Friday, February 27, 2009, by Asha Herreros
Kevin Garnett & David Beckham Compete in Soccer "HORSE"
It’s funny to see Garnett try to put the soccer ball through the basketball net. Not surprising that David Beckham, has more success with it.
Friday, February 27, 2009, by Asha Herreros
White People Love Assists?!
In my late night reading yesterday, I ended up on the website stuffwhitepeoplelike.com. Here’s the pointer in the New York Times:
Christian Lander, 30, who jeered the pretensions of the creative class on his Web site, Stuff White People Like, lives a few miles to the west of Eagle Rock and says things will be fine — better even. “The economic downturn is good for fringe neighborhoods,” Mr. Lander said. “It returns the neighborhood to the people who consider themselves to be real residents.”
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, by Isaac Merwin
The Power of Intangibles, aka Shane Batier
Shane Batier
Michael Lewis published an article in the New York Times (February 13th, 2009) in which he wrote extensively (8 web pages) about the new trend in basketball statistical analysis: the power of intangibles. The article is focused on Shane Batier, the player who personifies the intangibles in basketball: his stats don’t show up on the box score, but he makes his team better and the opponent worse, often much worse…
Every story has a counter story. In his article Lies, Damned Lies, and Obama, an unnamed author analyzes the text, breaks it down to pieces, and concludes that it makes no sense at all. Whether you agree or not, this piece is well-written and worth your attention.
Monday, February 23, 2009, by Asha Herreros
Jim Calhoun Rips the Provocative Reporter
Highlights from the ripping:
- You are the highest paid state employee in $2 billion state budget deficit. Not a dime back, I’d like to retire one day!
- $1.6 million enough? I make way more than that, what’s your take tonight?
- What’s your deal with Comcast worth? You are not that stupid, are you? Yeah, I am!
- My best advice to you: SHUT UP!
- We bring in $12 million to the University! Get some facts and come back and see me!
- Next question!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009, by Chuck McGannon
Jodie Meeks, a Lesson in Shooting
What makes Jodie Meeks’ efficient shooting?
- Perfect form
- Perfect footwork
- Impeccable shot preparation
- Ten toes pointed to the rim
- Square with the target with his shoulders
- Straight up and down (lands in the same spot that he took off)
