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“TRUE PRUE, Darryl Prue Unwavering,” How to Order / Book Signing Date/Place
Frank Fear tells the story of Darryl’s journey from DC playgrounds to basketball stardom. Informative, entertaining, and full of vignettes, it chronicles Darryl’s unwavering devotion to the game and those who play it. Morgantown, WV, Barnes & Noble, University Town Centre TRUE PRUE: Darryl Prue, Unwavering.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 260,000+ total views in 2024 and 2025. Courtesy: ParkLibrary.Web.UNC.EDU Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit.
Frank’s Lower Mid-Major First-Round Tournament Picks (Part 4, Final Results)
Four out of five picks were selected correctly, with the one miss a single point off for a wash and two points off for a 100% win slate. On March 2 (Part 1), I picked the five Lower Mid-Major teams I believed had the best chance of winning their conference tournaments and advancing in March Madness. They were Belmont, McNeese, Yale, High Point, and UNCW (2 of 5, 40% correct).
Lower Mid-Major Angst: Stumbling into First Round Play (Part 3)
Conference tournament upsets (Belmont and Yale) compromised what could have been a solid March Madness picking season. (Reminder: I focus only on what I define as “Lower Mid-Major” teams.) On March 2 (Part 1), I picked the five Lower Mid-Major teams I believed had the best chance of winning their conference tournaments and advancing in March Madness. They were Belmont, McNeese, Yale, High Point, and UNCW (2 of 5, 40% correct).
10th Annual Edition Mid-Major Picks, Part 2: Frank’s Picks Following the Conference Tournaments
In Part 1 (published on March 2), I picked teams from twelve lower mid-major conferences. How’d they do in their respective conference tournaments? The Low Mid-Majors are without question the “True Davids” of college basketball because they represent the longest of long shots in March. I have followed the Lower Mid-Majors each season since 2017, examining how they fared against major competition in the pre-conference season and in conference play.
10th Annual Edition: Frank's Picks for Mid-Major Teams to Watch in March Madness (Part 1) - The Sports Column
David beats Goliath! The prospect draws eyeballs year after year, and the Davids of college basketball have delivered. Examples include Florida Gulf Coast (“Dunk City”), Saint Peter’s, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Will lightning strike in ’26? Before I identify what I see as possibilities, let’s take a minute to get a handle on the collegiate basketball landscape. The feeder system to March Madness includes teams from thirty-one conferences.
REPUBLISHED COLUMN: Modern Era of Women's College Basketball Began with Cathy Rush and Immaculata College - The Sports Column
The readership of an article I wrote and published in April 2024 increased significantly this month. So, here it is again. Cathy Rush during her IC coaching days (Immaculata Athletics) Long before Tennessee and then UConn dominated the women’s college game, tiny Immaculata College came out of nowhere to build a college basketball dynasty. How it happened is one of college sports history’s most improbable and inspirational stories.
Mike Dunlap Was "One of a Kind," The Kind This World Needs - The Sports Column
Mike Dunlap (family photo) That day, Mike was doing what he had done many times before and would do many times again. He reached out to make a connection, forge a new friendship (hopefully), and connect the dots. It was something that gave him great joy. It was networking for a cause: to promote WVU football and those affiliated with it. Mike knew I had just published a book about Mountaineer football, and he wanted to know if I was thinking about writing another.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 260,000+ total views in 2024 and 2025. Courtesy: ParkLibrary.Web.UNC.EDU Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 130,000+ views in 2024. Courtesy: ParkLibrary.Web.UNC.EDU Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit. TSC edits and posts.
Late 3-Pointer Ends Missouri’s Unbeaten Run
The three-loss Irish surprised the then-unbeaten Tigers. Following another loss against the Jayhawks, the Tigers now need to regroup against the always-tough Illini. On December 2, Notre Dame handed Missouri its first loss of the season in a 76-71 battle defined by sharp second-half adjustments, clutch shooting, and a late 3-pointer that shifted every ounce of momentum in the ACC and SEC Challenge matchup.
Contributions and Perils of Sports Commentary
I wrote this piece in 2015. I think it wears well … at least it provides food for thought (I hope). Jeff Kryglik’s recent piece for The Sports Column on sports journalism raises important questions. Jeff closed the piece by asking: “What’s your definition of journalism?” I took a shot at answering: Journalism is a public service expressed as an art. It informs, educates & provokes thought. It’s done w integrity & resolve. 1:53 PM – 27 Feb 2015 Courtesy: bloggerjobs:biz It’s a reasonable response.
