YouTube Tuesday: Walton on Diaw

This clip is a little old, but Bill Walton’s commentary, “When I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven in the Age of the Romantics,” makes me laugh.

Making Sense of the Shaq Trade

On the surface, this trade appears to make little sense for the Phoenix Suns, who are one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. The Suns traded away one of their best players in Shawn Marion for an over-the-hill center in Shaquielle O’Neal. Marion is an almost perfect fit in their fast break system, [...]

Turkey Forecast

It’s a wonderful Thanksgiving day, as I sit in front of my computer getting ready for an action packed day of football. Here are my predictions for the upcoming games.
Detroit Lions v. Green Bay PackersFor once it seems as if the 6-4 Lions are going to play a relevant game on Thanksgiving. A Packer victory [...]

College Football Lessons: Week 9

1. They play defense in the Pac TenOne of the common misperceptions regarding Pac Ten football was the concept that none of the teams really play much defense. However, this past Saturday’s games (Oregon v. USC and Arizona State v. California) really put that notion to bed. Cal, who has one of the nation’s most [...]

Stoops has more to Worry About

After a 1-2 start to the season, Mike Stoops’ job as head coach at the University of Arizona is clearly in jepordy. In addition to worrying about his future, Stoops now has four of his players arrested for underage drinking.
According to the Los Angeles Daily News, “Tyler Lyon, 20, a redshirt freshman and third-string quarterback [...]

Pac Ten Lessons: Week 2

1. Oregon, not Cal, is the biggest threat to USCWhile Cal is certainly an excellent football team, the Oregon Ducks pose the biggest threat for USC living up to Jim Harbaugh’s prophecy as the “greatest team ever.” What has caused USC trouble in the past is their ability to contain a spread offense headed by [...]

It’s Time for the Hansen Era to End

Last week, Pac Ten commissioner Tom Hansen became disturbed with reports that a plus-one playoff model is on the horizon. Hansen, who continues to support the current bowl system while opposing any potential playoff format, told Sporting News that his league will walk away from the BCS if a plus-one playoff model does indeed becomes [...]

2007 Pac Ten Football Preview (Part Two)

1. USCWith fifteen returning starters, the Trojans are regarded by most pundits as the frontrunners for the national championship. However, if they are unable to meet these high expectations, than the season will be deemed by many to be a failure. What makes the Men of Troy a popular pick for the title game is [...]

2007 Pac Ten Football Preview (Part One)

With Pac Ten Media day yesterday, I thought it was fitting that I start the first part of a two part 2007 Pac Ten football preview.
Player of the Year: The favorite coming in is USC’s John David Booty. Booty was impressive as a first-time starter in 2006, throwing for 3,347 yards and 29 touchdowns. He’s [...]