After every major draft, there’s always a rush to assign grades and evaluate players right after their name is called. In the NBA, major stars were on the move before the draft and that’s before free agency heats up in … Read More
Author Archives: Josh Rattray
Why no-one should be surprised by this Final Four lineup
Chaos! Anarchy! Parity! This certainly has been a wild couple of weeks as the bracket has been cut to the Final Four. Yet each of the four remaining teams earned it on the court, and below we’ll make the case … Read More
Key questions and X-factors: Why this Sweet 16 could be one for the ages
This Sweet 16 could be one for the ages. The true bluebloods (save UCLA) are gone. Eleven different conferences are represented, and the schools owning the last seven national titles are all gone. Princeton – let’s say that again, Princeton! … Read More
Selection Sunday countdown: Men’s tournament watch, punched tickets, bid thieves
Just days before the annual drama of Selection Sunday, the scene isn’t much different than that which the academic world knows very well. The teams who have done their work earlier in the season (studied well and remained prepared) will … Read More
MAC Tournament: Men’s & women’s schedule, headlines, dark horses, players to watch
One weekend in Cleveland will make or break the season for several contenders in the Mid-American Conference. The winner of the traditional one-bid conference goes on to the NCAA Tournament. And while some other teams may find a smaller postseason … Read More
Four Burning Questions as the March Madness Run-In Begins
Now that the Super Bowl is in the books, the next big-ticket item on the U.S. sports calendar is March Madness. If you haven’t been following since everyone opened play in early November, we have you covered. Below, The Playbook … Read More
MAC Championship Preview: Ohio takes on Toledo in Detroit
Noon ET, ESPN Ford Field – Detroit, MI After a month of midweek #MACtion where Mid-American Conference football schools take center stage on ESPN, the league’s two top teams are back on Saturday, playing for a championship. Toledo (7-5, 5-3 … Read More
MAC Hoops: All You Need to Know Ahead of a New Men’s Basketball Season
While November is best known for #MACtion on the gridiron, the Mid-American Conference hits the hardwood Monday night as NCAA college basketball begins in earnest. Here’s everything you need to know about the new season of MAC hoops. A Look … Read More
State of the MAC as Conference Play Starts In Full
While midweek #MACtion isn’t quite here yet (the MAC takes over ESPN weeknights in November each year), the calendar has hit October and in college football that means conference play comes into focus. Let’s take a look at some MAC … Read More
Our Guide to the NBA Draft 2022
The 2022 NBA Draft is just around the corner. While the Celtics and Warriors battle for a Championship ring, the front offices of franchises whose seasons ended a long time ago are buzzing with anticipation, with June 23rd circled in … Read More