News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
Welcome to this week’s Six Pack! Each week, I’ll share a mix of thoughts (some sports-related, some not) and I’d love for you to jump in with your reactions, ideas, or recommendati…
Nov 3, 2025
Step inside a college gym on a winter Saturday and you can feel the heat, especially at the college hoop epicenters across the country. The bleachers have taken a beating, the thun…
Nov 2, 2025
Few conferences have matched the SEC’s consistency in producing NFL stars. Its running backs have carried more than just the ball; they’ve carried programs, defined eras, and fille…
Nov 2, 2025
The lights drop in the Dean Dome, and you can almost hear Dean Smith’s voice echo through the rafters: “Play hard. Play smart. Play together.” The Carolina blue glow washes over de…
Nov 2, 2025
There is a moment before every big swing, pass, pitch, or presentation when your body gives you clues your mind does not always catch. Your palms sweat. Your chest tightens. Or may…
Nov 1, 2025
Playing defensive back in football might be the hardest job in the sport. Quarterbacks process the most mentally, but corners and safeties have the toughest single skill to master:…
Nov 1, 2025
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