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National Championship Preview: Third Times a Charm
2008-04-07 19:46:00
Let's go back to November, where my Final Four and National Championship picks were still alive. For my pre-season preview I predicted three of the four Final Four teams correctly: Memphis, UCLA, and North Carolina. And I could be right with the national championship pick as I predicted Memphis to win it all way back when.As I look at this match up I see two very similar styles. Both Memphis and Kansas like to get out and run. Both like to penetrate and kick. This should be a very good championship game tonight. It won't be a boring game, (thank God no Big Ten teams are in it) it'll be a fast paced, high scoring affair which is what nearly every college hoops fan wants to see and deserves.As you look at both of the two teams they mirror each other pretty well. I think it's all going to come down to individual match ups, as it usually does in the NCAA Tournament. The guard match ups should be great with Derrick Rose, Antonio Anderson, Chris Douglas-Roberts, and Willie Kemp going ...
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Frozen Four Preview
2008-04-07 03:35:00
Even though there's a decently big basketball game tomorrow night, my boss (Joe) thought it would be fitting to do a Frozen Four preview tonight.(4) Notre Dame vs. (1) MichiganThis game features the first four seed to ever make the Frozen Four in the current 16 team format against the number 1 overall team in the tournament. The main story for the Irish is their lack of offense. They lost leading scorer Erik Condra to a lower body injury, so now Sophomore forward Ryan Thang (17-13--30) is the active leading scorer for the Irish. If Notre Dame is going to have a chance, their MVP, junior goalie Jordan Pearce is going to have to have a herculean effort. Pearce had 52 saves in the West regional, and one could expect him to have to make close to that amount on Thursday against the vaunted Wolverine offense.That offense is led by Kevin Porter, the leading scorer in the country. Porter, who is also first in goals with 31, joins teammate Chad Kolarik on the front line. Porter and Kolarik ...
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Thoughts on Tom Crean and Indiana
2008-04-03 08:30:00
Just when the Indiana basketball program looked like it was going to turn into a big disaster it announced the signing of new head coach Tom Crean, the former coach of Marquette.Crean has a Final Four under his belt and has lead Marquette to the NCAA Tournament 5 of the past 7 years.Crean will be a great fit for this program but he will have a lot of work to do after recent allegations from the NCAA for recruiting violations by Kelvin Sampson.Interim coach Dan Dakitch also dismissed Jamarcus Ellis and Armon Bassett, two starters for skipping a team appointment. Eric Gordon still has to make a decision to leave for the NBA or stay another year. Most expect Gordon to leave, which would leave Crean with all 5 starters gone for next season.Crean still has a few more tasks at hand. They're also short a scholarship next season, because of Sampson's illegal phone calls and he also needs to maintain the two recruits they've already signed-- Terrell Holloway and Devin Ebanks. Both of them...
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MLB Predictions: National League
2008-03-31 22:21:00
East 1. NY Mets2. Philadelphia Phillies3. Atlanta Braves4. Florida Marlins5. Washington National sThe Mets were the best team in the National League for 5 ½ months last season before the collapse. This off-season they brought in the best pitcher of this generation without losing any contributing pieces from last season?s team. If Pedro Martinez is healthy you can expect to see the Mets' rotation be a strength whereas it was a major weakness heading into last season. Their lineup is headed by three potential MVP candidates in David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Carlos Beltran and should score enough runs to finish in the Top 10 in baseball again. Ultimately I think they?re the class of the NL and a solid tier above the contending Phillies and Braves. I think the Mets win the division handily on their way to a low 90?s win season and home-field advantage throughout the NL Playoffs.Central1. Chicago Cubs2. Milwaukee Brewers3. Cincinatti Reds4. Houston Astros5. St. Louis CardinalsLast year I ...
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MLB Predictions: American League
2008-03-31 05:01:00
East1. Boston Red Sox 2. New York Yankees 3. Toronto Blue Jays4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays5. Baltimore OriolesThe Red Sox should be one of the top teams in the MLB. They still have a dominant line up with David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, plus Jacoby Ellsbury will be a great leadoff man. The starting pitching rotation is solid with Josh Beckett and Jon Lester leading the way and the bullpen remains one of the best with Jon Papelbon and Hideki Okajima. The Yankees will obviously fight for the top of the division but their pitching staff isn't that strong. Also, watch out for the Blue Jays they may finally get into the playoffs if they stay healthy.Central1. Detroit Tigers2. Cleveland Indians3. Chicago White Sox4. Minnesota Twins5. Kansas City RoyalsThe Tigers have a very potent offense with Gary Sheffield, Magglio Ordonez, and Miguel Cabrera. They should have no problem putting up runs. The pitching staff is even better now with the addition of Dontrelle Willis. I don't know how m...
