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Rejected Names for the New B1G Divisions
When Rutgers and Maryland join the Big Ten next fall, the conference will realign their divisions to a true geographic split. While a big part of me is thrilled that the Big Ten
Read More »A Sports Fan’s Bucket List
I went to a college gymnastics meet last night. During the meet, Nebraska senior Janelle Giblin scored a perfect 10.0 on the uneven bars. Even though Nebraska is a top ten team, it was
Read More »College Basketball Weekend in Review
March Madness officially begins about three weeks from now but there has been plenty of madness throughout college basketball’s regular season and the past two days were no exception. We bid farewell to one
Read More »College Basketball’s One Trick Ponies
Earlier today while literally and figuratively farting around at work I was mulling over the college hoops happenings of the week and trying to decide which storyline I should focus on. I thought maybe
Read More »Four Commercials That Almost Ruined College Football Bowl Season
And just like that … it’s over. No more sweet, sweet Tuesday night MAC-TION. No more drooling Dr. Lou segments. No more Brent Musberger horndogging at AJ McCarron’s lady friend. (At least until next
Read More »Off the Wall: 2013 Predictions
The funny thing about predictions is that they can be far-fetched and consistently wrong, while others are right on the money. Time is spent predicting elections, when the world will end, and whether Kim
Read More »Sports Predictions and Beyond for 2013
It’s only fitting that my first post for this website be in regards to a new year. I look back upon 2012 and see a fairly crazy year in sports and society. The world
Read More »The Ocho: The Issue with the Election
Welcome to The Ocho: your source for sports, pop culture and (lame) humor. Each week, we give you the best in each of eight categories. The Electoral College calls it “The Ocho.” The election
Read More »The Ocho: The Issue with the World Series
Welcome to The Ocho: your source for sports, pop culture and (lame) humor. Each week, we give you the best in each of eight (or as the Expos say, “Ocho”) categories. You’ll figure it
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