Your weekend homework assignment

You really have to feel for Tennessee. Those Rocky Top signing folks have had a college basketball team for 99 years. For the first time ever, the Volunteers ascended to No. 1 last week with a victory over Memphis. And its reign on top of the college basketball world? It’ll last, like, 48 hours.

But hey, at least they still have Dolly.

I mention this now because, while our class is not in full session for another week or so, the best students will begin their independent studies right now. There are five teams ... Read more

BRACKET BOY is returning soon!

Have you had enough with Roger Clemens and all the injections into his butt?! Have you had enough of the Giants and their nonstop Super Bowl talk-show circuit?! Have you had enough of the lousy professional basketball team in the Meadowlands?!

(Hey, Jason Kidd has, so why shouldn't you?)

Yes, loyal readers, it is almost that time of year again. It is almost time for me, your world-renowned and impossibly handsome bracketologist, to take hold of your hand and guide you through the insanity we call "March Madness."

It is almost time for the much anticipated and awaited return of ... Read more