By: Melissa S. Wollering Doth my ears hear correctly? Exsqueeze me? Bacon powder? On Wednesday, the Brewers broke .500 for the first time this season. After a horrible start to April, that’s like beating the same odds Ben Linus has of becoming Chief of Staff to Jimmy Carter after getting off the island post- Dharma Initiative. Your Milwaukee Brewers have won … [Read more...] about What’s Brewing in ’09: Plate Patience, Pirate Tantrums & Rickie vs. Rourke
Archives for April 2009
Exclusive with Gene Keady
Paul M. Banks Current Big Ten analyst Gene Keady is a former basketball coach and NFL quarterback. That’s right, Keady was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 19th round with the 223rd pick overall in 1958. However, he’s most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University from 1980 to 2005 and his famous combover hairstyle. Keady became the … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Gene Keady
Cub Fans Feeling Bitter Blues
By Rikki Greenberg There’s always been something mystical and alluring about the Chicago Cubs. Whether it’s the players (Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg), the broadcasters (Harry Caray, Jack Brickhouse) Cubs fans consistently pack the house every baseball season. One would think that after the huge letdown of last season’s NLDS and the already skeptical start to the 2009 season … [Read more...] about Cub Fans Feeling Bitter Blues
Blackhawks Face Much Bigger Challenge in 2nd Round
By Paul M. Banks In their 54th all-time Stanley Cup Playoff appearance, the Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals 4-2 where they’ll meet the 3rd seeded Vancouver Canucks. If that 54 sounds super-high, remember that the Hawks are one of the NHL’s original six franchises. This series will be the third all-time Stanley Cup Playoff meeting between the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Face Much Bigger Challenge in 2nd Round
Kris Versteeg Latest of Young Hawks Stars to Emerge
By Paul M. Banks The rise of the Chicago Blackhawks franchise from obscurity to fan and media darling has been well documented. But there’s another (and even more positive ) story that also needs to be told. As bright as the present currently is, the future looks even better. The team’s leaders are a very young core of players whose best days are likely still in front of … [Read more...] about Kris Versteeg Latest of Young Hawks Stars to Emerge
2009 NBA Mock Draft
By: David K. This is my second mock draft that has taken team needs into account. Now that the NBA regular season is done, the preliminary order is set until the draft lottery takes place on May 19th. The deadline has also passed for college underclassmen to announce if they are declaring for the draft or returning to school. Those underclassmen that have yet to hire an … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
Blackhawks-Flames Random Notes
By Paul M. Banks -Why does Jim Belushi have to be at everything Chicago sports related? (It now extends over into the Illini and SIU Salukis as well) For some odd reason (or should I say lack of reason) he appeared in a collection of Chicago “celebs” honoring the Blackhawks playoff appearance on the jumbotron at Game 1. He was rightfully booed. We need to extinguish … [Read more...] about Blackhawks-Flames Random Notes
AD Jim Phillips Boosting Northwestern’s profile
By Paul M. Banks and Rikki Greenberg These days, anyone who follows Chicago sports is well aware of how Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, with the help of Vice President John McDonough, re-branded the Blackhawks from obscure afterthought into main event of the Second City. Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips could likely be the next executive to accomplish such a feat. … [Read more...] about AD Jim Phillips Boosting Northwestern’s profile
Original Bull and Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan Interview
By Paul M. Banks Earlier this month Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan was announced to the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the only coach in NBA history with 1,000 wins for one team and fourth on the list of all-time most-winning NBA coaches. He has also coached one team longer than anyone in NBA history. The 2009-10 season will be his 22nd season (and 21st full season) at the … [Read more...] about Original Bull and Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan Interview
FINAL 2009 NFL MOCK DRAFT
by Peter Christian The 2009 NFL Draft is less than 48 hours away and after much deliberation, research and hair-pulling I've finally compiled my final Mock Draft. As you may notice, I caved against my better nature and included a second round. The NFL Mock Draft Database 1. Detroit Lions Matt Stafford QB Georgia Stafford is all but … [Read more...] about FINAL 2009 NFL MOCK DRAFT