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Go Figure: The NCAA Theory of Relativity -- As Seen in Cam Newton, Reggie Bush…

Cam Newton is no Isaac Newton. Nor should he be. Isaac Newton didn’t invent the theory of relativity; Albert Einstein did. The NCAA doesn’t believe in

Go Figure: Lovie Smith’s Top Priority is Beating Green Bay Packers

Lovie Smith said seven years ago at his first press conference as Bears head coach that beating the Green Bay Packers would be his top priority. He could get

Go Figure: Quarterback Superbowl Shuffle

It was only four years ago that the Bears were in the Super Bowl. Their starting quarterback that day was Rex Grossman.

Go Figure: Football Players Transfer Schools After Teammate Arrested for…

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos was a star receiver at the University of Iowa who holds the record for most career receptions with a terrific shot at playing on

Go Figure: Bears Take Advantage of Reject Signal Callers

Joe Webb will start at quarterback tonight for the beleaguered Minnesota Vikings. Webb played college ball at Alabama-Birmingham, which shouldn’t be confused with the Crimson

Go Figure: In Minnesota, Sports Fans Watch Baseball Outside and Football Inside

I had to laugh the other night when I heard Keith Olbermann, the MSNBC political commentator mention that the collapse of the Metrodome roof in Minneapolis

Go Figure: Carlos Zambrano Wants to Stay with Big-Spending Chicago Cubs

I had to chuckle this morning when I read that Carlos Zambrano’s determination to remain a Cub, influenced Carlos Pena’s decision to sign with the Cubs.

Go Figure: Joakim Noah's Injury No Big Deal for Bulls Season

Joakim Noah’s injury, which could sideline the Bulls center for 10 weeks, will have little impact on the Bulls season.

Go Figure: Brett Favre Not Best Quarterback of All Time

As Brett Favre’s luminous career continues to fade into the sunset, the age old debate about Favre being the best QB to ever grace the gridiron begins.

Go Figure: Bruce Pearl Bucks 'Cheaters Never Prosper' Phrase

I was channel surfing on Tuesday night when I stumbled upon Oakland University’s upset of the 7th ranked Tennessee Vols in college hoops.

Go Figure: We're Letting Sales Guy Pat Elliott Write a Sports Column

Sports has always been a passion with me, but an 82 mile an hour fastball that lacked movement and a curve ball that begged to be hit prevented any success

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A Sales Guy is Writing About Sports? Yep

Sports has always been a passion with me, but an 82 mile an hour fastball that …

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