As the NBA trade deadline looms closer to its conclusion this Thursday, it’s hard to sort out actual, concrete trade possibilities from the hilariously overblown debris of rumors spewing from the interwebs. BUT. But, I say, there are always some rumors worth discussing; the best kinds of rumors. Knicks rumors. Courtesy of ESPN’s Chad Ford […]
Three NBA Coaches I’d Want on My Sideline
February 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
While there is an amazingly high turnover rate of coaches in the NBA, it is worth celebrating the success of those who provide stability and consistency year after year. This season, there are numerous coaches who are doing a fantastic job with their teams, including Indiana’s Frank Vogel, Jeff Hornacek in Phoenix, and Steve Clifford […]
All Star Weekend: How to Improve the Game, the Selection Process & a Fond Look Back
February 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Intro: By Rory Goulding We’re gonna pretend, for a second, that you care about NBA All Star Weekend.[1] What would make it better? How could it be improved? Here are a few ideas from the fellas at Back of the Jersey, who are ready to pump some fresh thoughts into a weekend that’s gotten pretty […]
Take Me Out To The Brawl Game
February 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
“I went to a fight last night. In the middle of it, a hockey game broke out.” Hockey is legendary for gear-on-the-ice grabbing and punching and piling into a melee that stops the action (or for some fans, spices it up). What about big fights in other sports? Here at BOTJ and Sports Shorts, we’ve compiled […]
The Guys Who Traded Jerseys and Hung on Too Long
February 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Last night Steve Nash dipped into the fountain of youth and put together one of his better games as a Laker, posting 19 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. LA’s injury-riddled bench (most of whom were in suits) were hooping and hollering as Nash, on his 40th birthday no less, was jab-stepping, pump faking and […]
ARCHIE MANNING Interview: A Saint From Mississippi
February 1, 2014 By
By: Dave Hollander Note: This is one of the classic interviews conducted by Dave Hollander, our special guest contributor on Sports Shorts. It’s particularly timely because Archie Manning’s sons are making pro football headlines – Peyton for his touchdown passes and Super Bowl this weekend, Eli for his…not so much, at least not this season. […]
Super Bowl XLVIII Thoughts & Prognostications
January 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Richard Sherman, Mr. Stanford – By Rory Goulding As anything negative I say about Mr. Sherman will be viewed as whiney, stinking, 49er-fan sour grapes, I’ll keep this short. I think Richard Sherman is a well-spoken, extremely talented defensive back. He’s entertaining. He’s charismatic. And he’s also kind of a douche. I think what he […]
The Time is Now: Fixing the Knicks (2013-2014 Edition)
January 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The time is now: To rebuild that is – broken Knicks need new path Following their 23-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets, at home, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, it became as obvious as it ever has during this maddening season. The Knicks need to rebuild. Yes, I said it, rebuild. R-E-B-U-I-L-D. It seems […]
Back of the Jersey Conference Championship Picks & Match-ups to Watch
January 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New England at Denver – by Rory Goulding Spotlight: A Different Look for Brady-Manning, Round 15 The Patriots 34-31 win over the Broncos in Week 12 should mean absolutely nothing when looking at Sunday’s rematch. Not only was the game played in below freezing temperatures, but the teams combined for seven fumbles. SEVEN! That’s the […]
Back of the Jersey Divisional Picks & Playoff Predictions
January 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Chargers vs. Broncos Preview – By Jim Armstrong The beauty of the NFL postseason is that every game is a coin-flip. Despite what Vegas says (Chargers getting 10 points), no one has a clue how this game will unfold. Peyton Manning is the greatest regular season quarterback of all time (or at least will be) […]
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