2013 NCAA Final Four Preview

Apr 04, 2013 4 Comments

How they Arrived in Atlanta Shockers: Defeated #8 Pitt (73-55) #1  Gonzaga (76-70) #13  La Salle (72-58) #2  Ohio State (70-66) Cardinals: Defeated #16 North Carolina A&T (79-48) #8 Colorado State (82-56) #12 Oregon (77-69) #2 Duke (85-63) Tournament Offensive Averages Shockers: 72.7 PPG 38.5 RPG 12.0 APG 42.7 FG% 7.2 3PT/G Cardinals: 80.7 PPG [...]

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2013 NCAA Tournament: East Region Preview

Mar 19, 2013 2 Comments

#1 Indiana vs. #16 LIU Brooklyn How they Punched Their Ticket Indiana (27-6, 14-4 Big 10): Finished 1st in Big 10- At Large Bid LIU Brooklyn (20-13, 12-6 NEC): Won NEC Tournament- Automatic Bid ATS (Against the Spread) Indiana: 14-13 LIU Brooklyn: 3-0 Hoosiers Outlook: IU’s offensive efficiency within a conference as competitive as the Big [...]

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Beet, Citrus, & Israeli Couscous Salad

Mar 06, 2013 21 Comments

Today’s gluttony comes in the form of a salad that combines the sweetness of roasted beets, the bright flavor/acidity of mandarin oranges, and the wholesome goodness of Israeli couscous.  But it’s the incorporation of tangy caramelized red onions that adds a deeper level of satisfaction to the salad.  Yes…tangy caramelized onions. The tanginess comes from [...]

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2012-13 “Presidential” College Basketball Preview Part I

Nov 05, 2012 6 Comments

With the presidential election upon us, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to roll out our college basketball preview.  I know what you’re thinking, what in the heck does the presidential race have to do with college basketball.  Well, nothing really, so you got me there.  But for the sake of argument, I [...]

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Oatmeal Cookies w/ Dried Cherries, Orange Zest, & Triple Sec

Apr 28, 2012 21 Comments

Part II of the Oatmeal Cookie Series concludes today with a variation that recreates flavors similar to that of the holiday favorite Panettone (need I say more?).  The cookies are bright with orange and cherry flavors along with an enhanced brown sugar sweetness.  The addition of Triple Sec or Cointreau is optional of course and was [...]

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And Then There Were Eight

Mar 24, 2012 2 Comments

If the first four rounds of the NCAA tournament weren’t enough to satisfy your craving for college basketball, you will get your chance this weekend.  With eight teams remaining in the field of 68, here are eight reasons/questions why you should be glued to your television this weekend. 1.)    Don’t bet against Billy Donovan in March.  [...]

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Sweet 16 Preview: Thursday Games

Mar 22, 2012 7 Comments

# 4 Wisconsin Badgers (26-9, 12-6 Big 10) vs.#1 Syracuse Orange (33-2, 17-1 Big East) Line: Orange -3.5 The Good: Junior forward James Southerland has really stepped up in the absence of Fab Melo.  Southerland is averaging 15 points per game (7.1 season average), 7 rebounds per game (3.2 season average), and shooting 79% from [...]

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