HEATcast: NCAA Shame, NBA Lockout, Threesomes, Murders, Chris Bosh and Week 2 NFL Predictions

Would this trio do better in a 3-on-3 tournament
than Wade, LeBron and Bosh?

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and HeatFreak.com discussed the "Shame of College Sports", NBA Lockout, a 3-on-3 tournament for NBA players, the Murdered You On Your Own Shit Awards, Chris Bosh on First Take and Week 2 predictions for the Heat players' favorite NFL teams.

HEATcast Details

• How to listen: Play the audio embedded above, go to ustream or download the mp3
• Podcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo Arteaga
• Recorded: 9/17/11 at 10:00 AM

Companion Reading

The bloggers referenced and discussed the links listed below during the podcast.

Miami Hurricanes ‘Scandal’

• NCAA + The U = Guns and Butter
• "The Shame of College Sports" by Taylor Branch

NBA Lockout Update

• The Death of Optimism
• Miami Herald's Israel Gutierrez is still optimistic

NBPA 3-on-3 Tournament

• Three Kings top five trio in NBA history
• Three Kings Very Necessary For NBA Title
• Three Kings Hated But Appreciated
• Three Kings Make History

Murdered You On Your Own Shit Awards: NBA Playoffs Edition

• Miami Heat Index Nominations: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
• Reggie Miller vs. New York Knicks in 1994 and 1995
• Tim Hardaway vs. Michael Jordan in 1997
• Chris Paul vs. LA Lakers in 2011
• Prince Guitar Solo with Paul McCartney

Chris Bosh on ESPN2 First Take

Alfredo's Week 2 Predictions for Heat Players' Favorite NFL Teams:

• Cowboys (LeBron James and Bosh) at 49ers: Cowboys
• Bears (Dwyane Wade) at Saints (Dampier?): Saints
• Texans at Dolphins (Udonis Haslem, James Jones, Eddie House): Dolphins
• Buccaneers at Vikings (Mike Miller): Bucs
• Cardinals (Mike Bibby?) at Redskins: Cardinals (boredom alert)
• Raiders at Bills (Jamaal Magloire?): Raiders
• Chargers at Patriots (Joel Anthony?): Chargers (bias alert)
• Eagles (Miami Heat Index) at Falcons: Eagles