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Prior to the recent NFL draft, we heard that the New Orleans Saints were likely to draft a quarterback in… The post Saints Burned at the Used Carr lot appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

It is hard to believe that the Indiana Pacers' last basketball title came in the defunct American Basketball Association in… The post Rick Carlisle tells his Indiana team – “Pace yourselves!” appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The National Hockey League allowed the Arizona Coyotes franchise to relocate in Salt Lake City last summer. Their nickname “Coyotes”… The post Another Mammoth nickname mistake for Utah? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

This weekend featured news reports about several legendary people.  Some were about sports personalities.  Another featured a man who became… The post Legendary Memories appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The National Basketball Association plays an exhaustive 82-game regular season from October through April. Most NBA regular season games are… The post NBA Playoff teams are Kung Fu Fighting appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

How do you think it might have felt being named Jack Nicklaus, Jr.? Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (who goes by the… The post Well intended Daddy Deion created this Mess appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Green Bay, Wisconsin has less than 110,000 residents.  The NFL's smallest market will more than double in size as the… The post The Cheesehead NFL Draft begins Thursday appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The wrestling term “kayfabe” means that you are willing to set aside your common sense and play along with the… The post Kayfabe Sports Highlights appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The starting quarterback at the University of Tennessee is no longer on the squad. No, he didn't commit an off-the-field… The post Back to School – Should Tennessee rent a NFL Quarterback this Fall? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Did you see that unusual looking “pink” moon over the weekend? The April phenomenon was actually a traditional full moon… The post Pink Moons and Green Jackets appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Beginning Thursday, four days of professional golf will be played on the most perfectly manicured and picturesque golf course on… The post The Masters Preview – Expect the Unexpected appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Congratulations to the Florida Gators men's basketball team and the Connecticut Huskies women's team.  Both emerged as the 2025 national… The post Congrats to Florida and UConn – Farewell to Amateur College Sports appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The men's and women's college basketball season will end in just a few days. The women's Final Four happens in… The post The Fantastic Four Final Fours appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Has anyone seen LIV Golf recently? The upstart rival to the PGA Tour has literally vanished from the professional golf… The post Will this week be LIV's Last Stand? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Are you ready for some (spring) football? The UFL desperately wants YOU to become a fan this spring.  The league's… The post The UFL wants YOU as a new Recruit! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

One week ago, the men's basketball team at St. Francis University of Pennsylvania played in the NCAA March Madness tournament. … The post Movin' on Down! St. Francis of PA to join D-III Sports appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

My wife and I attended LSU's final home basketball game recently in Baton Rouge.  For the Tigers, it was Senior… The post LSU Men's Basketball – Fix it now or $ave the Money? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Mrs. SwampSwami and I spent last week on a lovely visit to the Gulf Shores, Alabama area. Travel tip –… The post March Madness picks – No Surprises in the Final Fours appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The NCAA college basketball men's and women's March Madness tournament brackets were released on Sunday night. Every year, the field… The post Seeing red about Carolina Blue? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

What does a Texas-based NBA franchise have in common with a North Louisiana city's former Double-AA minor league baseball team?… The post Dallas Mavericks and the Shreveport Swamp Dragons appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Based solely on his coaching record, St. John's men's basketball coach Rick Pitino has enjoyed an incredibly successful college career.… The post Rick Pitino – Rooting for him or against him? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Other than Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and a few other top tier NFL quarterbacks, several others should keep their bags… The post These NFL Contenders Need a Quarterback Upgrade appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

There are several types of sports stories which have caught my eye this week.  Let's cover a few of them… The post Wednesday's War Room appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Entering this last week of February, college basketball fans are dreaming and scheming about how their favorite team might receive… The post March Madness Expansion – More Pound Puppies or Pedigrees? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Their marriage lasted an incredible 35 years. Beginning in 1990, the Worldwide Leader in Sports (ESPN) began to carry Major… The post ESPN files Divorce papers from Major League Baseball appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Every once in awhile, a terrific idea will surface and warrant closer attention. On Wednesday, the two big power conferences… The post Ready for “Play-in” College Football Playoff games? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

