Fearless dreamer. Vivacious traveler. Lusty wayfarer.
Kyle Whelliston was all of these things and so much more. Over the course of thirty-one years, he wrote 2,373 articles and essays for various online and print publications, as well as some books. As per his last will and testament, all 2,928,255 of his life's words have been collected here, in one place, for eternal posterity. Keep his flame alive. This is the Whelliston Memorial Library.
BracketBusters Matchups 2010
As is annual tradition here at TMM, we've put together a full rundown of all 49 announced BracketBusters matchups, and this will likely be the most clicked-on page of the season once again. It's incredibly difficult to find a complete list of all the non-TV games, which are quietly announced by the schools after ESPN unleashes the televised matchups.
Good Morning Hoops Nation January 26
OMAHA -- You know what I don't understand? Hubris. How anybody could believe that they're the center of the universe, or better than everybody else, or the owner of unassailable opinion, has always been beyond my comprehension. Walking the world demands humility, and is full of reminders why our lives are anything but charmed.
The Travelogue, Chapter 7
Ask any assistant coach in college basketball, they'll tell you that one of the toughest challenges with away games is food. Carefully prepared team meals are usually the rule at home, but the road is an endless and glowing ribbon of McDonald's, Burger King, convenience stores and casual dining.
30 Sports in 30 Days - Sailing
The entire sport of sailing is just asking for it. The very word — or even worse, its alternate title of yachting — practically drips exclusivity and leisure, bringing to mind Christopher Cross, rum-based adult beverages, and those “skipper” hats with the anchors on them.
The Travelogue - Chapter 3
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Wow, what a weekend. So packed with hot mid-major action that I don't have time to tell any jokes here in the intro paragraph. Here we go!