BOOK REVIEW: Adulation and Admiration for "Almost Heaven" - The Sports Column
“Almost Heaven” is a deep dive into the history of a person, an era, and a place, and that’s what makes it special. Those who lived through it can harken back to the day, and those who didn’t can live it vicariously. John Antonik’s Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History. Morgantown, WV: West Virginia University Press, Sept. 2025.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 130,000+ views in 2024. Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit. TSC edits and posts. It’s as simple as that.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 300+ authors have published 7000+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 130,000+ views in 2024. Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit. TSC edits and posts. It’s as simple as that.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 300+ authors have published 7000+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 130,000+ views in 2024. Sports articles are in print everywhere, and almost all of that material is authored by professional writers. The Sports Column is different. It’s a site where fans write full-length sports articles. Fans write and submit. TSC edits and posts. It’s as simple as that.
How Frank's Lower Mid-Majors Did in March Madness 2025 - The Sports Column
One of my seven lower mid-majors picks, Drake, won a first-round game. Two picks beat the spread (UCSD and UNCW), two picks almost beat the spread (High Point and Yale), and two picks got demolished (Lipscomb and Bryant). With second-round losses by Drake and McNeese, no lower mid-majors advanced to the Sweet 16 this year. The prevailing opinion was that we wouldn’t see a mid-major make a Loyola—or FAU-like run to the Sweet 16 and Final Four, and if we did, Drake was the likely candidate.
MARCH MADNESS EDITION: Frank's Lower Mid-Majors To Watch This Week - The Sports Column
Difficult draws make for challenging picks. Now that the Selection Committee has made its decisions, I can evaluate the first-round tournament matchups. Remember, I evaluate lower mid-major teams (see info at the end of this article), which means that even the “best of the best” get high seeds. Here’s how they stack up this season. #11 Drake vs.
Frank's Low Mid-Majors To Watch in March Madness (Conference Championship Edition) - The Sports Column
Slim pickin’ this season, fans. Drake appears to be best, and (without question) the Red Flash of St. Francis (PA) is the best story. Let me comment on my screening process for those reading my annual analysis for the first time. I don’t consider teams that play in what I refer to as the Upper Mid-Major conferences, which I see as the Atlantic 10, American, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, West Coast, and Sun Belt.
The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 300+ authors have published 7000+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 130,000+ views in 2024. Sports stories are in print everywhere. And a good share of the content is accessible at low or no cost. Where does The Sports Column fit into the mix? TSC is an open-access, equal-opportunity site. That means anybody can write about anything in sports. Fans write and submit.
How Did America Get from Compassionate Conservativism to Neoliberal Fascism?
Civil society must respond to protect the principles on which this country was founded, which occupy fragile territory. But what will it take to make that happen? Civil society must respond to protect the principles on which this country was founded, which occupy fragile territory. But what will it take to make that happen? I never imagined American society would be where it is today, and I would love to say I saw it coming. I did not.
Giridharadas Is Right … Almost
America’s history is replete with larger-than-life moguls who “gave back to the community” but also worked diligently to keep the system that serves their needs unchanged. The dictionary defines incisiveness as “intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.” These days, incisiveness is more elusive than pervasive in political discourse. That is one reason (among many) why we need analysts who can cut through partisan hype to render robust and unfiltered positions.
Politicization of higher education alarming Original
While political spin is a common tool in America today, the implications associated with that rhetoric are becoming increasingly intolerable. This is particularly evident in how higher education is often politically characterized, with Florida as a significant example. Consider Governor DeSantis’s comments on June 1 at New College, reported in the June 4 edition of The News-Pressunder the headline, DeSantis: Universities have become ideological indoctrination sites.
Women’s equality not an achievement but an ongoing effort Original
Those of an age will remember a late 1960s TV commercial, “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!” The ad targeted women, encouraging them to celebrate their social progress by consuming a hawked product. That approach wouldn’t pass muster today because of its wording and the product endorsed (cigarettes). Still, the marketing firm made a solid point: Women’s progress was something to celebrate.
What Happened at Michigan State Is About More than Michigan State
Note: The author, an MSU emeritus professor, worked at the university for nearly forty years. On a personal, visceral level, what happened on Monday night, February 13, is about Michigan State University and what happened there. A gunman entered the campus, killing and injuring students in a classroom and elsewhere before fleeing the grounds. In the end, three students died, and five others were seriously injured. Two of the five injured students remained in serious condition a week later.
