Derrick Rose Can Bring Memphis Back From the Brink of Death
When you’re considered the top-ranked freshman guard in the country, having your NCAA debut contain a reverse layup, put-back dunk, an unbelievable block, and a long three is probably a decent way to...
View ArticleThis Is What You’d Call the ‘Silver Lining’
Gist underperformed last night (again), going 3-for-11 for seven points with just three rebounds. In fact, the entire Maryland team rebounded like a bunch of pussies. Plus, no one on this team can...
View ArticleAnother Post in Which We Remember the Greatness of Doug Williams
ESPN.com has put together a feature that is actually not horrible (note: “not horrible” is the best possible ranking anything ESPN does can achieve). They have listed all 82 Super Bowl quarterback...
View ArticleHand Zimm the Gold Glove, MVP Now*
Jamie is the Jinx Master, which is why he wasn’t allowed to go near a post about the Nats starting 3-0, but I’m not sure I should either. The power of the jinx is strong. So I’m not gonna allow myself...
View ArticleDerrick Rose Has His ‘Oh Shit’ Moment
Will Brinson, my weekend man over at The Sporting Blog, posted this video last night, but it’s so damn hilarious that it warrants mention here as well. Here’s D-Rose, on live television, reacting well...
View ArticleActa Clearly Ain’t Scared of Nobody
Let’s get the formalities out of the way: Last night was a fantastic win for the Nats — the type of victory that keeps us watching one of the worst teams in baseball. They came back to win the game...
View ArticlePutting to Rest the Notion That Bloggers Are Not in Superior Physical Condition
Last Thursday, we (meaning Sporting News) sent The Sporting Blog’s Spencer Hall (or you might know him as Orson Swindle) to a D-1 training facility in Nashville, Tennessee for two days. If the goal was...
View ArticleHeyward-Bey Is a Man-Child
The Terps are up 13-0 on Wake at the half, despite two turnovers, in a huge game — the winner will be atop the Atlantic Division standings. Darrius Heyward-Bey has been a massive part of Maryland’s...
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