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Finally, A Clear Layman's Guide to Understanding American Football
I have been frustrated by the lack of a single, clear guide to American football written for the person who has only a passing familiarity with the game. I understand - the NFL and college football have become near pathological obsessions for the majority of American men, and a decent chunk of women as well. We have reached the point where not having a passing knowledge of how the...
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September 06, 2011
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September 06, 2011
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Tour de France 2010 Preview
Saturday marks the start of the Tour de France, and this year promises to offer plenty of great storylines, great drama, and huge surprises. Old vs. New The big story Versus is selling us is the rivalry between Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador. While that’s an interesting angle, ultimately I don’t think it will have much of a bearing on the yellow jersey. Armstrong...
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July 02, 2010
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July 02, 2010
Next US Soccer Manager
I’m not usually one to blame a coach for a team’s poor performance, and certainly the Yanks’ performance in the World Cup wasn’t a total disaster. I wouldn’t be upset if Bob Bradley was given another 4 years to improve the team (and find a striker). However, in an unlikely place, I found the perfect candidate to take US Soccer to the next level. Last night, I watched...
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June 30, 2010
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June 30, 2010
Strasburg Lives Up to the Hype So Far
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, our favorite online sportsbook. Whenever the media picks up the story of a young sports phenom, you have to wonder whether he’ll live up to the hype. For every Lebron James or Tiger Woods who exceeds the impossible expectations set for them, there are innumerable can’t-miss prospects who do, in fact, miss. It’s too early to say...
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June 14, 2010
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June 14, 2010
World Cup Preview
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best place for sports betting online. I don’t have anything to say about the NBA or NHL finals (or the Belmont, for that matter), so here’s a World Cup Preview from the always hilarious “Stuff White People Like.”
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June 07, 2010
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June 07, 2010
Dennis Hopper, "Shooter" in Hoosiers, Passes Away
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best sportsbook online.By now the news has made it almost the entire way around the Internet that Dennis Hopper passed away at the age of 74. Hopper will probably always be best remembered for his roles in Easy Rider and Blue Velvet, but those iconic roles belie a career that spanned SIX decades and resulted in two Oscar nominations...
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May 29, 2010
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May 29, 2010
Disappointing Season for Maryland Lacrosse
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best sportsbook online. After a good regular season that left them ranked #3 in the country, Maryland fell to Notre Dame in lacrosse. Bringing another disappointing postseason finish for Terps lacrosse. In the wake of that loss, Dave Cottle is out, which is not too surprising given his postseason woes. For a school with such a rich...
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May 24, 2010
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May 24, 2010
Another Uninformed Lebron Opinion
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best place for online sports betting. Since Lebron-mania has become the biggest sports story in the country, eclipsing the NBA playoffs, I thought I should weigh in with my opinion. It’s easy to say Lebron is rich enough, and that he should pass on trying to capitalize on the huge payday he has coming to him. It’s been said many...
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May 17, 2010
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May 17, 2010
2010 Preakness Picks
So my Kentucky Derby picks weren’t very good this year, but I’m hoping to make up for that with a successful Preakness. First off, I’m really disappointed Ice Box isn’t running. I loved the way he tore through the field after a bad start at the Derby, and I thought he’d be a great pick here. Now for the horses that are running on Saturday (check the Past Performances...
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May 13, 2010
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May 13, 2010
Preakness Week
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, our favorite online sportsbook. Today officially kicks off Preakness week here in Maryland. The initial forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a high around 80, which should be just about perfect weather. It will be interesting to see if attendance picks up at all this year. For reference, here are pictures taken at Preakness the...
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May 10, 2010
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May 10, 2010
Quick Hits – May 3
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best place for sports betting online. Kentucky Derby So my Derby picks weren’t so great, yet again. I focused too much on wins, and not enough on the fact that Super Saver was getting better and better with each race. I really can’t stand Calvin Borel, though. The overwrought emotionalism and homespun Cajun charm are just...
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May 03, 2010
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May 03, 2010
It’s Not Trembley’s Fault
This post is sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best sportsbook online. The Orioles suck this year, just like everyone expected. They actually beat the Red Sox yesterday in extra innings, but that followed a blown 4 run lead. How can we lose with the Priceline Negotiator at the helm? (pic via Bleacher Report). Yesterday’s victory brings this season’s win total to...
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April 26, 2010
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April 26, 2010
Quick Hits – April 19
This post is sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, our favorite online sportsbook. I watched a lot of sports this weekend, but nothing jumped out as deserving its own post. So you know what that means, more bullet points! Capitals Washington was very close to a major sports meltdown on Saturday if the Caps had gone down 0-2 to the Canadiens. Caps fans are normally a bit more...
