I have no idea if the recent California law will fix the NCAA’s corrupt system of amateurism in which scholarship athletes in (US-style) football and men’s basketball generate billions of dollars in revenue that make coaches and athletic directors rich while also paying for scholarships for athletes in non-revenue generating sports. The athletes in the…
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Why do I like Tennis and Basketball? Musing on Sports in General
The match that got me to want to really learn how to play tennis For as long as I can remember, my favorite sports have been tennis and basketball. I suppose that could be explained away by being from Kentucky with roots in the Appalachian mountains and by my dad being the ultimate weekend hacker…
My Worst Ever NCAA Bracket
I watched 4 NCAA basketball games this season. I always pick Kentucky to win the NCAA title if they are in the field as I don’t want to feel conflicted about possible money to be won if my favorite team were to lose. Beyond 25 cents at a cake booth, I don’t really gamble so…
NCAA Basketball Programs of Interest: Kentucky, Dayton, Georgetown, Louisville, and Indiana
NOTE: I am venturing outside of tennis for the first time in the site’s history, but a twitter poll (@danmartintennis) recommended that I throw some other sports and even topics pertaining to pop culture/the arts into the mix as well. Tennis will remain the focus of this site, but a few other topics may jump…
NCAA 2014 Tennis Analog Bracket Elite 8
*** A Reminder – Since this NCAA Season Lacked a Super Dominant Team – No College was Given Rafa, Nole or Roger as an Analog *** Florida/Andy Murray vs. Dayton/Jurgen Melzer – I have to stick with my original pick of Melzer for Dayton, but Dayton is a team with a lot of speed. Florida looks…
Updated NCAA – Tennis Analog Bracket
Last night the following results came in to the Counterfactual Sports Hybrid Bracket (Patent Pending on the CSHB name): Dayton/Jurgen Melzer d. Stanford/Pablo Andujar to reach the quarterfinal round Dayton/Melzer will face Florida/Andy Murray who defeated UCLA/Stanislas Wawrinka the winner will reach the Final Four Also Wisconsin/Tommy Robredo d. Baylor/Ernests Gulbis as the smart pick won out over…
Tennis Analogs for NCAA Sweet 16 Teams
As a Kentucky native, I grew up loving basketball. When my Skyhook was not matched with a 7’2″ frame, I began to drift toward other sports. In 1985 at 9 years of age, I saw Boris Becker win Wimbledon. I was hooked. To be able to combine ATP Tennis with the NCAA Sweet 16 is…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 