The Sports Inquirer

  • Triple Option Attack 2012 Presason Poll: #23 Kansas State

    Music to listen to:  Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas I know its cliché but It was either this or Melissa Etherridge…you’re welcome. State of Kansas State football:  When Bill Snyder returned to Kansas State in 2009, it was looked as an opportunity for the Wildcats to remind fans of… Listen ⇢

  • Triple Option Attack College Football Preseason Preview: #24 Louisville

    Music to listen to:  Louisville State of Mind by Kasanova What I like:  The Cardinals have the best offense in the Big East lead by dynamic sophomore Terry Bridgewater, who will look to improve from his outstanding freshman campaign.  The top four receivers return to the squad along with a… Listen ⇢

  • Triple Option Attack: 2012 Preseaon Ranking #25 Washington

    Music to listen to:  Rooster (live) by Alice in Chains What, you expected me to go with Kenny G as the music of choice for a U-Dub alum, you gotta be out of your mind.  I could have gone with a lot of guys (kicking myself for not picking Jimi… Listen ⇢

  • Passing the Guard: UFC 150 Review

    Music to listen to:  Masoko Tanga by The Police Some quick thoughts on UFC 150: I had Frankie Edgar winning the fight three rounds to two:  Let’s get the controversy out of the way first.  I scored the fight 48-47 in favor of Edgar over Benson Henderson.  I thought the… Listen ⇢

  • Triple Option Attack: Teams that Missed Preseason Ranking

    Music to listen to: Sound Check (Gravity) by Gorillaz Over the next two weeks, I will reveal my preseason college football poll ranking the top-25 teams, along with conference predictions, Heisman Trophy winner, etc.  While compiling my list of teams, there were some squads that missed the cut for a… Listen ⇢

  • Verbal Submission: UFC 150 Predictions

    Music to listen to:  Megalomaniac by Incubus Another UFC event has come upon us which means its time for predictions. Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar:  The main advantage that Edgar holds is speed during the standup exchanges.  While this was useful against relatively slower fighters like BJ Penn or Gray… Listen ⇢

  • Passing The Guard: UFC on Fox 4 Thoughts

    Music to listen to:  Blood on the Motorway by DJ Shadow   Some quick thoughts on UFC on Fox 4:   -It wasn’t a good night for Phil Davis.  The last time that the UFC was on Fox, Davis was in the main event against Rashad Evans in a light… Listen ⇢

  • Passing the Guard: UFC on Fox 4 Preview

    Music to listen to:  Parallels by Yes Quick predictions for UFC on Fox 4:   Shogun Rua over Brandon Vera by TKO 4th round:  I think that Rua’s overall aggressiveness will make Vera wilt under the pressure and the Brazilian gets the advantage in the championship rounds.  Vera is a… Listen ⇢

  • Passing the Guard: Mixed Martial Arts Power Rankings August 2012

        Music to listen to:  Born Under Punches (live) by The Talking Heads   No better way to get back into the rhythm of The Sports Inquirer than a Mixed Martial Arts Power Rankings.   Heavyweights   1) Junior Dos Santos 2) Cain Velasquez 3)  Alistair Overeem 4)  Fabricio… Listen ⇢

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