Phelps Does it Again Monday, June 30, 2008

Michael Phelps currently holds only one world record that was set in the United States.
And he did it in Omaha, Nebraska.
The six-time Olympic gold-medalist beat his previous world record by nearly a second Sunday night, winning the 400-meter individual medley at Qwest Center. His nearest competitor, Ryan Lochte, also broke the world record, although [...]

Top Dog Thursday, June 26, 2008

It might not be as monumental as the miracle at Lake Placid. It may not be Jets/Colts. But this is pretty dang close.
Fresno State pulled off what will go down as one of the greatest Cinderella stories in the history of sports. At the outset of the NCAA tournament, the Bulldogs winning [...]

CWS Attendance Down Monday, June 23, 2008

Even North Carolina coach Mike Fox admitted that he noticed a difference in the atmosphere at Rosenblatt Stadium. Sunday night’s game drew just 15,125, one of the smallest crowds we’ve seen in quite some time.
College World Series officials are confirming that it’s not all in Fox’s head. According to the higher-ups, attendance is down roughly [...]

Smart Money on the Bulldogs Monday, June 23, 2008

For the first time in the history of the College World Series, two teams with the same nickname will be playing for the national championship.
Fresno State has done the unthinkable, advancing to the championship series. At one point this season, Fresno State held a 31-27 record. Now, with a 45-30 mark, the [...]

Familiar Field Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sometimes you lose touch with friends and family. Eventually, you only see them at weddings and funerals…. and the College World Series.
The 2008 version of the CWS is like a family reunion of sorts. Some people you’ve seen recently, others you haven’t seen since before their voices changed. Miami, LSU, Stanford, Florida [...]

Chilling Poolside Wednesday, June 4, 2008

I had a chance to check out the pool at Qwest Center on Wednesday. It was the first time I’d been in the building since the NCAA basketball tournament left town. For those who haven’t seen it in person (99.999% of you), it’s absolutely incredible.
I’m the kind of guy who wants to eat [...]

Joba the Hyped Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tuesday night I showed highlights of Joba Chamberlain’s first career MLB start. I then made the comment off the air, “What if this guy’s name were Mike Smith? Would he get this much national pub?” Julie Cornell said, “No… no way.”

It’s interesting when you think about it. What’s in a name? [...]

The NHL Needed This Monday, June 2, 2008

For the first time all season, I sat down and watched two consecutive hours of NHL hockey Monday night. And for the first time in years, I found myself caring about the outcome.

Pittsburgh and Detroit squared off in a triple-overtime instant classic. The Red Wings had a chance to win the Cup on [...]

Over or Under? Sunday, June 1, 2008

For the third consecutive year, the Huskers’ season ends in the regional round.  In my regional-prediction post “I See UC”, I said I felt similar about this Nebraska team as I did heading into the 2006 regional, saying that a late-season slide would once again carry over into the post-season.  On Sunday, I felt like I [...]