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Story Lines to Follow With The 2013 NFL Draft
As the 2013 NFL Draft begins tonight (8pm on NFL Network and ESPN), 254 young men from the collegiate ranks are going to join an elite group of athletes in …
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The Lakers Pray for Playoffs Miracle
In a season where Carmelo Anthony became a real star, the Miami Heat went on a streak to beat all (but one) winning streaks, and Chicago waited for their prodigal …
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The Curious Case Of Royce White
Have you ever heard of a young man, blessed with athletic talent and the body to match, who was willing to hand it all back, willing to give it all …
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Explain A Like I Am B: Toni Morrison and Nicki Minaj
During a staff meeting several weeks ago, one of the writers (Naomi Spungen) told The Quad about a new subreddit called explainlikeIAmA. In it, you are able to chose a subject …
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Underrated Rookies: The NBA’s Rising Stars
As the NBA season moves into the second half, there are many different narratives throughout the league that are making this year captivating. From the many lowlights that make up …
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A Look Back On The 2012 NFL Season
As Super Bowl Sunday passes, so does another NFL season, and what an interesting year it was. From replacement referees and the post bounty-gate New Orleans Saints to the return …
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Boston Celtics—On Life Support
The Celtics have been looking anemic at times this season. Between allowing early leads to slip and going on a six-game losing streak, Boston’s boys have appeared to be a …
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Bye-Bye Becks
When David Beckham arrived in 2007, America stopped to watch. The Los Angeles Galaxy welcomed him with 5,000 cheering fans at the Home Depot Center. ESPN gave him an hour-long …
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Blogs and Websites Jocks Should Follow
Well, everyone knew this one was coming. After books and films, the most obvious sports-meets-culture medium had to be websites and blogs. There are some great sites out there, whether …
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Guys Grow Moustaches and Raise Money this “Movember”
Before I start this piece, I’d like to apologize to the women who do not appreciate the “upper lip caterpillar,” as some have come to call the moustache. What we men …
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NBA Storylines To Follow This Season
With the start of the NBA around the corner (tonight, 8 p.m., Celtics v. Heat, TNT), it’s time to look at the other storylines from the off-season and wonder about …
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Stuff Jocks Should Watch
Sports films try to take advantage of all of the film genres, from comedy (Talladega Nights) to drama (Annapolis) to biographical films (Ali). Altogether, these films focus on the struggle …
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