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Big W in the ATL

January 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Buzz this…Great W.
I have to admit that as a Tar Heel fan that I felt guilty for that win at Littlejohn…This one was earned.  Here are my takeaways:
** Wow Tyler Hansbrough is dominating right now! That was as memorable of a performance that I’ve seen from the guy.  I’m speechless.
No…wait.  The kid is a beast.  […]

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Tags: Basketball · UNC Basketball

Check Out Time?

January 11th, 2008 · No Comments

The 23rd…Damn, how smooth…But is this the end for the ‘Black Cat’ mobile?!!…Stay tuned.

Yes, the Air Jordan XXIII is out and raging among sneakerheads in cyberspace and the wait in on for the 23 ‘chosen’ retailers who will carry the shoe.
However, what is surprising to hear is the debate over whether or not the […]

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Tags: Branding · Nike · Sports Marketing · Basketball · Footwear Industry

Fizz and Tips

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

Two days after the UNC’s 71-67 win over Davidson, and I still feel like I watched a bottle rocket launch and skim across the floor into a fizzle…
I thought the final three minutes said a lot about what usually wins games in college basketball…Talent.
Marcus Ginyard’s big, strong rebound and his trip to […]

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Tags: Basketball · UNC Basketball

Happy Halloween

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Happy Halloween, peoples…

These comments came out last week, but in the joy of groovy ghoulies, I had to put this one up with my favorite pumpkin design.  Nothing like a note from Rasheed to start off your fall season.

Boo!,
BD

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Tags: Basketball · Ball Postings

NBA Fantasy Draft ‘07-08 - McCauley St. Aces

October 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Enough of the ranting of draft day tools…Here are the results:

Rules: 10 Team League, 11 man roster with 2G, 2F, C, 2 Util, 3 Bench, Head-to-Head each week, players gathered from waivers are forced to be held for two weeks, 7 Categories (Points, Assists, Rebounds, Blocks, Steals, 3 Pointers Made, FT %). That […]

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Tags: Fantasy Basketball · Basketball · Ball Postings

Using Numbers to Help Leagues

October 10th, 2007 · No Comments

The use of numbers and statistical analysis is now mainstream knowledge in the world of sports…
Yet, how about utilizing numbers and statistical analysis to improve the competition levels in leagues? Bill James asks that question with this article on the Globe.com.
What I find interesting is this statement…”If you reduce the number of possessions in […]

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Tags: Basketball · Ball Postings