John AckerenJohn Ackeren

John has covered The NCAA Men's College World Series, NCAA Volleyball Regionals, The NJCAA Juco World Series, Bellevue University Men's/Women's athletics, Iowa Western Community College athletics, and high school sporting events since 2009. John is also a contributing writer to huskercorner.com, host of The John Ackeren Show, and Editor of fansidedradio.com

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Country Fried Tuesday: NBA Lottery Will Be Won By “Toes”

  The NBA Lottery takes place tonight in New York City. For those of us David Stern Conspiracy Theorists, that can only mean one thing. Stern’s dislike of Seattle, and his granting Sacramento…Read More

Monday Metal: Los Angeles Dodgers Need “Band of Brothers” Mentality

  The Los Angeles Dodgers have the second highest payroll in baseball at 216 million dollars. So far this season, that money has earned the team 17 wins and last place in the National League West. Obviously,…Read More

The Onside Kick: Chicago Bulls Season Recap

  The Chicago Bulls 2012-2013 season was brought to an end in game five of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals by the Miami Heat.  Ricky Widmer, Dave Oster, and Mark Weber recap the entire season…Read More

Talk To Contact: Ron Gardenhire’s Mismanagement of the Pitching Staff

  This week Cody and Eric dive into the poor pitching management of Ron Gardenhire, Joe Mauer’s hit-streak amid a season filled with strike-outs, and then we discuss the possibility of seeing…Read More

Flashback Friday: New York Knicks Are Still “Alive”

Although it was not overwhelmingly impressive, Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks were able to get a 85-75 win against Indiana in Madison Square Garden. If nothing else, it buys the Knicks another…Read More

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Fire and Ice Sports: The NBA Playoffs Move to Conference Championship Mode

  Fire and Ice Sports returns with almost two hours of sports talk. Christopher Walder from SirCharlesInCharge.com…Read More

The Control Room: Justin Upton Returns to Burn Arizona Diamondbacks

The Control Room is back, and they have a lot to cover. The Arizona Diamondbacks recently faced the…Read More

Octagon Control: UFC on FX 8 Preview

  This week we discuss Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold, Showtime’s desire to get back into…Read More

Hip Hop Thursday: New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors Try “Stayin Alive”

  The New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors are down to their last breaths. Both teams face…Read More

Alternative Wednesday: Indiana Pacers “Light Em Up” In Game 4

  Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks were the favorites in their second round matchup against…Read More

Country Fried Tuesday: Atlanta Braves Offseason Moves Paying Off

  When the Atlanta Braves brought B.J. and Justin Upton into the fold during the offseason, improvement…Read More

The Onside Kick: The Chicago Blackhawks Second Round NHL Playoff Preview

  Ricky Widmer and Mark Weber talk about the Chicago Blackhawks and their first round Stanley Cup…Read More

Talk To Contact: Minnesota Twins Prospect Talk with Jason Parks

  On Episode 37, Cody and Eric are joined by Baseball Prospectus‘ Jason Parks to talk about…Read More

The Control Room: NHL Playoffs In Full Swing

The Stanley Cup and NBA playoffs are in full swing. Rich Gray and Brett Harmon dive head first into…Read More

Flashback Friday: Chicago Bulls Fans Can Relate to Poison’s “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn

  The Chicago Bulls stole home court advantage from the Miami Heat after winning game one of the…Read More

Fire and Ice Sports: Stephen Curry Draws Comparisons to Jordan, Miller

  Stephen Curry has been shooting lights out against the San Antonio Spurs. He is even drawing…Read More

The Back Nine: Tiger Woods Likes to Drink

  Earlier this week, Tiger Woods went to an event with his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. Reports are…Read More

Hip Hop Thursday: Miami Heat Shout “Don’t Stop the Party”

  After the Miami Heat fell to the Chicago Bulls in game one of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals,…Read More

Three Rivers One Show: Pittsburgh Penguins Need a Win in Game Five

  Most expected the playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders to be…Read More

The Horsepower Hour: Should Brad Keselowski Be Suspended for Remarks About NASCAR?

  Suspensions on the Penske crew chiefs have been reduced and the fines have been upheld. Meanwhile,…Read More