By David K. and Paul M. Banks 1. Purdue -Looking kind of like the Glenn Robinson/Cuonzo Martin years -A healthy Robbie Hummel makes the difference in a convincing win against State 2. Michigan St. -Not deserving of a top ten national ranking, but dominating team on the glass -Raymar Morgan is back, but still not 100% 3. Minnesota -It's sad that I'm putting them this … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings
Archives for February 2009
TSB…Where Random Happens
By David Palmer Much has happened over the last month, the Steelers won the Super Bowl, A-Rod is a steroid junkie, Brett Favre retired again and Marquette basketball is setting up David K. for the inevitable, heart-breaking early first round exit come March. Let’s try to focus on some things you may have missed while practicing your pumpkin seed spitting for spring … [Read more...] about TSB…Where Random Happens
Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game
By Paul M. Banks When you saw the box score of #16 Illinois’ (21-6, 9-5) 38-33 home loss to unranked Penn St. (19-8, 8-6) on Wednesday night, you might have thought you were glancing at a Girls’ high school basketball result. In football, the two schools combined to score 62 points last fall, in roundball just nine more. If you ever wondered why the Big Ten, the 2nd … [Read more...] about Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game
The Stock Report
By David K. A weekly update of whose NBA Draft stock is rising and falling BUY: Jerel McNeal, G, Marquette, Sr, 6-3 If McNeal was 6-5, he would be a lottery pick. But because he is undersized to play the two in the NBA and not a true point guard, he is viewed as many as a second round prospect. McNeal has expanded his offensive repertoire. He is deadly off the … [Read more...] about The Stock Report
Spring Training Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and Soxman (PMB) Last weekend included St. Valentine’s Day, a time of year that more women than men look forward to quite frankly. But once it’s over, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training, which is to most guys what chocolate, jewelry and flowers are to women. Speaking of love, I consulted Soxman, the person who … [Read more...] about Spring Training Sox Exchange
Twins Pitchers, Catchers and Grounds Crew Reporting
By David Palmer With pitchers and catcher officially reporting to spring training in the next couple of days, the Twins go to war with basically the same roster they had to finish last year. The biggest acquisition we made was hiring a groundskeeper for Target Field. Before Twins General Manager Bill Smith came around, Terry Ryan was widely known as one of the league’s … [Read more...] about Twins Pitchers, Catchers and Grounds Crew Reporting
Carlos Boozer Exclusive
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive with the NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Carlos Boozer. Booze is a two time NBA All-Star and member of last year’s All-NBA Third team. Boozer also won a Bronze medal in Athens during the 2004 Olympic games. Since his 2002-03 NBA All-Rookie team season, Boozer has finished the season among the league's top ten performers in field goal … [Read more...] about Carlos Boozer Exclusive
2009 NFL Mock Draft
By Peter Christian Team Player Position School 1. Detroit Lions Matt Stafford QB Georgia The first post-Millen draft is going to be important for the Lions. The team has plenty of holes to fill, but getting a stud QB will give the franchise a face to build around. The Lions are definitely thinking of taking an … [Read more...] about 2009 NFL Mock Draft
Farewell to Favre… Again
By David K. Remember in the movie Men in Black, that metallic, pen-looking device that Tommy Lee Jones would carry around? Then, whenever a citizen would see an alien, Tommy Lee Jones would pull it out, put on his sunglasses, have the person look directly into the gadget, and blast the memory of the creature right out his head. Can Agent K find me and take the exact same … [Read more...] about Farewell to Favre… Again
Illini-Northwestern Sort of a Rivalry
Paul M. Banks If there’s one game that Northwestern circles on the schedule each year, it’s Illinois. The Illini directly compete with them within the city of Chicago on all levels: for coveted recruits, building a dedicated fan base, and the publicity of coverage from the nation’s third largest media market. While NU fans utterly despise Illinois, Illini Nation abhors … [Read more...] about Illini-Northwestern Sort of a Rivalry
