Following the scouting combine, it appears Auburn’s Cam Newton has solidified his status as the top quarterback in the draft, after he handled the pressure of media interviews with humor and grace despite the controversies surrounding him. Arkansas’ Ryan Mallet, however, came off as impatient, short-tempered and not much of a leader. Rumors swirl around [...]
After three straight losses coming off the All-Star break and a devastatingly disappointing lack of effort leading to a seven-game losing streak, the young Minnesota Timberwolves held a team meeting to talk about commitment to greater effort and better unity the rest of the way. With only a quarter of their season remaining, the Wolves [...]
Coach Tubby Smith isn’t sure his Gophers have earned, or even deserve, an NCAA Tournament bid this season. Following a 70-63 loss to Michigan on Saturday, the Gophers have fallen to 6-10 in the Big 10, despite a 17-11 record. Once ranked among the top dozen teams in the country, the devastating losses at point [...]
On Wednesday, I had a chance to see the Wolves play in person rather than on TV, and from the comfort of a corporate suite at Target Center, no less. It was a wonderful time with thoroughly gracious hosts. Although the game was another disappointing loss … (some folks nearby found a conversation about oxyelite [...]
