Mike Ditka has done a really fine job of exploiting one accomplishment 30 years ago and turning it into a second career as a mega-endorser of every product possible. Even more impressive is how Mike Ditka has constructed a third career as a multi-media pundit. From WMVP ESPN 1000 to the Chicago Sun-Times to ESPN NFL countdown, Mike Ditka is ubiquitous. Dikta, along with all … [Read more...] about Mike Ditka picks Denver, discusses correct game this time
Archives for January 2014
Arsenal signing of Kim Kallstrom underwhelms boring deadline day
Arsenal fans may not be overwhelmed by the deadline day signing of Spartak Moscow’s Kim Kallstrom on loan until the end of the season but the experienced Swede clearly has some talent. Not as much talent as Julian Draxler, but what can you do? Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger said that Draxler was not coming, it was all a fabrication made up by the newspapers. But he also said … [Read more...] about Arsenal signing of Kim Kallstrom underwhelms boring deadline day
Andros Townsend only Manchester United noise on transfer deadline day
Andros Townsend. That was pretty much the only noise on transfer deadline day for Manchester United. And that's all it is- noise. The 22 year old winger was linked with David Moyes when he was at Everton, and he was linked with him now. But the Daily Mirror reports Moyes' ambitious swap sending Nani to Tottenham failed. It looks like instead Nani could be headed to one of the … [Read more...] about Andros Townsend only Manchester United noise on transfer deadline day
Stoner State Super Bowl Spurs Spoof of Mean Joe Greene Ad (VIDEO)
It's the Super Bowl. Emphasis on the word "bowl." Pack another bowl broham! Hey dude, don't bogart my stash man. Are you a narc? Peyton Manning is going to harsh my mellow by throwing for 420 yards passing. With Denver and Seattle playing in Super Bowl 48, Budweiser’s 1990 notorious ad campaign, the “Bud Bowl,” has taken on a new meaning – the clash of the stoner cities. … [Read more...] about Stoner State Super Bowl Spurs Spoof of Mean Joe Greene Ad (VIDEO)
Should DePaul Cut Ties With Oliver Purnell?
The DePaul Blue Demons have an overall record of 10-11 and are 2-6 in Big East play. The slight improvement fans saw, after wins against Butler and St. John’s, has diminished. Has head coach Oliver Purnell’s opportunity at DePaul slammed shut? The former Clemson coach has had some positives while with the Blue Demons. Recruiting Billy Garrett Jr. might have been because his … [Read more...] about Should DePaul Cut Ties With Oliver Purnell?
Tottenham Hotspur lose out on Berbatov, lose Lewis Holtby
Tottenham Hotspur has seen one player leave White Hart Lane and lose out on one former player that they were targeting. The 32 year old Fulham Striker Dimitar Berbatov has completed his medical with AS Monaco, with the result coming in shortly. He was rumored to be returning to the Spurs, as well as linked with clubs outside of the Premiere League in Bulgaria. But that's not … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur lose out on Berbatov, lose Lewis Holtby
Arsene Wenger rules out Julian Draxler. Says 80% chance of new purchases
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger is confident he'll bring in a new midfielder to boost his squad. Yesterday the word was that Arsenal are on the brink of sealing a £30m deal signing Julian Draxler after a productive round of talks, reports the Daily Mirror. Arsene Wenger shot that down today. He says, it's off' but he also rates the chances of bringing in new players as 80-20. … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger rules out Julian Draxler. Says 80% chance of new purchases
NFLPA supports cause of CAPA, Colter, Northwestern players
The NFLPA stands with the college football players seeking to create a collegiate association that would possess the power to collectively bargain. On Tuesday, history was made as CAPA (Collegiate Athletes Players Association) was unveiled to the public, and the NCAA had a quick combative response. Kain Colter and an anonymous majority (as opposed to Richard M. Nixon's … [Read more...] about NFLPA supports cause of CAPA, Colter, Northwestern players