Wizbang Sports: June 2004 Archives

Kobe for President

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 29, 2004

The LA media has painted Jerry Buss and Mitch Kupchak as the bad guys. Mitch Kupchak is not very good on relationships. I saw him 4 times and each time I passed him he ignored me. I talked to Jerry West every single time I saw him. I met him... [Full Story]

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Bad News for Bad Moon

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 28, 2004

An arrest warrant has been issued for ex-NFL receiver Andre Rison. This is because of not paying child support and lawyer's fees. How a person who has made millions of dollars can either piddle all his money away or not get this settled, I'll never know. "Judge Orders Arrest of... [Full Story]

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UPDATED: To Alex Gibbs, or Not to Alex Gibbs.

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 28, 2004 · Comments (2)

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We All Love Auto Racing

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 27, 2004

But lets be honest, if only between our selves. Its the racing babes that spice up every circuit and give us gearheads the real reason to visit the track. In Formula 1 (European Euro babe photos here) they pretend to shade the drivers from the elements with their logo covered... [Full Story]

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Jerktuzzi Revisited

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 27, 2004

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The ACC And The NBA Draft

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 25, 2004 · Comments (3)

The ACC had three players drafted in yesterday's NBA draft, Loul Deng of Duke at #7, Chris Duhon of Duke at #38 and Tim Pickett of Florida State at #44. The three draft picks were the fewest for the ACC since 2000, when only two players, Jason Collier of Georgia... [Full Story]

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Gotta Love Bill Simmons... On The NBA Draft

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 25, 2004

ESPN's Bill Simmons is hilarious. Read it only if you're an NBA fan, interested in yesterday's draft, and patient enough to read through a play-by-play commentary. Some of his best lines: Bilas also graded potential picks in a number of categories, including "Intangibles," from 1 to 5. As Jacko said,... [Full Story]

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Why?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 25, 2004

Tim Montgomery has a big mouth. I don't think he likes Barry Bonds very much after he said Bonds uses steroids. Why would he say this? Did Tim catch Marion under the bleachers with Barry? Why did Maurice Green say he knows what Marion Jones is thinking and she used... [Full Story]

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Williams to Return to USC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 24, 2004

While most of Los Angeles sports fans are glued to their SportsRadio for talk about the pending trade of Shaquille O'Neil to the Dallas Mavericks, rumors are beginning to float about another noteworthy announcement coming during the noon lunch hour. When he goes on KMPC 1540 at 12:20 PM, will... [Full Story]

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Melo To The Olympics

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 23, 2004

I think the only person more excited than I about this year's Dream Team is Carmelo Anthony. After being overlooked numerous times, he was finally picked as a replacement for one of the many NBA ballers who were too concerned with security issues or had too many other things to... [Full Story]

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Baseball Notes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 23, 2004

It looks like Nomar is No More in Bean Town. For some reason, the ARod attempted trade didn't sit well with him and thing have not gotten better. The high council of sages that run the Rockies recently decided that Shawn Chacon may no longer be their closer. How do... [Full Story]

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Mike Shanahan: Off With His Head!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 22, 2004

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Thoughts On The US Open

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 22, 2004 · Comments (2)

The Goose Retief Goosen was spectacular on Sunday in winning his second US Open Championship. I've read articles that said he was too robotic or that Mickelson gave him the tournament, but I don't buy it. On brutally tough day, one of the toughest in US Open history, Goosen kept... [Full Story]

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Is There Any Hope?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 21, 2004 · Comments (2)

With the conclusion of the 2004 draft and the opening of mini-camps means the 'buzz' begins about the 2004-05 football campaigns. Most fans of teams look to the new season as one of hope and promise....that is unless you are a San Diego Charger fan. The Chargers are clearly the... [Full Story]

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And More NFL Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 21, 2004

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Just Another Reason To Love Barry Bonds

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 21, 2004 · Comments (1)

I cannot think of another athlete of Bonds' stature that is as dislikable as he. The Pistons were The Bad Boys, The Coyboys and Yankees people love to hate, Mantle took DiMaggio's spot in the outfield, Pete Rose (prior to the gambling scandal) was everyone's enemy on the field, and... [Full Story]

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Lefty Let Me Down

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 21, 2004

Somebody get out The Way Back Machine! If he could only take back the 17th hole. Phil had that waddle going. Some athletes get the swagger, Phil just waddles more confidently. I'm not ready to say that Mickelson is back to choking on Sundays, but that was really bad. If... [Full Story]

