I always find it a bit odd that coaches are even considered as “sportsmen,” but obviously they deserve some recognition and Krzyzewski certainly has made his mark over the years, becoming an absolute institution at Duke.
2011 SI Sportsman of the Year: Mike Krzyzewski Read Post »
Upgraded HDR lighting adds a lot to the stadiums and environments, giving them more personality than in years past. ESPN’s presentation has once again been integrated into the game with nice looking montages and statistical overlays. On top of that, authentic team-specific entrances and 3D grass have been added, which looks really sharp in replay segments and still photos. These aren’t massive changes, but they help to create a great looking game.
Video Game Review: NCAA Football 12 Read Post »
After great runs at Tulsa, Georgia and Kentucky (where he guided the Wildcats to an NCAA title in 1998), Smith has taken his act to Minnesota and completely turned around the Golden Gophers program. This team was 8-22 the season before Smith arrived and has gone 20-14, 22-11 and 21-14 in the three seasons since. It’s unbelievable what a difference a fantastic coach can make in college hoops. Unbelievable.
On Campus: Tubby Time Read Post »
I love football. It utterly consumes my weekends for four-plus months of the year, and that doesn’t even cover all the nights I’ll throw it on as background noise. I’ve always been partial to the NFL, but there’s something undeniably appealing about the collegiate game. It is equal parts passion and pageantry, a place where gimmick offenses can flourish and getting the right player in the right system can make all the difference.
Video Game Review: NCAA Football 11 Read Post »
He’s enjoying an excellent junior season, leading the team in hits, runs, doubles, triples, homers and steals, prompting a shift from the lead-off spot to the three hole.
Draft Watch: Adam Eaton Read Post »
Is St. Mary’s a tourney team with Patrick Mills healthy? Ah, it’s finally March. In a mere two weeks, it’ll all be about upsets and draws. We’ll pick apart 32 games from every possible nuanced angle. But to get to the glory of the double digit Cinderella, we have regular season and conference tournament action
March Madness Preview: Good Bubble Read Post »
Ventura College is making some history, and some long standing team records are in danger of falling as a result. Not only did the team win the first playoff game it has hosted in over 50 years (thereby advancing to the second round of the South California regional playoffs), but it witnessed some individual performances
College Watch: Ventura Highway Read Post »
