For the second year in a row, the Illini found themselves with a college basketball game scheduled at the exact same time as a college football game. Their bowl selection led to the scheduling conflict. Last year, they won both as the football team crushed Robert Griffin III's Baylor Bears in the Texas Bowl while the hoopsters beat the Iowa Hawkeyes handily. This year … [Read more...] about Illini Win Bowl Games in Back to Back Years- 1st Time in School History
Archives for December 2011
Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin
No, this headline is not a misprint, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers have indeed dropped their conference home-opener to the Iowa Hawkeyes by the score of 72-65. Iowa (9-6, 1-1) took full advantage of a horrendous-shooting performance from the Badgers (24-for-69) and a lackluster showing on the defensive end despite … [Read more...] about Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin
Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas
The Quack Attack is largely built on short, fast guys who will beat anyone at setting the edge. Once they turn the corner against you, you're done. Chip Kelly has made the Oregon Ducks into an offensive juggernaut by recruiting and molding the perfect guys to fit his system. The focal point of the Oregon Ducks offense is tailback LaMichael James, last year's Doak Walker … [Read more...] about Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas
Legit Cause for Concern as Marquette Begins Big East Play
This is more than just my annual "over-reaction to a Marquette loss" article. It just so happens that the timing of this comes after an embarrassing 74-57 defeat at the hands of Vanderbilt in which the score doesn't accurately depict how big of a blow-out it actually was. Now prior to the season if you would have told me that the Golden Eagles would finish 11-2 in their … [Read more...] about Legit Cause for Concern as Marquette Begins Big East Play
Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)
Yesterday saw the unveiling of the special edition Adidas college football uniforms that the Wisconsin Badgers will wear for the 98th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2. The new look is inspired by the grand old tradition of the Rose Bowl and the school’s back-to-back trips to "the Granddaddy of them all." The white and red uniform features a “Battle Rose” design, including rose petal … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)
Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl
Running back LaMichael James made some headlines this week. For what appeared to be his deathly fear of roller coasters. He's not afraid to go really fast on the college football field, as he is the focal point of Oregon Ducks offense. The Ducks go at a ridiculously fast pace; as they have scored 35 touchdowns on drives of 70 or more; each consuming less than three minutes. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl Preview: #10 Wisconsin Can and Will Hang With #5 Oregon
For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin Badgers find themselves representing the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl. However, this time around, they get a Pac-12 powerhouse in Oregon instead of a pesky TCU squad who proved to be too much in an upset in Pasadena. The battle between the Badgers (11-2) and Ducks (11-2) is one of … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Preview: #10 Wisconsin Can and Will Hang With #5 Oregon
Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl Bits: Lifesaving OL, Trapped in Elevator, Unis
The Granddaddy of them all, the Rose Bowl awaits for the #5 Oregon Ducks. Chip Kelly is going for his first BCS win in three tries. But plenty of stories have already surfaced RE: the Ducks during this Rose Bowl week. Let's get you caught up. … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl Bits: Lifesaving OL, Trapped in Elevator, Unis