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Critical Week

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 20, 2004

This will indeed be a critical week for many teams, but perhaps a little bit more so for Danny Ainge and the Celtics. Two previous trades brought in draft picks that will turn into real people this week. Add our own draft pick which Ainge had publicly hoped to be... [Full Story]

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Dreaming Up Shaq Trades

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 19, 2004 · Comments (4)

Just for fun, lets think about where the Big Daddy could go if the Lakers really did want to dump him in favor of resigning Kobe. Who has the cash (and matching salaries) to make this happen? Here are a few thoughts off the cuff: Dallas - They've needed an... [Full Story]

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Woody - The Sequel

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 18, 2004

Kyle Lamb of Bucknuts.com thinks that if the Buckeyes want to make some noise, they'll hire Bobby Knight to be their new basketball coach: A very common desire amongst the program's followers seems to be more noise. More noise in the building during home games, more noise made nationally amongst... [Full Story]

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'04 Raiders are Gonna Blow

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 18, 2004

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Schumie May be Getting Competition!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 17, 2004

The first two rounds of the Privilege Insurance Formula Woman Championship, the UK�s first ever all-women motor racing series, took place at a sunny Oulton Park in Cheshire today [Sunday]. Both rounds were keenly fought from start to finish, with the 16 amateur racers demonstrating impressive mastery of their Mazda... [Full Story]

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Chasing Tiger's Tail

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 16, 2004

The US Open starts tomorrow and as is always the case for golf majors, Tiger is the biggest story. This time though, instead of speculating about how many shots Tiger will win by, everyone is gleefully writing stories about how Tiger isn't the favorite. The consensus is that there are... [Full Story]

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How the West was Beaten

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 16, 2004

How the West Was Beaten Over the past 10 days the Los Angeles Lakers discovered what the New York Mets, Washington Redskins, New York Rangers and Baltimore Orioles already have found out the hard way: money can buy superstars, but only chemistry can build a team. Having a regular season... [Full Story]

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One More Champion

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 16, 2004

Congradulations to the Detroit Pistons. They earned the NBA championship. This championship team proves that everyone working together can accomplish what seems to be impossible. For coaches everywhere this is a victory. Now the concept of team and not individuals can be preached. What now for the Lakers? Will Coach... [Full Story]

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A Tough Lesson - Part II

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 16, 2004

Back when the Lakers knocked out the Spurs, I wrote about how I had wanted the Spurs to win. I wanted them to win to show the world that a team was more than just a collection of talented players. I wanted to write about how much better it would... [Full Story]

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Catching On: Denver's WR Woes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 15, 2004

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Rumor: Telfair for Stromile

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 15, 2004

Could we see another draft night deal between Danny Ainge and Jerry West? The latest trade being discussed on Memphis radio sends Stromile Swift to Boston for the rights to Sebastian Telfair, Yogi Stewart (and his expiring salary that matches Sto's), and cash ($1M?). The trade certainly fills a need... [Full Story]

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Couch is a Packer

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 15, 2004

After weeks of talk the Green Bay Packers agreed with ex-Browns QB Tim Couch that he will back up Brett Favre. "QB Cushion: Couch, Packers Reach Deal"... [Full Story]

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Even More Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 14, 2004

Here are a few things this offseason has had me wondering about. 1. Why is Eli Manning automatically assumed to be the �next big thing� at QB? I�ve actually heard people say unequivocally that he will be better than Peyton. Based on? He�s already proven to lack Peyton�s maturity (though... [Full Story]

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Johnson Was a Mistake

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 13, 2004

The Green Bay Packers cut defensive end Joe Johnson Wednesday. He is now notable as the "biggest free-agent bust in Green Bay history." In two injury-plagued season, Johnson only tallied two sacks and 25 tackles. "Notebook: Sherman Says Age, Injuries Equal Bust with Johnson"... [Full Story]

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Weird Game of the Day

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 13, 2004

In the Houston-Milwaukee game the Brewers' Ben Sheets threw only nine pitches in one inning and struck out the side. He became only the 37th pitcher in major league history to do that. Later on, the Astros' Brad Lidge struck out four in an inning to stop a potential Brewers... [Full Story]

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Couples leads Singh at the Buick

