Posts by Shane Ryan
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About Last Night: The Big East Goes West
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Tuesday. After months of drama and uncertainty, sources indicate that the Big East is set to add Boise State, San Diego State, SMU, UCF, and Houston to the conference roster. No word yet on whether they’ll keep the […]
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About Last Night: A Rivers Runs Through It
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Monday. Philip Rivers threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns as the Chargers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 38-14 win over the Jaguars. “It’s disappointing not to make it to seven,” said Chargers coach Norv Turner, […]
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College Football Recap: Ten Things of Note
I believe the premise has been sufficiently introduced by the title, so I shall tarry no further. 1.There Will Be a Rematch This is depressing enough to me that I can barely muster the energy to dispute it. Like most reasonable people, I do believe that Alabama and LSU are the two best teams in […]
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About Last Weekend: The BCS Rematch
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports over the weekend. The final BCS rankings are out, and LSU and Alabama will meet again for the national championship. And in a world of chaos and confusion, let me be the first to thank the BCS for yet […]
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About Last Night: The Dream Team Nightmare
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns as the Seahawks beat the Eagles 31-14. Afterward, Philadelphia head coach Andy Reid was so ashamed that he shaved off his mustache and tried to disguise himself as […]
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The Eight Best Games from Championship Week
It’s the last week before bowl season, and though much has been decided, there’s at least a modicum of drama left. Let’s get all judgmental and count down the eight best games. 8. No. 9 Oregon vs. “UCLA,” “Pac-12” “Championship” Once in a while, as a kid, I would invite my neighbor up to play […]
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Wisconsin-North Carolina: A Victory in Retreat
Earlier in this year’s Champions League campaign, AC Milan faced Barcelona in Spain and came away with a 2-2 draw. As the final whistle blew, the announcer praised Milan: “They came in with an Italian plan, and they did the Italian job on Barcelona.” The “Italian plan,” stereotypically, involves an oppressive defense and opportunistic counterattacks. […]
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About Last Night: Tar Heels Bounce Back
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Wednesday. Harrison Barnes scored 20 points as the no. 5 UNC Tar Heels bounced back from their loss against UNLV with a 60-57 win over no. 7 Wisconsin. I promised UNC coach Roy Williams that I’d let him […]
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Duke-Ohio State: The Perils of Panic
Don’t get too high, don’t get too low. A lot of famous folks have uttered those words, or some close approximation thereof. I remember Barack Obama uttered something like that during the campaign. Dollars to donuts ole Abe Lincoln uttered them too. In fact, I’d wager right here and right now — I would throw […]
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Fantasy Fantasy Football: The Experts’ Week 12 Picks
It’s time again for the most important weekly feature on the Internet: Fantasy Fantasy Football. Throughout the NFL season, we’ll be evaluating five fantasy football gurus as they tell us who to start and sit each week. Using a highly flawed method based loosely on mathematical principles, we’ll attempt to reveal the one true football […]
