Really fast thoughts on tonight, because someone just turned the lights out at Hinkle Fieldhouse and although they immediately turned them back on, that was a spooky fifteen seconds:
Today’s Best Bets: Torpedo Time
Yesterday, we wrote with hope about how the absence of college basketball games might lead us to a profitable day. Alas. The Nationals couldn’t spring the upset. Maybe the return of college basketball games will lead us to a profitable night tonight. First, though, today’s MLB futures. AL West Maybe there’s something where home-field advantage […]
NIT Final Four Preview, Part VII: Final Thoughts Before It All Goes Down
Note: This is Part VII of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I, II, III, and V are also written blogposts. Parts IV and VI are episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** It’s almost time for tip-off, and really, I only have one thought remaining: The NIT is everything that is good about […]
NIT Final Four Preview, Part V: The Players
Note: This is Part V of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I, II, III, and VII are also written blogposts. Parts IV and VI are episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** We’ve talked about the programs, the schools, and the coaches. Now, for the guys who’ll decide this national championship. Assists, as […]
Free Hoops: NIT Final Four Preview – Head Coach Interviews
It’s time for Part VI of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview: Head coach interviews ahead of tonight’s games. I say this at least once on the podcast, but it was generous of each coach to take the time to do this. These guys are coaching, recruiting, and in one case taking care of a […]
Gambling Scandal Rocks the College Basketball Crown
Funds are reportedly frozen. Odds are off the board.
Why Joe Kelly Missed the Dodgers’ World Series Ring Ceremony
And other news on the greatest pitcher of his generation.
3 Things: Panama City Airport, the NIT, and America
The big three.
3 Thoughts: The Rockets Saved the Coogs, SEC Greatness, and Torpedo Bat Inefficiencies
Houston’s lucky to have Kelvin Sampson. Really lucky.
Today’s Best Bets: Baseball Is America’s Pastime, After All
Licking our basketball wounds. Swinging for the fences. USA.
Free Hoops, Episode 10: NIT Final Four Preview – The Experts
Our Final Four preview continues with a visit from those who know these teams best.
2025 NIT Final Four Preview, Part III: The Coaches
Note: This is Part III of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I and II are linked below. Parts V and VII will be published at www.thebarkingcrow.com as Tuesday’s games get closer. Parts IV and VI will be released on Monday and Tuesday as episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** In Parts I […]
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday’s Losers, Auburn and Michigan State, and a Little Bit of NASCAR
Shooting for .500 on the MLB season.
2025 NIT Final Four Preview, Part II: The Schools
We continue with a look at the schools these teams represent.
More Head Coach Scores, Tournament Over Ratings, and Conference Under-ratings
The SEC might not have been overrated.
Today’s Best Bets: The AL Central and the Elite Eight
Seth Lugo vs. Gavin Williams, and how big of favorites Florida and Duke should be.
2025 NIT Final Four Preview, Part I: The Programs
The first piece of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview.
Today’s Best Bets: Underdogs
On the diamond and the hardwood…