Gary Cavalli | Insidetrack | United States

Tara's Humble, Graceful Exit

One of the things I've admired most about Tara VanDerveer is her humility. So perhaps it wasn't surprising that she announced her...

Gary Cavalli

Apr 11, 2024

A's Slither Off to Sacramento; The Women's Basketball Boom

The latest chapter in the sad saga of owner John Fisher's destruction of the Oakland A's baseball franchise was written last Thursday,...

Gary Cavalli

Apr 8, 2024

Women Steal NCAA Spotlight; NC State Surprises; Stanford Women Slip; Kyle Smith Impresses

This year's NCAA Tournament is the most-watched women's basketball tourney of all time, in terms of both game attendance and TV...

Gary Cavalli

Apr 1, 2024

Stanford Women Advance, Get Lessons in Chemistry; Upsets Abound; Stanford Transfers Shine; CFP Split; Giant Moves

Last night's Stanford-Iowa State women's basketball game was an instant classic. The Cardinal won it in overtime, 87-81, advancing to the...

Gary Cavalli

Mar 25, 2024

Promise Unfulfilled at Stanford; ADs Reap Riches; Sad State of Affairs

Stanford finally pulled the plug on men's basketball coach Jerod Haase after eight disappointing seasons. The Cardinal never reached the...

Gary Cavalli

Mar 18, 2024

March Madness...In Sports & Politics

March Madness is upon us, and we'll be devoting a lot of space to it in the coming weeks. Yesterday's Iowa-Nebraska game for the Big Ten...

Gary Cavalli

Mar 11, 2024

Giants' Hit and Miss; New Pac-2 Commissioner; CFP Shenanigans; Pathetic Stanford Promotion

The San Francisco Giants have been making news over the last week, some positive and some negative. The Hit: The Giants signed third...

Gary Cavalli

Mar 4, 2024

When More Is Less; NCAA Loses Again, NIL Is Unleashed; One Idea for the Future of College Football

Never underestimate the ability of NCAA brass and college conference commissioners to do something stupid. Two cases in point. The NCAA...

Gary Cavalli

Feb 26, 2024

Same Sad Story for Stanford (Men's) Basketball; Sark's Rebirth; Swift Ratings; Defending Caitlin

Another year, another failed season for Stanford men's basketball. For the eighth year in a row under head coach Jerod Haase, and the 15h...

Gary Cavalli

Feb 19, 2024

Close Call on Super Pick; Kelly Bails on Bruins; New Sports TV Bundle; Big Two Form Advisory Group

The Inside Track's crystal ball has often been clouded by faulty judgment or letting emotion overrule objective analysis. This time we...

Gary Cavalli

Feb 12, 2024

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Gary Cavalli - league and bowl co-founder, author, speaker

Gary Cavalli, the former Sports Information Director and Associate Athletic Director at Stanford University, was the co-founder and Executive Director of the college football bowl game played in the Bay Area, and previously was co-founder and President of the American Basketball League.

Analysis, opinion and perspective on the major sports headlines of the day

The Inside Track

Tara's Humble, Graceful Exit

A's Slither Off to Sacramento; The Women's Basketball Boom

Women Steal NCAA Spotlight; NC State Surprises; Stanford Women Slip; Kyle Smith Impresses

Stanford Women Advance, Get Lessons in Chemistry; Upsets Abound; Stanford Transfers Shine; CFP Split; Giant Moves

Promise Unfulfilled at Stanford; ADs Reap Riches; Sad State of Affairs

March Madness...In Sports & Politics

Giants' Hit and Miss; New Pac-2 Commissioner; CFP Shenanigans; Pathetic Stanford Promotion

When More Is Less; NCAA Loses Again, NIL Is Unleashed; One Idea for the Future of College Football

Same Sad Story for Stanford (Men's) Basketball; Sark's Rebirth; Swift Ratings; Defending Caitlin

Close Call on Super Pick; Kelly Bails on Bruins; New Sports TV Bundle; Big Two Form Advisory Group

Gary Cavalli - league and bowl co-founder, author, speaker

The Inside Track

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