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Elite 8 Predictions
2008-03-29 22:27:00
EastUNC vs. LouisvilleI've been anticipating this match up ever since the bracket came out. I like pretty much every match up here. Both have some good guards even with Tywon Lawson I will give the edge to Louisville in this department because the Cards are a little deeper. Earl Clark will be a tough match up guard-wise for the Heels. Louisville's guards can give problems to UNC's with their depth and feisty defense. The frontcourt match up should be a dandy. David Padgett vs. Tyler Hansbrough; Both are physical players but I will once again give a slight edge to Louisville. Should be a great game.The Pick: Louisville- yes I am picking them. I like their guard depth, their demanding defense, and Padgett down low.WestUCLA vs. XavierUCLA's gotten away with some close calls lately, but they still win it because of their defense and experience, plus Kevin Love has been a huge factor as well. They'll need everyone to step up for their next game or they could be eliminated. Xavier is...
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March Madness Rolls On
2008-03-27 19:07:00
Even with the MLB season starting I simply can't bring myself to stray away from March Madness right now. The Sweet 16 starts tonight so be sure to watch. Now Stefan already gave you his Sweet 16 picks here.I'm going to give you my predictions as well as some things that I've seen around the blogosphere before. I'm going to predict games with a coinflip (top seed is heads) and then by fantasy mascot battle. Then when the sweet 16 round is over we can look and see how our predictions stacked up against that of honest Abe and the mascots' blood. Let's get it on!EASTUNC vs. WSUStefan's Pick: UNCJoe's Pick: WSU *Need it to happen to win my bracket challenge!Penny: WSUMascots: WSU - While a ram is hard nosed and tough I see the Cougar's ferocity and agility paying off in this battle. It goes down to the wire but the Cougar prevails.Tennesse vs. LouisvilleStefan's Pick: LouisvilleJoe's Pick: TennessePenny: LouisvilleMascots: Tennesse - All a cardinal can do is fly away from and...

NCAA Hockey Tourney Predictions
2008-03-26 01:19:00
In my haste to get to the post yesterday I forgot to put in a little shameless plug for myself. I also do a little blogging over at Complete Sports, and you guys should check it out. Although you should check it out to read Jon's work and just skim mine. If you liked the preview yesterday, read on to see my picks for every NCAA tournament game.East Region-Albany, New York(1) Michigan over (4) NiagaraNiagara won't be a pushover. The CHA champs boast the third best scoring team in the entire country. The Purple Eagles also boast a 10-4-2 record in non-league play. But the Wolverines are the #1 overall seed for a reason. Led by senior Hobey candidate Kevin Porter, the Wolverines have probably the deepest team in the country. Porter and fellow linemate Chad Kolarik are tied for second in the country with 28 goals each. If Michigan's nine, yes nine, freshmen can get over the bright lights of their first NCAA tournament game, they should take care of the Purps.(2) St. Cloud State over ...
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The Other March Madness: NCAA Hockey Bracket Analysis
2008-03-24 23:40:00
Hey everyone, stephen a back again. I suppose I could be called The Sports Flow's resident college hockey writer, with all of two posts under my belt. Last year I dropped a Frozen Four Preview as well as a prediction on who would win the Hobey Baker Award. I went 1 for 3 on the Frozen picks but I did get the Hobey right so I'll take it. This year my role has been expanded a touch and I'll be taking a general overview of the entire tournament to get everyone ready for the Frozen Four in three weeks. And as always, thanks to everyone at The Sports Flow for putting up with me. Here we go.What: The NCAA hockey tournamentWho: The tournament champions of the six conferences (WCHA, CCHA, Hockey East, ECAC Hockey, Atlantic Hockey and the CHA) plus 10 at large teamsWhere: Albany, NY; Worcester, Massachusetts; Madison, Wisconsin; Colorado Springs, ColoradoWhen: Either this Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday. Frozen Four is April 10th and 12th in Denver.For the full bracket, go her...
