What If Lute Olson NEVER Came To Arizona?!

What If Lute Olson NEVER Came To Arizona?!

Lute Olson's impact on Arizona basketball is monumental, but this podcast episode explores an alternate reality: what if he never coached at the University of Arizona? Damon Fairall and Kevin Thomas delve into pivotal moments in Arizona athletics history, questioning how the absence of figures like Olson would have altered the trajectory of various sports programs, from basketball to softball. Their discussion raises intriguing scenarios, such a…

The 10 biggest "What If's" in Colorado sports history - DNVR Sports

You just can’t help it as a sports fan. It’s not enough for us to watch the games, follow the trades, free-agent signings, or get overly invested in the future of teenagers on draft night. We don’t just live to tell the tales of what happened. No, spinning the yarn of what could have been goes hand in hand with the lived experiences of every sports fan. Sure, this team lost that one game, but what if they hadn’t? Can you imagine if my team hadn’…

The biggest "what ifs" in Arizona sports history

What if? It’s a question that plagues Arizona sports fans because there are oh so many “what if” scenarios in our teams’ history. This is not a market that’s ever had stretches of overall success. The state’s championships are few and far between, and many postseason runs have either ended in heartbreak or not happened at all. Draft decisions, bad lottery luck, trades, bad owners, bad stadiums and more have all unfortunately played a significant…