The indoor season is kicking into high gear, with the first higher-level pro circuits starting up, several big-time college meets, and the USA Cross Country Championships all going on. What are the best matchups to watch? Let+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s take a look in some kind of chronological order. Clemson vs … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Healthier Superbowl Party Food and Snacks
I was so honored to be included as one of the nutrition experts the Huffington Post reached out to in order to find out what to eat for a healthy superbowl party. To keep everyone happy +ACY-mdash+ADs meat eaters and vegetarians alike +ACY-mdash+ADs I recommended a bunch of great snacks: Lamb sliders +ACY-mdash+ADs- … [Read more...]
Pac-12 releases single-session tickets to March tournament at KeyArena
The Pac-12 Tournament will be held in Seattle for the first time in its 11-year history. Play for the conference's automatic NCAA tourney bid is set for March 7-10 at KeyArena. Single-session tickets for as low as +ACQ-10 are on sale as of Thursday. Here's the full release: +ACY-nbsp+ADs +ACY-nbsp+ADs +ACY-nbsp+ADs PAC-12 … [Read more...]
2012-13 Phoenix Mercury Offseason: Can this team go from worst to first in the Western Conference and beyond for 2013?
Before we go further, I'll hit the issue on Diana Taurasi allegedly sitting out games so the Mercury could tank for the number one pick. Considering the injury woes all around last season, I don't think that the Mercury would have been all that competitive. Perhaps they may have won a few more … [Read more...]
For Lynn Chiavaro, an ongoing passion for the game
NEW YORK CITY - We met years ago at an 'establishment' in Jersey City. St. Peter's had just played a game covered by yours truly. Going out for a drink were St. Peter's coach Bob Dukiet, myself and a women's basketball assistant from Iona College. Dukiet bought. An excellent coach and great guy, … [Read more...]
Assessing Maryland’s key players halfway through ACC play
No. 10/9 Maryland (17-3, 8-1 ACC) has had a lot of time off this week to sort of assess where they are now that they have reached the halfway point of ACC play (nine down, nine to go). They are playing as well as anybody else in the conference right now and they have the second best rebounding … [Read more...]
Juice Ritual Recap: Day Two
I don+ACYAIw-8217+ADs-t want a burger, I don+ACYAIw-8217+ADs-t want a burger, I don+ACYAIw-8217+ADs-t want a burger.????Wait a minute, I think I read something about this once +ACYAIw-8211+ADs the power of positive thinking? ??I am craving a green juice, I am craving a green juice, I am craving a green juice.????There+ADs does that sound … [Read more...]
Considering getting a new lifting bar?
Here is my expert opinion on some weightlifting bars you may be considering. My opinion is based on both personal experience and the experience of my peers. I have them ranked in order from best to worst based on thesee qualities: Knurling, bar spin, bar flex, and durability. Take these notes in … [Read more...]
Juice Ritual Recap: Day Two
I don+ACY-rsquo+ADs-t want a burger, I don+ACY-rsquo+ADs-t want a burger, I don+ACY-rsquo+ADs-t want a burger.+ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-nbsp+ADs-Wait a minute, I think I read something about this once +ACY-ndash+ADs the power of positive thinking? +ACY-nbsp+ADs-I am craving a green juice, I am craving a green juice, I am craving a green … [Read more...]
Records and significant moves
Big news:Brittney Griner broke the Big 12 career scoring record tonight. In scoring the first four points for Baylor against Texas Tech, the senior center reached 2,837 points. The former record was 2,835.Rutgers is set to announce its move to the Big Ten.Other college items:Central Michigan has a … [Read more...]