NYC’s ESPN Zone Shuts Its Doors
by Esoteric on Jun.16, 2010, under Sports
So today is the first day in at least a decade that ESPN Zone in Times Square is shuttered, in addition to five others. Fan reactions differ on the closing. Personally, I’m not particularly going to miss it – I don’t eat hamburgers, particularly 12 dollar ones – though it will be strange to pass through Times Square and not see it. Others have a more nostalgic view and will be remiss to see it gone.
Tat said, I do have one favorite moment when I think of ESPN Zone, which I’ve alluded to briefly, and it shows just how different things are a decade later.
A Legend Passes
by Truth on Jun.04, 2010, under Quotes, Sports
Today we mourn the passing of a truly exemplary leader. John Wooden is undeniably one of the greatest, if not the single greatest, coaches in the history of sports. He will be sorely missed. We extend our condolences to his family and offer a few of our favorite John Wooden quotes in his honor:
“Never mistake activity for achievement.” – John Wooden
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” – John Wooden
“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.” – John Wooden
Mayweather Doesn’t Fail to Entertain, Destroy
by Esoteric on May.03, 2010, under Boxing, Sports
Floyd Mayweather’s systematic destruction of Shane Mosley on Saturday night wasn’t the most exciting fight, as per usual. But it was a rare chance to see an athlete at the absolute top of his craft, and one who knows perfectly how to market himself at the same time.
Inspirational Night at Rising Stars Charity Event
by Esoteric on Apr.30, 2010, under Duke Basketball
It’s not often you can witness your dreams, aspirations and accomplishments unfold right in front of you. But that was the case for Jay Williams on Tuesday night, as his Rising Stars gala dinner and charity auction at the New York Athletic Club manifested his vision in living color.
Scouting Report from the Jordan Classic
by Esoteric on Apr.19, 2010, under High School Basketball, Sports
Here are some quick thoughts on some of the players that stood out to me at the Jordan Classic this year.
Kyrie Irving, Duke: What can I say that I haven’t said this year? Jay Williams said Irving was a combination of himself and Chris Duhon and that sounds about right. So creative, so smooth in transition, with a feathery jumper. He completely took over the game and the crowd in the final three minutes, when nobody could stop him going coast to coast. He’s the total package, and when Mike Kryzewski gets him playing that hard man-to-man defense, you’re looking at a future Chris Paul in the making.
Order Has Been Restored: Duke Wins National Title!
by Truth on Apr.06, 2010, under Duke Basketball
A Video Interview with Jason Williams
by Truth on Mar.31, 2010, under Duke Basketball
Due to the great feedback our sister site, www.SportsAngle.com, received on their Jason Williams Rising Stars article, we’ve decided to post additional video content from the interview. Enjoy!!
Please visit www.jaywillrisingstars.com for more information on how you can get involved!
Lou Holtz Adage Fitting for March Madness
by Truth on Mar.20, 2010, under Quotes
“The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it.” – Lou Holtz
Is Jon Scheyer Getting Tired?
by Truth on Mar.13, 2010, under Duke Basketball
Preface: This is NOT a debate whether Jon Scheyer’s high minutes/game average throughout the season is causing him to wear out. Those who know me already know that I find that argument ridiculous, and K has inferred as much himself in recent post-game press conferences.
When a player is “tired,” I expect to see shots being missed short, resulting in generally sub-par field goal percentages as the season progresses. So, how are Jon Scheyer’s shooting percentages holding up? Let’s take a look…
A few interesting notes:
- Over the last 1/3 of the season (11 games), Jon has shot below his season average on 2-point FG’s on 8 occasions; however,
- he has also shot above his season average on 3-point FG’s 6 times in the same period.
- Disturbingly, he has shot below his season average on both 2-point and 3-point FGs in his last three consecutive outings.
This “tired” debate has undoubtedly arisen because Jon’s 2FG% is substantially worse over the last 1/3 of the season. If his 3FG% continues to slide as well, this argument will gain additional merit; however, the “tired” label cannot be justified if his 3pt shot starts falling again.
So I ask again: Is Jon Scheyer tiring?
The jury is still out.
Out of the Woods: History Show Path for Revival
by Esoteric on Mar.01, 2010, under Golf, Sports
To say things aren’t going well for Tiger Woods at the moment is an understatement, and yet he has to know deep down that it’s going to work out in the long run. And let’s face it, you and I know the same exact thing.
