By Mike Gallagher Finally Gophers fans got a glimpse of what life after Eric Decker will be like. After Decker left midway through the first quarter with what was diagnosed as a high ankle sprain, not surprisingly, things got no better. The Gophers stretched their scoreless stretch to 136 minutes and 23 seconds, before Marqueis Gray connected with Troy Stoudermire Jr. … [Read more...] about Eric Decker Out For Season, Adam Weber Should Follow
Archives for October 2009
NBA Rookie of the Year Race
By: David Kay Welcome to a new weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award. The draft class of 2009 was considered one of the weakest in recent years, but it looks like several newcomers will have a chance to contribute right away. Check back every Thursday for an … [Read more...] about NBA Rookie of the Year Race
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings
"ONIONS!!!! SEND IT IN!!!" By Paul M. Banks It’s Big Ten Basketball Media Day, and you know what that means? College basketball season has officially begun! Well, actually it sort of began a couple weeks ago when Midnight Madness occurred and practices began. But nevertheless, college hoops season is almost here. And to quote the famous Christmas Carol, “it’s the most … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings
NBA Power Rankings: #11 Toronto Raptors
By: David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: Last year was a rough one for "Canada's Team." The Toronto Raptors front office thought they significantly improved a playoff team this last off-season when they made a blockbuster trade for Jermaine O'Neal. Despite O'Neal's arrival and much improved play from former #1 overall draft choice Andrea Bargnani, the Raptors … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #11 Toronto Raptors
World Series predictions you can wager your 1st born on
By Jake McCormick This team has a lineup in which nearly every player is a threat for a long ball and plays in a hitter friendly park. They boast a veteran pitching staff that is led by a nearly unhittable left handed pitcher. Their bullpen is solid, except for the closer, who is as close to an October guarantee as anyone can get. Given that last sentence can easily be … [Read more...] about World Series predictions you can wager your 1st born on
TSB’s Western Conference preview
The basketball season began last night and five Western Conference squads opened up their season. Houston, Dallas and the L.A. Clippers began the year in the L column while the defending champion L.A. Lakers and Portland got started on the right foot against conference foes. Will the Lakers be accepting another ring during next season's opener? Can the Trailblazers take the … [Read more...] about TSB’s Western Conference preview
Red Wings finally win on the road in less-than-dominating fashion
By H. Jose Bosch As the saying goes, the third fourth time’s a charm! Last night the Wings broke their four-game road losing streak by going to Vancouver and completing a thrilling 5-4 win. And by thrilling I mean the Canucks did everything possible to give Detroit the game. OK, that wasn’t very fair. Despite the Wings’ scoring woes to begin the season (a mediocre 2.78 … [Read more...] about Red Wings finally win on the road in less-than-dominating fashion
Will Joakim Noah Make ‘the Leap’ this Season?
By Paul M. Banks On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced that they picked up the 2010-11 season options for guard Derrick Rose and forward/center Joakim Noah. By exercising these options, both will be under contract with the Bulls for 2010-11. The Bulls -just like most of us who follow the team closely- realize that Noah has come a long way since June 2007, when he was … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah Make ‘the Leap’ this Season?