As noted in my previous post this week, your faithful SwampSwami is ready to settle into some spring sports on… The post Nuts and Bolts – LIV Golf just got… appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

College basketball players have been toiling for nearly three months in relative obscurity.  But King Football has, at long last,… The post Hoop, Hoop, Hooray! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Thank goodness it's almost here!   The final game of the NFL season will get underway around 5:35PM CST Sunday afternoon… The post The NFL's 59th Big Finis! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

On Tuesday night, I watched Week #5 of the TGL (Tomorrow's Golf League) high tech golf competition on ESPN. The… The post Pro Golfers putt for Dough but play too Slow! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In case you missed it, Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow at 7:30AM EST Sunday morning in north central Pennsylvania. In… The post Groundhog Day in Dallas – You're Outta Luka! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Seven of the 32 NFL teams (22%) have been seeking new head coaches over the past few weeks.  Each team… The post Saints and Cowboys – Take our Coaching job…Please?!! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Oh, no.  Not again! For the second time in three years, it will be the red-clad Kansas City Chiefs squaring… The post Colorblind Guys Unhappy with Super Bowl Teams appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Thank goodness, it's finally over! Congratulations to 14-2 Ohio State.  The Buckeyes jumped out to a big lead and then… The post 12-Team College Football Playoffs – Report Card appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Monday, January 20, 2025 was a big day across America. It was Martin Luther King Day.  It was also the… The post Welcome to Soap Opera Season appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

On Thursday, baseball's Bob Uecker passed away at age 90.  It was only ten days before he would have turned… The post Celebrating Bob Uecker + Football Predictions appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

For the past five seasons, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has done his best to lead the team back… The post BlueStar Wars – Mike McCarthy escapes! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Did you notice the full moon which started to increase in size every night this weekend? Actually, the moon will… The post It's Wolf Moon Monday! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

This Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, New Orleans Saints fans like me will be pulling for the Denver Broncos in the… The post Mickey Loomis is making the Saints Irrelevant (Again) appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

First, there was the PGA Tour.  Three years ago, the new LIV Golf league arrived to provide a little competition.… The post TGL – High Tech Golf Lacking in Fun appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

My old cartoon friend, Snagglepuss, made the phase “Exit – Stage Right!” famous during the 1960's and for decades afterwards.… The post Exit – Stage Right! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

By now, you've seen the weather forecast for the upcoming week. When high temperatures in the deep South aren't going… The post College and NFL Football Warm the USA this Weekend! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Happy New Year from the bayou! Looking back at 2024, the sports world experienced quite a whirlwind of change.  Some… The post A New Spirit in 2025 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Yes, that sounds like some overzealous announcer on a TV promo for one of the networks which overpaid for the… The post Saturday will be the Best Football Day Ever! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Those lines from a Charles Dickens classic may… The post The Dog(s) who Saved the Independence Bowl appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Future Hall-of-Fame New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has returned to coaching.  The 72-year old legend is taking the… The post Bill Belichick – “Heel” do well in North Carolina! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Beginning this Saturday and into early January, the college football season ends with an expanded set of bowl games.  Teams… The post Your Ultimate Bowl Season Guide! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Can you believe it's already December 10?  It seems like yesterday when this 2024 college football season began. Before revealing… The post Oregon is #1 plus my Final Rankings for all 134 FBS teams! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

One year ago, the big conundrum was why 13-0 Florida State had been passed-up by 11-1 Alabama for the fourth… The post College Football Playoffs – It's not just for the Big Schools appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

You've got questions.  I have some thoughts on them.  Let's dive right into a few sports issues which may be… The post 5 Questions for Mr. Know-it-All! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Sadly, the final week of the 2024 college football season has come to an end for most of the 134… The post SwampSwami Top 25 – Regular Season Ends with ??? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.