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2009 NBA Mock Draft

Here is The Last Word's prediction of how the draft will break down tonight. I know I'll get at least one pick right, and that would be Blake Griffin heading to the dark side of LA.

Let the Madness Begin

In approximately 29 minutes, the bracket will be announced for the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The bracket announcement is just the beginning of what is sure to be an amazing month of college basketball. In our minds, March Madness is the greatest sporting event of the year. We expect after all is said and done this year that our view will remain that same. Before the bracket is announced, though, Barney will give his predictions of what 64 teams will make it to the Big Dance, and which seeds each of these teams will occupy. Of course, this is just the beginning to what will be extensive coverage of this year's tournament, so we hope you will come along with us for what is sure to be a wild ride. 

You Fired the Wrong Guy!

You didn't think it would come to this. I didn't think it would come to his. But, people, it has come to this. Yes, the lack of content on the site was so upsetting that Barney Sr. decided to take matters into his own hands and vent his frustrations about the Broadway Blueshirts by commenting on the recent firing of Head Coach Tom Renney. You won't want to miss this people, so please continue reading. 

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Olé, Olé, Olé

Contributing blogger N.E.D. fills us in on everything Australian Open Mens Final:

I suppose I can smugly point out that Rafa was my pick to win the Aussie Open all along, even when it was fashionable to tip Murray or Federer in the build-up to the tournament. Even after Nadal's semifinal marathon with Verdasco the other night, I thought the title was his to lose. I've been convinced since last spring's clay court season that Nadal holds a virtually impregnable mental edge over Federer now: quite simply, he's in Roger's head. The best chance for a 14th Slam title for the world #2 entailed Verdasco or someone else eliminating Nadal before the final. Once a match gets into a critical stage against Nadal, I think deep down inside Roger just doesn't believe he can win. He knows his nemesis won't go away and unless he can summon near-perfect tennis to blow him off the court, eventually the Spaniard will prevail in a war of attrition.

*Article citation: http://www.nedgallagher.com/journal/

Getting Defensive

The BCS National Championship Game is finally here. After tonight, college football fans will have to wait almost 8 months for another college football game (unless you count the Senior Bowl). The culmination of yet another amazing college football season takes place tonight in Miami where the #2 Florida Gators and the #1 Oklahoma Sooners will lay it all on the line for a chance to be crowned National Champions of college football. Now we all know that Florida would not be where it is today if not for that man pictured above. But what you don't know is that Tebow won't be tonight's biggest difference maker. How, you ask? Read below. 

The BCS National Championship Game is finally here. After tonight, college football fans will have to wait almost 8 months for another college football game (unless you count the Senior Bowl). The culmination of yet another amazing college football season takes place tonight in Miami where the #2 Florida Gators and the #1 Oklahoma Sooners will lay it all on the line for a chance to be crowned National Champions of college football. Now we all know that Florida would not be where it is today if not for that man pictured above. But what you don't know is that Tebow won't be tonight's biggest difference maker. How, you ask? Read below. 

Emerald City

Barney continues his non-stop coverage of the 2008-2009 college football bowl season, sponsored by Diamond Foods Inc., who reminds you that if you're going to be a nut, be a walnut! Tonight, live from San Francisco, a speedy game between Miami and Cal will ensue. Barney is an ardent Canes supporter, but can his Canes get past Jahvid Best and the Golden Bears?

Champs of the Citrus

Before continuing his non-stop coverage of the 2008-2009 college football bowl season, sponsored by Champs Sports, which apparently is where sports live, Barney must apologize for not covering the previous two bowl games (the Motor City Bowl and the Meineke Car Care Bowl). A combination of traveling to Utah and the time difference prevented him from posting. But now, he's back, and ready to preview a run-heavy battle between the Badgers of Wisconsin and the Seminoles of Florida State. 

Meli Kalikimaka is the Thing to Say

Barney continues his non-stop coverage of the 2008-2009 college football bowl season, sponsored by Sheraton Hotels who reminds you that you don't stay here, you belong (sure). Tonight, we travel about 25 time zones and 10,000 miles and land in the beautiful city of Honolulu, where once prestigious Notre Dame and never prestigious Hawaii square off in a Sheraton bowl shoot-out.

Moore Fun in December

Barney continues his non-stop coverage of the 2008-2009 college football bowl season, sponsored by the San Diego County Credit Union who remind you that your money probably isn't safe with us, but we'll take it anyway. Tonight, a legitimately great game, a BCS bowl worthy game, stuck in the normally boring pre-Christmas rotation. Hey, at least us viewers are treated to an early Christmas present. 

Carrying On

Barney continues his non-stop coverage of the 2008-2009 college football bowl season, sponsored by Nissan who reminds you to shift the way you move through the world. Tonight, Barney breaks down an epic battle between two of the nation's top teams, hailing from two of the nation's top conferences. Surely to be an ESPN Classic when it's all said and done in New Orleans tonight.