Kurt Wirth joined March 2009

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Kurt Wirth

About Kurt »

I'm a 23-year-old Public Relations major who is beyond obsessed with college basketball. I've followed NCAA hoops, especially in the Southeastern Conference, most of my adult life and I've created my blog to share my interest and thoughts.

I approach basketball a bit differently than most. While I have many opinions, most of them are based on statistics and analyzation. I enjoy mulling over unique insights that those stats provide and I tend to compare and contrast them and imply how they may relate to each team's performance. Think Ken Pomeroy but more words.

If you enjoy the work, or have any comments or questions, please comment!

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    JaMychal Green, Tay Waller, Michael Washington, Rotnei Clarke, Alex Tyus, Patrick Patterson, Tasmin Mitchell, Jarvis Varnado, Dee Bost, Chris Warren, Devan Downey, Tyler Smith, A.J. Ogilvy

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt

  • Favorite Coaches

    Trent Johnson, Bruce Pearl, Billy Donovan, Rick Stansbury, Tubby Smith, Roy Williams

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Florida's two-peat National Championships

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Mississippi State and LSU in double overtime, 2008-09

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Jarvis Varnado's single-season SEC block record (except by him)

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Don't care

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Again

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Why are you asking me questions about something other than basketball?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Neither

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Still don't care

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Shrug

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Hmm...tough one. SEC!

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Kurt Wirth said...

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Greg, I'm not sure exactly what your problem is. Auburn is one of, if not THE, worst team in this league and Arkansas was EASILY the worst last season.

You beat a terrible team by 11 at home. Congratulations.

Sounds like you need to decrease the size of your ego just a bit.

Ari, from what I remember of Pickett he was dynamic, fast and a solid defender but streaky as a shooter.

3 days ago

Greg Wilson said...

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Auburn isn't going to slay anyone. At least there's football......

3 days ago

Henry Ball said...

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Hey man,

Check this one out if you've got a minute!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292729-lsu-over-matched-out-manned-and-dangerous-vs-uconn-in-nit-semi-final

Maybe we can slay us a giant! Thanks - HB

3 days ago

Greg Wilson said...

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Missouri State University is a "cupcake"?

You are young and obviously don't do a lot of research.

SEC teams keep comin to Springfield and goin home with an "L". Last year it was Arkansas. Last night it was Auburn.

You're not very good. Poorly coached basketball team. SEC nonsense like "cupcake" backfired on you.

4 days ago

Ari Kramer said...

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Hi Kurt,
Since you're an SEC bball enthusiast, I wanted to ask you what you think of Rico Pickett, who transferred to Manhattan via Miami Dade and Alabama. Aside from the off the court issues, what is Pickett like as a player?
Thanks,
Ari

9 days ago

Ari Kramer said...

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Hey Kurt,
I'd really appreciate if you could check this out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288823-ball-overseas-a-new-life-for-manhattans-devon-austin
It's a unique article about Manhattan's Devon Austin who is adjusting to his first year of pro ball in Europe and I think it speaks a lot about what these guys need to go through in order to achieve their goal of playing for a living.
Take care,
Ari

9 days ago

Paul Seaver said...

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Hey Kurt:

Take a look at some of the early matchups this week as the season finally begins:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286498-what-to-watch-for-college-basketballs-opening-week/show_full

13 days ago

Paul Seaver said...

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Hey Kurt. I know your an SEC guy, but if you don't mind checking out my article on Boston College.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283750-no-easy-task-can-boston-college-replace-tyrese-rice

18 days ago

Dedrick Hendrix said...

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I made an article on the comparison between steph curry and his younger brother seth curry check it out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279389-will-seth-curry-be-a-better-pro-than-his-brother-stephen-curry

25 days ago

Jameson Fleming said...

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you should provide the link to each one of your previews in each team capsule in your SEC preview

25 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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What's up man? Check out my latest article when you get a chance! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258223-kyle-singler-is-prepared-to-elevate-duke-back-into-national-spotlight

59 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hi Kurt, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

Thanks much

85 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

ro

86 days ago

manny mcloving said...

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I JUST WROTE THIS- Please read it. About Informing T-Mac he got traded via twitter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236271-informing-t-mac-he-just-got-traded-via-twitter

99 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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Hey, my school has just started back so I hadn't found much time to write a new article in awhile. Well, here it is. This article is about Duke Basketball and their 2001 Championship run. Please check it out if you get time! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235869-looking-back-at-dukes-2001-national-championship-season?just_published=1

99 days ago

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Kurt's Achievements & Awards »

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    2009-10 SEC Basketball Conference Preview

    Received 25 comments • October 27, 2009

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    Great Debate: Bronze Medal

    2009-10 SEC Basketball Previews: Kentucky

    Received 25 comments • October 15, 2009

  • Hot Read

    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    2009-10 SEC Basketball Previews: Kentucky

    Received 1,000 Reads • October 15, 2009

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