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 11, 2004

Coming off a great week and a second place finish at the Memorial, Fred Couples shot a 65 and has the lead going into the weekend at the Buick Classic. Couples birdied his last two holes to grab a one shot lead over Vijay Singh and head into the weekend... [Full Story]

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Awesome Win... Lakers' Weaknesses Revealed

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 11, 2004

Kobe vs. MJ?... Pleassse I loved tonight's win by the Pistons, which confirmed the excellence of their defense and the holes in the Lakers offense. In a world of what ifs, which I know Lakers fans are going through right now (e.g. what if Malone was healthy, what if Shaq... [Full Story]

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O - Hi - O No

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 10, 2004

The other day, when word came out that Ohio State had abruptly fired head basketball coach Jim O'Brien, I said that there was more to the story than what had come out so far. The word at the time was that O'Brien had given some money to a desperate recruit,... [Full Story]

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Still More Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 10, 2004 · Comments (1)

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The Promise, Part 2 - "The Wright Stuff?"

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 10, 2004

>"DePaul coach Dave Leitao isn't sure what to make of the fact his top recruit, Dorell Wright, has withdrawn from this week's NBA predraft camp, which opened on Tuesday at Moody Bible Institute. Wright withdrew Friday, and league sources said it was because Wright believes he has an agreement to... [Full Story]

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Who is Cooperstown Bound?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 9, 2004

http://chazsports.blogspot.com Today in the mail I received Bill James� book Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame from Amazon.com. It�s an older book, first published in 1994 and in it, James discusses who should and shouldn�t be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He focuses on older players like Phil... [Full Story]

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There's No "D" In UNC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 9, 2004

North Carolina football coach John Bunting says that this year's defense will be better than last year's. Ya think? I would hope so, because they really couldn't get much worse. They were one of the worst squads in the nation last year, giving up 500 yards and 38 points per... [Full Story]

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Will Champ Car Lose Another Driver?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 8, 2004

Fresh off his dominating Champ Car victory on the Milwaukee Mile Ryan Hunter-Reay has said that he would love to make the move to F1. Reay believes it would suit his driving style, and that his Champ Car road course experience would mark him out above driver who may be... [Full Story]

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Turn Out the Lights

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 8, 2004

The Calgary Flames went down like Roy Jones Jr did. The Stanley Cup sits in Florida beginning to melt. The Flames however melted down after losing Game 6 and never showed up in Game 7. On top of this Hockey could experience a power failure this upcoming season with rumors... [Full Story]

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College Hoops Rules Experiments

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 7, 2004

Ken Pomeroy has an interesting article up about the experimental rules the NCAA is allowing next year in exempt games. The two rules he focuses on are the wider lane and farther three-point line. The rules are intended to free up the lane, allowing for a smoother-flowing offense. Ken's excellent... [Full Story]

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Don't Forget The Motor City

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 7, 2004

I don't know if they'll be dancin in the streets, but they had plenty of reason to celebrate last night in Motown. X's and O's: I'll try to keep it brief. Kobe took 27 of his team's 73 shots, that's 37% of the team shots. He made 10 of them.... [Full Story]

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Shock Treatment

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 7, 2004

I was about a paragraph through writing a rant complaining about how boring and predictable sports has been lately, then I realized that the Pistons were still leading late in the game. So I figured I'd watch to see how they would blow it. Problem is they didn't cooperate. They... [Full Story]

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LAKERS GO DOWN... AWESOME, GO PISTONS!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 7, 2004 · Comments (2)

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon Gotta Get Out More... No Laker-Haters?? Tonight's NBA Finals Game 1 was awesome. A group of my friends and I got together to cheer against the Lakers, and the Detroit Pistons pulled off the upset. The game was intense and awesome. The Piston's D was... [Full Story]

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Els masterful at The Memorial

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 6, 2004 · Comments (1)

I said yesterday that we were in for some great golf today at The Memorial Tournament and boy was I right. As I said after the Masters, If you didn't enjoy that you don't like golf. Ernie Els shot 66, 66 on the Weekend to win the Memorial by four... [Full Story]

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Els Leads at the Memorial

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 5, 2004

It was a beautiful day here in Central Ohio and there was some beautiful golf played at Muirfield Village during the third round of the Memorial Tournament. Ernie Els leads Fred Couples, K.J. Choi, and Justin Rose by two shots going into the final round on Sunday. The Big Easy... [Full Story]

