Last year, the Big East made history by sending 11 teams to the NCAA Tournament. The depth of the conference was clear and obvious when a UConn team that finished with a 9-9 mark in Big East play cut down the nets. With the league possibly entering the final year before Syracuse, Pitt, and West Virginia selfishly bolt for greener pastures (screw you, college football), the … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings
Archives for December 2011
Illinois Linebacker to Play in Bowl Game Just 6 Weeks After Getting Shot!
This has got to be one of the most inspiring stories of the college football bowl season. This is more than a comeback. University of Illinois senior linebacker Trulon Henry was injured in a off-campus shooting November 13th. Henry, a two-year starter for the Illini (he moved from safety to linebacker this year) was shot in the hand and underwent surgery. He missed the final … [Read more...] about Illinois Linebacker to Play in Bowl Game Just 6 Weeks After Getting Shot!
Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
The season ending loss to the Florida State Seminoles had a few things in common with the season opening defeat to South Florida: the quarterbacks threw too many interceptions, especially in the red zone; the defense kept bailing out the offense only to see the O turn it over again. And the explosive Brian Kelly hissy fit on the sidelines, caught on national television. This … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
Jimmer’s Fiance Whitney Wonnacott Wins National Cheerleader Poll (Photos)
Jimmer mania has hit the NBA. Jimmer Fredette had 6 points in 25 minutes in his pro debut, a 100-91 win over the L.A. Lakers. He had 10 points on 4-10 shooting in the next game, as his Sacramento Kings lost to Portland. It's exciting times for his woman now as well. For a few years now, Athlon has held a "Sideline Spirit" contest, which chooses a handful of cheerleaders … [Read more...] about Jimmer’s Fiance Whitney Wonnacott Wins National Cheerleader Poll (Photos)
Cleveland Cavaliers Hosting Special Holiday Beer Tasting Next Week
When I heard about $31 for beer at a NBA game, I first thought "well, that's only slightly more than the Chicago Bears charge for beer at home games, but still that seems REALLY high." Actually, this story is not about extreme price inflation, it's really about a helluva deal; because you actually get a NBA game ticket, snacks and a whole holiday, winter beer … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers Hosting Special Holiday Beer Tasting Next Week
Colt McCoy Probably Won’t Play Again this Season
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Colt McCoy still isn't 100% recovered from the brutal concussion he suffered two weeks ago on a head shot from Pittsburgh Steelers defender and brutal killing machine James Harrison. Update 12-29: from the AP Browns quarterback Colt McCoy still can't practice three weeks after sustaining a concussion. McCoy hasn't been cleared by team … [Read more...] about Colt McCoy Probably Won’t Play Again this Season
UCLA vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Fight Hunger Bowl Preview
Ever since the bowl matchups were announced, everyone has picked on the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl for being the the worst matchup of them all. The New Year’s Eve game features not one but both teams playing under interim coaches because the regular head coach was recently canned. And both teams made dubious "history" on the way here. Illinois comes in riding a six-game losing … [Read more...] about UCLA vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Fight Hunger Bowl Preview
Which NFL Team Has the Smartest Fans? Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
For many NFL fans, this week's games are meaningless, as their favorite team has been eliminated from playoff contention. But for many of the people who support those done-after-this-week teams, they're still alive in a postseason of a different sort. They've been going head-to-head with rival fans in a trivia showdown known as The Season. Enabled by Buzztime, The Season … [Read more...] about Which NFL Team Has the Smartest Fans? Tampa Bay Buccaneers?