By David K. and Paul Schmidt (DK) The wheel certainly doesn’t need to be re-invented. But after the embarrassment of a second straight three-and-out in the post-season, some sort of shake-up needed to be made with the Cubs roster. GM Jim Hendry has kept the core of the club in tact, but has been fairly active in adding other pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps the biggest … [Read more...] about Cubs Off-Season Exchange
Archives for January 2009
Derrick Rose Inspires Illini Leader
By Paul M. Banks Before budding Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose came to the NBA, he owned Chicago prep courts during his career at Simeon. Along the way, he befriended St. Joseph product and current Illinois sophomore Demetri McCamey, who leads the #19 Illini in scoring. McCamey a.k.a. “Cames” is also fifth in the Big Ten in assists at 5.0 apg. In Big Ten games only, … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Inspires Illini Leader
Illini Leading Scorer Demetri McCamey
Interviewed by Paul M. Banks Sophomore Demetri McCamey is the Illini’s leading scorer and seeing a big improvement from his 8.2 scoring average as a freshman. In addition to his scoring, McCamey is fifth in the Big Ten in assists, averaging 5.0 apg. In Big Ten games only, McCamey leads the Big Ten in assists (6.0 apg) and assist/turnover ratio (4.0). “Cames” has been … [Read more...] about Illini Leading Scorer Demetri McCamey
R.I.P. Illini over Gophers Winning Streak
By Paul M. Banks I'd rather not bring up the score of Minnesota's upset over #19 Illinois. This baffling outcome at Williams Arena marks the end of an era. Pour out a little liquor for the 20 game win streak by Illinois over Minnesota. I'll miss ya buddy...it was fun while it lasted! With some help from the University of Illinois Sports Information Department, here are some … [Read more...] about R.I.P. Illini over Gophers Winning Streak
The Stock Report
By David K. A weekly update of whose NBA Draft stock is rising and falling. BUY: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke, Jr, 6-4 Henderson arrived at Duke with fairly high expectations coming out of high school. In his first two years with the Blue Devils, Henderson never fully lived up to his potential and was known more as the guy who bloodied Tyler Hansborough than an NBA … [Read more...] about The Stock Report
Super Bowl Party at Stardust
Inaugural Blackhawks Exchange
An Offseason of Randomness
What’s Brewing in ’09: Milwaukee’s Bullpen & Prospects
By Melissa S. Wollering Is it just me or are you as baffled as I to see the Brewers now have 39 players on their 40-man roster? It sure doesn’t feel like we’ve made that much progress in the off-season. We’ve previously discussed the starting rotation situation in length. This month, Brian Anderson weighed in on whether the Crew needs another starter in his blog. Either … [Read more...] about What’s Brewing in ’09: Milwaukee’s Bullpen & Prospects
Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break
By Paul M. Banks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell was the leading vote-getter among Western Conference blue-liners for the NHL All-Star game in Montreal. This will be his third all-star appearance, in 2007 he was the leading vote getter among Eastern Conference defensemen or “defencemen” as they would say in his native Strathroy, Ontario. In 07-08 Brian led … [Read more...] about Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break