I've always said that the '85 Chicago Bears need to go away. We've been hit over the head with them enough. President Barack Obama doesn't agree with me. NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton does. And that's one of the rare times I've actually agreed with him on something, Obama invited the 1985 Super Bowl championship team to visit Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The Bears … [Read more...] about ’85 Chicago Bears Invited to White House, Dan Hampton Declines
Archives for September 2011
Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
We knew he was going to be dominant at the next level. It was obvious when you saw how he tore up Big Ten offensive lines. The National Football League announced today Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. He is the first Redskins player to win the award since Chris Horton in September 2008 and the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
New Walter Payton Book Claims Drug Abuse, Adultery, Suicidal Thoughts
As this story revolves around my favorite player as a child, Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, who once held every major NFL rushing record, I post this with a heavy heart. Not only did I look up to #34 as a kid, I had lunch with him and spent a day with him as a teen, and he was the nicest guy in the world. That fall day in 1999 when he passed away was very tough for me, … [Read more...] about New Walter Payton Book Claims Drug Abuse, Adultery, Suicidal Thoughts
Troy Pollard, Jay Prosch Add to Illini RB Depth
While Illinois’ rushing offense has remained dominant, the Illini are doing it by committee this year rather then relaying on one dominant runner like they did in 2007 (Rashard Mendenhall) and 2010 (Mikel Leshoure). Four different Illini have over 200 rushing yards on the season, and all four have scored at least one rushing TD. Senior RB Troy Pollard (a runner in the Daniel … [Read more...] about Troy Pollard, Jay Prosch Add to Illini RB Depth
Donovonn Young Might Continue Illini #5 Running Back Tradition
Given the recent tradition/memories of the last two players to wear the famed #5 in Champaign: Mikel Leshoure (a Detroit Lions rookie who will miss the season with an injury) and the Pittsburgh Steelers Rashard Mendenhall (who's developed into a Pro Bowl, 1,000 yard rusher style NFL back) it's easy to see why the jersey number is starting to take on a special meaning for … [Read more...] about Donovonn Young Might Continue Illini #5 Running Back Tradition
Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy Getting Jiggy (Video)
Oklahoma State Cowboys Head Coach Mike Gundy is one of the most emotional men in college football. His "I'M A MAN! I'M 40!!!!!" tirade was in 2007, and we're still talking about it today. It was legendary. Now he's back shaking his groove thang, in a dance battle circle, celebrating the big win at Texas A&M Watch it after the jump … [Read more...] about Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy Getting Jiggy (Video)
Blackhawks Notes: Kane, Hossa to Play Wednesday; Could Saad Make the Team?
The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the United Center, but before they do, here are some news and notes to get you set for what will be the first game with the Opening Night roster taking to the ice: ....Except for Patrick Sharp Patrick Sharp will not be in the lineup for the Blackhawks tonight, but he has been skating on … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Kane, Hossa to Play Wednesday; Could Saad Make the Team?