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Sweet 16 Predictions
2008-03-24 06:08:00
East UNC vs. Washington St.Don't expect another blowout by UNC in this game. Washington St. could put up a fight with the Heels, they play great defense, their guards are big and they will pressure you. The Cougars are also deep and they'll make you earn everything you get. UNC is looking better than ever, Tywon Lawson is 100%, Hansbrough is his same old self. When UNC is out running that's when they're at their best. I see Wazzou taking a little bit of the transition game away from UNC which is why many will be surprised at how close this game will actually be.The Pick: UNC is little more talented and they're playing in CharlotteTennessee vs. LouisvilleSome of you may already know this, but I am very high on Louisville right now. Their first two games of the tourney are a great indicator of that. I love how they play; Their guards will pressure you and they're also deep at that position. Plus, David Padgett is a solid big man. Tennessee has somewhat struggled in it's two fir...
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Wraping Up a Big Day in Sports with the Red Dot
2008-03-22 07:22:00
Although I'm exhausted from a busy day of sports. I'm going to give you some quick thoughts on what I saw today before I hit the sack.-Upsets galore in Tampa Bay kept me entertained all day. I love march madness!-The biggest surprise to me was how Sienna beat Vanderbilt. I did not see that coming, especially in the way that it happened.-I was so impressed with Tyrone Brazelton's intelligent play under pressure. Not only did he turn in a great game with 33 points, but I was most impressed by how he got the ball up the floor quickly and made the smart pass back to the inbound man for the buzzerbeater. I felt bad for Drake. They had a dream season this year. But after seeing that I didn't even mind my bracket being busted!-Sir Alexander Ovechkin is a really good player. It is still amazing to me how a team can be so bad that they have a player score 60 goals in one year and still be fighting for the 8th and final playoff spot in the NHL.- I love the WKU Hilltopper mascot (The Red ...
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Final Four Predictions
2008-03-20 07:45:00
East Louisville CardinalsThey are a little under the radar right now; they're healthy and they have great guard play. Their guard depth will prevail, plus David Padgett is one of the best big men in the country and if he gets into foul trouble, they still have Derrick Caracter.MidwestGeorgetown HoyasThe Hoyas have nearly everyone back from a team that lost in the Final Four last season. They have the guards to play with anyone and the best big man in the country in Roy Hibbert. Plus, they have one of the best defenses in the country. They'll make you play their game, they'll wear you down, plus they have depth.SouthMemphis TigersThe Tigers have been to the Elite 8 the past two seasons and this is finally the year they get over the hump and into the Final Four . They're so talented and deep. I think they'll make enough free throws to help them win some games.WestUCLA BruinsThe Bruins have the most tourney experience than any other team. They finally have a premier post presence w...
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NCAA Tournament Tips
2008-03-18 21:33:00
Tired of relying on experts picks or your own knowledge? Well I have my own strategy at trying to pick some of the NCAA Tournament games myself. Now I will reveal my own strategy and you can decide for yourself if it's useful or not...Picking a National ChampionBefore filling out a single game, pick your national champion first. It just works out better that way, in my opinion. There are a few characteristics a national championship team should have; Here are some qualities you should look for in a champion (In no particular order):1. Guard PlayA title team needs to have floor generals and an experienced PG who lead the team. The teams who lack an efficient floor general will be more susceptible to turnovers and shooting woes.2. DefenseDefense is probably the biggest factor for a national championship team. A team with a stellar defense can dictate the flow of the game and force their own tempo usually prevails.3. ExperienceYou gotta have experience in order to win it all. The play...
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Selection Sunday
2008-03-16 20:57:00
Just reminding everyone to watch the NCAA Tournament Selection Show today at 5 pm central standard time on CBS!I can't wait! Let the Madness begin!
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Bracketology gone College Hockey! (WCHA Conference Tourney)
2008-03-13 20:53:00
I'm going to leave the college basketball pleasure to Stefan, however in keeping with the bracketology this week I'm going to give you my bracket for the NCAA D1 WCHA Conf. Tourney. I will be in attendance to all games help up in Grand Forks this weekend with UND taking on Mich Tech So I'm a little excited to say the least.First RoundI see Colorado College having no problem with the SeawolvesI think the Gophers are going to find a way to keep their miserable season alive with a upset win in 3 gamesSt. Cloud beats the Badgers in 3Denver wins in 3 against a feisty Duluth teamUND beat Tech in possibly 3 games depending on how the injury situation works outPlay-InHuskies end the Gophers "dream season"SEMISCC Stays red hot against the Huskies.UND has DUs number as of late and I don't see that changing.ChampionshipUND upsets CC on the back of J.P. Lamoureaux and TJ Oshie.It's not like I've never been called a homer before so let me know what you honestly think of my picks. I know I...
