In the late 80s, some Bulls fans wanted to trade Michael Jordan and blasted the hiring of Phil Jackson
It tends to go without saying that there is a pretty good reason why sports teams do not...
Posts by Kevin McGuire
After whiffing on Rich Rodriguez in 2007, critics were skeptical of Alabama hiring Nick Saban
Alabama announced this week Nick Saban was getting a contract extension and will be paid over $11 million this...
Pro Football Weekly in 2008: Jets “hit another one out of the park” with Vernon Gholston pick
In need of a player to adapt to a new defensive system, the New York Jets put their...
Some in 2010: The Jaguars will be gone to Los Angeles if they don’t draft Tebow
Even if you consider yourself tired of hearing about Tim Tebow, on some level you have to respect...
A sampling of NBA 2016-2017 predictions that were sure to go wrong and did
Preseason in every sport is a time for feeling good and optimistic about a team’s fortunes for the...
Once upon a time, in 2011, the Phillies signed Cliff Lee again and Ruben Amaro was a “genius,” “ninja,” “pimp,” and more
The Philadelphia Phillies ended a long championship drought in the City of Brotherly Love with a five-game World...
2009 Column: The Bears trade for Jay Cutler is “among the most significant in NFL history”
It is easy to get sucked into the mystique of a young quarterback with a high-caliber are coming...
NCAA Tournament Flashback (2014): Kentucky erases huge early deficit & beats Louisville; Twitter archives stay intact
College rivalries are great, and the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry is one of the most heated. This is especially true...
Flashback to March 19, 2016: Heat destroy Cavs in Miami, fans taunt LeBron, “LeBron regrets leaving Miami” speculation ensues
When it comes to LeBron James, there appears to never be a drought on opinions about what he...
In 2009, a local writer issued a stern warning that John Calipari would bring shame to the Kentucky basketball program
When Kentucky hired John Calipari in 2009, most around the program were thrilled. The Wildcats now had a proven coach after a disastrous two-year stretch...
Looking back at some past “pro day” reactions
Some players can take huge advantage of the narrative surrounding their future outlook at the NFL Combine, but once...
Reports that a team is “strongly considering” a draft move strongly indicates that it likely won’t happen
With the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis upon us, the rumors leading up to the NFL Draft in...
Ex-Chicago Bears “genius hire” Marc Trestman back in CFL
Marc Trestman spent a little more than two decades serving various roles as an assistant coach on a...
Remembering Tyreke Evans’ first stint with the Kings, and the hype from his rookie year
It was just a few years ago the basketball world was buzzing with hype about the possibilities for...
Colin Cowherd has been all over the place about Jimmy Garoppolo and Tom Brady
The basic rule of thumb among football fans is everybody loves the backup quarterback. Nobody seems to love...
