By Paul Gotham To expand, or not to expand: that is the question. For the NCAA, the question also becomes one of risk and reward. As the NCAA basketball season kicks into gear, so too, have discussions about the men's basketball post-season tournament. Is 65 teams enough? Should the tournament field increase? If so, how many teams should compete for a spot in the … [Read more...] about Should the NCAA Expand?
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George Bailey and the Demise of Hofstra Football
By Paul Gotham At one point in Frank Capra's Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) encounters a dilemma. Prepared to "travel the world," the youthful Bailey faces the prospect of his late father's death causing the family's building and loan to close. As the bank's executive board decides on its viability, the movie's main … [Read more...] about George Bailey and the Demise of Hofstra Football
Springsteen: Can You Feel The Spirit?
By Paul Gotham Life is not meant to be lived in a straight line. Each of us gets a starting point, and ultimately there is an end. The path taken between those points should include plenty of twists, turns, hills, and valleys. It is these detours that make life worth living. Sunday night, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered the power of rock 'n roll with a … [Read more...] about Springsteen: Can You Feel The Spirit?
NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
By Paul Gotham Down to the wire Indianapolis and New Orleans took different paths, but both remain undefeated. The Saints had to "hang on, hang on, hang on," while Indy was able to "look out, look out, look out." Uncharacteristically, the Saints turned over the ball four times to the St. Louis Rams, but as it has been all season, the Saints found a way. Courtney Roby … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009
By Paul Gotham No lead is safe... At least when New Orleans and Indianapolis is involved, opponents can not score enough. The Saints and Colts continued walking a thin, thin line en route to their undefeated marks. New Orleans erased an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat the Panthers 30-20. Carolina's defense held New Orleans to just 84 yards on the ground, but … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009