April 23, 2012
SMU’s Gamble on Larry Brown
Will SMU rise to national prominence with the hiring of the legendary Larry Brown? SC’s Jean Neuberger takes a look at the hire and the questions that lie ahead. Complete Story
| 04.11.12 | “Logic” Problems? | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 04.05.12 | Four Things Missing From the Final Four | By Adam Russell |
| 04.04.12 | After the Madness: Final Thoughts | By Jean Neuberger |
May 2, 2012
The Conference of Quarterbacks
The Pac-12 has been dubbed as the “conference of quarterbacks” following three 2012 NFL draft picks. SC’s Adam Russell looks at each school’s QB situation following spring scrimmages. Complete Story
| 04.07.12 | Razorbacks Getting Their Due With Petrino | By Stephen Kerr |
| 03.08.12 | Confusing Geographical Lines | By Adam Russell |
| 01.23.12 | What Ails Us | By Corrie Trouw |
May 4, 2012
Foul Territory: Athletes Behaving Normally
It’s athletes gone wild, as Amare Stoudemire breaks glass and Delmon Young channels his inner John Rocker. Also, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd gets rocked, and Andy Petitte throws his best curveball ever. Check out Foul Territory! Complete Story
| 04.28.12 | Foul Territory: Atomic Elbows and Super Bugs | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 04.07.12 | Foul Territory: Drug Users, Bounty Abusers | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 03.23.12 | Foul Territory: Girlie Dunks, Sainted Punks | By Jeffrey Boswell |
April 5, 2012
Breaking Down the Masters 2012
It’s the beginning of April now, and so what better time than to look at the candidates for the 2012 Masters in Augusta? SC’s Angus Saul takes a punt on some potential winners, as well as a few outsiders. Complete Story
| 03.05.12 | The Battle For No. 1 | By Angus Saul |
| 11.21.11 | The Next Tiger? | By Angus Saul |
| 10.10.11 | The Boys Are Back | By Angus Saul |
May 16, 2012
Baseball: The College Years
During high school graduation season, it’s all hopes and dreams for the fresh-faced graduates. But if there’s one universal fact, it’s that very few of them will actually achieve those goals. Baseball is no different, says SC’s Joshua Duffy. Complete Story
| 05.14.12 | Grow Up, Bryce Harper | By Andrew Jones |
| 05.01.12 | Baseball’s Defiant April? | By Jeff Kallman |
| 04.24.12 | MLB’s Desire For Cuban Players Overshadowed | By Diane M. Grassi |
May 14, 2012
Material Differences
What do you prefer? Ready-made or built brick-by-brick? NBA teams can’t agree on that answer, either. And, as SC’s Jonathan Lowe points out, the conference semifinals offer both sides of a two-way street. Complete Story
| 05.10.12 | Pace Yourself | By Paul Foeller |
| 05.07.12 | Why the Spurs Could Capture the Title | By Stephen Kerr |
| 05.03.12 | X-ceptional | By Gary Flick |
May 15, 2012
Best Running Back Seasons By Age
Running backs burn out faster than any other major professional athletes. SC’s Brad Oremland ranks the greatest RBs according to age. Who was the best 21-year-old ever? The best in his 30s? Complete Story
| 05.08.12 | Junior Seau and CTE | By Brad Oremland |
| 04.30.12 | 2012 NFL Draft Winners and Losers | By Brad Oremland |
| 04.24.12 | The Best Coaches In NFL History | By Brad Oremland |
April 25, 2012
Will the NHL’s Dead Puck Era Return?
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs brings some new teams to the table, but many of them may seem familiar due to their tight defensive systems. Is defensive hockey back for good in the NHL? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story
| 04.16.12 | Flailing Penguins and Fickle Canucks | By Andrew Jones |
| 04.10.12 | Canada’s Cup? | By Bill Hazell |
| 03.22.12 | Injuries Muddy Stanley Cup Playoff Picture | By Mike Chen |
May 16, 2012
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 11
Jimmie Johnson won at Darlington, snapping a 16-race winless streak and giving Hendrick Motorsports its 200th win. Denny Hamlin finished second, while Kurt Busch finished 21st, but is still “running.” Complete Story
| 05.09.12 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 10 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.02.12 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 9 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 05.01.12 | Invicta Puts Women’s MMA in the Spotlight | By Brad Oremland |
May 3, 2012
Grading SEC Helmets, Past and Present
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane returns to college football helmets, this time setting his sights on the SEC. He has more bad (and ridiculing) to say than good, as usual, but he spares some nice words for Vanderbilt and Missouri. Complete Story
| 04.12.12 | Euro 2012 Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.29.12 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.15.12 | NCAA Tournament: The Little Guys | By Kevin Beane |
May 11, 2012
Sports Q&A: The Truth Won’t Set You Free
Lying runs rampant in the world of sports. Ask anybody in the business, and they’ll likely tell you otherwise. So it’s refreshing to see someone like Cole Hamels tell the truth. But alas, he’s punished for it! SC’s Jeffrey Boswell discusses the issue. Complete Story
| 03.09.12 | Sports Q&A: NFL is Too Bounty-licious | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.07.12 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLVI Edition | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 01.13.12 | Sports Q&A: NFL Postseason Edition | By Jeffrey Boswell |
May 15, 2012
Hard Road Ahead For Top Seeds at French
With Novak Djokovic and Rafael not being as dominant as they were at this time in 2011, SC’s Mert Ertunga explains why this year’s French Open men’s draw could be primed for a surprise outcome. Complete Story
| 04.23.12 | Rafa Still King of Clay | By Angus Saul |
| 04.11.12 | U.S. Marching on Against All Odds | By Mert Ertunga |
| 04.02.12 | Djokovic Wins, Nadal Injured Again | By Tom Kosinski |
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