The NFL Draft is where the future of a franchise is decided. A good draft pick can turn a team around (see Peyton Manning and Tom Brady), but a bust can set your team back significantly (see Ryan Leaf and Tim Couch).
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Setting the playoff odds for the NBA's Western Conference
As of press time, the NBA playoff matchups hadn't yet been decided but, what the hell, let's break down the insanely competitive Western Conference team by team, including the (non-Vegas) odds of each squad to win the conference.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: New stadiums changing the look of many sporting events
Many professional sports teams across America are preparing to transfer into elaborate new facilities in the near future while staying in the same city. The Washington Nationals kicked off the movement, hosting baseball's Opening Day ceremony with the grand opening of Nationals Park.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four: What's not to like?
This year marks the first time in the history of the 65-team NCAA men's basketball tournament that all four No. 1 seeds have advanced to the Final Four. Unfortunately for those of us involved in bracket pools, this ensured victory for the token 10-year-old cousin who picked all the high seeds to advance. Although the elite parity in the Final Four is expected to produce interesting matchups, the absence of underdogs will ultimately leave casual fans disinterested.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Buffalo Sabres 'fans' covering campus? That was so last year
As we all know, on July 1 of last year Buffalo Sabres co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere both bolted from Buffalo and signed major free agent contracts with the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, respectively. What I didn't realize was that apparently Sabres fans at Geneseo have also "signed" with apathy after realizing that the Sabres will not be the Eastern Conference power that they were last year.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Attention dormant NBA fans: The league is back in a big way
I honestly can't tell myself, or anyone else for that matter, that I am as avid an NBA fan as most. But for once, this season has really caught my attention. At a glance it seems the same as ever: a dominant Western Conference, an obviously weaker Eastern counterpart, and an MVP race fronted by big names like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: No rest for the weary in the NFL's busy offseason
Pro football is not what it used to be. In the past, football fans would avidly watch the Super Bowl and then more or less forget about the sport until August or September. In recent years, however, players like Bears kick returner Devin Hester and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson have proven that NFL rookies are very relevant players. As the rookies have become more noticeable, so too has the NFL Draft.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Shaq trade means step back for Suns
The NBA was rocked on Feb. 7 when it witnessed one of the most unexpected and illogical trades in recent history.
Read MoreOut Of Bounds: For Patriots, worst may be yet to come
This past Sunday we watched as the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII. We watched as dreams of 19-0 were crushed as Eli Manning led his Giants on a game-winning drive with less than three minutes left in the game.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Super upset? It could happen
It is officially Super Bowl week, and we all know what that means: It's time for everyone on campus, football fan or not, to choose sides for the big game. Super Bowl XLII is a match-up between the undefeated 18-0 New England Patriots and the New York Giants, who have won an NFL-record 10 consecutive road games en route to the title game.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: The NBA and NFL are right in punishments
The NBA's recent suspension of referee Joey Crawford seems to be part of a recent trend towards extremely harsh punishments handed out in professional sports. Crawford, who was suspended indefinitely last week by NBA commissioner David Stern, was recently involved in a verbal altercation with San Antonio player Tim Duncan.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Robinson not the only model athlete
It was an emotional day in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 15, when a Dodgers-Padres matchup was displaced in importance by a significant and powerful celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's entrance into the MLB, opening the golden gates for black baseball players forever.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Florida tops Ohio State in title game
March Madness is officially over. The 2007 college basketball season wrapped up on Monday night with the Florida Gators defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the national championship.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Forecasting the Final Four matchups
At long last, the pre-eminent college basketball event is finally upon us: the NCAA men's Final Four will be held this Saturday and Monday in Atlanta, GA. With the four remaining teams all #1 and #2 seeds, the weekend of games should be fascinating. For the first time in history, all four teams boast 30 or more wins. While this undoubtedly makes for one of the more enticing semifinals in recent memory, it also means that predicting a champion is more difficult than ever. Without further ado, here is one man's look inside the crystal ball.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: NHL must prevent unnecessary cheap shots
In recent weeks, the NHL has seen some blatant cheap shots with players attempting to injure their opponents. Buffalo Sabres forward and assistant captain Chris Drury and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle were both victims of such brutal hits. These acts are full of cowardice and shine a negative light on the sport.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Get ready for "Super" saturation
Quick question: What annual American tradition starts early and quickly wears out its welcome but relentlessly chugs on no matter what? If you've ever been exposed to the sports media in late January, then you already know the answer: the Super Bowl Hype Machine.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Coaches are the scapegoats of the sports world
It happens every year in sports. A team is projected for success. They have a slow start, they're hit by the injury bug, they have a rough schedule. Whatever the reason, everyone knows about the perennial underachievers in professional sports.
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