I’m really curious what fuels this speculation. Is it because he is a pitcher that can hit for power? Looking at him—even in the body issue of ESPN the Magazine—he doesn’t really look that mind blowing. In terms of pitchers, he is an excellent shape and has excellent physique. But I look at him and say eh.

Funny how we may all argue and differ on the idea of the “Best” car, but we all tend to agree on the “Worst.”

You missed Kawhi.  Lowry is better then DeRozan, I’d put Paul George over him also if he tries his hardest.

Not only are there 3 Big 10 teams in the Sweet 16 (of the 7 in the 64), but only 1 of the 9 ACC teams.

Knowing absolutely nothing about the subtleties of NFL contracts, my guess is that, while he is indeed retired, that Seattle may still own the rights to his ability to play, should he decide to return.

I guess that’s bad news for Bahrain and Austin

Dude, if ther is anyone who would understand the City and players in Chi it’s Jean Lenti Ponsetto. Wife of Coach Ray’s ‘77 Final Four starting forward, Joe “The Godfather “ Ponsetto, her, the most decorated Chicago women’s basketball player of her day and Brother of Frank Lenti, Mt. Carmel high’s winningest football…

The Teddy Grubbs incident. I think you nailed it. I knew it was something like that.

I believe the CPL coaches felt DePaul left Teddy Grubbs out to dry when he started going south. After Teddy Grubbs, DePaul couldn’t sniff an elite City Player.

Chicago is a city overflowing with talented high school basketball players, and for whatever reason DePaul can’t seem to sign any of them.

“I think IU’s first priority should be to get Gregg Popovich as their new coach.” - Magic Johnson, probably.

They do in la Liga. Don’t think it is gambling or alcohol.

As an Illinois State alum...

the best part about the cleveland browns is we all eventually die

Jews good at athletics? Clearly a disappointment to their mothers.

Yeah, they’re a decent example. I’d also submit the last few seasons of the Spurs, with the caveat that they’re a hell of a lot better than the “normal” team in this situation, putting up historically great regular seasons. Also peak Grit ‘n’ Grind Grizzlies.

In the “shut up about defense” post I mentioned my belief that some teams get high seeds because they’re so good that they can play well below their ceiling, particularly in terms of defensive focus, and still beat most people on most nights, and other teams get high seeds because they’re always going full out. In the…

“These people have awful names.”

It was sold out and I’ve heard they’ve sold a ton of season tickets. They’re playing at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd until the Falcons stadium is done in like August I think.