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In Defense (Kinda) Of Billy Packer
Few constants exist in this world, but here's one: Billy Packer should probably not try to be funny. In his interview with SI.com's Julia Morrill, Packer bizarrely jokes about the games being "fixed" by the referees, which is pretty funny only if you find angry phone calls from Myles Brand to Pack...
Why We Can't Take The White Sox Seriously
This might have something to do with the fact that they're not even the most popular team in their hometown, but we think it might be more simple than that. It might be hijinks like their stunt with TNA Wrestling, the video of which can be seen above. (TNA is also doing some sort of promotion with t...
Tracking The Barry Bonds "Revelations"
We know we've touched on this already, but after several conversations about it this weekend, we're still fired up about it, so we're bringing it up again....
I Guess That Apology Isn't Coming From Billy Packer
A tipster writes in to tell us that Billy Packer has remained quite mum on the subject of the MVC during the UConn/Kentucky. Jim Nantz has mentioned it, of course, giving a little dap to the MVC. Packer just wallowed in awkward silence afterwards....
That Probably Hurt...
Washington advanced to the Sweet 16 with a narrow 3-point victory over... you know what, there's a certain Deadspin editor who would probably rather that this game was never mentioned on this site. So I'm not going to say anything about, other than Washington's Brandon Roy is a stud. And, um... so...
Craig Smith, Hater Of Grizzlies
Immediately after my last post, Illinois and Texas A&M took it upon themselves to make me look like a jackass... not that that's particularly difficult. Illinois went on a 19-7 run and trails by just 2 at the half, while Texas A&M went on a 17-4 run to actually pull ahead of LSU....
The Dork RPI
So here's something we wish we would have had before we filled out our bracket: A complete dissertation of The Nerd Factor, a definitive way to predict college basketball games by alloting for a particular team's "nerd atmosphere" and how it relates to on-court success. Factors include:...
NCAA First Day Roundup: Give Us Some Upsets
News And Notes From An Excellent First Day Of NCAA B-B-B-B-B-Basketball ... • The main reason everyone was so befuddled by Billy Packer's demented rant on the NCAA Selection Show last Sunday was because he was railing against exactly what fans like the most about the tournament; small-school teams...
NCAA Pants Party: Villanova Vs. Monmouth
Villanova Wildcats (25-4) vs. Monmouth Hawks (19-14). When: Friday, 2:50 p.m. Where: Philadelphia...
NCAA Pants Party: West Virginia Vs. Southern Illinois
West Virginia Mountaineers (20-10) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (22-10). When: Friday, 2:45 p.m. Where: Auburn Hills, Mich....
NCAA Pants Party: Illinois Vs. Air Force
Illinois Fighting Illini (25-6) vs. Air Force Falcons (24-6). When: Thursday, 7:25 p.m. Where: San Diego...
We're Mad, We Tell You ... MAD!
Well, the most exciting graphical representation of a mathematical application has now been unleashed upon us. The NCAA Tournament is finally here. We're going to be looking at different sections of the bracket today, but first we'd like to talk about two people: Billy Packer and Joe Lunardi....
Eye Of The Wildcat
I have asked for video of the Allan Ray eye injury last night, and you guys have responded like champions. Thanks to all of you who sent in links, but this is the best one I've gotten. All I can say about the video is AHHHHHHHH! AHHHHHHHHH!...
Allan Ray's Eyeball
A couple of readers e-mailed last night to say that they saw Villanova senior guard Allan Ray's eyeball actually get popped out of his head last night. ESPN is apparently refusing to show video of it. We here at Deadspin have no such scruples, so if any of you have the footage, feel free to send i...
Even Comic Strip Characters Have Had Enough
You know that weird Gil Thorp comic strip, the one that appears to constantly be following a game that never begins or ends and always leaves you anticipating a punch line that doesn't come?...
Illinois Fighting Illini
1. Bruce Weber Does Not Do Gay Photography. If you re ever bored, we encourage you to Google "Bruce Weber," the name of the Illini's beloved (and duck-voiced) head coach. You won't be directed to his page on FightingIllini.com; instead, BruceWeber.com is the official Web site of an entirely differen...
Southern Illinois Salukis
1. In Case You Haven't Heard, A Saluki Is A Breed Of Dog. Despite the fact that Southern Illinois is appearing in their fifth consecutive NCAA tournament (having reached the Sweet 16 in 2002) and that they are one of the top mid-major programs in the country, CBS will undoubtedly feel the need to re...
The Barry Bonds Creationism Argument
We've been keeping an eye on the fallout, two days later, of the big Barry Bonds expose in Sports Illustrated, and we've noticed the debate being framed thusly: Do you believe in Barry or do you believe the book?...
But What About The Kids??!!
And so, only now do we learn that the weapons of mass destruction were real. Barry Bonds had them in his medicine cabinet. Baseball fans love statistics, and the San Francisco Chronicle reporters have provided plenty — every pill, cream, lotion and chemical used by Bonds since 1998. Multiple witne...