Harp on Sports - The Bar

In "The Bar" we looked at the SEC's decision to not seek to expand beyond 16 teams for the moment.  We told you why Miami and Virginia Tech would make the most sense should they decide to add two more.   We took stock in the Kevin Durant trade market and why the Clippers may be his best move "legacy" wise.   We wrapped by telling you how MLB can take a page from the NBA wh...

In "The Bar" we looked at the shockwaves that USC and UCLA created by leaving the PAC-12 for the B1G.   We told you why either the BIG-12 or PAC-12 will likely be ripped apart here in the next month.   With NBA Free Agent Contracts exceeding $1.5 billion over a 24 hour stretch we talked about  this being exactly what old school NBA Fans should want and we wrapped by looking at new NFL je...

In "The Bar" we looked at the ACC new scheduling plan now that they have dropped their divisions.  We talked about an SEC schedule would look like once Texas and Oklahoma join the conference.  We analyzed at how the price of gas in America is about to give a handful of schools a major advantage when it comes to the NIL and we wrapped up discussing the latest with Freddie Freeman and why...

In "The Bar" we discussed Arch Manning's expectations with the Longhorns now that he has committed to Texas.  Is it even possible to live up to the hype?  With the NBA draft now in the rearview mirror we looked at the league as a whole and why Las Vegas and Seattle need to both have teams within the next four years.   We wrapped by looking at Justin Verlander's season with Astr...

In "The Bar" we discussed Rob Gronkowski's *retirement and why even if he comes back he will never ascend to the top spot in Greatest Tight Ends ever.  We looked at the Lightning and where they rank among the best franchises/teams in sports today and we wrapped by telling you how Baker Mayfield can use the Deshaun Watson saga to his advantage.  

 In "The Bar" we discussed the US Open and how golf has added another layer of drama with the LIV syndicate competing against the PGA Tour.  Now to have a final pairing with one from each entity would be perfection.    We looked at the rarified air that Steph Curry has entered with his 4th NBA Title and Finals MVP.  We wrapped by talking about the latest potential changes with the transf...

In "The Bar" we discussed the Jack Del Rio Drama following his remarks with regards to the January 6th riots as a "dust up".    Ron Rivera's response was measured and fair.  We talked about Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC early and why Florida needs to be front and center when it comes to hosting them Week 1 when they do join.  We wrapped by looking at the LIV and why t...

In "The Bar"  we looked at the NBA Finals and what a win would mean for Al Horford's HOF chances.  We discussed UT's historical season in College Baseball and Oklahoma's remarkable 54-2 record in softball.   We wrapped by talking about the latest Urban Meyer coaching banter and why it is nonsense

 In "The Bar" we took Nick Saban's stance that the NIL is going to ruin college football with a boulder of salt.   With his logic money has nothing to do with parity.   We talked about the plan to start to flex games on MNF starting with the 2023 season and the good and bad that will come with it.  We wrapped by discussing the mistakes golf and golfers have made this year and why th...

In "The Bar" we take a look at the new NIL rules the NCAA is expected to announce early this week.  Separating boosters from programs will be a priority .   The NBA Playoffs haven't seen a semi-final conference round this competitive in decades.   So what does it mean?   We wrapped by taking stock in the first 30 games of the 2022 MLB Season and why baseball may be on the verge of a...

 In "The Bar" we looked at SEC Commish Greg Sankey and PAC-12 Commish Greg Kliavkoff's trip to Washington to ask Congress to fix the NIL mess that they have created.  We discussed the Mayor of Dallas and his idea to add an NFL expansion team to South Dallas.   We wrapped by looking at the reports that Phil Mickelson may have gambled away close to $40 million.

In "The Bar" we discussed Keyontae Johnson's decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means for Florida.  We looked back on the NFL Draft and told you why Mock Draft's may be the most worthless thing the media does in sports.  We wrapped by looking at the HBO series "Winning Time" and why a series based around Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys...

In "The Bar" we discussed how the Jags approach at #1 will show us whether or not they have changed as a franchise.  We also looked at what the Bucs should be.  With Mark Emmert stepping down as NCAA President we told you why his departure is going to do nothing but swing open the gate of chaos.   We wrapped by telling you how the NIL is now pushing more players in the transfer portal wh...

