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The Blue Line: Hobey Baker

By Daily Free Press Admin March 25, 2014

If you had asked me a month ago what I’d like writing about in March, I would’ve said with great confidence that I’d enjoy discussing the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But with Ohio State University,...

Foul Shots: March sadness

By Daily Free Press Admin March 20, 2014

In the modern history of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament (since 1979), the Final Four has been made up of the top four seeds in the tournament exactly one time, in 2008. Every single year other...

Fish and Chipps: March Madness 10 commandments

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2014

Before March Madness officially begins this Thursday, I thought it would only be fair to give a little insight into my method on picking the perfect bracket.   Rule No. 1: Never pick all No. 1...

The Blue Line: Retiring numbers

By Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2014

During the first intermission of the final Boston University hockey home game against Northeastern, legendary coach Jack Parker’s number 6 jersey was retired. When he was given the microphone, he mentioned...

Fish and Chipps: The n-word does not belong

By Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2014

One hundred and fifty years ago, there was only one way to interpret the meaning of the n-word. It was hateful. Spiteful. Awful. Disgusting. But as time has moved forward its meaning, usage and cultural...

Foul Shots: Specialization

By Daily Free Press Admin March 5, 2014

Quarterback Jameis Winston is the best college football player in the nation, according to Heisman Trophy voters. After he plays the required amount of college seasons at Florida State University (in his...

The Blue Line: March Madness

By Daily Free Press Admin March 4, 2014

February is over now, and sports fans across the globe will miss the month home to the Super Bowl and Olympic Games. But now enters March, host of one of the most exciting sporting events of the year:...

Fish and Chipps: Is Wichita State legitimate?

By Daily Free Press Admin February 27, 2014

If you are shocked that the Wichita State University is the only undefeated team left in college basketball this season, don’t be. At this time last season, the Shockers were virtually unknown to everyone...

Foul Shots: An unseen drama

By Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2014

Baseball is America’s pastime. It’s the sport of Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter and hundreds of other superstars. For much of the 20th century, baseball was king....

The Blue Line: WNHL?

By Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

Did anybody else watch the Olympic hockey games last week between heated rivals United States and Canada? Just in case you missed them, Canada won both matchups by the same 3-2 score. The men’s hockey...

Fish and Chipps: A letter to Mr. Wiggins

By Daily Free Press Admin February 20, 2014

Dear Mr. Wiggins, A wise man once said to me, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Let me begin by saying I am a huge admirer of your work on the court. You can flat out ball and I have...

Foul Shots: The ballad of Marcus Smart

By Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2014

It’s tough to find a high-profile college basketball player that wants to stay in school more than the single season mandated by former NBA commissioner David Stern. Nowadays, the so-called “diaper...

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