NCAA Basketball Tourney 2018: Points to Ponder

I asked some college basketball observers why they prefer the NCAA over professional hoops. These fanatics mentioned words and phrases like: more hustle hungrier excitement The regular season and playoffs in the NBA are marathons, versus the NCAA’s sprints. It is no secret that we would rather see Usain Bolt, than Eliud Kipchoge. You don’t even…

Virginia Tech Football: Frank Beamer’s 3 Best Teams

During his notable college football coaching career at Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer made a point of scheduling contenders early in the season. But through the 2015 opener versus Ohio State, overall the Hokies were 0-5 against ranked FBS teams in Week 1 since 2004. The Hokies were 0-9 all-time against No. 1 ranked teams. Beamer…

College Team Mascots: The Silly, the Profane, and the Caricature

William Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” The King James Bible declares, “A good name is better than precious ointment.” W.C. Fields said, “It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” In the world of sports, names mean plenty.  They conjure rivalries and the spirit of competition. Names serve to identify you,…

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