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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Best 2008 college basketball players: 3 of 10
Rebounding is an art. Just ask 6-foot-6 inch Dennis Rodman. Or 6-foot-5 inch Charles Barkley. These two (under-sized) players, more than any others in the modern era, both had a keen, natural instinct for the ball. In a big man's game, they made up for their lack of height by knowing exactly where and when the ball was going... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football College football: BCS vs. Playoffs: 7 of 23
In the mess commonly referred to as the Bowl Championship Series, aka the B.C.S., college football teams compete in a season long struggle with the hopes of making it to the championship. Only the strong survive and a single loss can, and has been, devastating to schools with national championship aspirations. In no other sp... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The best NCAA men's basketball coach: 6 of 18
Bobby Knight's coaching legacy is undeniable. Last year, he became the winningest coach in college basketball history. He has led three University of Indiana teams to national titles. In 1975-76, he coached the last team to go undefeated for an entire season, an effort that seems more and more unattainable with time. Dating ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) The case for more complete games: 4 of 12
This weekend, I was invited to a mini-high school reunion/get-together in south Florida. One of my best buddies and future subject of tennis elbow surgery, Mario A, invited me down a day early for a Florida Marlins game. (Mario and I once played tennis alongside the Swedish national team featuring Mats Wilander and a young S... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the Department of Motor Vehicles: 2 of 6
I got a call today from an old friend who was in a bind. He currently lives out west, but used to work with me here in Gainesville back in the day. He called to tell me that he recently tried to renew his drivers license, but was flagged for failure to pay child support, even though he hasn't legally been required to pay it ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2008 College Basketball season: 2 of 6
Youth. Oh, to be young again. It is through our numerous life experiences that we grow, mature and learn. Well, this young Florida Gator basketball team has LOTS of learning to do. In a must-win home game, their final one of the season, the Gators led by as many as 16 points against the #4 ranked Tennessee Volunteers, only t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy baseball: 2 of 6
I'm thinking about starting up my own cutting edge, fantasy league. It will be a year-round event that will incorporate all major sports into one giant competition. How am I constructing this league, you ask? How will I determine whether a home run holds more value than a touchdown or a triple-double? The answer is simple, m... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players NBA player profiles: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic: 1 of 3
After watching the Orlando Magic's first two playoff games against the Toronto Raptors, one thing has become obvious: Dwight Howard is playing like a man amongst boys. In his first two post-season appearances, Howard has tallied near unprecedented numbers: 25 points, 22 boards and five highlight-reel blocks in Game One, foll... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's legacy: 1 of 3
Major League Baseball is about to face yet another controversy involving one of its biggest names and the use of banned substances. Only one month ago, Manny Ramirez tested positive for a female fertility drug. He was subsequently suspended for 50 games. While that penalty might seem excessive, in an effort to clean up the s... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Pro athletes and drug use: 1 of 3
It was late Friday evening when Chicago Bull and former Florida Gator superstar, Joakim Noah was (pa)trolling the Gainesville streets where he once reigned supreme. At about 1:50 am, a local police officer spotted Noah (hard to miss a seven-footer with a long, flowing mane) carrying a cup which he suspected contained an alco... More..