By Paul M. Banks (Bold) & David K. (Italics) Now the spread-option comes to Michigan under new head coach Rich Rodriguez, but their off-season has had more drama than a DVD boxed set of “Friday Night Lights,†the Wolverines cannot compete for the title this year, right? Michigan will have a rare re-building type season. They will likely start a red-shirt QB … [Read more...] about Big 10 Preview Exchange II
Archives for August 2008
How much do we care about the Olympics?
By the TSB.NET STAFF Call me Unpatriotic, Un-American, or just all-out unbalanced, but I must admit a secret. Soxman is more focused on winning the gold that the Chicago White Sox are chasing in the 162-game, MLB marathon more than any event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  That said, the Olympics are packed with something everyone can love, pretty woman, handsome … [Read more...] about How much do we care about the Olympics?
Profile and Exclusive of Bears RB Matt Forte
By Paul M. Banks This fall #22 Matt Forte will try to continue the legacy of Chicago Bears tailbacks such as Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, Red Grange and Neal Anderson. You’ll notice that last year’s starter, 2005 #4 overall Draft choice Cedric Benson isn’t on that list. Cedric the Entertainer’s less-than-entertaining off the field antics led to his dismissal from … [Read more...] about Profile and Exclusive of Bears RB Matt Forte
Inaugural Twins Exchange
By Peter Christian (bold) and Andy Weise (italics) Is it just me? Or does this Twins team go against all baseball logic and purity? When they win they do it in one of two ways a) Solid starting pitching or b) Late inning rallies. That in itself usually carries the reputation of a good baseball team ready to make a move in October, but when you attribute that solid starting … [Read more...] about Inaugural Twins Exchange
More High Class White Sox Experience
Paul M. Banks welcomes you to the Scout Seats/Lounge! “White Sox fans are very blue-collar,†says Chicago Tribune White Sox beat writer Mark Gonzales in an annoyingly inaccurate commercial. Perhaps you’ve seen this irritating Tribune spot where they showcase the beat writers for both local teams. Gonzales, and those who stereotype Sox fans this way are dead wrong. … [Read more...] about More High Class White Sox Experience
Dynamic Trio Sox Exchange
By Soxman & Batboy & Paul M. Banks  As the pennant race heats up and the Sox and Twins swap in and out of the #1 spot, the excitement in Sox Nation builds. It’s getting bigger every week, so we brought in the big guy Batboy, to lower the BOOM on your White Sox analysis this week.  (PMB) First off, let's hear about your Radio Disney appearance and the Purdue … [Read more...] about Dynamic Trio Sox Exchange
Twins #8 Overall Prospect Joe Benson Profile
By Paul M. Banks, Andy Weise, Soxman Baseball America ranks Joe Benson as the #8 overall prospects in the Minnesota farm system. Before I get to my exclusive interview with him, here’s what Baseball America, Andy Weise and the Soxman had to say about these potential future “Piranhas†“Minnesota focused on position players in a draft notable for its pitchers. … [Read more...] about Twins #8 Overall Prospect Joe Benson Profile
Twins #4 Overall Prospect Chris Parmelee Profile
By Paul M. Banks, Andy Weise, Soxman Baseball America ranks Chris Parmalee as the #4 overall prospects in the Minnesota farm system. Before I get to my exclusive interview with him, here’s what Baseball America, Andy Weise and the Soxman had to say about these potential future “Piranhas†“Minnesota focused on position players in a draft notable for its pitchers. … [Read more...] about Twins #4 Overall Prospect Chris Parmelee Profile