Author Archives: Paul Knepper

This Fish Knows How to Dance

by Paul Knepper San Diego State was the surprise team in college basketball this season, compiling a 32-2 record and securing a two seed in the NCAA tournament. Of course, Aztecs Coach Steve Fisher is no stranger to success, having coached in three NCAA Tournament Finals while at Michigan in the late 80’s and earlyContinue reading “This Fish Knows How to Dance”

The Beneficiary of B-Ball’s Biggest Blunders

by Paul Knepper Former North Carolina coach Dean Smith was one of the greatest basketball coaches of all-time. He won 879 games, 17 regular-season ACC Championships and made 11 trips to the Final Four, winning two championships. Strangely, both championships were won on two of the greatest blunders in the history of the NCAA Tournament.Continue reading “The Beneficiary of B-Ball’s Biggest Blunders”

Top Ten Athletes I Wish I’d Seen in Their Prime

Ever hear your father or grandfather speak in a reverential tone about an athlete from their generation and wish that you could have seen that guy play in his prime? Ever hear a ballplayer you really admire talk about the players he idolized when he was a child, with the same sparkle you have inContinue reading “Top Ten Athletes I Wish I’d Seen in Their Prime”

Love is a Battlefield

by Paul Knepper Last night, Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to extend his double-double streak to 51 consecutive games, tying Moses Malone for the NBA’s longest streak of double-doubles since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976. Wilt Chamberlain’s streak of 224 consecutive double-doubles, which will likely never be touched, occurredContinue reading “Love is a Battlefield”

Athlete Endorsements of Wisconsin Workers Ring Hollow

by Paul Knepper For the past few weeks thousands of Wisconsin residents have swarmed the state Capitol in protest of a proposal by Governor Scott Walker which would require public employees to pay more for their health insurance and pensions, and severely diminish their ability to collectively bargain. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), NationalContinue reading “Athlete Endorsements of Wisconsin Workers Ring Hollow”

Ten Athletes That Make You Say “Holy S#%@, That Guy’s Still In the League?!?”

Earlier this week I heard that Garrett Anderson retired and my first thought was “Holy s#%@, that guy’s still in the league?!?” I thought the former Angels outfielder hung up his spikes years ago. So I started thinking of other old-timers most people would be shocked to know are still on a pro roster. LongevityContinue reading “Ten Athletes That Make You Say “Holy S#%@, That Guy’s Still In the League?!?””