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The Untold Folk Legend of Jimmy Butler

In Monday night’s Bulls-Heat game, we saw an outstanding team performance from Chicago and an even more outstanding individual performance from the formerly anonymous Jimmy Butler, scoring 21 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and matching up with LeBron James to force … Continue reading

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The Shameless and Probably Unintentional Hilarity of the Bikini Basketball Association

There was a time in my life when I was into the “alternative” sports leagues.  I stayed on the Slamball train through the hiatus into its run on Cartoon Network and I still think the NFL should replace its allegedly dangerous kickoffs with the … Continue reading

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Some Love for Coaching

**Editor’s Note: This post is written by the newest SpreeGoogs writer, Lamar, who will be joining the blog writing under the name Dell Johnson. Lamar is a former NCAA college basketball player who also played on the European professional circuit, … Continue reading

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Responding to the 2013 NFL First Round Draft Picks in 5 Words or Fewer

It’s pretty customary for SpreeGoogs to celebrate drafts with instant, but brief reactions. Without seeing any of the players in last night’s draft play a snap of pro football, I’m about to unleash some instant diagnoses of the picks. And … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 4

This is it: The Mock Draft finale that caps off our pretending right before the real thing gets underway tonight. Catch up with some of the classics (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) or consult the list below to get … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 3

Draftacular. That’s all I can say about where we’ve been with this mock so far. Part 1 and Part 2 were flawless and it’s about to continue with an exhilarating third edition. Here’s a quick reminder about where we’ve been. 1. Kansas City … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 2

Welcome back to our 2013 NFL Mock Draft. For the full explanation of the first eight picks, read Part 1 or check out a quick refresher with the list below (* denotes a trade) 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT (Texas … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 1

Draft season means a lot of things. Well, mainly it means one thing: NFL teams are about to sign a bunch of new players. And because of that, it means another thing: mock drafts. I like mock drafts the way … Continue reading

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NFL Draft Preview: Evaluating Running Backs with the Barry Sanders Test

The week leading up to the NFL Draft is always one of my favorites. I’m a fan of all drafts, but the number and complexity of positions, picks and team needs is more robust in football than other sports, creating … Continue reading

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The NBA’s Miami Heat Win Streak Conspiracy Theory and Some Numbers to Back It Up

First off, if you expect to come to this blog and read “The Miami Heat win streak is over and boo-hoo because it shows how unbelievably good they are,” you’re in the wrong place and you need to stop reading … Continue reading

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Contest Idea: Terms and Conditions

Here’s an interesting thought: to use iTunes, I have to sign a legal document acknowledging that I agree to Apple’s terms and conditions. I don’t pay for iTunes and I can’t make money off iTunes, but I still have to sign my personal rights away … Continue reading

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Chase “Handshake” Daniel and His Irreplaceable NFL Superpowers

It’s been news for a couple of days now, but the NFL free agency news has been so fast and so furious that it takes time to catch up. A lot of players are joining new teams, but one addition … Continue reading

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About Michael Jordan and LeBron James

In case you haven’t heard, last week was Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday. Of course, there was plenty of deserved reminiscing in the form of countdowns, lists, highlights and a few interviews between cigars. It was great. Except for one thing: … Continue reading

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Heavyweights Harlem Shake

Have you seen these Harlem Shake videos coming out all week? It’s the only thing on the internet right now. Here’s my take on everyone’s favorite 1995 fat camp movie, re-imagined as a Harlem Shake. Enjoy.

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An Overdue Post About Running Quarterbacks in General and Colin Kaepernick Specifically

In a sad piece of news that you probably already know, the Super Bowl is over and professional football has ceased to exist until the summer. It’s time for everyone with a rooting interest to put on the scrubs, get … Continue reading

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