By Clif Bennett, A Guy on the Sideline I’ve had it. So many of the “experts” say the Cardinals are doomed. Then I look at what the new HC and revitalized GM have done since those experts weighed in, and wonder if those doomsday predictions are outdated. Flashback to January: No Head Coach, no Quarterbacks (None. Zero.), … Read more
Over the last decade, there’s no question LeBron has secured a prominent place on basketball’s Mount Rushmore. He’s won half the rings that MJ has and is two shy of Kobe Bryant. But his window is undoubtedly closing. With the dominance of Golden State in the West and the rise of Philadelphia and Boston in … Read more
Is it too early to begin constructing the Donovan Mitchell statue on the corner of Stockton and Malone Drives? Fear the Beard? Nah. Fear the disgusting Spida! Last night’s epic put-back dunk in Houston was, IMHO, one of the greatest plays in Jazz history, if not NBA history. The clear rookie-of-the-year favorite (sorry Ben Simmons, … Read more
David Stockton > Gordon Hayward Seeing John Stockton’s son check-in to his first home game for the Utah Jazz this week was a cool moment. Even cooler was that seconds later, he knocked down a three-pointer reminiscent of old number 12. Gave me chills – and the crowd loved it. Still cooler is the idea … Read more
Nine months ago, Gordon Hayward broke the hearts of Jazz Nation when he skipped town for the greener pastures of Boston. Many, if not all, NBA experts said the Utah Jazz were toast. The team was predicted to finish at the bottom of the league. Las Vegas set the over/under for season wins at 38 ½. Time … Read more