Nightmares of Nate: How one mighty midget manifested Miami’s main malady
May 8th, 2013 by Chris HumpherysFor two full seasons, we’ve been told the best way to beat the Miami Heat is to out-rebound them. They’re one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, weak down low, critics would claim, lazily pulling up statistics that pale in reality to the far, more important number that resides in Miami’s win column. Read the rest of this entry »
When statistics lie: The gross misunderstanding of Miami’s rebounding woes
February 18th, 2013 by Chris Humpherys
Whenever we hear the average, and often misinformed, sportscaster talk about ways to beat the Miami Heat, one factor invariably comes up: Size. Read the rest of this entry »
Eliminator pools, penalty kicks and a bunch of pissed off Portuguese
June 29th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
There are two schools of thought when it comes to NFL eliminator pools.
For those of you who don’t know, when it comes to sports betting, eliminator pools are perhaps the most entertaining way to gamble on the NFL season. Read the rest of this entry »
How the Eastern Conference Finals was lost and a speculative look ahead
June 12th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys“We had nothing left.”
- Doc Rivers
LeBron James takes his talents… to Boston
June 8th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I was living in Gainesville at the time. Brotha E and I had ventured out to our local pool hall to toss back a few, delicious, bourbon cocktails and watch the NBA Playoffs. The year was 2007; it was the last day of May. Read the rest of this entry »
And your NBA Coach of the Year is…
April 26th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
Have you ever heard of Frank Vogel? Be honest, have you? Read the rest of this entry »
Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview: The Running of the Bulls, Scorching Heat and one big, old Leprechaun
April 15th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysAs some of you may recall, at the beginning of this NBA season, I suggested that only three teams (Boston, Los Angeles, Miami) had a realistic shot of winning a title and that if you found someone to take the field while giving you those three teams, you should bet the house. Read the rest of this entry »
Chumpservations, Vol. 20: Carmelo to the Knicks, NBA trades galore, cell phone downgrades, girl scout cookies… and puppies?
March 1st, 2011 by Chris HumpherysLet’s Make A Deal
What in the world is going on in the NBA these days? Last week the league transformed itself into a fire sale. Teams once recognizable have undergone some serious makeovers.
I enjoy blockbuster trades as much as the next guy but can we please allow Chris Broussard to get a decent night’s sleep? Read the rest of this entry »
Twelve helpful hints for Erik Spoelstra
November 23rd, 2010 by Chris HumpherysWith the Miami Heat’s slow(ish) start, Erik Spoelstra has been getting a lot of flack lately. Is he the right man for the job? Does he have the respect of his players? Why isn’t this team living up to expectations? How long until Pat Riley takes over? Read the rest of this entry »
Hail or Rail Scale, Part II: LeRon McClain, Erik Spoelstra, Antonio Margarito, Cecil Newton, Lakers, Jazz, Steve Spurrier and Kevin Love
November 18th, 2010 by Chris HumpherysLast week’s Hail or Rail Scale was such a smash hit, I did my best to expedite the next episode. Never let it be said I don’t have my readers’ best interests at heart.
As you may recall, Randy Moss and Zenyatta topped (and bottomed) last week’s Hail or Rail. Let’s see who takes the honors this time around. Read the rest of this entry »