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Major Conference Tournament Predictions
2008-03-12 04:47:00
It's Championship Week baby!Big East As always, the Big East Tournament should be a great one to watch! A lot of teams have the potential to take it, but this year I'm going with Louisville. They've been playing great the last month or so and now they're healthy. They've been a different team ever since David Padgett came back from an early injury. They have great depth, especially at the the guard position, they're well-coached and they also have some experience.Pac 10 UCLA will win the Pac 10 Tournament. They just have too much experience and talent. Yes, they've caught some breaks lately but in their last few games they haven't played to their potential. No one else in this tourney has an answer for Kevin Love either. I expect a different Bruins team to show up for the conference tournament.SEC The SEC is down this year and no one is much of a threat to Tennessee other than Kentucky and Vanderbilt. I see the Vols cruising to the final and then win a close one vs. Kentuck...
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5 Teams That Need To Step Up During Conference Tournament Week
2008-03-11 05:53:00
We are less than six days away from Selection Sunday where 65 teams will get a ticket to the biggest tournament in sports. However those teams on the bubble have one last chance to make their case for one of those 65 spots. Here are five teams that need a good showing in their conference tournament in order to have a good chance of getting their ticket punched on Sunday.Syracuse (19-12 (9-9 Big East))-A good end to the season for the Orangemen as they won two straight games heading to Madison Square Garden. Before that Syracuse lost 6 of 7, four of the six were by single digits. The Orangeman have no good non conference wins to account for and losses to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and South Florida doesn't help their resume. They do have conference wins over Georgetown and Marquette. A win or two in the Big East tournament should mean the Orangemen are in right? Consider this, last year Syracuse ended the year 22-10 including 10-6 in the Big East and they didn't get an invitation...
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Duke-UNC Preview
2008-03-08 20:33:00
What a surprise, Duke and UNC are meeting once again for an ACC Regular Season Title. A lot is at stake here, the winner will clinch the ACC Regular season title as mentioned above and possibly a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, that number one seed will likely be playing close to home in Raleigh the first two rounds and then down the road in Charlotte for the regional. Duke beat the Ty Lawson-less Heels the last time at Chapel Hill, but now Lawson is back and almost at full-strength. The Heels are a different team with Ty Lawson, without Ty they don't have much depth at guard, especially PG. The defense changes too, Greg Paulus will not have the outstanding game like he had last time with Lawson on him. The majority of the time he had Quinton Thomas guarding him, who is not by any means a great defender. Paulus will have a tougher time finding open three's.Also, Wayne Ellington will not have as much pressure on him. Duke keyed on him quite a bit, Gerald Henderson is...
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Daily Dose of Sarcasm
2008-03-08 03:17:00
Just in between periods of some UND Fighting Sioux vs. SCSU Huskies hockey and I don't feel like blogging seriously right now so I'm going to give you your daily dose of sarcasm.-The Suns are much better of now that they have Shaq .-The Rockets haven't won in a long time.-Neither has UND Hockey.-I don't think the Browns are committed to winning now.-My childhood hero will never retire.-Don't bother watching the Duke vs. UNC game.-The Twins don't need to worry about Liriano coming back to form because they're loaded with quality veteran pitching.-I'm not really excited for March Madness.-Prince Fielder should shut his mouth because he's hardly worth $670,000.Ok, the game is back on I have to go.Leave comments but keep them strictly sarcastic.
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One Last Letter to Brett
2008-03-05 18:48:00
It's not like I've never been called a homer before, so here's one last homer post for Brett .Dear Brett,I want to thank you. Throughout my entire football life you've been the starting QB of my favorite team since I can remember (it all started when I was only 4). Growing up my Dad and I rarely missed a Packers' game and my love for the Packers essential stems from my love of watching you play the game. You were so fun to watch and you played the game like it should be played, like a little kid who's having fun. You've always been my favorite player growing up, having to defend my fandom to all the Vikings fans at school. But it didn't bother me, because I knew that they'd never win a Super Bowl anyways. You've always been my favorite player and you always will be.I admire you and view you as a great role model. You've been through so much and overcome so much both on the field and off. Whether it's starting your career as a 7th string QB, leading USM to a come-from-behi...
