Last St. Patrick's Day, University of Maryland-Baltimore County shocked Virginia 74-54 to become the first No. 16 seed in the history of the NCAA tournament to ever beat a No. 1 seed. And with that upset, the Retrievers became media darlings, lovable underdogs, breakers of brackets all over the world. Thanks to UMBC, there were just 25 perfect brackets remaining among the tens … [Read more...] about How to Pick March Madness Upsets: Top Predictive Trends of Last Decade
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Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
Lots of college basketball pundits have deemed the Big Ten the strongest conference in the nation this season, and the numbers seen to verify this. From top to bottom, it's the strongest conference in the country, but it's strongest teams aren't among the elite of the elite nationally. The Big Ten has three teams, #6 Michigan State, #10 Michigan and #13 Purdue that have a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites
Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
Before Michigan and Michigan State played for the Big Ten Tournament title, in what was their third meeting this this season, both head coaches discussed the growing significance of their heated rivalry. Both Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan head man John Beilein opined on the idea of MSU-Michigan being/one day becoming on par with North Carolina-Duke. Playing … [Read more...] about Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
Montre Hartage, Northwestern Secondary Have Off Day vs Duke Blue Devils
Senior cornerback Montre Hartage could have the highest NFL draft stock of anyone on this 2018 Northwestern football team, but even his skill set couldn't save the Cats at home versus Duke today. On a day with autumn like conditions, winter has come to the Wildcats' nine game winning streak (which had been the longest among all FBS teams), as they fell 21-7 at Ryan … [Read more...] about Montre Hartage, Northwestern Secondary Have Off Day vs Duke Blue Devils
College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
It's really astounding when you think about it- in an era when almost no one is willing to pay for news content, recruiting services can survive and thrive off a subscription-based business model. The year-round extensive coverage of college recruiting, at every step in the process, has destroyed media coverage of college sports. It's not just the rise of the … [Read more...] about College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
2018 NBA Mock Draft 6-21-18 Final Edition
Welcome to our fourth version of our 2018 NBA Mock Draft. It's the first edition post lottery. For more on a given prospect, click his name where hyper-linked, and that will take you to an in-depth feature piece on said player. Team needs were sometimes, but not always taken into account, and the order was derived from Tankathon, who we linked here. You may not agree with … [Read more...] about 2018 NBA Mock Draft 6-21-18 Final Edition
Student Loan Debt Rankings of the Sweet 16 Schools
By Liz Richards Hold on to your brackets, because we are now down to our Sweet 16 in The 2018 NCAA College Basketball Championship! Folks around the nation are glued to their screens watching some of the biggest wins, loses and upsets in college basketball history! … [Read more...] about Student Loan Debt Rankings of the Sweet 16 Schools
Man United vs Man City, Duke vs North Carolina: By the Numbers, Honors
Tonight brings the next edition of the greatest rivalry in the sport of basketball as #9 North Carolina visits #6 Duke. Just 10.5 miles separates Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium (where the game will be held) and the Dean Dome (home to the UNC Tar Heels). This bitter feud reminds of us another rivalry that’s heating up- the Manchester Derby. Of course, it goes without saying … [Read more...] about Man United vs Man City, Duke vs North Carolina: By the Numbers, Honors
Krzyzewskiville Overcomes Epic Flu Season, Ready for Carolina Clash
Flu season has hit us all very hard this winter, and Krzyzewskiville on the campus of Duke University was no exception. The tent city of Duke students, images of which evoke the Hooverville shanty towns of The Great Depression, was closed down the very first week of February due to one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. Krzyzewskiville may resemble a homeless … [Read more...] about Krzyzewskiville Overcomes Epic Flu Season, Ready for Carolina Clash
Strong Hatred of Grayson Allen is Great, Healthy For College Hoops
Grayson Allen is exactly what this college basketball season needs to try and solve the biggest issue that it faces until March- apathy. Most people don't really check in on college hoops until late winter, early spring, so a lightning rod is needed to get people excited. Enter Grayson Allen, who is absolutely perfect for this role in every sense imaginable. If you are … [Read more...] about Strong Hatred of Grayson Allen is Great, Healthy For College Hoops