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Will Anthony Davis and Kentucky win it all? Courtesy of ESPN
Will Anthony Davis and Kentucky win it all?

SCO Madness

Each year, a nation of college basketball crazies celebrate March by filling out brackets and entering pools. The Silver Chips Online staff followed suit.

NCAA Basketball Preview

College basketball is back again, and in all likelihood, it will be the only basketball to watch this winter. But this should should be a great year of hoops. SCO's NCAA buff, Jacob, took a look at the Associated Press's (AP) Preseason Poll and gave his take on the top 10.

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Final Four Preview

In the preseason polls, they were the top four ranked teams. When the NCAA men's tournament began, they were the four number one seeds. And now they make up the Final Four. UCLA, Kansas, UNC, and Memphis have stayed atop the college ranks all season, but only one will be crowned the champion. If you can't understand Dick Vitale, then Silver Chips Online is the place for all your Final Four needs.

'08 BCS Bowl Predictions

With the NFL regular season wrapping up, it's easy to forget that the college football regular season is already over. While there are no playoffs in the BCS, there are bowl games for eligible teams, as well as the national championship game. This year's championship matchup features two two-loss teams in LSU and Ohio State, which leads to many questions in the BCS. What about undefeated Hawaii? Should there be a playoff system? Such topics are not for us to debate, so we'll take the bowls for what they're worth. We, backed by our SCO expertise, will take a look at the four main bowl games and the national championship game, picking a winner in each while pitching in our two cents. If ESPN analysts leave you confused, we hope these simplified explanations will give you a better idea of what each team brings to the field.

2007 Heisman Preview

It's been one of the most memorable seasons of college football to date, with a flurry of unimaginable upsets and shuffling in the rankings. But like every year, the top performers in the sport have incredible seasons, and will be rewarded for such, with college football's most prestigious award, the Heisman Trophy. This year's Heisman candidates include last year's runner-up, a record-breaking sophomore and two quarterbacks from unheralded programs.

ACC Men's Basketball Preview 07-08

ACC Men's Basketball Preview 2007-2008

Let the '07 Madness begin!

Whether picking your winners by RPI, quality wins, the "hot-ness" factor (either interpretation) or by which schools have the coolest mascot, everybody becomes an oracle when it comes to the NCAA tournament. Here at Silver Chips Online, our experts will try to shed some light on what is really going to happen during the big dance. With upset specials, the little teams that can and the juggernauts, almost every team has a chance to grab the trophy this year, as we do our best to prepare you for the madness that is March.
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Athlete of the Week: Evan Horne, Varsity Boys' Soccer

Senior Evan Horne charges an opposing forward, gains possession of the ball, and sends it to the midfield. These types of plays are routine for the senior defender; he’s one of the most reliable players on the varsity boys’ soccer team.

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Harper brings the "Natitude"

Big things are happening in DC. The Nationals are in first place in the tough National League (NL) East, their marketing department has brought in "#Natitude" amidst the "Take Back the Park" series with the Phillies and super prospect Bryce Harper is finally here.

Bobby Petrino got fired, but Jessica Dorrell got wrecked

Last Wednesday, University of Arkansas's head football coach Bobby Petrino was fired due to his fling with 25-year-old, Jessica Dorrell, Arkansas's Student Athlete Development Coordinator. The two were caught in a motorcycle accident on March 31st, which left Petrino completely damaged. Not only did Petrino suffer from a broken rib and cracked vertebra, he also lost the $24.92 million he was set to earn during his 7-year contract with Arkansas, and, of course, his mistress.

What a "knockout" coach

It's easy to point your finger at former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and say, "Suspend him!"