Slant Pattern
September 23, 2022
The Anatomy of Two Firings
SC’s Kevin Beane compares and contrasts the hirings and firings of Herm Edwards and Scott Frost. One was good. One was bad. Find out which was which in this edition of the Slant Pattern with SC’s Kevin Beane. Complete Story
September 7, 2022
College Football Week 1 Thoughts
In this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane looks at a wild ACC, the alarming shortage of upsets, and gives a pick against the spread and the total. Complete Story
August 25, 2022
Regional Sports Networks: Past, Present, and Future
SC’s Kevin Beane takes a look at the Regional Sports Network landscape in America, seems some trends emerge that look more like something from days gone by, and wonders if that might mean something for college football. Complete Story
August 11, 2022
Dave Portnoy and I Are Different
There was a touching and rare moment in the run-up to the Little League World Series recently that seemed to affirm the best of humanity, but to some — like Dave Portnoy — it was the abdication of your duty to slay your foe. SC’s Kevin Beane takes issue. Complete Story
July 28, 2022
Weekend Sports Betting Preview
SC’s Kevin Beane is on a hot streak and is looking to extend with bets that cross through four different sports (three matches this weekend, plus a futures bet) in this week’s edition of the Slant Pattern. Complete Story
July 14, 2022
CFL Week 6 Betting Preview
SC’s Kevin Beane gives his thoughts on the point-spread on all four CFL games this week (spoiler: he is all over underdogs) in this edition of the Slant Pattern! Complete Story
June 30, 2022
Slant Pattern Mailbag
In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane has a surprise solution if the New York Giants falter at the pivot, the chaotic beauty of pro tennis draws, and more! That’s right, it’s a mailbag! Complete Story
June 16, 2022
Not Sure Which Golf Tour to Watch? You’ll LIV
SC’s Kevin Beane is a big golf fan. SC’s Kevin Beane also does not like to support evil entities and corporations. So where does he land on the LIV golf debate? Find out in this week’s Slant Pattern. Complete Story
June 2, 2022
Slant Pattern Livestreams a Candlepin Bowling Match
In the Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane gives us a live stream (well, not really live) of a … candlepin bowling match? He’s found a great fondness for the sport over the years, so strap in and watch along! Complete Story
May 19, 2022
Alimkhanuly vs. Dignum Boxing Preview
In this week’s Slant Pattern, SC’s Kevin Beane breaks down Saturday’s ESPN+ boxing show from Las Vegas, with a keen eye towards finding winning bets against the books (hint: Bet on Jamel Herring). Complete Story
More Slant Pattern Commentary
| 05.05.22 | Getting to Know Netball | By Kevin Beane |
| 04.21.22 | How to Make Spring Football Viable | By Kevin Beane |
| 04.07.22 | U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.24.22 | Slant Pattern Mailbag | By Kevin Beane |
| 03.10.22 | The World’s Earliest Week 1 College Football Preview | By Kevin Beane |
| 02.24.22 | Juwan Howard Should Have Been Fired | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.26.22 | Slant Pattern Livestreams a Low-Major Game | By Kevin Beane |
| 01.12.22 | Thank You, Raiders, For Kicking That Field Goal | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.29.21 | Slant Pattern Flips Through the Channels | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.15.21 | Slant Pattern Tennis Odds and Ends | By Kevin Beane |
| 12.01.21 | Boxing Preview For Early December | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.17.21 | As College Football Playoff Nears, Everyone Relax | By Kevin Beane |
| 11.05.21 | College Basketball Week 1 Preview | By Kevin Beane |