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End of Season Awards
2008-03-04 20:28:00
Because it's March we are placing a special emphasis on College Basketball . So here's our Regular Season Awards .ACCPlayer of the Year- Tyler Hansbrough, UNCCoach of the Year- Frank Haith, MiamiFreshman of the Year- James Johnson, Wake ForestBig 12Player of the Year- Michael Beasley - KSUCoach of the Year- Scott Drew, BaylorFreshman of the Year- Michael Beasley- KSUBig EastPlayer of the Year- Luke Harangody, Notre DameCoach of the Year- Jim Calhoun, UConnFreshman of the Year- Donte Green, SyracuseBig TenPlayer of the Year- Eric Gordon, IndianaCoach of the year- Tubby Smith, MinnesotaFreshman of the Year- Eric Gordon- IndianaPac 10Player of the year- Kevin Love, UCLACoach of the year- Trent Johnson, StanfordFreshman of the Year- Kevin Love, UCLASECPlayer of the Year- Tyler Smith, TennesseeCoach of the Year- Bruce Pearl, TennesseeFreshman of the Year- Patrick Patterson, Kentucky

Freshman Phenoms Teams Struggling As Dance Is Upon Us
2008-03-02 03:09:00
O.J Mayo and Michael Beasley are two of the best freshman playing college basketball this season. Both players are averaging over 20 points per contest, and both decided not to go to the elite basketball programs like Duke, North Carolina, Kansas or Indiana. Despite how much game these future NBA All-Stars have, both Mayo and Beasley are having a hard time getting to the big dance next month. They both are seeing that basketball is a team game, and neither of these guys have the supporting cast to carry them into the field of 65. So they have to carry their teams themselves. Beasley looked like his Wildcats had all but wrapped up an at large bid. However they are back on the bubble again after losing four out of the last five games including losses to Nebraska and Texas Tech. USC has won two straight since losing at home to arch rival UCLA, but still is looking for another good win to put on their resume. They beat UCLA at UCLA earlier in January, but that is their only good win. Lo...
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It's Finally March
2008-03-01 20:30:00
It's March Madness time. We have about one week left for the major conferences before the conference tourney's start. Then March 15 it is Selection Sunday. And finally the Thursday of that week is the start of the NCAA Tournament! Boy I can't wait!So to get you ready for March Madness, I will highlight some games to watch for the remainder of the season that will effect the tournament and show you some great videos to pump you up for the tourney. Games to keep an Eye on:March 2Indiana at Michigan St.UCLA at ArizonaVillanova at LouisvilleMarch 4Nebraska at TexasArkansas at MississippiMarch 5Tennessee at FloridaOklahoma at Oklahoma St.Texas A&M at BaylorMarch 6Xavier at St. Joseph'sStanford at UCLAArizona St. at OregonMarch 8Louisville art GeorgetownUAB at MemphisStanford at USCMarquette at SyracuseNorth Carolina at DukeMarch 9Michigan St. at Ohio St.Oklahoma St. at Texas2007 NCAA Tournament Memories and Highlights
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NFL Combine Talk
2008-02-27 21:22:00
It seems to still be a little early for an NFL Draft Preview so I'm just going to talk about the combine for a little bit.I've never been a huge fan of the combine. I always second guess what it really tells us. I've always felt like the combine can be manipulated. Players know the drills and there are proven ways to do really well in them. Obviously you have to be a great athlete to do well, but there's always been athletes who do really well in the combine who don't end up being good players at all (think of someone like Akili Smith). However there's also been a lot of great athletes to score well at the combine who end up being great players. Regardless of it all, it's fun to see what some of the best athletes in football's future can do, so let's check it out.In my opinion this draft's strengths are definitely in its RBs, WR, D-Line, TEs, and CBs.I'm going to offer my ranking and a few sidenotes.RBs1. Darren McFadden , Arkansas2. Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois3. Jonathan...
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Free Dilly Bars Blog
2008-02-27 05:45:00
One of The Sports Flow's Guest Blog gers has started his own blog. Free Dilly Bars is the blog which is run by Bryan and his colleague Petey. It's a blog on sports and even politics and music. I suggest you should check out it out; I really enjoy their take on things and they're both great sports minds. So check on out Free Dilly Bars and welcome our good friends to the blogosphere.
