fter a long and very eventful winter break here at Covenant College, I’m sure the number one question on all of your minds was, “What is Will gonna write about in the next GBP article? There is so much gooooooood, juicy material.” Well all your questions will be answered here shortly, don’t you worry.
Read moreThe Afternoon Pickup Crew
The Covenant College men's basketball team is a on a tear. They’ve put together a couple of lengthy win streaks, average around 80 points per game as a team, and before losing a single conference game, put up 10 wins a row, tying their best conference record in over a decade.
Read moreThe Good, the Bad, and the Petty
Lebrrrooooooooooooooooonnnn James. The greatest player on the planet showed the world how good he can be by putting together one of the most impressive single performances on a basketball court in recent memory. On the eighteenth night of November the G.O.A.T. returned to Miami where he had yet to seize a victory since he left the Heat four years ago. That would change very soon.
Read moreScots Basketball Preview
You’ve heard the creak of the hardwood, the bounce of the ball, and the swishing of the net, so you surely know what time of year is upon us—that’s right, it’s basketball season. With new faces on both the men’s and women’s teams, it’s bound to be a good one.
Read moreThe Good, the Bad, and the Petty
Another issue of the Bagpipe, another entry of the Good, the Bad, and the Petty of the NBA. The past two weeks have been very eventful in the world’s best league and I just can’t wait to break it all down right here.
Read moreScots Mens Soccer Season
The men’s soccer season came to a close on Saturday following a loss to the Maryville Scots, giving Maryville their second USA South Championship in 3 years. Even with the absence of a championship, Covenant put together one of their best seasons in years. With a 14-6-1 record, they had their first 10 or more win season since the 2014 Championship season.
Read moreThe Good, the Bad, and the Petty: Week One
The NBA is like other sports in a lot of ways, but very different in one: the NBA is the pettiest league that has been or ever will be. By petty I mean excessive sub-tweeting, passive aggressive Instagram post-liking, and just doing Joel Embiid things. This column for the rest of the NBA season will keep you updated with the Good, the Bad, and the Petty of the NBA season.
Read moreShooting is for Show-Offs
For several years now the NBA has been entertaining the idea of a 4-point line. Fans of Steph Curry and the evolving game are thrilled at this prospect, but is this really the best move for the league to make?
Read moreWho are you? I'm a Spartan!
On Saturday, September 22, Bailey Carpenter, a freshman at Covenant College, completed her first ever Spartan Race in Pulaski, Tennessee. The race, a Sprint, was 4.3 miles in length and consisted of 21 different obstacles, ranging from spear throws to climbing walls to carrying sandbags.
Read moreHot Takes
With the NFL and NCAA football seasons beginning to hit their strides and basketball—both NBA and NCAA—also about to begin, we are confronted with many potential storylines. It is difficult to accurately analyze all the variables at play in any given sports season, but, I will nonetheless attempt to do so.
Read moreHomecoming Soccer Games: The Low Down
Homecoming 2018 is in the history books, and now only exists in our memories. While much could be said for Jazz on the Overlook, this is a sports article! Let’s talk soccer. While I can’t say what your night was like, I can only tell you about my own experience.
Read moreOle Miss Rebels Face Defeat Against Alabama
On Saturday, September 15, many witnessed the greatest loss that any group of Rebels has ever sustained since Darth Vader assaulted the base on Hoth.
Read more2016 Tennis Team Forfeit
A little over two years ago, the Methodist women’s tennis team gained a trophy for winning the USA South Women’s Tennis Tournament. However, it was not an ordinary victory—they had won by forfeit. The forfeit was a result of Covenant College’s Sabbath Policy
Read moreThe Wait is Almost Over
The NFL preseason has come to an end as fans, players, and coaches across the country prepare for kickoff. The preseason games have failed to bring the excitement of the regular season, with starters only playing one or two quarters per game.
Read moreNBA Playoff Preview
The sun is out. The flowers are in bloom. Exams are upon us. It’s playoff time. For months we have been forced to sit quietly, overflowing with anticipation, as we await the part of the season that really matters, the part where the sports stars pull away from the pack and show what it really takes to be one of the greats and truly excel at the game of basketball.
Read moreThe Wildcats are Wild Lit for the Second Time in Three Years
The Villanova Wildcats won their second national championship title in three years this Monday night, dominating Michigan for most of the game on their way to a 79-62 victory.
Read moreMarch is Extra Mad This Year
March Madness is here and living up to its name.In the first weekend alone, there were 15 upsets, most notably among them No. 1 overall seed Virginia, who went 31-2 in the regular season and then fell to 16th seeded no-name UMBC by 20 points.
Read moreThe Unusual Habits of Professional Athletes
The world of professional sports is undoubtedly high stress. It is made up of athletes who have typically been working their entire lives towards one goal, and once they have reached it, they are locked in a daily battle to remain healthy and avoid extended periods of poor performance, both of which could ultimately cause their lifelong dream to reach a swift and unexpected end.
Read moreA Brief History of the NBA Dunk Contest
Since Larry Nance took home the first trophy in 1984, the N.B.A. Dunk Contest has almost always been a staple of All-Star Weekend. In the ‘80s and ‘90s fans were treated to the dunks of Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, and other legendary dunkers.
Read moreThe Joker, Big Honey, or Simply Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic is an absolute phenom and taking the western conference by storm. “The Joker,” a former second round draft pick, and his Denver Nuggets are touting the number six overall offense in the N.B.A. and the sixth seed in the very competitive western conference.
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