Recent content by the sports sage

Go back and watch Brad's postgame presser with the media after yesterday's game. One particular question threw him. He didn't get angry/dismissive because he knew it was smart but he also revealed how disconnected he has become from how the team is operating, having delegated those...

Brad's refrain in the postgame presser was leadership. Most years, the teams in the FF have a "coach on the court". That individual must be able to verbally lead. Do you seriously think Boz is that guy? Izzo and Painter have had players like that and they've been able to taste the final...

I am not able to attend many games in person and timeouts typically mean commercials so I rarely get to see what happens in the huddle during timeouts. Throughout this season, comments have been made about Tyler and Hamer being the X's and O's coaches for the team. I'm an older guy and I...

When we are talking about large victory margins, what stood out in this game is that it was a late-season non-conference game in a legendary arena in front of a national audience and sellout crowd. If you are one of the two teams, that should be more than enough incentive to be fired up. Duke...

I watched the presser. None of us would want to have to face anyone just a few minutes after what happened tonight. I don't even know what you say to your team because, this late in the season, you're probably starting to repeat things you've already said. Lots of word salads and even...

Here's another crazy "made for Hollywood" story for this team. Shannon was the energy behind last year's deep March run. What if that happens again this year? The inspirational way he turned something embarrassing for the school into something super positive for those in need while basically...

I thought both Dravyn and Ben did very well in their interviews. I was particularly impressed with Ben's maturity and savvy in answering questions. He controlled the interview like a seasoned pro and it's not like he's been playing the past few years for a high profile D1 school. Here's...

Sadly, we saw a lottery pick in the court...but he was wearing #9.

Everyone has probably stopped reading these posts but there are 3 things I'd like to add that have been touched on maybe once in the previous 31 pages: 1) Brad started marketing KJ as a lottery pick back in late November/early December. We also know there is a Lithuanian in the mix for next...