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Rex Grossman Isn't The Answer For The Bears
2008-02-26 01:19:00
Lovie Smith must see something I don't see. How the Bears can give Rex Grossman a one year contract extension is beyond me because ever since he has been the starter for the Chicago Bears , Grossman has been extremely inconsistent. He will have days that he looks like an elite quarterback in the league throwing for 3 or 4 touchdowns with over a 100 point quarterback rating. Then there are other games that he only completes 3 or 4 passes while throwing a couple interceptions and has a quarterback rating under 10. Two years ago he somehow lead the Bears to Super Bowl, excuse me the Bears defense lead the Bears to the Super Bowl while it seemed like Grossman did everything he could to screw it up for the Bears. If the Bears have a reliable quarterback I almost would be willing to say the Bears would of won Super Bowl 41 over the Indianapolis Colts. This season he only started a handful of games before being benched by coach Smith. The move just doesn't make sense to me. Chicago should...
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Hockey and a Reunion on tap for the Weekend
2008-02-22 23:10:00
This weekend TSF will be experiencing a reunion on the campus of the Universiy of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Here we will be celebrating a belated 1 year anniversary/birthday of the blog that you know and love.Also, this weekend I will be spending considerable time at the Ralph Engelstadt Arena watching both the North Dakota State Hockey Tournament and my University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team riding the nation's longest unbeaten streak against the Bemidji State Beavers. The Sioux are ranked #2 in the nation (NCAA D1) and look to remain the hottest team in the land and extend their unbeaten streak from 11 games to 13 with a sweep this weekend. It's going to be a fun-filled hockey weekend.here are some UND Fighting Sioux Hockey videos for you to feast your eyes on.Evan Trupp Beats the Golden Chokers in OT (SC #1 Top Play) Kyle Radke Kicked Some Ass Last Weekend Littlest Big Hitter I've ever Seen...TJ Oshi
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Memphis and Tennessee Playing For Critics Respect On Saturday
2008-02-21 14:35:00
In what could be the best game of this season to date, there is more on the line than just in state bragging rights for the Tigers and Vols. Memphis and Tennessee are the top two teams in both polls this week, but they are still looking for the respect that comes with being that high in the polls. Many people I have talked to see Memphis as the default #1 team because they are undefeated but others think they are overrated because they play in a "mid major" conference. As for Tennessee no on is complaining about the Vols at all. In fact, no one is talking about the Vols. Maybe its better to not to be talked about I really don't know but this team deserves some love and I don't feel they are getting any. I do know is this, the teams are a combine 50-2 this season, they haven't played each other in ten years, and tickets for this game are almost as popular, if not more popular, the Super Bowl tickets. Do you need any other reason to watch? Now lets see how both of these teams got t...
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Adding to a Rivalry
2008-02-21 08:16:00
We all know UNC-Duke basketball is one of the greatest rivalries in sports, and the greatest in College Basketball. UNC coach Roy Williams and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had a war of words on Monday, already adding to an intense rivalry.Coach K had something to say (love the rhyme?) about the Tar Heels, taking an unnecessary jab at their injury problems, saying that Duke doesn't discuss injuries "unlike other schools."Williams had something to say about that on his radio show Monday. "Well, it's not, and regardless of what somebody else says about them having injuries too, which is a bunch of bunk, so I don't give a [crap] what somebody else says. They can coach their own darn team and I'll coach my team ? in case anyone had heard some statements about that."Williams had more to say on Wednesday after being questioned by the media: "Well, it struck a nerve because I don't ? if you guys would leave me alone, I wouldn't tell you anything," he said. "It's not like I'm getting...
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Projecting the Seeds
2008-02-19 07:11:00
The NCAA Tournament is about a month away and I absolutely cannot wait. Here's our current projections of the top 4 seeds and conference winners.1 Seeds Memphis- Should easily be a 1 seed with the C-USA scheduleUNC- I think they'll prevail, once Lawson is back and to full strength they should just about win out and win the ACC TourneyUCLA- they will win the Pac 10 tourney which should secure the 1 seedTennessee- the SEC is down this year and no one is really posing that much of a threat to them2 SeedsKansas- should be a 1 seed, but Texas or A&M could easily knock them off in the Big XII tourneyDuke- I see them losing to UNC and possibly in the ACC TourneyGeorgetown- still have to play Louisville, Marquette, and UConn but two of them are at home. I see them at least making the Big East Tourney FinalTexas- playing as good as anyone now but tough schedule coming up3 SeedsButler- Could easily win out but being a mid-major and easy schedule won't get them a 2 seedIndiana- I have ...