Many people wonder what happens to a team or program when a legendary player leaves. Some programs continue to dominate. But others can struggle. For example, Larry Bird left Indiana State and since it has not been to pretty. So when Stephen Curry left Davidson many wondered what would happen to their basketball program. Well…
No Introduction Needed: The Greatest Jewish Basketball Player Who Ever Lived – Dolph Schayes
Today is our One Year Anniversary of The Great Rabbino. In our first year we have been picked up by Oy! Chicago and the Jewish Journal. We were published in Schmooze Magazine. And we had a feature article on the Chicago Jewish News. We have created Tshirts, sold advertising space, and had over 31,000 readers….
Interview: Jewish Blogger Doron Kramer
After receiving an email from Doron Kramer I looked into his blog. I found out he too has a Jewish sports blog. Kramer, whose basketball career recently came to an end, was kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions. Enjoy! 1) Tell me a little bit about yourself and how you…
Interview: Israeli Basketball Legend Tal Brody
Before there was Omri Casspi there was a man by the name of Tal Brody. Brody was a sensational player for my Alma Mater, The University of Illinois. Brody was drafted into the NBA but a transformative experience at the Maccabi games changed his future and Israeli basketball forever. He lead Israeli to its first…
Interview: IHSA and NCAA Champion Sean Wallis
Ever meet a guy who just can’t lose? Well, Sean Wallis is pretty close. He won an IHSA Basketball championship at GBN and 2 NCAA DIII championships at Wash U. Wallis seems to win wherever he goes. The North Shore native is now weighing his options. If I had advice to give him it would…
Interview: ESPN’s Mike Rosenhouse
Thanks to correspondent Lauren Abraham and her father Jackson Salasky, TGR was able to catch up with Mike Rosenhouse. Mike is a really nice guy. But more importantly he holds a job every sports fan would love…working for ESPN (in Singapore). Below is our interview with Mike, enjoy. 1) Tell us a little bit about…