by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: Heading into 2008-09, Philadelphia was the "sexy" pick to make the NBA Finals. Finishing at the .500 mark and seventh in the Eastern Conference was a quite a disappointment. It appeared Philly was ready to redeem themselves in the post season when they took two of the first three in their opening round series against the #2 seeded … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #18 Philadelphia 76ers
Archives for September 2009
Fightless Illini Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt (PMB) Wow! Can't say any of us saw this trainwreck coming down the railroad. The University of Illinois have been anything but Fighting this year, as they've lost both of their meetings with FBS schools by a combined score of 67-9. They did achieve one victory, but that was over a FCS team. But have no fear, Paul squared (myself and Paul … [Read more...] about Fightless Illini Exchange
2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part of 3 of 5
by: David Kay Part three of our week long Big East Hoops Preview focuses on my predictions for the fifth-eighth place teams that should be dancing come March. Louisville captured the regular season and conference tournament titles last year but lose two major players in Terrence Williams and Earl Clark. Syracuse loses three starters including Jonny Flynn, who made last … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part of 3 of 5
NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Rockets valiantly tried to be the best NBA team in Texas but fell short in the end, finishing one game behind the San Antonio Spurs. Tracy McGrady only played 35 games before having season ending microfracture surgery on his knee but maybe that was a blessing in disguise as the Rockets actually came together as team without him and … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance
By Alex Simon It was an ugly performance by both teams’ backlines Saturday night. However, a late inexcusable mistake by a Fire substitute let the visiting TFC (Toronto FC) side off the hook. Thus, the Fire played to a 2-2 tie against Toronto. While Chicago’s playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sidelined with a strained hamstring, TFC’s star player, DeRo (Dwayne De … [Read more...] about Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance
Badgers impressive in Big Ten opener, now to focus on keeping Paul Bunyan’s Axe
By Jake McCormick I’ve seen so many horror/thriller movies that I’ve gotten into a mindset where the main character could be sitting in a living room writing a thesis paper on the Chi Square and I would fully expect a 2x4 to come flying through the window and make acquaintance with said character’s temple. Hell, I had that feeling the other night watching Milk for the first … [Read more...] about Badgers impressive in Big Ten opener, now to focus on keeping Paul Bunyan’s Axe
Big Ten Power Rankings Week 5
By Paul M. Banks 1. Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) Buckeyes post back-to-back shutouts for first time since 1996, and are starting to look like the best team in the conference. Again. Eventually making this year...well, so FUN and EXCITING that I just had to get up and dance (see picture above)! Ok, seriously, yet another OSU conference title would really suck for ratings; for … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings Week 5
Patrick Kane and Company Head to Europe
By Paul M. Banks It’s known as the “Grand Tour,” a rite of passage for college kids. Upon completion of college, or perhaps during the summer in-between, college students often go sightseeing in continental Europe. Patrick Kane, and many of his Chicago Blackhawks teammates are college age or younger. Since they find themselves playing in the NHL instead of going away to … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane and Company Head to Europe
2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 5
by: David Kay Part of two of our week long Big East Hoops Preview continues with the teams that will likely fall on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Unfortunately, I have to include my beloved Marquette team in that category. This list includes the most hatred duo to ever play on one college basketball team, a usual conference powerhouse re-tooling, my MU … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 5
NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons
By David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: In Detroit, both the automotive industry and the professional basketball team headquartered there are in need of aggressive rebuilding options. Both have also seen better days. Despite trading Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess (who was waived and later re-signed) for superstar Allen Iverson, the Pistons regressed … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons