Jim Larranaga – My Mind on Sports

Miami and West Virginia Off to Surprisingly Strong Starts

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 jjrob15ACC, Big 12, Bob Huggins, Jim Larranaga, Miami Basketball, West Virginia Basketball0 comment

#15 Miami Hurricanes (Record:7-0) Jim Larranaga’s team was not expected to make much noise this season. The ‘Canes entered the year with a very young roster that didn’t have much experience playing with each other, having to integrate five freshman, a lone senior (a graduate transfer from Niagra), and a couple other transfers who sat out last season. Miami didn’t receive… Read More

General Thoughts

February 18, 2013May 2, 2013 Mike PattonBoston Celtics, Chris Paul, Clippers, Deandre Jordan, East, Eric Bledsoe, Erik Karlsson, Final Four, George Mason, Houston, Jadeveon Clowney, Jim Larranaga, John Calipari, Kenny Kadji, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Matt Cooke, NBA All Star Game. Slam Dunk Contest, Ottowa Senators, Paul Milsap, Paul Pierce, Pittsburgh Penguins, Reggie Johnson, Roger Goodell, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Miami, Utah Jazz, West0 comment

It has definitely been another great week in sports. The big event this weekend was the NBA All-Star weekend that was going on in Houston. The game and the weekend were good except for one part: the Slam Dunk Contest. It continued it’s downward spiral again this year. The dunks this year were good, but as a whole, they left a lot to be… Read More