The Big Ten's leading rebounder, and best player on the nation's 9th ranked team may be out for awhile. Michigan State forward Draymond Green seriously hurt his left leg in tonight's mild upset loss to the Illini, and left the game with 3:50 left, unable to walk on his own power. Green was down on the Assembly Hall floor in Champaign for quite awhile, and after examination … [Read more...] about Spartans’ Leading Scorer/Rebounder Draymond Green Leaves Game With Serious Leg Injury
Archives for January 2012
Michigan St.-Illinois Game Just Like Overall Series: Very Tight
Entering tonight's contest, the Michigan State-Illinois series was tied at 55. The last 13 games in the series have been decided by 10 points or less, and this was no different. And the #9 Michigan State Spartans fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini 42-41. There was really ugly offense in the first half, by both teams. A 22-20 score is often the result when one team's best … [Read more...] about Michigan St.-Illinois Game Just Like Overall Series: Very Tight
Super Bowl Media Day Map: Patriots and Giants
I love maps, don't you? And with a football related map- this is pretty cool. Where all the New England Patriots and New York Giants players/coaches will sit for today's Super Bowl media day. You can see who the big draws are, because they get stages, while the others don't. See the maps/graphics after the jump. … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Media Day Map: Patriots and Giants
Tryin’ for Ryan. Can the Predators Sign Suter?
Ryan Suter made headlines at a media event at the NHL All Star game by saying that he did not believe that he would sign with the Nashville Predators before the February 27th trade deadline. That sound you just heard was Predators GM David Poile cracking open a bottle of Maalox. Suter creates a problem for Poile with this stance because he is an unrestricted free agent … [Read more...] about Tryin’ for Ryan. Can the Predators Sign Suter?
The Five Biggest Stories for Big Ten Basketball Thus Far
The Big Ten is having one of the most memorable basketball seasons we've seen in some time. The conference leads the country with five top-25 teams and ranks number one in the RPI/Sagarin ratings. Along with being regarded as the best conference in the nation, the Big Ten is full of intriguing stories. Here are the … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Stories for Big Ten Basketball Thus Far
BracketBusters Schedule Headlined by Unbeaten Murray State vs. St. Mary’s
ESPN released their 2012 BracketBusters schedule which features some of the best mid-major programs in the country going head-to-head in hopes of improving their NCAA Tournament resume. The headliner this year features the lone remaining unbeaten in college basketball, Murray State hosting Top 20 team, St. Mary's. … [Read more...] about BracketBusters Schedule Headlined by Unbeaten Murray State vs. St. Mary’s
Notre Dame’s Mike Brey: His Best Coaching Job Ever?
Call it Ewing Theory Part Deux. When leading scorer and rebounder Luke Harangody when down with injury in 2010 midseason, Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey rallied his college basketball team out of a losing streak and into a solid NCAA Tournament berth with a few adjustments. The major adjustment was shifting to the burn offense, which although extremely boring to watch, limits … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Mike Brey: His Best Coaching Job Ever?
Super Bowl XLVI Patriots vs. Giants: Trivia, Facts, Numbers, Records
Super Bowl XLVI is the first Super Bowl in which both starting quarterbacks have won a Super Bowl MVP award. Giants quarterback ELI MANNING passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns – including the game-winning 13-yarder to PLAXICO BURRESS with 35 seconds remaining – in Super Bowl XLII and was named the game’s MVP. Patriots quarterback TOM BRADY has been named Super Bowl MVP … [Read more...] about Super Bowl XLVI Patriots vs. Giants: Trivia, Facts, Numbers, Records