Slant Pattern
Slant Pattern is a sports column by SC's Kevin Beane. Each edition of Slant Pattern takes a sidewards-glancing, humorous view of the 20/20 hindsight and a blind stab at foresight. Appears every other Thursday.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The True Origins of NFC Nicknames
In this week's edition of the Slant Pattern, SC's Kevin Beane gives us part two of his history of NFL nicknames. You'll find out the even more horrifyingly racist nicknames the owners of the Washington franchise had in mind and more. Complete Story »
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The True Origins of AFC Nicknames
Ever wondered where franchises got their names? In this week's editon of the Slant Pattern, prepare to resolve some bar bets and wow your friends as SC's Kevin Beane recalls, from memory, the impetus behind each team name in the AFC. Complete Story »
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Slant Pattern Odds and Ends
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC's Kevin Beane takes on a few topics, such as the decline of his youth as measured by certain sports stars turning the page and a peek at the uncensored, anonymous thoughts of college football assistants. Complete Story »
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Big Ten Expansion Musings
Joe Paterno wants the Big Ten to expand. Do you? SC's Kevin Beane does, and takes a look at the schools that might be a good fit for the conference. He declares a winner in a black tie ceremony you're invited to in the latest edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story »
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Slant Pattern's Know Your Golfer
SC's Kevin Beane is getting back in the golf swing of things again, and is looking over the PGA tour leaderboard to see who he doesn't know. He finds out and lets you in on the new faces of golf in this week's golf-themed Slant Pattern! Complete Story »
More Slant Pattern Stories
- 04.09.2009 Slant Pattern Ranking the NFL Logos and Uniforms
- 03.12.2009 Slant Pattern Week 1 College Football Preview
- 02.12.2009 Slant Pattern Liveblogging the USA/Mexico Match
- 01.29.2009 Slant Pattern Slant Pattern Super Bowl Preview
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