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We feel for you, Tim Kawakami, because we’ve been there

September 24th, 2008 | Posted in college basketball, nfl

You’ve probably seen the video for the picture above (if not, it’s here, along with the story). It’s the one where the Oakland Raiders employee John Herrera completely forgets about this thingy called Youtube and tries to dismember San Jose Mercury-News columnist Tim Kawakami. Not only was Mr. Herrera out of line, but his actions [...]

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Your Friday Bob Knight moment

August 15th, 2008 | Posted in NBA, college basketball

The last, great college team representing USA basketball? The 1984 squad, coached by then-Indiana head man Bob Knight. This highlight is from an exhibition game with Knight’s squad against a Pat Riley-coached NBA All-Star team. On the collegiates? Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Steve Alford, Alvin Robertson and Chris Mullin.
The pros team? Not too bad: Magic [...]

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Alford will attend fundraiser, but no pictures, please

July 15th, 2008 | Posted in college basketball

Remember the story about New Mexicans ready to give a grand for a photo with UNM head coach Steve Alford?  The one where funds would go to a GOP Congressional candidate’s campaign?
Ain’t happenin’ … well, sort of.
Alford says he’ll still attend the fundraiser for New Mexico 1st district candidate Darren White, but no one will [...]

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Wait, they want a grand for a picture with Alford? Really?

July 10th, 2008 | Posted in college basketball

You read stuff like this and realize a thousand bucks ain’t what it used to be.
Seems our favorite Hoosier son, fresh off a 24-9 freshman campaign at UNM, is scheduled to be the main attraction at a fundraiser for Darren White, a Republican running for New Mexico’s first congressional seat. All fine and good - [...]

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