1. Ohio State Basketball: Christmas Wish List for Buckeyes

    It’s the Christmas season, and everyone is busy getting their wish lists together. While I’m sure Thad Matta would love a Red Ryder BB gun from Christmas Story , something ...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 2,448 reads 3 comments

  2. Why Indiana Is Still the Team to Beat

    I’m going to resist all temptation to make a “the Butler did it" joke, but Indiana’s undefeated season is officially over...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 25,861 reads 48 comments

  3. Why Mid-Majors Should Be Alarmed by Demise of ESPN's BracketBusters

    The life of a mid-major college basketball program in today’s world of conference expansion, switching and dissolving is a perilous one at best...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 711 reads 7 comments

  4. 6 NCAA Basketball Stars Still Searching for Their Rhythm in 2012-13

    It can’t be easy being a college basketball player today. Between games, practice, training, film study, class and media obligations, there really isn’t much time for anything else...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 1,435 reads 8 comments

  5. Ohio State Basketball: 5 Toughest Potential Foes for Buckeyes

    The Ohio State basketball team is currently ranked No. 7 in the country, but that does not mean it is without problems...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 3,361 reads 19 comments

  6. College Basketball Conference Power Rankings at Week 6

    There were not a lot of major college basketball upsets of note this past week, but we were still treated to a number of interleague showdowns that helped shape the conference power rankings landscape...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 4,161 reads 19 comments

  7. Which Buckeye Recruit Will Have Bigger Impact: Kameron Williams or Marc Loving?

    Ohio State may be ranked No. 7 in the country with a 5-1 record right now, but there’s nothing wrong with keeping one eye on the future as well...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 5 months ago 4,071 reads 9 comments

  8. Ohio State Basketball: The 10 Most Shocking Moments in Buckeyes' History

    College basketball thrives on shocking moments. Whether it is a dramatic upset in March Madness, a buzzer-beating heave to knock off a rival or a stunning recruiting decision, there is always something to keep fans on their toes...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 3,432 reads 10 comments

  9. Ohio State Basketball: Early-Season Grades for the Buckeyes

    The season is only six games old, but the mystery that was Ohio State basketball after the departures of Jared Sullinger and William Buford is gradually becoming clearer...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 2,666 reads 6 comments

  10. Ohio State Basketball: Power Ranking the Buckeyes' Toughest Losses of All Time

    I’m a Cubs fan, so I guess that makes me somewhat of a masochist when it comes to my sports fandom. Whether that makes me qualified to power rank the toughest losses of all time for the Ohio State basketball program is really up to you...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 2,903 reads 8 comments

  11. College Basketball Conference Power Rankings at Week 5

    To the Big Ten and ACC, all I have to ask is, Why? Why did you have to go out and tie the ACC/Big Ten Challenge when you know I do these conference power rankings every week? Makes ...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 4,654 reads 17 comments

  12. 20 Hilarious Cheerleader Fails

    In my opinion, every time the stadium speakers start playing Gangnam Style and the cheerleaders are dancing along, it is a fail. However, that’s probably not what you were looking for when you came here...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 17,324 reads 8 comments

  13. Ohio State Basketball: Can LaQuinton Ross Become the 2nd Scorer Buckeyes Need?

    An interesting and somewhat unexpected thing happened Saturday during what was supposed to be Ohio State’s get-over-the-Duke-loss game. LaQuinton Ross dominated...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 1,921 reads 9 comments

  14. Baylor vs. Kentucky: Live Score, Reaction and Analysis

    The Baylor Bears, fresh off a stunning loss to the College of Charleston, came into Rupp Arena this afternoon and did the impossible—beat John Calipari at home...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 3,272 reads 10 comments

  15. Why Duke Should Overtake Indiana for No. 1 in Next AP Poll

    Mike Krzyzewski and his Duke squad started the year ranked No. 8 in the AP poll. There was definitely talent on the roster with Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee returning, but there ...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 5,555 reads 159 comments

  16. Every NFL Fanbase's Favorite Player

    Every football fan has their favorite player growing up. He’s the one that you imitated in the backyard for hours or pleaded to for autographs during training camp. Every fanbase also has its favorite son...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 4,233 reads 37 comments

  17. Ohio State vs. Duke: Report Card Grades for the Buckeyes

    If a tie is like kissing your sister, then the Big Ten and ACC better pucker up. The ACC /Big Ten Challenge ended in a tie at six games apiece when Duke came from behind to beat Ohio State in Cameron Indoor Stadium Wednesday...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 3,820 reads 18 comments

  18. College Football: Predicting This Weekend's Championship Games

    Somehow this weekend will be the last one of the regular season in college football. It seems like just yesterday that Preseason Top 25 rankings were being released, and nobody outside of College Station knew who Johnny Manziel was...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 623 reads 1 comments

  19. Playing Contender or Pretender for NCAA Basketball Teams off to Roaring Starts

    The first few weeks of every college basketball season brings surprise teams that jump out to hot starts that the so-called experts didn’t really see coming. The 2012-13 campaign has been no different...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 32,315 reads 45 comments

  20. College Basketball Conference Power Rankings at Week 4

    Here we sit at Week 4 and, thanks to a week of turkey and exciting early season tournaments (so cleverly dubbed “Feast Week” by the worldwide leader in sports and puns), the muddy college basketball picture is becoming slightly clearer...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 2,776 reads 7 comments

  21. The Best High School Basketball Mixtapes of 2012

    It really is a sign of the times that video compilations of high school athletes throwing down earth-shattering dunks are so popular online ...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 2,073 reads 1 comments

  22. Ohio State Basketball: 5 Keys to Beating Duke in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge

    It’s put-up-or-shut-up time for the Big Ten and the ACC . The annual ACC /Big Ten Challenge begins Tuesday night, and it features a number of marquee matchups , including North Carolina State vs...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 4,548 reads 10 comments

  23. The Most Overrated College Basketball Teams of the 2012-13 Season

    I’m probably not going to make too many friends with this article, but the fact of the matter is there are always overrated college basketball teams every season, and this 2012-13 season is no exception...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 7,903 reads 32 comments

  24. CBE Classic 2012: Top Performers and Grades for Entire Field

    The CBE Classic may not draw the same type of headlines as the Maui Invitational, but it was the perfect type of early season tournament—short, sweet and competitive. It took place Nov...

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 346 reads 0 comments

  25. One Reason Why Each Top 25 School Won't Win It All

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your favorite team is not perfect. Even you Indiana fans. Obviously someone has to win the national championship, but if we are going to play glass half-empty, there is at least one shortcoming for each squad..

    Scott Polacek Written by Scott Polacek about 6 months ago 41,481 reads 47 comments