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That’s What He Said: Inaugural Column
By Scott Gleeson and Tony Andracki Intro: From the masters of “that’s what she said” jokes, these two Illinois State alums bring a weekly entry to the table discussing the biggest topics in the sports world. (For the record, Scott and Tony hate “that’s what he said jokes.” Don’t ever use them. Stick to “she.” [...]
TweetVideo: Florida Marlins pitcher Jose Ceda Locked in Bullpen Bathroom
You know that feeling when you just have to go and can’t hold it any longer? Jose Ceda knows. Do you also know the feeling where you have to go so bad during a Major League Baseball game that you use the bullpen bathroom only to have your teammates trap you in the makeshift outhouse [...]
TweetShould a Pitcher be Voted League’s MVP?
Justin Verlander has had a fantastic season, no doubt about it. It’s been so good, in fact, that fans and experts alike are wondering if he should be voted as the 2011 AL MVP. It’s creating a stir around sports. Everybody’s taking sides. Everybody’s weighing in on the matter. But the question remains: Should a [...]
Tweet10 Bold Predictions for the 2011 NFL Season
It’s that time of year again. No more lockout. No more wait. The NFL season is upon us. And what a matchup to kick off the 2011 season. The defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. With the season starting, I’ve been thinking [...]
TweetFantasy Football 2011: Top 100 Wide Receivers
1. Andre Johnson, HOU The Texans’ offense is so dynamic, you want to get your hands on anybody in it. Luckily for you, the offense runs through AJ. Don’t buy into that Arian Foster theory. This is still Johnson’s team. If he plays 16 games, he will be the best fantasy receiver. He’s reliable from [...]
Tweet10 Reasons the Little League World Series is Better Than the College World Series
The Little League World Series has been gracing TV screens across the nation with its innocence lately and it just seems so fantastically wonderful. But, is it more wonderful than the College World Series? That is the age-old question. The eighth wonder of the world. OK, maybe not, but it’s been bugging me and it’s [...]
TweetBrandon Marshall: Spokesperson for a new age of athletes
It’s hard to imagine athletes have real problems and real issues like everyday people. With their perfectly sculpted bodies and supreme athletic talent, they seem almost superhuman. So how could they suffer from real, mortal issues like mental or behavior disorders? I mean, they have all the money in the world, dream jobs where they [...]
TweetAnd Your 1st Half Fantasy Award Winners Are…
Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp watches his two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 7, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) Quick question: Why doesn’t the MLB make the All-Star game at the exact halfway point [...]
TweetFantasy Quotient: Pittsburgh Pirates
See how the ‘Crew stacks up against N.L. Central foes: Cubs , Cardinals, Reds, Brewers (L to R) Pittsburgh Pirates’ Neil Walker, Matt Diaz, Ronny Cedeno, Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata celebrate defeating the Chicago Cubs in their opening day MLB National League baseball game in Chicago April 1, 2011. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES – [...]
TweetFun with Numbers: Halfway Hitters Edition
This is where the real fun comes in for us stat nerds. You don’t even have to be big into sabermetrics. But, think about it, all of us who play fantasy baseball are stat nerds of some kind. And right now, checking out a player’s numbers is like opening presents on Christmas morning. Why? Because [...]
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