by Kent Sterling Isiah Thomas has done a hell of a lot with his life – all of it following his career as a player has fallen short of the expectations of the employers who have sent him packing. He was a fierce competitor on the floor, graceless in defeat and jubilant in victory. Florida [...]
by Kent Sterling Lots to think about. After spending a couple of weeks steamed over the state of college basketball – specifically the way the University of Kentucky sells out to put great freshman on the court for one year – it’s time to look at some other issues that all deserve some discussion. ******** [...]
by Kent Sterling Sure, they’re happy now. Write a little bit about how the University of Kentucky and its basketball fans love winning over all else, and get ready for misspelled and misstated invective. Big Blue Nation is a prickly bunch. They guarantee victory against Indiana tonight, and the rest of the way in the tourney. They say [...]
by Kent Sterling Rarely does sport, outside the suite in Indianapolis where the pairings are decided for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, give fans so obvious and perfect a matchup of polar opposites. Indiana vs. Kentucky is the Cold War of college hoops, and as Kentucky ponders abandoning the annual rivalry, the wonderful knuckleheads in [...]
by Kent Sterling So the day that Colts fans dreaded most is nigh. I never thought I would see it. Peyton Manning is going to be waived tomorrow at a joint press conference that will do its best to portray the split as a mutual decision that is best for both parties. It might be [...]
by Kent Sterling Every sectional week, the cries among the elderly and becoming elderly start ringing in the ears of the IHSAA’s headquarters on North Meridian Street – “BRING BACK THE ONE CLASS TOURNAMENT”. No one in a position of power listens. The change to four classes was made before the current seniors participating in [...]
by Kent Sterling There is a weird vibe to Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean. He’s always seemed just a little bit strange to me – like he was constantly eager to prove to people that he knew what the hell he was doing, instead of just doing it. Appearances are big with me. Some coaches [...]
by Kent Sterling Verdell Jones III is a kid who came to Bloomington with a great attitude, athleticism, and the dream of playing meaningful basketball at the place where it matters most. The dreams were answered with 28 wins in three years, and relentless hard work designed to wring the very best basketball possible out [...]
by Kent Sterling There are many reasons to avoid embarking on a six day adventure with old friends – sans wives and kids. The wife and kids among the very best reasons. Spending time with those we like at the expense of those we love seems silly and capricious. There are other reasons, most related [...]
