Dan "Chas" McCloskey The old school types were up in arms over the fact that Felix Hernandez, and his 13-12 won-loss record, won the American League Cy Young Award last year. One of them actually went so far as to use some ridiculous argument about the morale of a pitcher's teammates when he takes the mound, and that when players make great defensive plays behind one … [Read more...] about As if We Needed Any More Evidence That Wins and Losses Are Flawed Statistics
The Outside World – 4/8/11
The Outside World is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. - Tyreke Evans now owns Gary Neal's eternal soul. - People have been complaining about Dwight Howard, pushing the 10 second limit at the free throw line, all season. Last night he received a technical foul for taking more than the allotted time. That's his 18th … [Read more...] about The Outside World – 4/8/11
The Most Important, Valuable, Irreplaceable, Memorable and Statistically Remarkable Player
By Ian Levy - This post first appeared at Hickory-High.com Debate over the naming of this season's MVP has grown increasingly active and contentious over the past few weeks. Opinions have been flying in from every direction. Arguments have been made for Derrick Rose, against Derrick Rose, and for Dwight Howard. Even Kevin Love, Kyle Lowry and Russell Westbrook have had their … [Read more...] about The Most Important, Valuable, Irreplaceable, Memorable and Statistically Remarkable Player
The Gospel according to Augusta
"Dr. Mackenzie and I believe that no golf hole exists that does not afford a proper and convenient solution to the average golfer and the short player, as well as to the more powerful and accurate expert." Bobby Jones This week the golf world will converge on Augusta, Georgia for the first major in the 2011 PGA season - the Masters. The host? The Augusta National … [Read more...] about The Gospel according to Augusta
Butler-UConn Championship Thread
Not much to say about this game . This is it - for all of the marbles and bragging rights until next year. Sit back and join us on the Pine as Butler and UConn battle for the National Championship. Probable Butler Starters …………………………………………………………………..PPG….RPG 44 Andrew Smith 6-11 239 So. …………………………8.9…. 5.4 54 Matt Howard 6-8 230 Sr. ………………………….16.7…. 7.7 2 … [Read more...] about Butler-UConn Championship Thread