By Eddie Melville On this wonderful Independence Day, I was reflecting upon the state of USA Hockey. The FIFA World Cup is currently in action, a global competition that USA Soccer did not even qualify for. This has caused me to think back to the debacle that was USA Hockey during the last World... Continue Reading →
By Travis Kilpatrick “We won two championships in three years. We don’t have to run around talking about how bad we want to play somebody. We want to win another championship and it don’t matter who is in the way of that. If you’re in the way of that, then you happen to... Continue Reading →
by Brandon Seal For the first time in LeBron’s decorated playoff career he is facing a team with no standout All-Star. Al Horford is still one of the better power forwards in the league who’s motor hasn’t slowed down one bit. He was voted to what is probably his last All-Star game and... Continue Reading →
By Eddie Melville The Washington Capitals just might finally have the Pittsburgh Penguins’ number. The back to back defending Stanley Cup Champions held a 3-2 lead headed to the 3rd period of a pivotal game 5. It looked like the DC faithful would be suffering more heartbreak. Instead, the Caps rode the wave of 22-year... Continue Reading →
By Eddie Melville April 4, 2018 (This is second segment of a 2-part series highlighting the offensive milestones accomplished during the 2017-18 NHL season, as well as those special goal, assist, and point-markers still within reach as the regular season draws to a close.) If your favorite hockey highlight reels involve sick wrist shots,... Continue Reading →
The 2017-18 NHL regular season has been special for hockey fans who love offense. But why? In Part 1 of a two-part series, Eddie explains what makes the goals, assists, and points races special, setting up a further analysis of the broader topic in Part 2.
By Travis KilpatrickThere have been 7 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championships won by current American Athletic Conference teams; 4 from UCONN, 2 from Cincinnati, and 1 from Temple. However, only UCONN’s 2014 championship came after the American Conference re-branded itself in April of 2013 following the turmoil that split the Big East. In 2018, the... Continue Reading →
Written by Travis Kilpatrick The NBA season has finally reached the All-Star break and the best players are starting to show up in big ways. When the All-Star game ends, the MVP discussion really starts to heat up. Here is my breakdown of the MVP candidates and how I feel each one’s chances are at... Continue Reading →
We know Alabama and Georgia were two great teams, but how good was the SEC in 2017? Is it truly a league above all leagues like so many of its fans and media cheerleaders have proclaimed? Let's take a look! The following is how all SEC teams faired against non-conference Power 5 opponents in... Continue Reading →
