by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell As we approach the 2009 National Championship game for NCAA men's basketball, I feel as if we're watching two totally different programs face off. I can't help but think of the lopsided 35 point game earlier in this season between North Carolina and Michigan State. Surely this topsy-turvy year in college basketball won't leave us with an … [Read more...] about While Others Recruit, Tom Izzo Continues to Coach
Archives for April 2009
Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
By Aaron M Smith Following up Chas' insightful analysis of the National League, let's take a look at how the American League is stacked up for the 2009 season. East Baltimore Orioles - Current GM Andy McPhail is mid stream in his rebuilding process of the Orioles. The O's locked up Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to long term contracts - a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
For These Final Four The Difference Is The Same
by Paul Casey Gotham Sixty-one games later and here we have it - four teams. Actually, it's far more than 61 if you count all the single elimination conference tournaments played for an automatic bid. To many, making the Final Four is akin to a championship. A team wins four games from one Region and earns the honor of cutting down the nets. Thus now on this final stage … [Read more...] about For These Final Four The Difference Is The Same
Pickin’ Splinters MLB Preview 2009: The Senior Circuit
In this first of a two-part Pickin' Splinters series previewing the 2009 Major League Baseball season, Chas will be discussing each of the 16 teams in the National League. Tomorrow, Smitty will be providing some analysis of the American League. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters MLB Preview 2009: The Senior Circuit
Tyler Hansbrough and His Green Light
by Paul Casey Gotham Three more games and the college basketball season comes to an end. It is hard to imagine that two national semi-finals leading to Monday's championship, and the 2008-2009 NCAA Men's basketball campaign takes its place in history. So too draws the curtain on Tyler Hansbrough's college basketball career and the University of North Carolina forward's … [Read more...] about Tyler Hansbrough and His Green Light