling on Lon Kruger and his host the Runnin' Rebels. Tipoff is set for 10:30 pm EST on Tarkanian Court at the Thomas and Mack Center. Retired MLB pitcher and native of Las Vegas, Greg Maddux will be honored at halftime. Plots: SDSU (15-5 / 5-2) and … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape: San Diego State at UNLV
Big Ten Gridiron Report: Michigan State
by Greg Kincaid Big Ten Gridiron: Michigan State The Spartans had a nice turnaround season in 2008, finishing third in the Big Ten and appearing in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando Florida. Javon Ringer stole the show for the Spartans, making himself a Heisman Trophy candidate for most of the season. With him graduating and a few other key players leaving, look for Michigan … [Read more...] about Big Ten Gridiron Report: Michigan State
When a referee should be a part of the action
by Paul Casey Gotham It has often been said that a referee is at his /her best when that person goes unnoticed. Such is the tortured life of game officials. Les Jones showed during yesterday's UNC / North Carolina State match up at the RBC Center at least one occasion when a referee should make himself part of the action. In the waning seconds of a 93-76 UNC victory, … [Read more...] about When a referee should be a part of the action
Three Musketeers lead Xavier over UMass
by Paul Casey Gotham C.J. Anderson, Derrick Brown, and B.J. Raymond combined for 64 points as the Xavier Musketeers endured a pesky UMass Minutemen squad for an 82-80 victory Saturday at the Cintas Center. Brown’s free throws with six seconds remaining gave the Musketeers an 82-79 lead, and the Musketeers improved to 7-0 in the Atlantic 10 and 19-2 overall. Brown led all … [Read more...] about Three Musketeers lead Xavier over UMass