Archive for October, 2009
Dismember the Titans: How the Tennessee Titans Fell Apart Completely
It seems redundant to write about the intensity of the Tennessee Titans’ collapse this season. But, like the inability to look away from a car accident, I find myself unable to avoid writing about a team that has seen all the roadside signs warning of a cliff ahead, and yet trusts the talking GPS that instructs them to continue forward at 75 mph.
Two Games In, the Cleveland Cavaliers Need to Fire Coach Mike Brown
Last year, Cleveland Cavaliers’ coach Mike Brown was the NBA’s Coach of the Year, and led his Cavs to the Eastern Conference Finals. And now, after only two games, he’s got to go.
TCU Replaces Boise State as the Prettiest Girl at the Non-BCS Dance
Boise State may have already enjoyed the highest ranking it’s going to see this season, even if it goes undefeated. After being jumped in the rankings by TCU, the Broncos might win out and still miss a BCS bowl — again.
Hardwood Generals: Examining Today’s Point Guard
In the first of a five-part series, Alex McVeigh breaks down the point guard position. Chris Paul, Tony Parker, and Jason Kidd lead the way in a position crowded with big names.
How to Repeat a Championship, Starring the Phillies and Lakers
There’s only one thing more difficult than winning a championship: winning two championships. But the Phillies and the Lakers are doing it right way, by not being afraid to make changes.
Love Me, Love Me Not: Understanding Baseball’s Salary Arbitration
Many fans run into the same problem when dreaming about what the offseason will bring their team—figuring out how much money the team will have after going through arbitration. And just what is arbitration, anyway?
New Rule: Only Awesome Throwback Jerseys Allowed
The NFL has been taken over by teams wearing their old AFL jerseys. NBA teams have busted out retro jerseys a few times over the last few years, and even baseball teams have changed it up every once in a while. But they’re not always a good idea.
Quarterback Passer Rating: It’s Okay, No One Else Understands It
Tom Brady posts a passer rating of 158.3 in an epic blowout over the Titans, but what does that number mean, exactly? How To Watch Sports breaks it down.
In College Football, Two Losses in One Day Can Be a Sweet Deal
Having been in football locker rooms after a devastating loss, I can understand the frustrations and disappointments that come from suffering defeat. But how does a college football team deal with two losses in one day?
Timberwolves’ Kevin Love Injures Non-Twittering Hand
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love broke a fractured a bone in his left hand Friday in a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. Fortunately, it’s not his Tweeting hand.
