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Chris Kowalczyk
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Walter Sobchak sympathizer. Atlantic 10 culture warrior. Bobblehead consultant.
A Chicago gem.
January 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
📍 Albuquerque
December 17, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Bright lights, big city.
December 16, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Talkin’ ‘bout practice.
December 13, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Finding gems in the Vegas Arts District.
December 13, 2024 at 3:48 AM
My brain cannot process the Vegas weather forecast for this week’s road trip.
December 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM
NBA statisticians have been fudging assist totals for decades. Stockton is hardly the first or last guy to benefit from a generous home scorekeeper.
December 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I am begging people to help me understand why this much capital is annually dedicated to Stephen A screaming hot takes at my screen.
NEWS: Stephen A. Smith's deal is in the six-year, $120 million range, The Athletic has learned.

There is one issue: I texted with Stepehen A and he said....

Full details ...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
ESPN, Stephen A. Smith negotiating historic 6 year, $120 million deal
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Reposted by Chris Kowalczyk
Friend sent me a Marlow Talley to Ben Peabody lob/dunk vs. UR in the 1996 CAA semis.

Sent me down a worm hole that landed to this 10-year old article from @rockrollins.bsky.social in which he calls Joey Rodriguez the greatest #12 in VCU history:

aroundthehorns.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/w...
WHAT’S YOUR 20? VCU BASKETBALL’S BEST AT EVERY NUMBER
In basketball, we immortalize our heroes by hoisting their jerseys into the rafters. Often, we “retire” numbers, deciding that no other player is worthy to be identified by that set of numerals. It…
aroundthehorns.wordpress.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Reposted by Chris Kowalczyk
Because of economic forces around college hoops, the Maui Invitational's future fields are likely to be a lot less compelling than what we've grown accustomed to over the past four decades. That's a real downer, because this tournament is blessed and needs to continue and optimal capacity forever.
November 26, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Satisfied with my first turn as a bobblehead consultant. #LetsGoVCU
November 27, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Morning hang with @realgoodmanhoops.bsky.social and Joe Bam.
November 20, 2024 at 3:55 PM
If times get tough, the owners of the Griffon here in Charleston can always harvest the dollar bills on the walls.
November 20, 2024 at 12:43 AM
First road trip book of the season nearly complete. Breezy, enjoyable 200-page read. Would recommend.
November 19, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Some notes:

I forgot Rhody. Tier 1 if you stay in Newport. Tier 3 if you don’t.

Bona on a Monday night is brutal. Some good salt-of-the-earth dives otherwise.

Fordham ain’t in Manhattan or Brooklyn, which would both be top tier.

Davidson improves dramatically if you stay in Charlotte.
Related: Here is my ranking of A-10 cities in terms of the best-to-worst to get a beer in. Richmond not included.

Tier 1
1-Loyola
2-GW
3-La Salle/Saint Joe’s
4-Duquesne
5-Saint Louis

Tier 2
6-Dayton
7-Bona
8-Umass

Tier 3
9-Davidson
10-Fordham
11-Mason
Ah man I got named in an A-10 hoops starter pack. I guess this is finally my opportunity to start posting my definitive list of dive bars of the A-10. #content
November 19, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Related: Here is my ranking of A-10 cities in terms of the best-to-worst to get a beer in. Richmond not included.

Tier 1
1-Loyola
2-GW
3-La Salle/Saint Joe’s
4-Duquesne
5-Saint Louis

Tier 2
6-Dayton
7-Bona
8-Umass

Tier 3
9-Davidson
10-Fordham
11-Mason
Ah man I got named in an A-10 hoops starter pack. I guess this is finally my opportunity to start posting my definitive list of dive bars of the A-10. #content
November 19, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Ah man I got named in an A-10 hoops starter pack. I guess this is finally my opportunity to start posting my definitive list of dive bars of the A-10. #content
November 19, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Reposted by Chris Kowalczyk
CAVS PERFECT SEASON CONTINUES 🐸
November 18, 2024 at 1:31 AM