March 15, 2010
Your Date For the Big Dance
The regular season is finished, conference tournaments are done, and the Big Dance is here. But before you fill out your brackets, SC’s Corrie Trouw predicts the biggest moments and best performers on the road to Indianapolis. Complete Story
| 03.11.10 | 9 Reasons to Expand the NCAA Tournament | By Vito Curcuru |
| 03.08.10 | I Wish I Was a Little Bit Smaller | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 03.06.10 | Retractions and Predictions | By Paul Foeller |
March 10, 2010
Has Recruiting Gone Too Far?
National Signing Day is a unique occasion as reporters flock all over the country to see 18-year-olds sign. But as recruiting season has come to a close, SC’s Jean Neuberger takes a look at a disturbing trend in college football recruiting. Complete Story
| 02.10.10 | Chasing the Dragon: Recruiting Coverage | By Kyle Jahner |
| 01.18.10 | Merry-Go-Round Proves Telling | By Kyle Jahner |
| 01.11.10 | College Football 2009: Year in Review | By Corrie Trouw |
March 3, 2010
Always Be Yourself, Just Like Rickie Fowler
Though Rickie Fowler did not win the Phoenix Open on Sunday, his decision to lay up on 15 should not be questioned. SC’s Ryan Ballengee writes that Fowler’s aggression is similar to the bravado of greats like Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer. Complete Story
| 01.25.10 | The Inconvenient Ruse of the Independent Contractor | By Ryan Ballengee |
| 01.22.10 | Karrie Webb, Please Bring Back the LPGA! | By Davan Mani |
| 12.07.09 | Tigermania 2.0: How This All Will Help Golf | By Ryan Ballengee |
March 20, 2010
Top Contenders For the 2010 World Series
What teams from the NL and AL have the best shot at contending for a World Series title? SC’s Roy Daniel examines the top two teams from each league that have the best shot to contend for the World Series. Complete Story
| 03.16.10 | Musical Chairs | By Kyle Jahner |
| 03.12.10 | Willie Davis, RIP: Pressing | By Jeff Kallman |
| 02.18.10 | Baseball, Rawlings Bring New Meaning to Free Trade | By Diane M. Grassi |
March 17, 2010
How “Winning Time” Stole My Heart
ESPN’s latest “30 For 30” documentary was captivating, and for SC’s Bill Hazell, its story of Reggie Miller and the Pacers’ battles with the Knicks touched on quite a few personal nerves. Can anything in today’s NBA live up to that? Complete Story
| 03.08.10 | The Third Annual NBA Oscars | By Scott Shepherd |
| 03.01.10 | Big Problem With Big “Z” | By Scott Shepherd |
| 02.23.10 | Daryl Morey: The New Billy Beane | By Scott Shepherd |
March 16, 2010
NFL or Bust
Joshua Johnson is trying to become the oldest rookie in NFL history. At age 38, with no previous NFL experience, he’s training to make an NFL roster as a placekicker. SC’s Brad Oremland spoke with Joshua about his campaign to defy the odds. Complete Story
| 03.13.10 | NFL Offseason Winners and Losers | By Andrew Jones |
| 03.09.10 | Lovie’s Last Stand | By Brad Oremland |
| 03.03.10 | The Best Way to Fix Overtime | By Brad Oremland |
March 13, 2010
Five Ways NHL Can Capitalize on Olympics
Advancing the game of hockey through the Olympics is nice, but advancing the NHL through the Olympics is even better. SC’s Vic Curcuru outlines his five-step plan to taking Olympic momentum and turning it into NHL momentum. Complete Story
| 03.05.10 | What Now, NHL? | By Mike Chen |
| 02.23.10 | NHL Playoff Push | By Andrew Jones |
| 02.01.10 | How Long Can Phoenix Rise? | By Mike Chen |
March 20, 2010
Who’s Hot and Cold in Big Ten Expansion Talk
Need a little help figuring out why Rutgers is the new “flavor of the month” in the Big Ten Expansion pool or why Texas suddenly “jumped the shark?” SC’s Vito Curcuru takes a look at who’s hot and who’s cold in Big Ten expansion talk. Complete Story
| 03.10.10 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 4 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 03.04.10 | NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 3 | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 03.02.10 | America Touched By a Different Midas | By Bob Ekstrom |
March 11, 2010
College Football Week 1 Preview
SC’s Kevin Beane mentions “burgeoning traditions” in this column, and it’s becoming a Slant Pattern burgeoning tradition of its own to preview Week 1 of the college football season many, many months before anyone else does. Many. Complete Story
| 02.25.10 | Pac-10 Helmets, Logos, History, and Musings | By Kevin Beane |
| 02.11.10 | Dear LeBron, Stay in Cleveland | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.14.10 | A Cruise Around the Sports Blogosphere | By Kevin Beane |
March 18, 2010
The Miracle on Ice, or the Miracle Game of Beer Pong
The U.S. beating Canada in the gold medal game would not have been another Miracle on Ice. But there’s no denying we desperately need another “Miracle on Ice.” That means we’ll have to face our biggest enemy on the athletic battle fields and finally take down Al Qaeda once and for all. Complete Story
| 02.19.10 | Tony Kornheiser, “Come On” Yourself! | By Mark Chalifoux |
| 02.04.10 | NCAA Tournament Expansion? No! | By Mark Chalifoux |
| 01.21.10 | Just What Sports Needs, More Racism! | By Mark Chalifoux |
March 19, 2010
Sports Q&A: Ochocinco: Alternate Reality Star
Chad Ochocinco will appear on ABC’s reality show Dancing With the Stars next week. Is Ochocinco now more famous for his off-the-field activities? What would happen if Ochocinco appeared on other reality shows? SC’s Jeffrey Boswell has the surprising answers. Complete Story
| 03.12.10 | Sports Q&A: Big Ben’s “Pass” Judgment | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.27.10 | Sports Q&A: Tiger’s “State of the Eunuch” Address | By Jeffrey Boswell |
| 02.12.10 | Sports Q&A: Super Bowl XLIV Edition | By Jeffrey Boswell |
March 9, 2010
Tennis, Economic, or Player Recession?
SC’s Tom Kosinski takes a quick look at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Also, the WTA Tour has renewed its main tour sponsor, but in a diminished capacity. With ad sponsor revenues down, will there be enough interest to sell tickets? Complete Story
| 02.15.10 | Coach-Player Duo Living the Dream | By Mert Ertunga |
| 02.03.10 | Was it Down Under, or Upside Down? | By Tom Kosinski |
| 02.02.10 | Tennis is More Competitive Than Ever | By Brad Oremland |
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