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April 19, 2010
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April 19, 2010
Role Reversal
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best sportsbook online. The Mickelson-Woods rivalry hasn’t always been as close as golf fans would like. For years, Woods was winning majors and Mickelson was being branded a choker. As Phil won his third green jacket yesterday, it was a bit surreal watching the role reversal. Tiger had the up and down round. Phil went bogey...
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April 12, 2010
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April 12, 2010
More Impressive Feat: Izzo or K?
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, our favorite online sportsbook. Tom Izzo and Michigan State were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday, but not before the Spartans logged their 6th Final Four appearance in the last 12 years. That’s an absolutely amazing accomplishment, and Izzo deserves all the praise he’s gotten. The coverage of MSU’s frequent success...
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April 05, 2010
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April 05, 2010
Australian Grand Prix
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, your place for online sports betting. The second round of the 2010 Formula 1 season was held yesterday in Melbourne, Australia. After two races, I feel like we’re starting to get a sense of how the season is going to shape up and how the new rules will affect the show. It looks like there are three teams who are going to fight for...
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March 29, 2010
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March 29, 2010
Reactions to a Dagger
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best online sportsbook. Honestly, it’s 15 hours later and I’m still not quite sure how I feel about the Terps’ loss to Michigan State. The aftermath of the game left me a bundle of disappointment, anger, sadness, and pride. I am absolutely in awe of what this team accomplished all year, capped by an incredible comeback from...
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March 22, 2010
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March 22, 2010
Brien's Bracket
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Feel free to mock. I put a lot of weight on the Big East this year. It seemed to be by far the toughest conference to me, despite what Sagarin says about the Big 12.
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March 16, 2010
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March 16, 2010
Experts Pick Maryland to Win It All!
Ok, so not exactly. Drew Magary and Spencer Hall picked Maryland in their Haters' Bracket as the least annoying team in the tournament. I'm just as surprised as anyone.
Listen to the whole podcast, it's very funny and they give some love to Maryland fans as unabashed assholes.
Spencer has the best line of the podcast when he says that even if Arkansas-Pine Bluff offered a degree...
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March 16, 2010
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March 16, 2010
Quick Hits
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best sportsbook online. OK, so there are a bunch of sports events I want to comment on, but none of them deserve their own post, and I don’t want to flood Twitter, so here goes. College Basketball I’m surprised and happy that the Terps ended up with a 4 seed, everything I had read made me think a 6 was more likely. I...
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March 15, 2010
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March 15, 2010
ACC Tournament Odds
This post sponsored by Sportsbetting.com, the best place for sports betting onlineThat’s right, it’s Championship Week, and the Terps actually have a chance to win the ACC Tournament this year. I couldn’t find the odds posted yet, so here’s my uninformed take on what the odds should be. Virginia (50-1) – They looked decent on Saturday and gave the Terps a scare, but the...
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March 08, 2010
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March 08, 2010
Evil Incarnate
There's so much to report about last night's Maryland-Duke game, which I had the pleasure of attending.I have no voice, I'm physically exhausted, but I do feel the need to post this picture.I don't know how much ESPN's feed caught it, but I've now been to 11 Maryland-Duke games. Last night, Coach K was more absolutely out-of-control than I have ever seen him in my life. Not Gary...
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March 04, 2010
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March 04, 2010
Duke @ Maryland Preview
#4 Duke travels to College Park to play #23 Maryland tonight for the second time this season. Duke won the matchup in Durham.Duke is favored by 1, as they try to lock up the top seed in the ACC Tournament and possibly the NCAA Tournament.Here is an analysis:For the second time this season, Maryland and Duke face off.Usually, the team trailing at the half wins.Coaching plays a big...
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March 03, 2010
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March 03, 2010
Duke @ Maryland Analysis
#4 Duke travels to College Park to play #23 Maryland tonight for the second time this season. Duke won the matchup in Durham.Duke is favored by 1, as they try to lock up the top seed in the ACC Tournament and possibly the NCAA Tournament.Here is an analysis:For the second time this season, Maryland and Duke face off.Usually, the team trailing at the half wins.Coaching plays a big...
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March 03, 2010
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March 03, 2010
Where were YOU eight years ago?
Greg Abel’s excellent Terrapin Nation blog reminds us that the final game at Cole Field House was played 8 years ago today. They also have a great video collection that should bring back tons of memories for those that were in the building to witness history.
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March 03, 2010
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March 03, 2010
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