I am well aware that the 2012 NBA Draft has not even occurred yet. Still, we are looking ahead to the 2013 NBA Draft with insanely early projections on how it may unfold. Team needs and outstanding trades have NOT been taken into consideration with this 2013 NBA mock draft. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Mock Draft (2/28/12)
Archives for February 2012
2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: running backs
It's combine time, the male version of a swimsuit calendar shoot. But don't get too high or too low about this stuff. Like my friend Bill Smith says, "beware the workout warrior." The site of the past Super Bowl, Indianapolis is also hosting the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at who's draft stock is trading higher and who's trading lower after the workouts. … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: running backs
Chicago Cubs Jeff Samardzija: creepiest MLB headshot ever
Worth a thousand words. Actually, a lot more, who long are those pirate romance novels- 50,000? This MLB headshot would make even Fabio blush. Congratulations to Chicago Cubs reliever Jeff Samardzija. The former Notre Dame wide receiver turned major league pitcher looks like he's ready to find and kill the six-fingered man in the "Princess Bride." See his new 2012 mlb.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Jeff Samardzija: creepiest MLB headshot ever
Blackhawks trade John Scott to Rangers; acquire Oduya in separate deal from Jets
In a last second before the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline deal, the Blackhawks sent their main protector, defenseman John Scott to the New York Rangers. TSN reports the Blackhawks received a fifth-round pick in exchange for Scott. Getting rid of Scott leaves the Hawks without a true "enforcer" to retaliate against the hits that will be made against Hawks star forwards Jonathan Toews, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks trade John Scott to Rangers; acquire Oduya in separate deal from Jets
2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: quarterbacks
It's combine time, the male version of a swimsuit calendar shoot. But don't get too high or too low about this stuff. Like my friend Bill Smith says, "beware the workout warrior." The site of the past Super Bowl, Indianapolis is also hosting the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at who's draft stock is trading higher and who's trading lower after the workouts. … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: quarterbacks
2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: wide receivers
It's combine time, the male version of a swimsuit calendar shoot. But don't get too high or too low about this stuff. Like my friend Bill Smith says, "beware the workout warrior." The site of the past Super Bowl, Indianapolis is also hosting the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at who's draft stock is trading higher and who's trading lower after the workouts. … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: wide receivers
Embattled Illini avoid first winless February since 1907
The college basketball season is only five months long, so any time you're talking about a winless month, it's not a good sign. And in their seventh and final game of the year's shortest month, the Illini would not come up short. They picked up a 65-54 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes, avoiding the February donut, which hasn't happened to the program since 1907. The Illini also … [Read more...] about Embattled Illini avoid first winless February since 1907
Hawkeyes, Matt Gatens slowed down by Illini
Iowa Hawkeyes country is college football country. Right now, it's just not a college basketball town. Today's loss at Illinois doesn't help that. It was an Illini team that really needed a win, and for some reason Iowa can't seem to beat Illinois lately. The Illini improved their record vs Iowa at home to 61-14 all time; breaking a six game losing streak, the program's … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes, Matt Gatens slowed down by Illini
Wisconsin Badgers pick up signature win at Ohio State (Rapid Reaction)
After 29 games, the Wisconsin Badgers have finally picked up that signature win they were looking for. Better late than never as Jordan Taylor and Jared Berggren's combined 37 points helped the Badgers upset the #8 Ohio State Buckeyes by the score of 63-60. With the loss, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers pick up signature win at Ohio State (Rapid Reaction)
Michael Jordan “flu game” ad from NBA All-Star Weekend (video)
To me, the NBA Golden Age will always be the '90s. I appreciate and enjoy the game today, but it peaked in the 1990s, period. Just like rap and r&b music. If that makes me a crotchety old man, so be it. In Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, with the series between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz tied at 2, Michael Jordan played despite being feverish and dehydrated from … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan “flu game” ad from NBA All-Star Weekend (video)