In Politics, “Close” Can Be Farther Than You Think
The Political Divide. We hear and read about it, and many of us can share experience-based stories about it, too. It is about Republicans/Democrats and Progressives/Conservatives, about people on opposite sides of the political spectrum and aisle. That is the Political Divide. Right? Well, not so fast. Here is the thing: there is more to it than that. There are also differences associated with presumed similarities.
The Four D’s: Bane of Progressive Activism
Years ago, a student in one of my graduate-level classes asked about resistance to change. I gave her a textbook response, but the student wanted more. “I mean,” (pausing to refine her inquiry) “What has been your experience?” “The most difficult challenge,” I began, “is when the response is (in so many words) 'There’s nothing to see here. Move on!’” The student still wanted more.
The Deceptive Allure of Longstanding Concepts
French author Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote a passage nearly 175 years ago that is still widely referenced today. Plus ca plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose (the more things change, the more they stay the same). I can think of any number of circumstances that ring true. But there is another way of looking at it: things do not stay the same even though we may act as though they do. An example is what I call the deceptive allure of longstanding concepts.
Neoliberal Higher Education on Display During College Football’s Bowl Season
One of the best ways to understand the impact and grip of neoliberalism on everyday life is to compare the way things used to be to the way they are today. That is not always easily done because people often need to live through something to recognize the difference, and the change I shall describe extends beyond the lifespan of many observers. Besides, what happens in higher education (the focus of this commentary) is typically removed from daily public life.
Asian Americans & Peace Allies Mobilize vs. Anti-China Aggression
Washington’s most recent anti-China hostility and aggression got a strong counterpunch from Pivot to Peace co-founder Retired San Francisco Judge Julie Tang and Codepink on October 18. The Taiwan Policy Act, which made it out of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee recently, would recognize Taiwan diplomatically as ade factonation, not a part of One China, as established by existing treaty law.
Tulsi Gabbard, Right Wing Conservative
Tulsi Gabbard cultivated an image as an anti-war progressive, but her endorsement of Joe Biden, and support for conservative positions culminated in an exit from the democratic party which revealed her right wing and racist politics. She made headlines on October 11, 2022 with her announcement that she was leaving the Democratic Party. In her statement, Gabbard provided a litany of reasons for her decision.
Labor's Great Resurgence
This Major League baseball fan can't wait for the World Series. I use baseball expressions year-round. Off the diamond, too, you can “hit a home run,” “strike out,” “come from out of left field” and “throw somebody a curve.” But here’s one I really like: “four-for-four, "as in successful union organizing efforts in Louisville, Kentucky's largest city.
Unbridled Attention Economy Manufactures Junk Food
Years ago (in 1971), Herbert A. Simon made the case that we should view attention transactions like financial transactions. In The Attention Economy, “attention (is) a scarce and highly desirable resource to be captured and maintained.” Prescient Simon was, and his conjecture of a half-century ago has become reality, a defining characteristic of our time.
Taking Ron DeSantis to Court
If you thought the GOP’s war on immigrants couldn’t get any more twisted or depraved, think again. A new level of depravity was reached on September 14, when approximately fifty Venezuelan migrants were lured by false promises of employment, housing, and educational opportunities to board two private chartered jets that flew them from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Great Game in Ukraine Is Spinning Out of Control
Former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski famously described Ukraine as a “geopolitical pivot” of Eurasia, central to both US and Russian power. Since Russia views its vital security interests to be at stake in the current conflict, the war in Ukraine is rapidly escalating to a nuclear showdown. It’s urgent for both the US and Russia to exercise restraint before disaster hits.
Centuries-Old Thinking Applies Well to Today’s Politics
The political gulf in contemporary America—amply evident in what we witness, read, and experience—tends to be expressed as categorical differences, such as Liberal vs. Conservative and Democrat v. Republican. Often missing from consideration are the philosophical underpinnings associated with contrasting perspectives.
Direct Action Revitalized Our Union
A letter carrier who helped organize a militant campaign of refusing forced overtime has won national office in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, with the goal of taking that direct action approach nationwide. Roland Schmidt, president of the local in Edmonton, Alberta, won a national election in May to became CUPW’s third vice president in charge of internal and external organizing. Three years ago he won his local presidency on a platform of reviving shop floor militancy.
Deterring Civil War, a Progressive Imperative
Most Americans cannot imagine another civil war in their country,” Barbara F. Walter writes in her new book, How Civil Wars Start (New York: Crown Publishing, 2022). “They assume our country is too resilient and robust to devolve into conflict, too wealthy and advanced … (and) that our powerful government would quickly stomp out the rebellion….