In "The Bar" we looked at the upcoming NFL schedule release on May 12th.  We laid out who the eight teams should be in the four Prime-Time Matchups to start the season.   With Jay Wright retiring as Villanova head basketball coach we told you why the trend of established veteran coaches walking away early is going to continue and even increase.   We wrapped by discussing the NBA Playoffs...

 In "The Bar" we analyzed Notre Dame's latest approach to N.I.L. and how athletic departments and universities have totally bastardized what was supposed something for just the athletes.  We discussed Colin Kaepernick's approach to getting back into the NFL.  He just checked the first box.  We told you what the next boxes are.   We wrapped by looking at how the Lions can alter...

 In "The Bar" we analyzed at Anthony Richardson's recent reckless speeding incident and why it'll be interesting to see Billy Napier's first real discipline test as head coach.   We discussed the Boston Red Sox adding a sponsor to their Neil Diamond "Sweet Caroline" singalong.  We explored other traditions and what their sponsors could be.   We wrapped by looking...

In "The Bar" we discussed how the Lakers need look no farther than Lexington, KY to John Calipari for their next Head Basketball Coach.  We explained why this years Masters was saved by Rory McIlroy on Sunday.   And we wrapped by exploring this new version of the U.S.F.L. and why it will very useful the NFL and the game of football

In "The Bar" we discussed Dabo Swinney's stance that college football needs a Major Overhaul and why he is about off base as you can get.  If he wants to be a part of the solution we gave him an option along with the rest of the ACC & SEC.   We also looked at The Masters as we head into the weekend.  Tiger is in contention but Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka b...

In "The Bar" we discussed Billy Napier's changes to Florida's Annual Spring Game and why moving it to Prime Time during the week is brilliant.  We analyzed the Rays trading of Austin Meadows and why it makes sense to move him now for what equates to a soon to be 20-20 3rd baseman and a 2nd Round Pick.   We wrapped by looking at the Masters and why those thinking Tiger Woods has...

In "The Bar" we looked at the rumors that Tom Brady wanted Bruce Arians out as head coach of the Bucs.  And if he did, so what?  We took a final look at Coach K's last Final Four and why it means more to the critics that he lose than to the Dukies that he wins.  We wrapped by discussing MLB's plan to allow ad patches on jerseys.  We even offered our suggestions.  

In "The Bar" we looked at how the Bills, Erie County & State of New York have given the Khan Family the perfect blueprint to get a new stadium in Jacksonville.  We discussed this year's blue blooded Final Four in Hoops and explored what the perfect Final Four would be in all major sports.  We wrapped by discussing the Bucs decision to bring back the creamsicle uniforms and what...

In "The Bar" we discussed the sexual assault allegations against former Gator Standout Keyontae Johnson.   Everyone should want the same outcome.  With Coach K's career winding down we looked at what active coach has a chance of matching his resume along with Nick Saban & Bill Belichick's.  We also analyzed the best and worst possible destinations for Colin Kaepernick as te...

 In "The Bar" we discuss the two best scenarios for Baker Mayfield including one that his him headed to Tampa to be Tom Brady's back-up.   With the latest revelations about Urban Meyer and his lack of knowledge when it comes NFL stars we can now ask the question if his hiring with the Jaguars is the worst Head Coaching hire in NFL history.   We wrapped by looking at the six new head...

In "The Bar" we told you why college programs that are successful do exactly what Florida did when they hired Todd Golden as Basketball Coach.   We made a case why it's not time to completely lose it over Kentucky and John Calipari's loss to St. Peters.  But he had better make a Sweet 16 one of the next two tournaments.  We wrapped by ranking the NFL QB moves this off-season. ...

In "The Bar" we discuss the return of Tom Brady to Tampa for one more season.   It's the best thing that could've happened to Kyle Trask and a nightmare for Aaron Rodgers.   With Mike White leaving the Gators for Georgia we looked at why he is making the smart career move and what Scott Stricklin should do with his first two phone calls.   We wrapped by looking at the Harp on S...