Roger Pimentel
Cutting Edge: An Interview with Ron Artest’s Barber
We sat down with the man who cuts Ron Artest’s hair. And we learned more about the man with the “Tru Warier” hair than we thought was possible.
The Benefits of Bowls: A Rare Argument Against a College Football Playoff
College football fans across the country are clamoring for a playoff. But there’s one more thing to consider before we jump in with both feet.
The BCS’s Fatal Flaw: College Football and Oligarchial Collectivism
We all have our favorite complaints about the BCS. But who would have guessed that Orwellian politics would get to the heart of the BCS’s problems?
Media Analysis: On Criticizing Analysts Who Used to Be Players
Is it fair for Trent Dilfer to criticize Matt Leinart for not having world-bending leadership in the huddle? HTWS takes on an issue in sports analysis.
2010 FIBA World Championships: Who’s Got NBA Talent?
The 2010 FIBA World Championships are in full swing. Which countries have NBA experience on their rosters—and does it even matter anymore?
The Arizona Cardinals’ Quarterback Battle is Lose-Lose
The Arizona Cardinals have Matt Leinart in line to be the starting quarterback this year, with Derek Anderson right behind—trusting that two mediocre quarterbacks are better than one.
Roger Clemens vs. Alex Rodriguez: How A-Rod Did Steroids Right
If you must do steroids in baseball—if you must break the law, if you must cheat, if you must have so little respect for both your own body and the game of baseball that you’ll willingly defile both—there’s a right and a wrong way to do it.
Search For a New Favorite Team: The Chicago Bulls?
The Chicago Bulls have put together a scary-good roster, and yet nobody’s giving them a shot in the East. Sounds like a team worth getting behind.
Ron Artest’s Hair: A Chronology of the 2009-2010 Lakers’ Season
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Ron Artest last summer. He got mixed reviews on his performance, but his ever-evolving hair never failed to disappoint.
Search For a New Favorite Team: The Oklahoma City Thunder?
HTWS analyst Roger Pimentel is looking for a new favorite team. The Oklahoma City Thunder are growing into their potential as an elite team, and make a compelling case for the honor.
