As Expected, Marvin Clark Chooses Michigan State and Tom Izzo
by Kent Sterling It’s hard to turn down Tom Izzo. He’s a coach that obviously builds strong bonds with players, and succeeds on the court as few others have. If Michigan State can win two more games in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament, every single four-year player for Izzo will have played in at least […]
by Kent Sterling The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of my favorite events on sports calendar – at least when it’s hosted by Indianapolis, the city built for exactly that purpose. As you enjoy the event this weekend, here are nine things to look for – both on the court and off to […]
by Kent Sterling The NFL Scouting Combine continues to exist, I suspect, because it always has existed and the coaches enjoy eating shrimp at St. Elmo’s and dancing at Ike and Jonesy’s. Players come to town to run and cut, throw and catch, and answer some very personal questions to gauge their ability to handle […]
Click here to listen to Greg Cosell rap Colts, Manziel, and Trent Richardson by Kent Sterling The problem with interviewing Greg Cosell of NFL Films is when to stop asking questions. His depth of knowledge is extensive and his ability to process information into a unique perspective takes a backseat to no one. Hosting a […]
by Kent Sterling There are 82 games in an NBA regular season. Bringing great focus to each one is not possible for sane and balanced people. During a season, there are up nights, down nights, and mediocre nights. The Indiana Pacers had a whole lot of good during the early portion of the season when […]
By Bert Beiswanger That headline sounds kind of odd, doesn’t it? How can Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan be the most underrated coach in college basketball? How can Florida be the most underrated program (not just this year, but overall program) in college basketball? My son texted me a couple of weeks ago to let […]
Indiana Football – Kevin Wilson Says Class Deep, Not Flashy
by Kent Sterling Indiana football coach Kevin Wilson sounds like a guy headed into his fourth season as a Big Ten football coach. He was as pleased with his new players as a kid on Christmas morning with 26 new toys. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter Signing day is the one day of […]
by Kent Sterling Andrew Bynum needs to rehab his image. The Indiana Pacers need a backup center who can be an offensive force and protect the rim. His signing Saturday looks like a potential marriage made in basketball heaven. There is a school of thought that a team with a 37-10 record has earned a […]
Indianapolis Star Pacers reporter Candace Buckner did a very nice job keeping fans updated Saturday morning as Andrew Bynum moved closer and closer to signing with the team. That kind of timely delivery of information is what drives follower growth, and she grew by 15.1% from January 1st through this morning. Click here to follow […]
Mixed Bag of Sports: Thawing Out From the Week
by Bert Beiswanger I’ve got various sports topics from this week in-hand. It’s time to address them before they melt in my clutch (a nod to the creative geniuses Rankin and Bass and their popular character, Heat Mizer -and a wish that warmer days were ahead). It’s Miller George Time! Yes, I somehow stayed up […]