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How Far Can Rickie Fowler Hit a Persimmon Driver?
BY MATT CRAIG | PGA.COM INTERN | BALL STATE SPORTS LINK This piece was originally published on PGA.com Comparing golfers of different generations is a fruitless…
The Fairytale is Over: Time to Trade Westbrook
Kevin Durant leaving has not only derailed the entire Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, but more importantly it has ended the fairytale that all Thunder fans believed.
Ball Hogs: The People vs. John Stockton
In the most anticipated Ball Hogs podcast of the year, John Stockton takes the stand to defend his ability to play in today’s NBA. Albert Jennings of the Ball State Golf team comes on as a second prosecuting attorney, as he and Ken try to make the case that Stockton wouldn’t be able to play at all in the NBA in 2016.
The Three Key Ingredients to UCONN Women’s Success
Written By: Matt Craig | @MrMattCraig Editor in Chief of Chirp City Host of the Ball Hogs Podcast Member of Ball State Sports Link Matt covered the…
Chirpies, Masters, Race, and More with Albert Jennings
Sports Link’s Matt Craig sits down with Albert Jennings of the Ball State Golf team and host of the 2016 Chirpies. Topics include Albert’s Obama impersonation (6:10), reactions to this past weekend’s Masters (9:00), if Tiger could ever make a comeback (30:13), appealing golf to the under-25 generation (32:38), issues of race in golf and other sports (38:53), meeting Steph Curry (47:38), and finally NBA hot takes (50:25).
Ball Hogs: Throw Out the Record Book! It’s Heat Check Time
With the Warriors on the doorstep of a 73-9 record, breaking what was once considered an unbreakable record set by the immortal 95-96 Bulls, it’s time to take a look around at other NBA records. Some are impossible to break, but others could be broken in the near future. Also, a comprehensive guide to the heat check and the power within.
Ball Hogs: The Greatest Signature Shoes of All Time, and Why
No one can deny the importance of sneakers in basketball history. But in 2016, the market for basketball shoes is saturated. Has it gone to far? The guys look at the best and worst shoes of past and present, and what’s right and wrong with the sneaker industry.
Ball Hogs: What We Can Learn From Women’s Basketball
After five days at the Women’s Final Four, Matt returns with lessons that we can learn before the NBA Playoffs start. Players’ relationships with the media, and managing egos, it’s easier said than done!
