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The new-and-improved XFL is here and is hopefully here to stay. Through three weeks, the league has provided an avenue for football fans to avoid the lethargic slog of football-barren weekends while simultaneously presenting a fun and entertaining product. So far, the jury is still out on the public's perception of the league. On one … Continue reading Week 4 XFL Power Rankings
It's an overnight phenomenon. It's a cultural icon. It's...well, we'll get to how it tastes. It's the Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and it's (probably) here to stay. In the past few days, an absolute war has broken out on social media. The factions? Every chicken sandwich maker in the United States. From Chick-Fil-A to Wendy's … Continue reading For the Culture: Reviewing the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
The Greatest June 26, 2017 by Chase Gage Who is the greatest player in the history of the NBA? Well, we may never truly know, but we can get an idea. Instead of using advanced metrics to overanalyze stats that most people don’t understand (what exactly is PER and what is a ‘win … Continue reading The Greatest NBA Players of All-Time: A Definitive Guide
NBA Draft Review June 24, 2017 by Chase Gage The 2017 NBA Draft has come and gone. Who were the winners and losers? What did you miss? Who were the biggest steals? Why am I asking so many questions? Where are my car keys? I've got all the answers, except for that last one. … Continue reading NBA Draft Review
NBA Draft June 20, 2017 by Chase Gage The NBA Finals have come to an (anticlimactic) end. Now, the real fun begins. It is officially the NBA offseason, which, unsurprisingly, has already been more exciting than the entirety of the regular season and the playoffs combined. Before I get into all that fun, though, … Continue reading NBA Draft: Trades, Rumors and All The Madness
NBA Finals Preview May 26, 2017 by Chase Gage The inevitable "three-match" we've all been anticipating is finally here. The defending-champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the mighty Warriors of Golden State in a Finals for the ages (we hope). When the Cavs and Warriors take the floor on June 1, it will … Continue reading 2017 NBA Finals Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Conference Finals May 14, 2017 by Chase Gage Well, maybe this round will actually produce a competitive series or two. The Cavaliers and Warriors have yet to drop a single game, while the Spurs and (Celtics/Wizards) have both taken at least 6 games to win in each of the first two rounds. Do … Continue reading NBA Playoffs: Conference Finals
Playoff Mode May 12, 2017 by Chase Gage CLEVELAND -- LeBron James is pretty good in the playoffs. There isn't really much to say on this subject. The stats pretty much speak for themselves. James has "flipped the switch", as some say, and is officially in playoff mode. He hasn't lost a playoff game … Continue reading Playoff Mode: LeBron James
NBA Playoffs: Conference Semi-Finals April 30, 2017 by Chase Gage After 43 games (with one more to be played) in the first round, we have reached the Conference Semi-Finals. Let's skip the intro and get straight to the good stuff. Credibility: To see how great I really am at this, check out my … Continue reading NBA Playoffs: Conference Semi-Finals
King of the First April 26, 2017 by Chase Gage LeBron James is the King of the NBA. He is also the King of the first round of the playoffs. James just completed his fifth consecutive sweep in the first round, bringing his overall first-round record to an astonishing 48-7. He has never been … Continue reading King of the First (Round)
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