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Archive for March 11th, 2011

Billy Packer Challenges Charles Barkley to a Debate on College Athletics

Friday, March 11th, 2011

When it comes to sports commentators, is there a much more enjoyable duel to dream up than Charles Barkley squaring off with Billy Packer? The two of them have never minced any words in their respective sports, Barkley on the NBA and Packer on college basketball before he stepped away from ...

Jeremy Shockey on signing with Carolina: “It is a very intriguing situation for me.”

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Two-time Super Bowl winner Jeremy Shockey signed a one year contract to play for the Carolina Panthers this season.  Other teams showed interest in Shockey but he felt as though Charlotte was the best place for him and he also wanted to reunite with his former college coach, Rob Chudzinski, ...

Charles Barkley is Sick and Tired of the Miami Heath “Whining Like Little Women”

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Perhaps Thursday night's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers was a turning point for the Miami Heat. Perhaps it was really nothing at all. The Heat ended a five-game losing streak by beating the two-time defending champs in Miami, sweeping the Lakers in the season series. Before that game, Miami appeared ...

Shaq: “I have been instructed by the Big Three and Doc, and come back when there is no pain.”

Friday, March 11th, 2011

With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Boston Celtics are gearing up for another extended postseason run.  They are in a familiar place atop their division and Eastern Conference, but still have some work to do after acquiring several players via trades and signings, a few ...

David Stern Doesn’t Expect to Hear Any More Criticism from Stan Van Gundy

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Since taking over as Commissioner, David Stern has done some great things for the NBA and the game is more popular than ever. Maybe it’s because there is a team that takes the court every single night that is hated around the country, maybe because the marketing is better than ...

Jacob Tucker Defies Gravity and the Previously Undisputed Theory That White Men Can’t Jump

Friday, March 11th, 2011

He's all of five feet ten inches tall, he plays at a Division III school in Nowheresville, Illinois, and he legitimately could give Blake Griffin a run for his money were he granted entry into the NBA Dunk Contest. His name is Jacob Tucker and he's not coming to an ...

Cliff Lee Made One Thing Clear This Offseason: Winning is the Most Important Thing

Friday, March 11th, 2011

This past offseason, Cliff Lee was the number one free agent on the market and many people around baseball felt like Lee was headed to the Big Apple. However, Cliff Lee threw one of his devastating curveballs and spurned the Yankees to join the Phillies. The Phillies already looked really ...

Jim Calhoun “I just couldn’t be any prouder of the kids. That’s what this league is about.”

Friday, March 11th, 2011

The final call of #19 UConn vs. #3 Pittsburgh went a little something like this yesterday afternoon at MSG during the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament "CARDIAC KEMBA DOES IT AGAIN! UCONN WINS AT THE BUZZER!" In back-to-back days the 2011 Big East tournament has already produced two moments ...

Jason Richardson Was Not Shocked To Be Traded To Orlando And Feels Comfortable In His New Setting

Friday, March 11th, 2011

If there is one player over the last few years in the NBA who is not remotely surprised about being traded at any time you can look at Jason Richardson. J-Rich was the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors out of Michigan State. ...