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What’s up, everybody? Hope all has been well. I haven’t made a post since April 10, and I apologize to those who enjoyed my columns...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 23 days ago 63 reads 0 comments
2009 NBA Mock Draft: April Edition

This is a rather long mock draft, so let's just jump right in. 1. Sacramento Kings - Oklahoma F Blake Griffin He’ll be treated and paid like a "king" in Sacramento, but unfortunately, he’ll have to play as one, too...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 7 months ago 532 reads 1 comments
Candidates aplenty for Bama Basketball job

Monday afternoon, in a meeting with athletics director Mal Moore, Mark Gottfried agreed to step down as the Alabama head coach. He compiled a 210-131 record in his near 11 years at the Tide’s helm...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 10 months ago 202 reads 5 comments
College Football: Way Too Early Look at 2009

We're still two days away from the BCS National Championship Game and nine away from the deadline for early entries into the 2009 NFL draft. Meaning, it's way too early to project next season's rankings, but I'll give it a quick shot...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 10 months ago 1,070 reads 16 comments
Sugar Bowl: Bama's Power Against Utah's Speed

The lone game Andre Smith missed in his three-year career at Alabama came Sept. 6 against Tulane. He was out with a sprained knee he suffered in the season-opener against Clemson...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 11 months ago 173 reads 3 comments
Ole Miss Hoops in Limbo

Those poor Rebels can’t catch a break. First, it was sophomore guard Trevor Gaskins tearing the ACL in his left knee Nov. 6. Second, it was junior guard Eniel Polynice learning he needed season-ending surgery on his left knee Nov...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 11 months ago 70 reads 2 comments
NBA: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 Rookies Revisited

Back on June 29, I made 10 bold predictions for this year's rookie class. Given this NBA season is just over a quarter of the way finished, the projections don't look so good now...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 11 months ago 199 reads 3 comments
December Bracketology: Building on Last Month's Predictions

Jeff Teague and the Demon Deacons made a pretty big move in the last month. There have been some changes since last month's projections. Here they are: No...

Written by Gary Lloyd about 11 months ago 257 reads 0 comments
November Bracketology: Early March Madness Predictions

Can Dominic James lead his Marquette Golden Eagles through the tough Big East and into the NCAA tournament? OK, so it's only November, but on a boring Sunday night, why not take a look at which ...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 227 reads 2 comments
2008-09 College Basketball (Late) Preview

OK, so I realize it's Nov. 21 already, but I've been busy with school and writing for another website. But I know a while back I promised a preview for this season, and since I have time tonight, I'll follow through with that promise now...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 114 reads 0 comments
NFL: Top Fantasy Players by Position for 2008

I was iffy about getting involved in fantasy sports a couple years ago. I wasn't sure if I'd have the time. Now, here I am writing an article about fantasy football...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 1,457 reads 0 comments
2008 NFL Regular Season Predictions

Since I understand the intricacies of the triangle offense more than the individual assignments of the 3-4 defense, I'll keep this football article simple. So let's get started. I'm going to give you my 2008 NFL projections, top to bottom...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 3,372 reads 6 comments
Alabama Crimson Tide Sports the Cause of My Three-Week Stalemate

Until now, I haven't posted any article on Bleacher Report in three weeks. Why, you may wonder (or, most likely, probably not)? I haven't been lazy. I haven't lost interest. I haven't had any tragedies occur, thank God...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 712 reads 3 comments
NBA Rookies: Comparing the Crop

Most newcomers to the NBA don't like to compare themselves to past NBA players. Well, some do, but deep down they want other players to be compared to them, in time. What I'm about to do is compare the 30 first-round picks to a current NBA player...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 591 reads 2 comments
2008 MLB All-Star Game: The Final Picks

The 2008 MLB All-Star Game is just a couple weeks away, and the deadline for voting is quickly approaching. At the end of May, I compiled my own All-Star squads, giving praise to those who are ...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 1,556 reads 6 comments
NBA: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 Rookies

You've seen my list of top rookies for the 2008-09 season. It's still very early to determine who'll be playing with who next season, what with potential injuries and moves on the free agent market...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 3,117 reads 5 comments
Knew it All Along: Richard Hendrix Should Have Returned for Senior Season

On March 26, 2008, Richard Hendrix made himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft. That day, I was very skeptical about Hendrix's decision. I'm not a doubter of his game but of how Alabama early entrants have faired in past drafts...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 801 reads 1 comments
Top NBA Rookies for 2008-09

The 2008 NBA Draft has been over for nearly 48 hours. The top prospects are working on their contracts in their new cities of residence. The rest of the players are doing the same, all the while wondering if they'll be part of possible trades...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 2,947 reads 8 comments
2009 NBA Draft: Early Big Board

The 2008 draft class is stacked, no doubting that. 2009 will definitely have its stars near the top—but after that, there seems to be a dropoff...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 2,593 reads 5 comments
2008-09 College Basketball Top 25: June Edition

June 16 was the last day for collegiate basketball players to make a decision on whether to stay in school or stay in the pool of names for this year's NBA draft...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 1,791 reads 9 comments
Anthony Randolph Will Bust—History Tells Us So

On Feb. 2, 2008, I saw Anthony Randolph play against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The freshman phenom had a respectable game, scoring 13 (on 4-14 shooting) and grabbing 12 rebounds en route to LSU's ninth loss in its last 10 games...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 961 reads 9 comments
2008 NBA Mock Draft: The Last One, I Promise

On the first day of June, I published what I thought was my final mock draft. Obviously, I was wrong. This final (yes, this one is the last) mock draft projects who teams are likely to take, not who I would take...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 933 reads 3 comments
Rays-Red Sox: The Newest MLB Rivalry

Every season since the franchise's inception (1998), the Tampa Bay Rays have served as the doormat for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. That's putting it lightly...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 1,195 reads 5 comments
Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz Should End it Where it All Began

Tom Glavine, 42, is just 2-2 this season with an ERA over four with the Atlanta Braves. Greg Maddux, 42, is a pedestrian 3-4 for a struggling San Diego Padres squad...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 934 reads 1 comments
2008 NBA Draft: Final Big Board

If you can't tell from my archive, the NBA draft is a valued process and event for me. Simply, I love everything the draft encompasses. The decision a player must make once his time runs out in the NCAA tournament or NIT is crucial...

Written by Gary Lloyd about about 1 year ago 552 reads 2 comments

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Gary Lloyd Article Archive

Back to Drop a Quick Line

2009 NBA Mock Draft: April Edition

Candidates aplenty for Bama Basketball job

College Football: Way Too Early Look at 2009

Sugar Bowl: Bama's Power Against Utah's Speed

Ole Miss Hoops in Limbo

NBA: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 Rookies Revisited

December Bracketology: Building on Last Month's Predictions

November Bracketology: Early March Madness Predictions

2008-09 College Basketball (Late) Preview

NFL: Top Fantasy Players by Position for 2008

2008 NFL Regular Season Predictions

Alabama Crimson Tide Sports the Cause of My Three-Week Stalemate

NBA Rookies: Comparing the Crop

2008 MLB All-Star Game: The Final Picks

NBA: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 Rookies

Knew it All Along: Richard Hendrix Should Have Returned for Senior Season

Top NBA Rookies for 2008-09

2009 NBA Draft: Early Big Board

2008-09 College Basketball Top 25: June Edition

Anthony Randolph Will Bust—History Tells Us So

2008 NBA Mock Draft: The Last One, I Promise

Rays-Red Sox: The Newest MLB Rivalry

Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz Should End it Where it All Began

2008 NBA Draft: Final Big Board

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