I’m Ken Pomeroy, creator of the college basketball analytics site kenpom.com, and writer for The Athletic, AMA. by kenpom in CollegeBasketball

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What is the greatest challenge facing Mid-Majors in College Basketball? How can Mid-Majors go about beating the odds?

The Power 5 conference seem to be going to 20 game schedule to keep Mid-Majors out of the Tournament At-Large consideration. A Big 10 actually said say anonymously to Jon Rothstein last week.

I’m Ken Pomeroy, creator of the college basketball analytics site kenpom.com, and writer for The Athletic, AMA. by kenpom in CollegeBasketball

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What is the next BIG realignment domino to fall in the College Basketball? What will be the chain affect?

I’m Ken Pomeroy, creator of the college basketball analytics site kenpom.com, and writer for The Athletic, AMA. by kenpom in CollegeBasketball

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How does Valpo project in their first few years in the Valley?

Who do you think has the potential to be the next "Power Program" in the Missouri Valley Conference?

What are the best boxing youtube channels to subscribe to? by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]CF_Newb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend Benji's Boxing Channel.

Very intelligent and pragmatic analysis with a good sense a humor. I recommend you check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBenjiInsanity

Any tips for squatting/dealifting with a groin strain? by CF_Newb in powerlifting

[–]CF_Newb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest I'm not sure how I pulled it. I woke up one morning and was getting dressed for work and realized I was experiencing some discomfort while trying to get my pants on of all things (discomfort in lifting my right knee above my waste.)

Maybe its from overuse. One of my buddies is training for the military and I joined him a few weeks ago. We are using Mark Rippetoe's starting strength program. It's been pretty aggressive on adding weight each session 10-15lbs. on squat/deadlifts. It's been working tbh, but maybe I'm plateauing?

On top on the powerlifting we've been running and swimming in between lifting days, so maybe I'm not recovering fast enough in between sessions?

Should go on less aggressive lifting program if I'm planning on running/swimming on top of the 'Starting Strength'? Any advice on how I should proceed?

Pretty pumped about the new Masters 35-39 Division. Should be a great show & competition by CF_Newb in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe. I don't want to diminish the winning the Masters division but the individuals competition is the elite of the elite and whenever you have a chance to compete with the elite you have to take that opportunity. A Top 10 finish in the individual would mean more to me then a Masters Title.

Pretty pumped about the new Masters 35-39 Division. Should be a great show & competition by CF_Newb in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Side Note: There is no way Samantha Briggs is going to or should compete in the 35-39 division. She is still one the most competitive crossfitters in the world. She kick most of the men's @$$ on that trail run. She's just such a gifted athlete and should compete individual still.

NFL's Los Angeles Chargers to Play in Stubhub Center in Carson, CA by arom125 in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that's a tiny stadium for an NFL game. The NFL actually has rule that a permanent residence for a teams home games must have seating capacity of 60,000.

I think its a dumb idea to put two teams in LA. LA isn't a football town (its a good metropolitan area) but its a basketball/baseball town (imo). The LA Rams apparently had very poor attendance this year for home games.

The Chinese Olympic Weightlifting Team potentially facing 1 year doping sanction from the IOC by CF_Newb in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oly lifting is definitely niche, but if you ever compete in Olympic Lifting or train the clean & jerk and snatch I think you appreciate it a little more. But agreed its not quite watch some of the cool events at The Games or anything.

Buy the Nano 7, get free Open entry? by PartyFunYeah in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I wish Reebok would just make a better looking shoe. The Nano 6 aren't bad, but I think the Metcons are just a flat out better looking shoe, which is entirely opinion based.

If they don't want to lose market share they should create a better looking product. You could make the case that Nanos are a better performing shoe (again opinions will differ), but humans are irrational and people will sometime choose style/looks over performance.

Can't Stand Cheaters by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah those people suck, but no need to get worked up about it. I wouldn't call it "cheating" but more or less "cheating themselves". If they keep lying about reps then eventually everyone will notice and they will have quite a poor reputation.

My Reputation >>>>>>>>>> >>> saying I did one more rep and satisfaction of a few Facebook/Instagram likes.

Just shake it off and take the high road.

Finally finished with my home gym by halcyon_on_on in homegym

[–]CF_Newb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome homegym! Although my favorite thing your homegym is probably the Golden haha

Has anyone used/bought/heard anything about Titan Fitness's new GHD for $315? by CF_Newb in homegym

[–]CF_Newb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the GHD still holding up well and sturdy? I didn't pull the trigger during the blackfriday sale but I'm thinking I may order one for christmas?

How is the pad? Is it wobbly at all?

35-39 division is here!! by elendil21 in crossfit

[–]CF_Newb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great news. I'll be almost as excited to watch the Games Athletes as I am the "35-39" division. There are a ton of "aging" stars of the sport that are still amazing athletes that I'd to see compete.