If you still rely on ESPN….

for sports news then you probably should wake up and start getting your news elsewhere. ESPN has turned into the tmz of the sports world. ESPN is kind of like MTV. Once upon a time ESPN was a great sports network. However over time they’ve began transforming into a network that specializes in starting and [...]

USA takes Bronze at World University Games

USA basketball bounced back from yesterday’s upset to beat Israel 91-80 in the Bronze Medal Match. Team USA was led by Lazar Hayward who finished with 14points and 9 rebounds. Da’Sean Butler and Taylor Battle finished with 13 and 12 points respectively. Elishay Kadir lead the Israelis with 28points and 9rebounds. full boxscore Serbia Blasts [...]

Shocker in Belgrade: Russia Upsets U.S.

Team USA lost their semifinal game vs Russia 68-69 today in the World University Games . Both teams shot poorly from the field but Russia managed to come out on top. According to Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News, “Russia’s Nikita Shabalkin hit a 3-pointer with 23.3 seconds left to push his team past the [...]

High Schooler Jeremy Tyler Going Pro

Oversees that is. Big man and possibly the top prospect from the class of 2010, Jeremy Tyler, has decided to fore-go his senior year of high school to play professionally in Europe. I know that I’m in minority but I say congratulations kid. With the exception of American Football players in other sports routinely go [...]

Shot of Jack v4.14

Surprises Atop the Standings As of today, the Blue Jays, Mariners, Royals, White Sox, Marlins, Braves, Cardinals and Padres all leading or tied for the lead in their divisions………I’d be willing to wager a few pennies that the Jays, Mariners & Padres will all be out of the playoff race by the All-Star Break.  The [...]

Tim Floyd to Arizona?

Reportedly Arizona is attempting to bring Tim Floyd to Tuscon. For Trojan fans what could be worse than losing the coach that’s revitalized the program to a Pac10 foe? How about the fact that if he goes, two prized USC recruits may follow him to the desert. Solomon Hill & Renardo Sydney have only given [...]

Shot of Jack v4.1

I just checked the front page at espn.com and you won’t believe what is #4 on their top news stories. Yanks’Chamberlain Pleads Guilty to DUI charge….I say who gives a shit. It should get reported but it’s not front page news. Joba has to pay a fine and spend some time on probation. Shocking isn’t [...]

Mike Anderson Staying at Mizzou

In case you haven’t heard yet Mike Anderson has accepted Mizzou’s new 7year offer to remain in Columbia. The deal is worth apprx. $1.3-1.5mil per year. So he’s going to actually be making less money than he could have got at Georgia or perhaps Memphis if they would’ve made an offer. This is great news [...]

Georgia targeting Mizzou’s Anderson

Mark Schlabach of espn.com is reporting that Georgia has slapped a bullseye on Mizzou’s current head coach, Mike Anderson. It’s really no surprise that teams are targeting Anderson. Applying the same philosophies of his mentor Nolan Richardson, he’s turned around Mizzou basketball. According to Schlabach Georgia is prepared to make a multi-year offer worth about [...]

G-Town’s Summers, UF’s Calathes to Declare for Draft

Reportedly, Junior forward DaJuan Summers will enter the NBA and hire an agent. If he does sign with an agent he will not be able to return next year. He averaged 13.6 ppg for the Hoyas last year and definitely has NBA type talent.  However I think he’s going to need play very well in [...]