Athletes and Social Media…a Good Thing?
Athletes on social media sites have given fans more insight into the thoughts (in real-time) of their favorite athletes than we’ve ever had before. Over the past year Twitter fueled controversies have become an almost daily source of headlines and sports talk topics. t Is this unfiltered access good for professional athletes? Are fans better [...]
Will Tiger Woods Become the World’s Best Golfer Again in 2011?
Will the NEW Tiger be able to regain his previous form? So far, he’s saying all the right things. He appears healthier and in better condition than he was last year. He says he’s more focused and his life is much better balanced. We’re all looking forward to seeing what happens and yes; golf is [...]
Is BYU the “Duke of the West”?
BYU vs San Diego State…Epic showdown? We’re still having a hard time coming to this realization. Upon further inspection, though; this game has it all. This is an intense conference rivalry with potential All-American caliber stars on each team. Another surprising fact is that BYU plays in one of the 5 largest basketball arenas in [...]
Will Jay Cutler Ever Recover From KNEE-Gate?
Knee-gate is still a big story in the NFL, two days after the Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers. In the immediate aftermath of the game, criticism of Cutler was harsh but as we’ve learned more about the injury; much of this criticism was unfair. Here’s a sample of new thoughts on the Cutler [...]
Sports Weekend, January 21-23rd edition; Presented by Bart Scott & Hulk Hogan
Two huge games in the NFL this weekend, with the conference championship games; but not many other big events set for the weekend. Knicks v Spurs should be entertaining. Waiting for Carmelo to get traded is getting really old. The UFC has a card on Spike TV this weekend, Fight for the Troops 2. No [...]
Un-Lucky Panthers & other randoms sports thoughts
The only silver lining to the most recent disappointing season from the Carolina Panthers was the thought that the #1 pick would guarantee them a shot at the latest “can’t miss” quarterback prospect, Andrew Luck of Stanford. DID ANDREW LUCK MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION? Who knows, but Luck’s family claims that this was not a [...]
There was a bowl game last night? I was watching the HEATles.
The pre-New Year’s Bowl games didn’t quite pique my interest this season. Surely the BCS bowl games would have to be more interesting, right? Nah, I was watching LeBron and his HEATles destroy my hometown Bobcats. With that said, tonight’s Sugar Bowl should be interesting. Wade-LeBron Duo Puts On Winning Show – ESPN Daily Dime [...]
NFL “Black Monday”, Fantasy Football Withdrawal
With week 17 of the NFL season now history, “Black Monday” promises to be very busy in the NFL. Coaches on the hot seat: Eric Mangini (Cleveland) – The “Man-Genius” was the 1st coaching casualty of “Black Monday”. – Cleveland Browns fired head coach Eric Mangini Browns fire Mangini after promising start to season turns [...]
Best way to celebrate the 2010 Fantasy Football Season
This past fantasy football season has been even more unpredictable than most others. Everyone’s favorite preseason “sleeper” Arian Foster exceeded expectations. Michael Vick returned to dominance and we hope that once and for all, people will learn to not reach too early for Defenses! Now that the season is over, the countdown begins for the [...]
Art of the Fan’s top sports stories of 2010
LeBron James makes “The Decision” Everyone agrees that decision to make a 1 hour special about the decision was a mistake; but can you blame the guy for giving up a life in Cleveland for a life in Miami? Fortunately for LeBron, his Heat ended the year playing much better than they were at the [...]
