After MJ retired from basketball, he spent a couple years trying his hand at baseball. Whether it was his lack of success in the minors or just an itch to address unfinished business, he decided to come back against the Pacers towards the end of the 1994-1995 NBA season. It wasn’t until he [...]

The 1993 NBA Finals were no cakewalk.  In fact, the Suns had a better regular season record than the Bulls that year, Barkley had won the MVP, and many experts were picking the Suns to win.  We all know what happened next, as the Bulls won in 6.  But before the series started nothing was [...]

One of the most famous clips of Jordan’s career is “the move” over the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals. This was Jordan’s first real shot at a title, and he wasn’t about to blow it. While most people remember the move, they don’t remember that it was his 13th [...]

Arguably the defining shot of Jordan’s career, this game-winner over Ehlo put the Bulls on the map in the Eastern Conference.  Although it would be a couple years until the Bulls could overcome the dirty Pistons, this moment signified the arrival of Jordan and his Bulls as a force in the East, as opposed to [...]

In a ridiculously stacked rookie class, Jordan outshined his competition with his spectacular displays of athleticism.  It’s almost funny to see a slightly unpolished Jordan at 22 years old.  We all see him as the smooth, confident man who has wowed us in so many ways, but this was before all that, when he was [...]

As most of you know by now, Michael Jordan is being inducted into the Hall of Fame today.  Yesterday, I discussed how Jordan was not only the greatest of all time, but that he redefined what greatest of all time even meant.  Today, we will be posting video tributes to him all day.
This first one, [...]

G.O.A.T.  It’s a term that gets thrown around now and then, but what does it really mean?  How can anyone measure something like “The Greatest of all Time”?  With the induction of Michael Jordan into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the question arises again.  Jordan revolutionized his position, the role of the guard, the game [...]

Well, blogpoll voting happened pretty quick this week with the relevant Monday night game and all.  Check out the results along with analysis at CBS Sportsline. 
As for NQTC’s ballot, nothing much changed.  I did consider moving Pitt into the top 25, but I’ll wait for a win over a school in their division.  Miami (yes, [...]

Here’s an NBA 2k10 video trailer starring Derrick Rose.  I think the game may be giving him a bit too much credit, but if what we’ve been hearing about his summer training is correct, then it may not be too far from the truth.  Enjoy!

What an awful start for an Illinois team I thought would be near the top of the conference.  It’s a familiar formula in the Big Ten: young players show promise, struggle, then put it together in their senior season.  I thought Juice would be ready to lead his team to a great season and perhaps [...]

With Bob Barker hosting Monday Night Raw here in the Chicago area, A.J. Pierzynski decided to truly put his white trash look to the test. It passed with flying colors. I love all the boos when he comes out, it must have been a north side/south side mix in the crowd. Enjoy!

I’m sure my many thousands of fans are thrilled to see that The Bad Guy himself has returned to NQTC just in time for the 2009 fantasy football season. First game is on Thursday so without further ado, here is the first Bench/Start of the year…
 
BENCH
Larry Johnson RB Chiefs -It’s amazing how someone’s value can plummet in such a short time, [...]

In case you forgot, we’ll be a part of the CBS Sportsline Blogpoll this season.  The poll works just like the AP or Coaches’ Poll, except that it is done by bloggers.  It is obviously superior to either major poll since 1) We watch the games and 2) our votes are public.  The whole project started over at MGoBlog and [...]

Devin Aromashodu is a young wide receiver who has been trying to make the Bears final 53-man roster all preseason.  He is a talented, young wide out, with a lot of potential.  Although he hasn’t played in many NFL games prior to this season, he could be set to have a breakout year with the [...]

This is the place to go for NFL Week 1 previews.  It has all the spreads and information you need for each game this coming weekend. [Midwest Sports Fans]
Luol Deng will be ready for the preseason.  Oh and he likes rap and eats Egyptian food.  It’s all in his interview with CNN. [By The Horns]
Oh [...]