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Gonzaga Bulldogs Look To Prove Doubters Wrong Against Michigan State

Michigan State has one goal in mind this season: to one-up last year's performance and bring home a title to East Lansing...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 13 days ago 161 reads 3 comments
Israeli Basketball Standout to Join Florida Gators

Nimrod Tishman, a 6-foot-6 point guard, is hoping to join Billy Donovan for the 2009-2010 season. The Israeli guard averaged just over 18 points during the Under 18 European championships where he paired up with some of the world's greatest talents...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 3 months ago 291 reads 0 comments
Gonzaga Under the Radar Heading Into the 2009-10 Season

The Slipper Still Fits. Gus Johnson's famous line after the Zags' 1999 victory over Florida in the Sweet 16 no longer represents the small Jesuit University in Spokane, Wash...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 3 months ago 2,239 reads 6 comments
NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Feb. 23

Atlantic Coast Conference Locks: North Carolina, Duke, Clemson, Wake Forest, Florida State The top of the ACC is loaded, and Florida State was able to add their name to the list of locks with a thrilling win over Virginia Tech...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 9 months ago 411 reads 18 comments
Beating The Bookies: College Basketball Picks January 7

I am taking a short break from my mid-term studies to make a few picks for tonight. It's been two weeks since I made last picks and hopefully I am not rusty...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 10 months ago 105 reads 0 comments
Beating the Bookies: College Basketball Picks for Dec. 27

In order to avoid confusion with Andrew Kahn's Packing for Vegas, I have changed the name of my series from "Going to Vegas" to "Beating the Bookies." Last Saturday, I started off my picking on a low note going, 1-2...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 11 months ago 84 reads 0 comments
The B/R College Football Playoff Semifinals

I now present you with the second-round matchups of the Bleacher Report College Football Playoff. Round One can be found here...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 11 months ago 71 reads 0 comments
Going To Vegas: CBB Picks and Spreads for December 20

I have talked to fellow B/R writer Andrew Kahn (#mce_temp_url#) and we have decided to turn his Packing For Vegas series into a competition. I will make picks for the days top college basketball games using spreads with "units" as the currency...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 11 months ago 133 reads 0 comments
The B/R College Football Playoff Round One

In honor of the mockery that is the BCS, I have taken the initiative to put together an eight-team playoff. The Rules: The winner of each "BCS" conference is awarded an automatic bid into the tournament and two "at large" programs are selected...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about 11 months ago 91 reads 4 comments
Breaking Down The Old Spice Classic

Arguably the strongest preseason tournament of the 2008-2009 season, the Old Spice Classic has a potential of seven tournament teams (I am leaving out Wichita State)...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 1,159 reads 1 comments
Storylines for the 2008-2009 College Basketball Season: Part One

Can you believe it Baby? The season is finally here, and I am here to break down some of this year's top storylines...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 275 reads 0 comments
North Carolina Tops College Basketball Preseason Top 25

As the season grows near, here is a first preview of this year's top programs. This list will be updated every Monday afternoon, just like the regular polls...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 283 reads 5 comments
Top 10 Worst Sports Franchises

10. Denver Nuggets (NBA) Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson are trying to bring Denver its first NBA title. Since their birth, the Nuggets have only won one conference title and that came in the ABA...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 996 reads 2 comments
Week 5 Fantasy Watch

After some coaching shakeups and quite a few injuries in the Steel City, your team might be in some need for the upcoming week. Here are some suggestions which m ay help get the few extra points you need to win...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 201 reads 0 comments
Will Gonzaga Finally Make The Final Four

After another disappointing loss in the first round of the 2008 NCAA tournament, Gonzaga coach Mark Few believes the Zags have their best team ever...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 1,276 reads 4 comments
2008 NCAAF Preview

Hesiman Award Winner- 1.Tim Tebow He won it last year. He will do it again joining Archie Griffin as a two time winner. This time he will do it more through the air and give his legs a break...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 152 reads 3 comments
Where Will The Pac 10 Teams Finish

Arizona- As long as the defense can hold its own, Arizona may be headed to its first bowl game under the Mike Stoops era. At least for his sake, lets hope the Wildcats can finally reach the post-season...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 100 reads 0 comments
Where Will the Big Ten Teams Finish?

Illinois: After a surprise trip to the Rose Bowl last season, football is exciting in Champaign. The win in Columbus was no fluke, and the Fighting Illini will want to be back for more in their 2008 campaign...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 507 reads 5 comments
The NBA Draft Lottery: Lets Make It More Entertaining

It's been nearly a week since the NBA Draft lottery and it is definitely time for a change in the system. The Bulls, who had the ninth best chance, ended up winning the pick...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 507 reads 1 comments
Gonzaga: Bulldogs Lack Dominant Player to have Another Cinderella Run

Gonzaga heads to Raleigh for an early Friday game against Davidson. Davidson, which is making its third straight tourney appearance, had a remarkable season and is trying to establish itself as a "Gonzaga...

Written by Samuel SIlverman about about 1 year ago 1,608 reads 0 comments

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Samuel SIlverman Article Archive

Gonzaga Bulldogs Look To Prove Doubters Wrong Against Michigan State

Israeli Basketball Standout to Join Florida Gators

Gonzaga Under the Radar Heading Into the 2009-10 Season

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Feb. 23

Beating The Bookies: College Basketball Picks January 7

Beating the Bookies: College Basketball Picks for Dec. 27

The B/R College Football Playoff Semifinals

Going To Vegas: CBB Picks and Spreads for December 20

The B/R College Football Playoff Round One

Breaking Down The Old Spice Classic

Storylines for the 2008-2009 College Basketball Season: Part One

North Carolina Tops College Basketball Preseason Top 25

Top 10 Worst Sports Franchises

Week 5 Fantasy Watch

Will Gonzaga Finally Make The Final Four

2008 NCAAF Preview

Where Will The Pac 10 Teams Finish

Where Will the Big Ten Teams Finish?

The NBA Draft Lottery: Lets Make It More Entertaining

Gonzaga: Bulldogs Lack Dominant Player to have Another Cinderella Run

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