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Iginla Puts The Spark In The Flames

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 4, 2004

I was too much of a teenager and way to deep into the best era of NBA basketball ever to really follow Gretzky, Messier et al very closely. So I missed those chapters of the NHL. However, my boys and I (The 4+ will live forever) did manage, as my... [Full Story]

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NBA Notes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 4, 2004

With the NBA Finals finally getting started this weekend, I'll share some random NBA thoughts rattling around in my roomy noggin. Reggisaurus Why on earth did Reggie Miller play so many minutes for the Indiana Pacers? He did absolutely nothing for them. Well, unless you consider letting the other team's... [Full Story]

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Franco Sets Geriatric Slam Record

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 4, 2004

AJC -- Franco joins the record books with slam Julio Franco has a goal of playing major league baseball until he's 50, and the Philadelphia Phillies are among those who probably wouldn't bet against him reaching it. The oldest active player in the majors at 45, Franco became the oldest... [Full Story]

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"The Promise"

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 4, 2004

Well, the Celtics brass is at it again. We've seen this play out for the last three years. First it was Kedrick Brown who got "the promise." Nobody heard of him till the Celtics promised him a first round selection and asked him to not work out for other clubs.... [Full Story]

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Odom Rips The SEC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 3, 2004

The AP posted a pretty interesting article yesterday about the SEC's new initiatives to clean up their conference (thanks to the Duke Basketball Report for finding this). The article is based largely on an interview with South Carolina basketball coach Dave Odom. Of course, Odom used to coach in the... [Full Story]

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Mike Williams' obstacles to USC Comeback

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 3, 2004 · Comments (2)

Mike Williams is applying to the NCAA to reinstate his remaining two years of eligibility at the National Champion USC Trojans football program. In order to reach that goal, however, the sophomore from Tampa faces several obstacles: Paying back any monies received from his agent Documenting monies, gifts and other... [Full Story]

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Seau slams gays

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 3, 2004 · Comments (1)

I have to be sort of embarrassed as a USC Alum to read the comments made by former Trojan Linebacker Junior Seau in Miami this week: While accepting the team's leadership award, as voted by Dolphins players, Seau used the slur when describing the camaraderie between him and his teammates.... [Full Story]

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Warner Making Giant Mistake

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 3, 2004

Kurt Warner is lost and he has lost his confidence. What other explanation can there be for his pending signing with the New York Giants? Why else would a man 2 years removed from an MVP-season and in the prime of his career, elect to backup Eli Manning - the... [Full Story]

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Who Got Humped On Hump Day

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 2, 2004

Wednesday brought bad tidings for some NFL veterans. Not unexpected were Vinnie Testaverde and Kurt Warner. The Rams consoled Warner with this statement that I just made up, "Kurt, you gave us The Greatest Show On Turf. And ... you gave us that annoying pain in the ass wife of... [Full Story]

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NFL: Today Is The Day!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 1, 2004

The cuts and releases start today. So as the news rolls in, The Post Game will be your first source for information derived from some other source! You heard it here first because ... because ... you are a blog junkie just like us. Admission is step one to recovery.... [Full Story]

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June Preview

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 1, 2004 · Comments (1)

Thoughts and predictions about the upcoming month: June 1 - Kurt Warner and Jeremiah Trotter are among the former All-Pro players cut from their respective football teams. Eddie George will be among the former overrated, 3.3 yards-per-carrying, over-the-hill running backs also released. June 2 - The Arizona Cardinals sign Eddie... [Full Story]

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Gookie!!!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 1, 2004

Awesome: Damian Jackson's brief stint with the Cubs ended Monday when he was traded to Kansas City for infielder Gookie Dawkins and a player to be named. Dawkins will be assigned to Triple-A Iowa. Jackson went 1-for-15 and was replaced by Rey Ordonez Since neither of these players should see... [Full Story]

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Lacrosse

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 1, 2004 · Comments (3)

I've never seen a lacrosse game in my entire life. Until this past weekend I didn't know that this game could be so exciting. Hell, I didn't know this game existed.... [Full Story]

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The New York TimesOn JamesOn

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 1, 2004

The New York Times (registration required) has a good article up about JamesOn Curry and his move to Oklahoma State. One nugget that I found amusing was that the two other schools that courted Curry after his arrest were Memphis and Cincinnati. Calipari and Huggins? Who would have guessed? Actually,... [Full Story]

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