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3 Coaching Lessons from the Loyola (Chicago) Ramblers
March Madness has provided an array of underdog stories. A number 16 team knocked off a number 1 team for the first time in history. All four of the top-seeded teams in the South region lost in the first week. And of course, a number 11 seed made it to the Final Four for just…
Read MoreYou should get into March Madness at least once in your lifetime. Here’s why.
It’s never predictable Almost every team (even a #16 team in 2018) has at least a shot of an upset. While this is true in every sport (particularly those with one-and-done playoff scenarios), March Madness truly embraces the underdog story. Here’s a few stats that illustrate this point: Only once in tournament history have all…
Read MoreAthletic Talent Has No Boundaries
Earlier this week, Seattle Seahawks’ QB Russell Wilson began his spring training stint with the New York Yankees. While Wilson’s name is synonymous with his football career (rightfully so as a Super Bowl Champ and 4-time Pro Bowler), he’s also pretty good at baseball. A second basemen, Wilson’s baseball career has included time with the…
Read MoreComparing the NBA All-Star Weekend to March Madness
Now that it’s mid-February we are right in between two of basketball’s biggest events. With the NBA All-Star Weekend having just taken place and March Madness coming up shortly, February is a great month to be a basketball fan. Aside from their proximity on the calendar and the fact that they both feature an abundance…
Read MoreBefore the XFL: The Rise & Fall of the USFL
Before the XFL: The Rise & Fall of the USFL Earlier this week, Vince McMahon announced the return of the XFL, a football league that lasted all of one season back in 2001. Over the past week there’s been a resurgence of talk about the XFL, its fight to become a respectable league within the…
Read MoreWho’s the best NFL playoff coach of all-time?
Throughout the history of the NFL there have been plenty of talented coaches. It takes a certain something for a coach to not only be successful during the regular season, but to also push this success into the post season when it really matters. Here are 4 all-time great NFL playoff coaches… Vince Lombardi Vince…
Read MoreTop 17 Sports Moments of 2017
As 2017 draws to an end, we’re reflecting on the year that was in sports. We’ve put together 17 of our favorite 2017 plays, moments, stories and highlights in sports… January 28th, 2017 – Serena Williams wins the Australian Open while 2 months pregnant Is there anything this woman can’t do? Fun fact my daughters…
Read MoreIf you can only watch 5 Bowl Games in 2017/18, watch these ones
We’ll start off by noting we don’t include any of the New Year’s Six games in this article. All of those are bound to be fantastic games – yes, even the craziness that could be the Orange Bowl (#6 Wisconsin vs. #10 Miami). We should also mention that all Bowl games are great and you…
Read MoreMake Your Own College Football Play Call Cards
College football play card signs serve 2 main purposes. The first, they enable players to digest complex play calls at higher speeds (by breaking things up into simple and memorable symbols). This means that they can speed up the offense. The second thing they do is make excellent social media posts. We’ve handpicked some of…
Read MoreQuiz: The Legendary College Bowl Game Quiz
Think you know your college football? Test your bowl game knowledge with our quiz! Are you a Legend?
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