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The Changing of the Guard

08/09/2010
By Lucas Mayer
The Changing of the Guard

Back on July 26th, the Tigers and Rays played on Monday Night Baseball and an intriguing storyline began to emerge. Going into the bottom of the 6th inning, Max Scherzer and Matt Garza were both throwing no-hitters. Simultaneously, many miles away, Alex Rodriguez was attempting to become the seventh player ever to hit 600 home runs. A-Rod’s feat would be...
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The 2010 All Star Game

07/11/2010
By Lucas Mayer
The 2010 All Star Game

The All Star Game has become a perennial topic of debate in Major League Baseball. Should the game count towards home field advantage? Should the fan vote decide who starts? Does every team deserve to have a representative? No matter how the MLB sets up the All Star Game there...
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We’ve Only Just Begun

06/29/2010
By Lucas Mayer
We’ve Only Just Begun

The United States was mere minutes away from one of its most bitter defeats. They had already been robbed once of a win by referee Koman Coulibaly, on a goal by Maurice Edu that should have given the USA a victory over Slovenia. Seemingly, déjà vu struck again when Clint Dempsey’s goal against...
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In a Perfect Pacer World

06/02/2010
By Lucas Mayer
In a Perfect Pacer World

In the last four years, the Indiana Pacers have watched the playoffs from the comfort of their homes. The excitement of Pacer basketball which once surrounded Indianapolis is now extinct. Conseco Fieldhouse is often bare and the crowd seems more interested in mascot Boomer dunking off a trampoline than the basketball game. How does a professional basketball team...
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The Saga of Milton Bradley

05/26/2010
By Lucas Mayer
The Saga of Milton Bradley

Once upon a time, there was an infinitely gifted outfielder in the Montreal Expos’ minor league system. He was a five-tool player that could hit for power from both sides of the plate. General Managers dream about a player who has the potential to hit .300, smack 30 home runs, drive in a 100...
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The Best There Ever Was

05/26/2010
By Lucas Mayer
The Best There Ever Was

“As long as you live, keep smiling because it brightens everybody’s day.” The quotation above was once uttered by Vincent Edward Scully, a man who has been broadcasting Dodger games for over 60 years. Take a moment and consider the significance of that statement. Scully has been there for all six Dodger Championships. He was there...
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2010 Major League Baseball Preview: National League

04/05/2010
By Lucas Mayer
2010 Major League Baseball Preview: National League

Lucas Mayer breaks down the National League divisions and gives his picks as to where each team will finish.
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The Beauty of Spring Training

03/31/2010
By Lucas Mayer
The Beauty of Spring Training

The sun illuminates the field as the fresh breeze moves behind your ear. The smell of hot dogs and popcorn along with the site of the perfectly cut outfield grass bring out a euphoric feeling. Spring training is more than a warm-up for the season. Through spring training, we can relive our past and play...
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Making A Push

03/05/2010
By Lucas Mayer
Making A Push

Going in to the 2010 season, one team stands out as the most improved franchise. They built their organization around young talent and will utilize veterans to fill holes until future stars develop. A brand new ballpark is ready to open and a long term contract awaits the reigning MVP. Not since the days...
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“It’s Debatable”, Part 2

02/24/2010
By Lucas Mayer

In this segment of "It's Debatable", IUSC's Lucas Mayer and AJ Schub discuss issues surrounding the IU men's basketball team as well as other hot topics in the world of Indiana athletics. Cody Sharrett acts as the guest judge to see who wins the debate.
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