Bart Lopez

Tailgating Tales reaches the end of the road

Bart Lopez wishes his readers farewell with a reflection on his life at Spectator, including the highlight of his career, the opportunity to write a sports column.

By Bart Lopez | Apr 27 10:45 pm ET

In world of Homer, Plato, boxing makes sense for CU

The Ivy League, consisting of the nation’s oldest schools, should compete in one of mankind’s oldest and purest sports.

By Bart Lopez | Apr 6 12:41 am ET

CU athletes can learn from attitudes of pros

Derrick Rose's comments in September 2010 should provide guidance to Columbia athletes.

By Bart Lopez | Mar 9 02:45 am ET

Light Blue needs more from big men

Overall, the Light Blue looks better than the year before, but there’s still one problem with the team that I believe is truly holding it back: the play of the Lions’ big men.

By Bart Lopez | Feb 23 12:59 am ET

Is it possible for a superstar to play on a medicore team?

What defines a great player? Should winning be a factor? Do professional and collegiate programs punish or snub great players on bad teams?

By Bart Lopez | Feb 8 12:29 am ET

Shooting for a graduation present

Does the basketball team's early success leave you thinking this could be the year?

By Bart Lopez | Jan 24 11:57 pm ET

Insider tips for the Ivy League fantasy basketball championship

Since Spectator won’t be publishing when the Lions play their first Ivy game against Cornell on Jan. 15, I’ll provide some insider fantasy information on the Columbia men’s basketball players in this column.

By Bart Lopez | Dec 5 11:19 pm ET

Presenting the Columbia Fightin’ Lions

The Light Blue could use a firm of its own to cheer its athletics teams on to victory.

By Bart Lopez | Nov 16 12:33 am ET

A cockroach inspired me, in a drunken craze, to wash out Homecoming with a lyrical haze

Bart Lopez offers his thoughts on Homecoming in a poetic ramble.

By Bart Lopez | Oct 28 08:40 pm ET

Real test looms for Lions after strong start

All students know that midterms are the first real indicators of the final indicators. The Columbia football team will get the same type of test this weekend in a tough road trip to league rival Penn.

By Bart Lopez | Oct 13 08:26 pm ET

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