Archives - Micah Greenberg
Baseball
We don’t care enough about actual games
Sports media puts a heavy focus on off-the-field stories, but is that what fans want to see? Read More
Narratives
Ken Jennings crowned king of ‘Jeopardy!,’ becomes vaguely famous
Jennings defeated longtime rival Brad Rutter and newcomer James Holzhauer, and is now even occasionally recognized when walking down the street. Read More
Baseball
Too many games ruins a season
Some fans lose interest in the regular season when leagues play upwards of 100 games. Read More
Professional Sports
Treatment is different when you’re one of the best
This past Wednesday, LeBron James tested the limits of the rules of basketball. In the first quarter of a game against the Utah Jazz, he acted as the ball handler on a possession, dribbling past half court. After passing the midline, while still standing on the Jazz logo, he stopped dribbling, and instead held the […]
Better CDCS
Ever Better CDCS
No amount of rearranging your labs and workshops will ever make Orgo go away, you poor suckers. Dump those "required" courses and take these ones instead! Read More
Professional Sports
Streaks are made to be ended
If you told a baseball fan 20 years ago that the Montreal Expos would move to Washington, they would not be surprised. But if you said that they’d win the World Series within the next two decades, they might have been shocked. In fact, if you told a baseball fan 20 years ago that in […]
Professional Sports
The new prototypical QB
He is either 6’1” and pretty fast, or he is 6’6”, built like a giant linebacker, and can barely run. He started off as a backup at a decent football school, but then transferred to a serious football program, where he was a walk-on who earned the starting gig the hard way. He is so […]
Varsity Athletics
Adjusting to college for student athletes
The adjustment for non-athletes is difficult enough with new independence and responsibilities, a new city (for some, a new country), new friends, and new academic formats. But student-athletes also have to adjust to a new level of competition, new coaches, new facilities, and an entirely new group of teammates. But new teammates can be a […]
Club Sports
The ultimate fun and competitive club sports experience
This weekend, Men’s Club Ultimate Frisbee traveled to Oneonta to compete in the USA Ultimate Division III Metro East Regional Tournament. A strong showing in inclement weather at this weekend’s games could allow the team to qualify for the national Division III tournament. Read More
Baseball
Men’s Baseball makes itself heard
The baseball team is quite vocal from the dugout. Sometimes players yell to cheer on their teammate at-bat or on the mound. Sometimes they yell baserunning advice. But the volume never drops, and the encouragement never ceases. Read More
