No Calhoun for UConn

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UConn will be without head coach Jim Calhoun today due to illness. His doctors didn’t feel like it was a good idea to be with the team and coaching today.
How many millions of people wish they could now go back and change their brackets? Chattanooga is already out and running. As of [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 19, 2009 

NCAA men’s hockey rankings

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Just fyi to all the remedials (remedial is actually an adjective. But since I went to a real school, I can make up my own rules. So for this, remedial is a noun and remedials is the plural version) who went to Northeastern and work for Blast, you might want to make a note that [...]

In Hockey, NCAA, Twisting Guilfoil's Titties February 3, 2009 

Preston Parker: A man of class and integrity

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Florida St. finally had enough of Preston Parker’s antics and showed him the door Monday. Walker was arrested for the third time since 2006 early Saturday after police found him asleep in his running car. He admitted he had been drinking and old schooling it Michael Phelps style, and was subsequently arrested for [...]

In Football, NCAA, Scandal February 2, 2009 

BU ice hockey continues to dominate

By Micah Warren | 5 Comments

Boston University defenseman Matt Gilroy was named Hockey East Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week honors after he netted a goal in each of BU’s wins over the weekend. One of those wins was a 5-2 domination of limp-wristed No. 12 Boston College.
And just for reference, because I know a lot of you [...]

In Hockey, NCAA, Twisting Guilfoil's Titties January 21, 2009 

Report: Sanchez to enter draft

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ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that USC QB Mark Sanchez will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.
He is expected to make the announcement tomorrow.
We don’t see anyway in hell that he slides past the Saints in the sixth round.

In Football, NCAA January 14, 2009 

BC fires Jagoblagovich

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Just like they said they would, Boston College has fired head football coach Jeff Jagodzinski, whose name is roughly as fun to type as that of a certain Illinois governor.
B.C. warned Jagodzinski that if he interviewed for the head coaching vacancy of the N.Y. Jets that they would fire him. Apparently, they weren’t kidding.
“Jeff and [...]

In Coaches, Football, Hired/Fired, NCAA, Transactions January 7, 2009 

R.I.P. OTR

By Micah Warren | 4 Comments

Sources close to OTR have told OTR that OTR will be no more. It’s just not the same anymore and it wouldn’t fair to our loyal readers to continue to just go through the motions. We did have a great run though. We broke the Asante Samuel signing. We were the [...]

In 2008 NBA Draft Live Blog, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Coaches, Draft Picks, ESPN, Ending holdout due to depression, Fantasy, Football, Golf, Hired/Fired, Hockey, Horse Racing, Injuries, MMA, Make your own photo caption, Media, NASCAR, NCAA, Olympics, Perry Dollars, Perry's Mailbag, Ping Pong, Poker, Racing, Released/Waived, Ron Burgandy, Scandal, Signings, Soccer, Tennis, Trades, Transactions, Twisting Guilfoil's Titties, Uncategorized, Venting December 19, 2008 

ESPN & BCS reach huge deal

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As reported on ESPN, “ESPN and the BCS announced the deal on Tuesday. It includes exclusive television, radio, digital, international and marketing rights for the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar Bowls from 2011-2014 and the BCS title game from 2011 to 2013.”
This means the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar Bowls, plus the BCS Championship Game, will be [...]

In Football, NCAA November 18, 2008 

Garcia tackled by…ref?

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Thanks to Pavlovic for tipping us off to a clip that was in a game that we actually watched on TV, yet didn’t see. As Cris Collinsworth would say, this is inexcusable.

In Football, NCAA October 20, 2008 

Greatest catch of 2008?

By Micah Warren | 3 Comments

In Football, NCAA September 25, 2008 

Knowshon Moreno

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Have you seen this yet? We hadn’t. Georgia’s Knowshon Moreno goes airborne. And there are some people that are pissed at ESPN for not showing the highlight.

In Football, NCAA September 9, 2008 

Duke vs. Kentucky 1992

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

Yep, this took place in the Spectrum as well. I’ll never forget my brother and I watching this on my aunt’s couch. We weren’t particularly huge NCAA basketball fans, but you couldn’t turn it off. Everyone remembers the last shot, but the game was completely hectic as the clocked ticked down. [...]

In Basketball, NCAA July 16, 2008 

O.J. Mayo took gifts

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A former O.J. Mayo associate told ESPN’s Outside the Lines that an L.A.-based event promoter gave former USC guard O.J. Mayo about $30,000 in cash and gifts over the last four years while Mayo was in high school and at USC. Personally, we don’t care. Give the kid whatever you want. But, [...]

In Basketball, NCAA, Scandal May 12, 2008 

OTR Salutes ‘barry,’ Fan Of The Year

By Perry | 25 Comments

We can’t ignore the overwhelming support we are receiving from our biggest fan ‘barry.’ He is one of the main reasons that OTR is able to keep it going. His brilliant posting on comments and the respect he gives Micah and I is second to none. Furthermore, without hesitation we are giving [...]

In Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Coaches, Draft Picks, ESPN, Fantasy, Football, Golf, Hired/Fired, Hockey, Injuries, Media, NASCAR, NCAA, Olympics, Poker, Racing, Released/Waived, Scandal, Signings, Soccer, Tennis, Trades, Transactions May 2, 2008 

Unfair May Be Fair as Genetics Conflate Steroids

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I found this very interesting article on Bloomberg.com that is a must read. Before you click over and read it, let me provide an excerpt:
“Discoveries in genetics, physiology and nanotechnology are creating new challenges to definitions of cheating. Sports executives including Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay and former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound [...]

In Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Coaches, ESPN, Fantasy, Football, Golf, Hockey, Injuries, Media, NASCAR, NCAA, Olympics, Poker, Racing, Scandal, Soccer, Tennis, Transactions, Uncategorized April 30, 2008 

Boston College football players don’t always obey the law

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Boston College defensive end Brady Smith, 20, was charged with on-campus (what’s the difference?) sexual assault and breaking and entering early yesterday morning.
“Brady Smith was issued a summary suspension from the university as a result of an alleged assault last evening or early this morning,” said BC spokesman Jack Dunn. “The university has a right [...]

In NCAA, Scandal April 20, 2008 

Michael Beasley Headed to the NBA

By Perry | 2 Comments

Kansas State Wildcat Freshman All-American forward Big 12 Player of the Year 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds-per-game getting Michael Beasley has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.
PHOTO CAPTION (rivals.com): During high school, Michael Beasley glued his upper-right lip in a way that makes him look extra tough.
I know everyone turns to OTR for [...]

In Basketball, NCAA April 14, 2008 

USC’s O.J. Mayo Entering NBA Draft

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Freshman guard O.J. Mayo has decided to leave USC after one year and enter the NBA draft. Mayo most likely will hire an agent which would not allow him to return to USC.
Mayo had a very successful and productive year for the Trojans averaging 20+ points and over four rebounds per game. [...]

In Basketball, NCAA April 12, 2008 

Bill Self will continue to coach Kansas.

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The coach for the NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks, Bill Self, has decided to remain with Kansas and not accept the coaching position at his alma mater Oklahoma State.
This is absolutely huge news if you care. OTR doesn’t care. We don’t even know what state Kansas is in?

In Basketball, NCAA April 11, 2008 

UCLA’s Love and Collison Headed to NBA

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Unidentified sources close to Kevin Love and Darren Collison, reported they are expected to hire agents and declare for the NBA draft. If they do hire agents it will mean they could not return to play for the Bruins next season.
Unidentified sources have also informed OTR that if Courtney Love marries Kevin Love there [...]

In Basketball, NCAA April 9, 2008 

We have a winner in our NCAA pool!

By Micah Warren | 1 Comment

bretkr11 is our winner! Great job. You will win something but we need to know where you are located and what sports you like. Email us here: warren.m@blastmagazine.com
Seriously, email us.

In Basketball, NCAA April 8, 2008 

The Final Two: Kansas vs. Memphis

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The field of 65 is now down to the final two after last night’s national semifinal games. And after last night I don’t think anyone can doubt that the final game includes the two best teams in the country. Memphis easily handled a very popular UCLA team in the first game 78-63 and [...]

In Basketball, NCAA April 6, 2008 

We Are!…Penn State!

By Micah Warren | 6 Comments

And you thought the NCAA tournament was the big thing in college basketball news. Penn State basketball player Stanley Pringle is being charged with open lewdness and disorderly conduct for whacking off in the library. We’re serious.
We figured there would be no way he’d go to the library to study, so [...]

In Basketball, NCAA, Scandal April 3, 2008 

What now Jemele Hill?

By Micah Warren | 2 Comments

ESPN’s Jemele Hill, who we have previously ripped for being a waste of space, had criticized Vogue for having LeBron James on the cover with a roar on his face. She said it was stereotypical and racist to portray a male black athlete that way. Well, thanks to Paul for tipping us off [...]

In Basketball, Media, NCAA April 2, 2008 

College Basketball: AP All-American Team Announced

By Perry | 3 Comments

The Associated Press announced their All-American teams today. Three of the five players on the first team are still playing in the tournament, UNC’s Tyler Hansbrough, Memphis’ Chris Douglas-Roberts, and UCLA’s Kevin Love. Also making the first team were Kansas State’s Michael Beasley and Texas’ D.J. Augustin. Coincidentally, this is the first [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 31, 2008 

NCAA Tournament: The Final Four

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For the first time in NCAA Tournament history, all four number one seeds advanced to the final four. While most our commending the selection committee for their brilliant seeding this year, OTR views the glass as half empty. This is the only time since 1985 (first year with 64 teams) that the selection [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 31, 2008 

Perry Dollars: Kids Get Paid Out

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Current Standings (with more to come with overall winner):
Neetz: $45
Neetz had UCLA (4/5) winning their region.
215sports: $112.73
215sports had Kansas (10/11), UNC (4/5), and UCLA (4/5) winning their region.
Fooks: $112.73
Fooks had Kansas (10/11), UNC (4/5), and UCLA (4/5) winning their region.

In Basketball, NCAA, Perry Dollars March 31, 2008 

Davidson has cured OTR of the flu!

By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment

Ok, maybe not. But a special thanks to one Michael Q. Perry (we don’t know if that’s his middle initial) for keep’n it goin’ while Micah Warren was down with a combo of the flu and a cold. He will be awarded OTR’s highest praise: The Medal of KIG (Keep’n It Goin’).
In [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 28, 2008 

NCAA Basketball: UNC, Louisville, Xavier, and UCLA Advance

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Four teams advanced to the Elite 8 (Great 8?) last night in the NCAA Tournament. The first two games of the evening featured Xavier vs. West Virginia and North Carolina vs. Washington State. Let’s take a look at what went down:
(7) West Virginia vs. (3) Xavier:
Xavier jumped out to an early 8-0 lead [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 28, 2008 

NCAA Tournament: Perry Breaks Down the South & West…Again!

By Perry | 1 Comment

Click here to check out my thoughts on the East & Midwest regions.
South Region (Houston, TX)
Summary of the first two rounds:
The South region, similar to the East region, only had one game where the higher seed advanced past the lower seed (higher meaning higher number) when (5) Michigan State defeated (4) Pittsburgh 65-54 in the [...]

In Basketball, NCAA March 25, 2008 

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