Times Sports Blog

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: What's on your sports "Bucket List?"

2009-09-18T00:28:00.001-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons talked about their sports "Bucket Lists."You've heard what's on ours. Now tell us what's on yours.

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: NFL preview

2009-09-03T03:20:00.000-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons gave their predictions for the upcoming NFL season.You've heard what we had to say. Now tell us what you think.

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: College football preview

2009-08-20T02:18:00.001-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons gave their predictions for the upcoming college football season.You've heard what we had to say. Now tell us what you think.

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: What changes need to be made in sports?

2009-08-06T01:12:00.002-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons debated: What changes need to be made in sports?You've heard what we had to say. Now tell us what you think.

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: Should 16-year-old Bryce Harper forgo final years of high school for major leagues?

2009-06-18T01:19:00.002-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons debated, should 'chosen one' forgo final high school years to join major leagues?You've heard what we had to say. Now what do you think?

Hope springs eternal this time of year

2009-06-18T01:13:00.003-04:00

By MIKE BROWNEDGERTON -- If you can dream it, you can do it.Creative wizard Walt Disney and other wise souls are fond of a way we should live our lives, and play our games of sport regardless of age. This is especially the truth in tough times when it is easy to slip back into mediocrity or “I can’t do it” negativity.The lessons from high school basketball, for those of us who played or still

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: Should the Minnesota Vikings wait on Brett Favre?

2009-06-11T02:12:00.002-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and Nate Parsons debated, should the Minnesota Vikings wait on Brett Favre?You've heard what we had to say. Now what do you think?

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: Which team will win the NBA championship -- the Magic or the Lakers?

2009-06-04T02:17:00.003-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and I debated, which team will win the NBA championship -- the Magic or the Lakers?You've heard what we had to say. Now what do you think?

TWO (KNUCKLE) HEADS COLLIDE: What is wrong with the Cavaliers?

2009-05-28T02:53:00.002-04:00

In today's issue of The Bryan Times, Lee Hudnell and I debated, what is wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Orlando Magic?You've heard what we had to say. Now what do you think?

The end is always so sudden

2009-03-20T17:55:00.000-04:00

By Mike BrownWhat will the outstanding seniors remember for the rest of their lives now that the basketball season is over?The end always seems so sudden in the playoffs. It is difficult for even bystanders to not shed a tear watching dozens of seniors walk out of the lockers with deep emotions on their faces when the time has come and gone to wear their team basketball uniform for the last

The enduring impact of a coach

2009-03-04T03:17:00.001-05:00

By Mike BrownEDGERTON -- Most of us living and loving basketball in Northwest Ohio didn’t have the privilege of getting to play for or to personally know the late, great coach Babe Shoup.He coached, taught and inspired so many student-athletes during his 35 year career at Edgerton High. But what he is best remembered for is the 1959 State Championship Team.Winning a state basketball championship

USA pride from 1980 Olympics recalled

2009-03-04T03:15:00.001-05:00

By Mike BrownLAKE PLACID -- President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony captured the complete attention of our nation and the world, and sparked a mix of emotions ranging from patriotic pride, renewal, and a celebration of history many people thought they would never see in their lifetimes.Those same emotions dominated the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Each year when television

Chemistry was key element in regular season

2009-02-26T15:11:00.000-05:00

By MIKE BROWN STRYKER – Is chemistry still a required course in high school? It certainly is a required element for basketball teams, and chemistry was the accurate cliché statement heard loud and long all season among the area’s small-school teams. It is always fun to look back at the preseason previews. Then and now, the word chemistry is frequent, essentially studying how the boys and

A closer look at the boys/girls sectional matchups

2009-02-09T00:31:00.003-05:00

The sectional draws have been held for both boys and girls basketball, so let's take a closer look at the matchups and which teams have the best chance of moving on starting on the girls side.GIRLSDivision IIIn the sectional at Swanton, No. 2-seed Bryan (6-9), which has a bye, faces the winner of Maumee (2-13) and Woodward (0-11) in the sectional championship on Feb. 28 at 6:15 p.m. The Lady

Positive observations amid local basketball scene

2009-01-30T02:25:00.002-05:00

By Mike BrownRemember how earlier in the season many gymnasiums were sparsely filled and there wasn’t much noise or spirit at most local high school basketball games?The downward trend has rebounded nicely the other way. Last Friday’s frantic game between previously undefeated Pettisville and upstart North Central was a flashback to the “old school” when the gym was packed end to end. The crowd

Bears playing well

2009-01-25T23:10:00.003-05:00