By: David K. Last weekend, ESPN featured their “Bracket Buster” day in which some of the best mid-major teams went head-to-head as to make a statement to the committee come Selection Sunday. This got me thinking (which is always dangerous when it involves college basketball.) What if there was a true Bracket Buster day featuring the major conferences? This would give the … [Read more...] about The Real Bracket Busters
Archives for February 2009
Illini, Spartans Class of Big 10 during ’00s
By Paul M. Banks When second place Illinois hosts first place Michigan State on Sunday, the battle for the Big Ten title will be yet another chapter in a decade familiar story. For the past ten years or so, the Illini and Spartans have met each other at the apex of the conference. In 1998 and 2001, they finished conference co-champions. In the latter season, they both earned … [Read more...] about Illini, Spartans Class of Big 10 during ’00s
2009 NFL Mock Draft
By Peter Christian 1. Detroit Lions Matt Stafford QB Georgia Stafford held his own at the NFL Scouting Combine by showing off his skills, strength and poise. He isn’t the best player overall in this draft but he does have a bright future at the QB position. 2. St. Louis Rams Jason Smith OT Baylor At 6'5", 305 lbs. Smith has great size but he will wow … [Read more...] about 2009 NFL Mock Draft
Big Ten Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks, David K, & Peter Christian 1. Michigan State -Momentum is on the Spartans side right now -Izzo finally beat Bo -If you can beat this team on the boards, you’ll likely go far come March 2.Purdue -Getting healthy and regaining their chemistry at the perfect time - 10-1 with Hummel in the line-up in conference play, 0-3 without him -Cuonzo … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings
Big Ten & Memphis Match Made in Heaven
By Peter Christian About a week ago I had a revelation. A true vision that was so perfect it nearly made me cry in my car while driving into work. I have no idea why the thought penetrated the gray matter that is my brain, but the fact remains, it did. For at least the last fifteen years there has been rumblings and whispers about the Big Ten athletic conference wanting … [Read more...] about Big Ten & Memphis Match Made in Heaven
Marquette-UConn Exchange
By: Quentin and David K. TSB.net’s Quentin and David K. share their thoughts as they watch Marquette’s biggest game of the season, and a true test to see just how competitive MU can be come March Madness. (Q) One minute in and we just heard that Buzz and Tom Crean “played phone tag all day.” Sounds about right for Indiana. (DK) I think I just vomited a little bit in my … [Read more...] about Marquette-UConn Exchange
Sports Bank on The Airwaves Friday!
By Paul M. Banks Check it out! I'll be guest hosting the Morning Break sports talk radio show on Friday, February 27th from 10am-noon AM 1240. Listen online, at work, or in your car and maybe call-in too 773 792 1240 https://www.morningbreak1240.com/. We'll be discussing Chicago sports, the beginning of baseball, the coming of March Madness, thesportsbank.net, maybe the … [Read more...] about Sports Bank on The Airwaves Friday!
The Political Steroid Era
By Paul M. Banks If there’s anything children of this age have had plenty of experience with, it’s cheating. When today’s youth seek role models, the National Pastime is certainly one place not to look. And our leaders in government aren’t much better. With the recent admission of steroid guilt by Major League baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez, we now have an unholy … [Read more...] about The Political Steroid Era