Yardbarker: Daniel Evans

NBA Eastern & Western Conference Finals Preview

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:09:38 -0500

Who is the X-factor in the Los Angeles-Denver series? Trevor Ariza. When Ariza is making threes it opens up the Los Angeles defense and allows Kobe Bryant to drive the ball much easier. Derek Fisher has struggled offensively, meaning its up to Ariza to pick up the slack. In game seven [...]

Writers Roundtable: Breaking down BOS/ORL & LAL/HOU

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:36:39 -0500

1. The Celtics/Magic series has been absolutely crazy. Who wins, in how many games, and why? Daniel Evans: Magic in seven. Orlando has outplayed Boston for most of the series although it is tied 2-2. The key to the series might end up being the fans at the Boston Garden. Two of the next three games [...]

Hofstad’s Way Too Early Top 25 for 2009-10

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:36:56 -0500

Here’s my way too early college basketball top 25 for 2009-2010. Compare it to Daniel Evans’ list and see what you think! 1.

A Push for the Playoff Race: Western Conference

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:28:39 -0500

Well, if you wanted updated Standings on the NBA, you have come to the right We have had NBA Power Rankings for as long as we possibly could (Since week 10 or so, we just? haven?t had time) ? also they were written By Mr. Daniel Evans, Mr. Blake Hofstad, and Here I am trying ...

Vote in the Fan Mock Draft at NFL Mocks

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:02:11 -0500

As you may or may not know, Fan-Sided has its own mock drafts site, called NFL Mocks.? Starting tomorrow, Daniel Evans of NFL Mocks will be conducting a fan mock draft?which is just what it sounds like - a mock draft run by the fans.? Each day, another two teams will come on the clock, and you - ...

Bracketology Q & A with OnlineSportsFanatic.com

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:32:27 -0500

We've done this once before this season, and the response was great. I've tossed a few questions to Daniel Evans who does nightly bracketology at OnlineSportsFanatic.com and he will shed some light on the ACC and NCAA bids.

Alright, give us the quick rundown of where the ACC stands, how many teams are getting in?

The ACC actually has eight teams in on my current bracketology, but I'd be willing to bet seven is what it will get when Selection Sunday rolls around. Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest, and Clemson are locks. Miami, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Florida State are battling for the other at larges. FSU is in good shape.

Which teams are on the bubble? What would it take to get those teams in the NCAA tournament?

Florida State just needs to keep winning. Their comeback victory over Clemson finally opened a lot of eyes around the country and gave the Seminoles the respect they deserve. It won't take too much more for Florida State to get locked in.

BC just finished a game with Clemson and now they get Clemson, Duke, Miami (FL), and Florida State before playing the ACC's bottom feeders to finish the season. Would 8-8 do it? Probably not without a long ACC Tournament run.

Miami just played Duke and now gets North Carolina and Florida State before taking on Boston College in a huge bubble showdhown. The key for Miami is finding a way to get back to .500 in ACC play. Right now the Hurricanes are staring 4-7 in the face with UNC up next.

VT has got a very manageable immediate schedule. If the Hokies can win against Georgia Tech, Maryland, and Virginia they will be 8-3 in ACC play before taking on Florida State, Clemson, Duke, North Carolina, and Florida State to close the season. You'd have to think the Hokies could steal at least one of those since three of the five are home games.

Maryland is a fringe bubble team, but since they do have a better ACC record than Miami it's only fair to include the Terps in this discussion. If Maryland loses their next four (very likely) then they are done. Virginia Tech, Clemson, North Carolina, and Duke are up next.

Duke, UNC, Wake, Clemson: Rank them in order of most to least likely to grab a 1 seed.

North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, Clemson

You're going to be surprised I'm sure but my latest bracket projection (finished hours ago) has Clemson as a 5 seed. The Tigers have been playing good competition but they have lost three of their last six games. North Carolina is a 1 seed while Duke and Wake Forest are 2 seeds at this time. Isn't it kind of crazy that Wake Forest beat all three of the other teams we are discussing, yet they are 3rd in line?

Since you have your fingers on the heart of college basketball nationally, who do you think has the stronger conference, the ACC or the Big East?

Great question. With Notre Dame and Georgetown fading this question actually became a lot more difficult. I still think it is the Big East though. The ACC is fantastic, but I just think the Big East holds a slight edge. This stat might be comforting to some ACC fans though: The ACC has 8 teams in my bracket while the Big East has 7.

Any other thoughts?

The projected seeding of the ACC NCAA Tournament teams at this point is:
North Carolina: 1
Duke: 2
Wake Forest: 2
Clemson: 5
Florida State: 7
Boston College: 9
Virginia Tech: 11
Miami FL: 12

Thanks as always to Daniel for answering my questions and don't forget to check out OnlineSportsFanatic.com.

Nightly Bracketology: January 24th

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:35:25 -0500

Saturday brought more big wins (Memphis, Duke, Connecticut) and more teams that we thought were shoo-ins for bids losing. Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and The Irish, Badgers, and Vols all lost AGAIN on Saturday and fell down in the bracketology again. Amazingly all three remain in the ...

Daniel LaRusso's Gonna Play!

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:20:42 -0500

Quick update from the PapaJohns.com Bowl...NC State put in graduate 3rd string quarterback Daniel "LaRusso" Evans to provide a spark against the Scarlet Knights, prompting Ariel to note: "One hit and that kid will be decapitated."Adding: "It doesn't make him a bad player, just one-third the size of a normal one. What is he 120 pounds soaking wet?"

NFL Live Week 17 Blog: Who Gets In The Playoffs?

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:47:42 -0500

Who will get into the playoffs today in the NFL? For the Dolphins, Ravens, Chargers, Broncos, Cowboys, and Vikings a win gets them in. Other teams need help. Chat with Daniel Evans about all the NFL action today.

The Ultimate World Series Preview: Rays vs. Phillies

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:06:08 -0500

With a thrilling 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox Sunday night, the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that prior to this season had finished last in its division every year of its existence, is going to the World Series to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. How did each team reach the Fall Classic? Blake Hofstad and Daniel Evans give you an exclusive look an what is sure to be an epic showdown.

NCAAFB Week 6 Live Blog

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:26:33 -0500

What is going on in college football today? Daniel Evans and Blake Hofstad are here with a live blog to keep you up to date on all the latest action. Follow it and ask questions and make comments.

50 Quick Thoughts from NFL Week 1

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:59:45 -0500

[caption id="attachment_1041" align="alignleft" width="290" caption="Ladanian Tomlinson was held under 100 yards in a loss on Sunday. (Pic: Yahoo)"][/caption] Daniel Evans gives you 50 quick thoughts from the NFL's week one. Who looked impressive? Who looks like they are going to tank? We've got it all covered. #1- The Eagles are back. Their ...

Live College Football Blog: Week 2

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:16:43 -0500

Want to know the latest going on from the college football world? Daniel Evans and Blake Hofstad blog it up all day with all the latest scores and everything else you could possibly want.

Fan-Sided: The Kings of YardBarker

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:11:08 -0500

I'm sure most have heard by now that Fan-Sided has taken over the YardBarker 2008 NFL Previews by having each blogger supply exclusive content to YardBarker.

Add Another Power Ranking Diss’ to the List

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:57:04 -0500

You might think that somewhere in the media somebody might have a little faith in what the Carolina Panthers are capable of this season.