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When Legends Pass
When I read the news that UCLA coaching legend John Wooden had passed this weekend, a strange sense of melancholy passed over me. There wasn't a reason for it, as far as I could initially tell. John Wooden lived in a time far apart from my own, just thinking about it he started coaching basketball...
NCAA's Coming Decision on USC May Impact Michigan Despite Michigan's Self-Imposed Sanctions
It's going to be a big month for the NCAA's enforcement division. In a little over a week, the University of Michigan is scheduled to report and announce self-imposed sanctions stemming from the alleged overages in Summer workouts. Shortly there after, the NCAA is also set to announce whatever...
Gettin' Greedy: Taking Big Ten Expansion to a Whole New Level
Alright. We've talked about all the logical Big Ten Expansion candidates. Missouri. Pittsburgh. 'Cuse. We've even talked about the not so logical ones. Rutgers. Iowa State. (Just kidding. No one's talked about them. The Big XII is actually trying to give them away.) At this point in the debate...
Why the Vilification of Tim Floyd Bothers Me So Much
The presumption of innocence is something I take very, very seriously. It is one of the core tenants of American jurisprudence and, when you think about it, a cornerstone of our democracy. When someone is accused of a crime, serious or otherwise, our system is required to view them as innocent...
Talking points: Big Orange Big Boy Touchdowns
Going in reverse order today, because . . . NCAA football . . . the link of the week for me (yes, I know it's only Tuesday, but . . . you know) is Holly's Fat Guy Touchdowns. She's right, you know: Fat Guy Touchdowns are "one of the purer joys in college football." But Holly, how can you...
Ghosts and robots: today's Tennessee talking points
Why is David Leaverton telling ghost stories to Chad Cunningham? Look, I love Leaverton, but let's save those stories for after the season, mmkay? Ghost of Neyland gets all nostalgic and stuff about the National Championship season. Bruins Nation discusses the Vols' offense and the Bruins'...
Happy Independence Day Bruins Nation
We want to wish to everyone a Happy 4th of July.For those who are unfortunate to be stuck in the middle of a Bar Bri summer, at least for today, please get away from those outlines and your laptops. Otherwise, wherever you are, whatever you are up to, here is to raising a glass celebrating...
The Weight Of Our (Collective) Words
There were two outstanding posts last week on BN providing some key suggestions for Dan Guerrero and his staff at Morgan Center. First, ryebreadaz penned a letter to DG appealing for a sense of urgency with regards to the renovation of Jackie Robinson stadium. Over the weekend Class of 66 followed...
The race to the bottom
A few words on Todd McNair and the race to the bottom: The folks over at Bruins Nation have had a good week for themselves, and it's only Wednesday. Apparently one of their commentors just happened to be googling USC's coaching staff, as you do, and found that Todd McNair had been convicted in New...
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