Michigan State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell has been named the head football coach at Miami, the RedHawk Athletic Department announced Friday. Treadwell will be re-introduced to Miami fans and media at Miami University's Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester on Jan. 10 at 5:45 p.m. "It's a dream come true to return to my alma mater Miami as head … [Read more...] about Breaking Big Ten Bowl Games News, Notes and Quotes
Archives for December 2010
The Blunt Psychological Diagnosis of Brett Favre
As I was sitting down to delve into my list of New Year’s resolutions, it dawned on me that I had to switch over to my laptop because I was quickly running out of paper. Then, I started to ponder the Minnesota Vikings prospects for the future and realized that my issues pale in comparison to Brett Favre. Those of us who are too lazy and impatient to sit in doctors’ offices … [Read more...] about The Blunt Psychological Diagnosis of Brett Favre
Bowl Attendance is Actually Up 4% This Season
Despite an economic climate that's a bears a haunting and striking resemblance to the 1930s, people are opening their wallets to travel to the bowl bliss of college football. Yes, it seems like there are way too many bowl games, yes many of them have ridiculous sounding and horribly corporate names, but people are still coming. And after all, who really wants less football? … [Read more...] about Bowl Attendance is Actually Up 4% This Season
Northwestern vs. Texas Tech: Brutally Honest Ticket City Bowl Preview
The college football game formerly known as the Dallas Football Classic is a pretty even-Stephen (like Colbert, a Northwestern alum) match on paper. Same exact conference and overall records for both teams. Both programs don’t care much to run the ball, and they each have only one good win among their seven. Which is funny because the two teams they beat in those games … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Texas Tech: Brutally Honest Ticket City Bowl Preview
Viva la Sun Bowl! Notre Dame vs Miami: Game preview
Only few would have properly predicted the location of the old west Texas town of El Paso for the reunion, but nonetheless, the famed Notre Dame/Miami rivalry reignites on New Year’s Eve near the Mexican border. Bowl games are a great reward for the teams as the players and coaches get to enjoy a few days of activities and events leading up to the game, but once the ball is … [Read more...] about Viva la Sun Bowl! Notre Dame vs Miami: Game preview
THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
Ohio State has stormed to a 13-0 start, winning every game by double-digits. They are also 1-0 against the AP top-25 (win against former #10 Florida). While they haven't been tested early on, the Big Ten schedule will prove just how tough the Buckeyes really are. Game to Watch: OSU at Wisconsin, February 12. The Buckeyes are 0-7 at the Kohl Center during Bo Ryan's current … [Read more...] about THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
The beauty of history is that it tells us where we've been in order to figure out where we're going. Illinois took out Baylor in part one of Chicago Big Ten teams in the bowl "Texas Two-Step." And on New Year's Day, the Northwestern Wildcats will likewise have an opportunity to defeat a 7-5 Big 12 team in their home state; and a drivable distance from their campus. Just like … [Read more...] about Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
NBA All-Star Early Returns in, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah 3rd
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder top the Western Conference, while Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and LeBron James of the Miami Heat lead the Eastern Conference after the second returns of 2011 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile. Bryant, The Finals MVP last season, is the overall leader with 1,153,694 … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Early Returns in, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah 3rd