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From the high school level all the way to the pros, join Nick Goralka as he explores a new, unorthodox way of looking at potential opportunities for teams and players that are hiding in plain sight. From the city that has won every major championship since 1985, the Chicagoan college prep student takes analysis to a new level with his exploration of the best and worst of professional sports, including football, basketball, and his own specialty, tennis.
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Chicago Bulls need Derrick Rose to come back this year
A newly announced hamstring injury notwithstanding, Derrick Rose shouldn’t think twice about returning this year if he’s physically healthy. Published 7:38 p.m. March 17, 2013 - Comments
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Oscar Pistorius: The tragedy of another inspirational superstar
From Lance Armstrong to Oscar Pistorius, we are painfully reminded every day that good athletes aren't necessarily good people. Published 5:04 p.m. February 19, 2013 - Comments
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An ode to London Fletcher, a better linebacker than Ray Lewis
With Ray Lewis’ recent decision to retire, many believe he's the greatest linebacker ever, but he might not even be the greatest today. Published 7:51 a.m. January 23, 2013 - Comments
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Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick show the future of NFL quarterbacks
Though Tom Brady looked impressive, Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson showed the world the true future of the NFL’s field generals. Published 11:55 a.m. January 14, 2013 - Comments
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2012: The year Chicago had the most disappointing sports season ever.
Derrick Rose, Jay Cutler, the White Sox and the NHL all teamed up to make Chicago fans miserable in 2012. Published 6:47 p.m. January 10, 2013 - Comments
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The contradiction of the Dallas Cowboys’ Josh Brent
It’s impossible to tell if we as a society should shun him or support him; the only thing all of us can do is learn from him. Published 8:50 p.m. December 18, 2012 - Comments
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The absurdity of the NBA’s fine of the San Antonio Spurs
David Stern set a dangerous precedent when he decided to fine the Spurs $250,000 for resting their four best players in a game against the Miami Heat. Published 1:04 a.m. December 7, 2012 - Comments
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Why the Charlotte Bobcats could make the NBA playoffs
An overlooked, overachieving Charlotte team has as good a chance as any to steal one of the last two spots in the East. Published 9:21 a.m. November 20, 2012 - Comments
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The SEC bias in college football needs to end
Breaking news: there is more than one conference in college football. If only the BCS could see it. Published 7:31 p.m. October 18, 2012 - Comments
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A belated thank you to the NFL replacement Refs
It wasn’t your fault you were put in that situation where you underwent more criticism than anyone not named Kardashian has seen in years, so thank you. Published 9:09 a.m. October 9, 2012 - Comments
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Nick Goralka is a sports enthusiast with eclectic interests. In addition to cheering on and suffering along with his Chicago teams, Nick is a competitively-ranked tennis player, enjoys debating real versus imaginary numbers in mathematical functions, and is a trumpet soloist in his Jazz ensemble which has performed throughout Chicago and for Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and Vice President Joe Biden at a recent charity fundraiser.
Nick is still in high school, steadily working his way through his Statistics class, and learning more and more every day about analyzing the sports that he loves.
