http://www.sports-central.org/ en-us 2012-02-09T19:05:47-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/09/week_1_college_football_preview.php As he does every year, SC's Kevin Beane takes the earliest look at the games that await us in Week 1 of the next college football season. The headliner is Michigan vs. Alabama in Cowboys Stadium.]]> Slant Pattern Kevin Beane 2012-02-09T19:05:47-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/09/2012_a_record_year_for_djokovic.php 2011 was the year that made Novak Djokovic. Can 2012 be the year he breaks all the records and becomes a legend? SC's Angus Saul looks back at last year and the road ahead of Djokovic in 2012.]]> Tennis Angus Saul 2012-02-09T11:08:38-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/08/why_murray_state_deserves_a_no_1_seed.php The Murray State Racers have a chance to make history as they are currently undefeated at 23-0. Yet most bracketologists have the Racers projected as a six or seven seed in the tournament. SC's Andrew Jones disagrees.]]> College Basketball Andrew Jones 2012-02-08T17:40:01-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/07/the_best_out_west.php The fast start to the NBA season is leaving questions behind. But one lingers for SC's Jonathan Lowe. And it has to involve that ever-expansive Northwest, Mountain West, Great Plains, and Southwest.]]> NBA Jonathan Lowe 2012-02-07T15:30:51-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/07/sports_qa_super_bowl_xlvi_edition.php Super Bowl XLVI is history, and the Giants are champs thanks to their hands. SC's Jeffrey Boswell explains, and also takes a look at the halftime show and commercials. Plus, thoughts on Ahmad Bradshaw, Wes Welker, and an early prediction. ]]> Jeffrey Boswell 2012-02-07T13:43:49-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/06/super_bowl_xlvi_rewind.php The New York Giants once again won a tension-filled Super Bowl, earning their fourth Lombardi Trophy. SC's Brad Oremland analyzes why the Giants won, with thoughts on the 2011 HOF class, the commercials and halftime show, and the decline of the Patriot dynasty.]]> NFL Brad Oremland 2012-02-06T11:35:01-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/03/another_case_of_the_starburys.php The New York Knicks of the Carmelo Anthony era seem to be reminiscent of the team from the putrid Stephon Marbury era. SC's Bill Hazell looks at what can save them from such a horrible fate.]]> NBA Bill Hazell 2012-02-03T15:04:36-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/02/nfl_weekly_predictions_super_bowl_xlvi.php Super Bowl XLVI pits the Giants vs. the Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLII. SC's Jeffrey Boswell has a preview with thoughts on Tim Tebow, Kim Kardashian, Peyton Manning, and Madonna. ]]> NFL Jeffrey Boswell 2012-02-02T17:10:28-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/02/01/the_best_rookie_quarterbacks_ever.php On the heels of sensational seasons from Cam Newton and Andy Dalton, SC's Brad Oremland tackles the top 10 seasons ever by a rookie QB, including Joe Namath, Dan Marino, and Ben Roethlisberger.]]> NFL Brad Oremland 2012-02-01T13:44:35-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/31/three_keys_to_a_super_bowl_xlvi_victory.php This Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots looks like a toss-up on paper. But SC's Adam Russell takes a look at three critical keys to the game that could propel either team to victory.]]> NFL Adam Russell 2012-01-31T13:36:22-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/30/maybe_its_still_getting_our_goats_after_all.php So much for learning to forgive our sports goats. SC's Jeff Kallman asks, "What the hell is this crap with sending Kyle Williams death threats?" Nelson Cruz, designated goat of 2011, now has some company.]]> Other Jeff Kallman 2012-01-30T12:17:57-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/27/finding_cinderella_the_top_nominees.php March Madness usually has a Cinderella or two. Here's the first edition of many at who could spoil a bracket or two come March. SC's Jean Neuberger takes an early look at who could be the bracket spoilers in this season's Big Dance. ]]> College Basketball Jean Neuberger 2012-01-27T11:11:27-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/26/for_carmona_a_faustian_bargain.php In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC's Kevin Beane wrestles with the causes and implications of Fausto Carmona's outing as an impostor. But as tough as the ethical issues may be, it's worth remembering a certain game he pitched in 2007.]]> Slant Pattern Kevin Beane 2012-01-26T21:40:43-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/26/super_bowl_xlvi_proposition_bets.php Super Bowl XLVI is around the corner, and so, likely, is a bookie. For your pleasure and entertainment purposes, SC's Jeffrey Boswell presents the most comprehensive list of prop bets on the planet.]]> NFL Jeffrey Boswell 2012-01-26T18:56:55-05:00 http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2012/01/25/rookie_rubio_2012_roy_contenders.php After a grueling offseason for NBA rookies, the 2011-2012 class has showed an incredible amount of toughness and promise. Ricky Rubio has been putting a muzzle on the haters so far. SC's Gary Flick looks at the other contenders.]]> NBA Gary Flick 2012-01-25T11:59:07-05:00