JetSetfly Shares His Timeless Lessons That Became the Foundation of His Business and Career
Josh King Madrid has done so much in his life already. He has launched and co-founded a successful NFT magazine, which currently has over forty team members and a company office located in the heart of Irvine, California. The entrepreneur has also built a multi-million dollar empire through his strategies and hard work. It’s crazy to think that Madrid has done all that despite only being in his mid-twenties. Now, he shares timeless lessons that helped him get to where he is today.
How Ella Madatyan Overcame
As a young immigrant woman making her way in a strange, new home, Ella Madatyan faced many difficult challenges. Above all, she had to deal with the difficulties a woman has trying to succeed in a man’s world, and then the trials of raising children as a hard-working single mom.
A Graduation Speech to Air Force Cadets
Twenty years ago, I left the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs for my next assignment. I haven’t been back since, but today I travel there (if only in my imagination) to give my graduation address to the class of 2022. So, won’t you take a few minutes and join me, as well as the corps of cadets, in Falcon Stadium?
Reimagining Gun Control in Politically Polarized America
Straightforward but extraordinary words they were: “To restrict the manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices.” The words come directly from the signed by then-President Bill Clinton in 1994. In 2022’s hard-wired world—Democrats for stricter gun control measures and Republicans against them—it is difficult to imagine the 1993 bill passing Congress today.
Do You Want to Make Real Money on an Online Casino? Here Is How
Casinos have long been a source of income for many gamblers. Thankfully, today’s online casinos are profitable. More and more casino owners are doing everything to attract and reward more customers. But with the growing popularity of the online casino industry, there is danger lurking in the dark. There is a constantly growing risk of running into scams and other risky get-rich-quick schemes.
Why Ricki Manahan Is a Top-of-Mind Choice for Real Estate Needs in the Truckee-Tahoe Region
Unrivaled in negotiation, strategic marketing, and a specialist in the luxury market–there’s truly no question why Ricki Manahan is a top-of-mind choice for anything related to real estate and building an estate across the Truckee-Tahoe region. As a veteran in the field, she has achieved some of the most prestigious awards in the industry for helping countless clients through her unmatched desire for success and unparalleled persistence.
Inspired by World-Renowned Design Aesthetics, The Nina Takesh Furniture Collection Offers Heirloom Quality Sophistication
A desire to challenge the boundaries of design and architecture using new materials has propelled Nina Takesh to the forefront of the interior design world. Her innovative approach and bespoke furniture designs stand-out amongst the rest thanks to Nina’s cosmopolitan influences. Having experienced cultural immersion from living in places such as Beverly Hills, France, Switzerland and Argentina, Nina constantly finds inspiration from her surroundings with an eye for style and an innovative mindset.
Chelsea: the end of the Abramovich era $ 5.2 billion operation closing by May
Sport news UK: just the officialization was missing, it arrived over night: with a statement appeared on the club's social profiles, Chelsea announced the change of ownership, from Roman Abramovich to the US consortium led by Todd Boehly, for a record amount, which it is around five billion euros.
Massacre in Buffalo Puts Segregation in Spotlight
What happened at Tops Friendly Market on Buffalo's east side has been variously framed as racism and hate wrapped in White Supremacy, and the ease with which everyday Americans can secure assault-style weapons. There is another storyline worth exploring: it is about people living segregated lives.Plainly in sight but generally out of mind among mainstream Americans, segregation is an indelible feature of the U.S. urban landscape.
Why Are Unions Coming to the New Economy?
Yesterday, the Game Workers Alliance (a union of quality assurance workers at Activism subsidiary studio Raven Software) won their vote to form a union. This may not seem like such a big deal, but it is. The games industry is large and growing. Quality assurance testers do the grunt work of rooting out bugs and potential problems in the weeks and months before games are released publicly.
With Planet Warming, We Are Sacrificing Lives for Profits
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently dropped a bombshell announcement that should have garnered news headlines in the major global and U.S. media, but did not.
What Does a Greek Myth and an Old Testament Story Have to Do with America’s Political Divide?
The short answer is a lot. Before elaborating, let us backtrack. Cassandra: In his effort to woo Cassandra of Troy, the Greek God Apollo gave her a gift – the ability to foresee the future. But after Cassandra rejected him, Apollo was in a bind. Unable to revoke the power that he had bestowed, Apollo amended his offering by redefining the outcome. While Cassandra could still see the future, nobody believed what she said—even when it involved life and death situations (e.g., Troy’s destruction).
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