by Peter Christian Later today Team USA will take the ice in Canada Hockey Place for the chance to win the gold medal in the men's ice hockey tournament. It will mark only the 2nd time in Team USA history that they've played in an actual "Gold Medal Game" (The medal round was not an elimination tournament until 1992, so all previous Gold or Silver medals for USA Hockey were … [Read more...] about Team USA Will Take Home Gold Because…
Archives for February 2010
Evan Turner Closes In on the Naismith
By: Hans Hetrick It’s the end of February. Time to start polishing off the shiny trophies and big awards. And everyone’s favorite Buckeye these days, "His Royal Smoothness" Evan Turner, is up for college basketball’s player of the year award. Barring any surprises, it’s a two-man race between Turner and Kentucky’s John Wall. … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Closes In on the Naismith
Illinois Moves Self Squarely Onto Bubble
By Paul Schmidt It was an opportunity to end a fringe bubble team's season. It was an opportunity to keep themselves squarely in the field. Now, it seems that the Illini just might be fighting for their lives. … [Read more...] about Illinois Moves Self Squarely Onto Bubble
Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks Let's not understate the importance of this game: Illinois MUST win at home, and Minnesota MUST win to keep their slim NCAA hopes alive. Neither team can afford the blemish of this loss. The key will be which team doesn't succumb to the immense pressure that comes with must-win games nearly every time out at this time of the season. Tip … [Read more...] about Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
Illinois-Minnesota Preview
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2010 NFL Scouting Combine Journal
By Peter Christian The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the sporting events which truly exemplifies my dorky sports obsession. Long before the days of the NFL Network, I was always wishing I could see the drills and skills of the rookie prospects. Now, however, I don't have to wish and clamor for that ability because for the next week, I will dedicate more than 12 hours to … [Read more...] about 2010 NFL Scouting Combine Journal
Vinny Del Negro Defeats his Former Roommate Nate McMillan
By Paul M. Banks It's hard to find examples of former college roommates who both go on to enjoy substantial success at a very high level. Former roomies at North Carolina St. Vinny Del Negro and Nate McMillan both went on to have solid playing careers in the NBA. Both former members of the Wolfpack also coached their respective teams into the NBA Playoffs. I guess they're … [Read more...] about Vinny Del Negro Defeats his Former Roommate Nate McMillan
Bulls Beat Trail Blazers, Just like the ’92 Finals (Sort of)
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Bulls welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to the United Center tonight. Sure, it's not the 1992 NBA Finals, but it is an important contest with playoff implications on both sides. … [Read more...] about Bulls Beat Trail Blazers, Just like the ’92 Finals (Sort of)
USA Hockey in Gold-Medal Game
?6-1 Victory Against Finland at Olympic Winter Games propels Team USA forward. All 6 Goals come in first period VANCOUVER, B.C. - The U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team scored six first-period goals en route to a 6-1 win against Finland here today in the semifinal round of the XXI Olympic Winter Games. With the victory, the U.S. improved to 5-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) and … [Read more...] about USA Hockey in Gold-Medal Game
Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Sunday's marquis matchup between Michigan State and Purdue was already full of storylines. Robbie Hummel added another on Wednesday night when he went down with a torn ACL at Minnesota. Hummel's knee buckled awkwardly on a drive to the basket, and an MRI taken yesterday confirmed that he will be out for the rest of the season. This is obviously … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday