O.J. Mayo Is Taking a Trip Away from Plausibility

Who’s advising Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo these days? Based on the lame excuse that an energy drink he purchased at a gas station is the cause of his recent drug test failure, we’re worried that he may be taking advice from former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who claimed he was hiking the Appalachian Trail when he was really in Argentina visiting his girlfriend.

Mayo May Be Spreading Himself Thin on the Truth

Memphis Grizzlies star O.J. Mayo is a clutch shooter when the game is on the line, but that may not be the case when it’s his reputation that’s on the line. The NBA and the Grizzlies announced yesterday that Mayo has been suspended for violating provisions of the NBA/NBAPA anti-drug policy. The violation reportedly involved testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

The Danger of Jumping to Conclusions About Cutler’s Sideline Behavior

Like many others who watched the Bears fall to the Packers on Sunday, we at Sports Intelligence Analysts observed Bears quarterback Jay Cutler’s behavior and body language on the sidelines with great interest. Unlike many fans and some players, however, we did not leap to the conclusion that what we observed indicated that he was dogging it and actually could have or should have still been in the game.

Are Doping Allegations Catching Up to Lance Armstrong?

Much like the pack of cyclists frantically trying to catch Armstrong as he rode to victory in seven Tour de France races, doping allegations have doggedly followed him for years. We believe that unfortunately, those allegations may be catching up.

LeBron James – Playing Dodge Ball on Twitter Posting?

Most fair-minded fans would agree that LeBron James had every right to be bitter towards the management of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This week it appeared that he vented his anger on Twitter. Instead of confirming that, however, James decided to play more games and deny it. We're calling foul!

Cam Newton Heading to the NFL? Truth Said in Jest On Leno Show

When BCS champion quarterback Cam Newton appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night, after some playful banter Leno posed the serious question of whether Newton would return to Auburn next year or jump to the NFL. Our analysis of Newton’s response strongly suggests he’s going to make the leap.

Nick Saban – You Can Bump But You Can’t Hide

It was widely reported in the sports media this week that University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban allegedly violated the NCAA’s “bump rule” in his efforts to recruit high school football star Barry Sanders, Jr. Despite Saban's insistence to the contrary, our analysis suggests a violation indeed occurred.

Opposing Viewpoints: ESPN's Firing of Ron Franklin

Two of our analysts weigh in on ESPN's firing of Ron Franklin because of remarks he directed toward reporter Jeannine Edwards at a Fiesta Bowl production meeting. Nterogator says the firing was political correctness run amuck, while 007Diva says Franklin got what he deserved.

Take It to the Bank—Jim Harbaugh to the NFL

Jim Harbaugh has most likely coached his last game for the Stanford Cardinal, which demolished Virginia Tech last night in the Orange Bowl. Behavioral analysis of Harbaugh’s Orange Bowl pre- and post-game comments reveal multiple highly significant behavioral indicators that support this conclusion.

Rich Rodriguez: Guilty of Failure at Michigan, Sentenced to a Bus Ticket?

University of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez entered Saturday’s Gator Bowl game with his future very much in doubt. It’s clear that the 52-15 thrashing at the hands of Mississippi State did nothing to encourage Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon to keep Rodriguez, and that Rodriguez appears to have concluded that he’d better polish his resume.

Mike Haywood's Arrest: Tell Me Again, Why’d We Hire This Guy?

Although some might disagree, we at Sports Intelligence Analysts are fans of the age-old adage that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. After learning of the arrest of Mike Haywood, the University of Pittsburgh’s new head football coach, we can almost hear the telephone call from Pitt Chancellor Mark Nordenberg to Athletic Director Steve Pederson: “Tell me again, why’d we hire this guy?”