Posts by Shane Ryan
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Mid-Major Primer: The Harvard Crimson
Ivy League basketball! Always a thrill. There’s no excitement quite like watching the lone team of intellectuals in the NCAA do battle in the opening round, facing some relentless Power 6 titan and seeking glorious victory using only their wits and old-fashioned fundamentals. Nothing flashy. Just good American grit, underhand free throws, and special calculators […]
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About Last Night: Peyton Put in His Place
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Tuesday. According to sources, the Indianapolis Colts will release Peyton Manning after 14 years of service. Team owner Jim Irsay informed Manning of the decision on Monday night, after which the two flew together to Indianapolis, where they’ll […]
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Mid-Major Primer: The VCU Rams
Before we begin, can we take a moment to recognize the greatness of last night’s championship games? You had Saint Mary’s sneaking by the Zags in what’s become the best rivalry in the west, Loyola taking down Fairfield in a fourth-wheel type game that became pretty compelling, Davidson using double OT to beat DIKEMBE MUTOMBO’S […]
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About Last Night: Payton Still a Saint
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Monday. According to sources, Saints owner Tom Benson is backing head coach Sean Payton despite accusations that he maintained a bounty program to injure opponents. “I think Sean Payton is great! Beep-Beep-Beeeeeeeep! No problems here! Beeeeeeeeep-Beep-Beep” he said […]
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Avenging a Miracle: Carolina Strikes Back
This would never have happened in the media room at Cameron, I thought glumly as the second ice cube hit my head. Two more landed on the bar, clattering over the ledge and leaving wet streaks on the wood. The moment the clock on the television read zero, “Sweet Caroline” played over the loudspeakers at […]
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About Last Weekend: Two Days of Vengeance
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports over the weekend. Kobe Bryant, the Masked Mamba, scored 33 points as the Lakers avenged his broken nose with a 93-83 victory over Dwyane Wade and the Heat. “From this day forward, I shall never be seen without a […]
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Mid-Major Primer: Belmont Bruins
Friday, November 11, 2011. 11/11/11. The day of the wounded saints, when all eyes weep. It’s a foggy night in Durham, North Carolina, but the Belmont Bruins can see through the mist. Cameron Indoor Stadium is in a state of shock and fear as the Bru-Crew take Duke right to the brink. With wide eyes, […]
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About Last Night: Thin Line Between Love & Rondo
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. Despite recent trade rumors, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he is confident that Rajon Rondo will remain with the team until the season’s end. “He can’t leave,” said Rivers, with a disturbing grin. “I’ve got his whole […]
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RG3 Watch: Griffin the Cowboy?
Oh mannnnn, it’s day three of the Robert Griffin III Watch, aka GRIFFINSANITY, and I haven’t slept for 72 hours. I’m just afraid I’m going to miss something, you know what I mean? What if there’s a crazy rumor? What if there’s a rumor that Griffin III and Eli Manning got in a fistfight at […]
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Comedy and Survival: NC State Beats Miami
I promise there’s basketball later in this post, but I have to start off with the fans. Because Wednesday night at the RBC Center in Raleigh, while N.C. State and Miami were playing for their tournament lives, the Wolfpack faithful taught us all the three most important lessons about comedy. 1. Brevity = soul of […]