The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio University Bobcats opened their respective Mid-American Conference (MAC) seasons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio in front of a crowd of 22,754. Kent State is coming off of a disappointing 4-8 record during the 2013 season while the Bobcats are coming off of a 7-6 mark and a 5th consecutive bowl game appearance. … [Read more...] about Kent State vs. Ohio U. was a classic MAC battle
Archives for August 2014
Ohio State Buckeyes show plenty of vulnerability vs. Navy
The Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 2014 regular season against the Navy Midshipmen in Baltimore, MD. The game pitted the Buckeyes, who lost star quarterback and Heisman hopeful Braxton Miller for the season with a shoulder injury, against the Middies triple-option offensive attack, an offensive scheme that is difficult to plan for and play against as they are the only … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes show plenty of vulnerability vs. Navy
2 Legit 2 Quit Cal Golden Bears drop Hammer on Northwestern
Here comes the Hammer down on Northwestern Wildcats football, courtesy of the Cal Golden Bears. The boys from Berkley looked 2 Legit 2 Quit as they hit NU with a dose of Oaktown power "and charge you by the hour" as they were "shakin like a quake," right from kickoff. "California, California..knows how to pass. Knows how to pass," as QB Jared Goff was 12-18 for 186 yards and … [Read more...] about 2 Legit 2 Quit Cal Golden Bears drop Hammer on Northwestern
Arturo Vidal to Man United: right final offer could seal deal
Time for your daily Arturo Vidal is coming/not coming/maybe coming/definitely coming to Manchester United update. We’ll look at what media outlets in which countries are saying the transfer has been completed. Or not. Or maybe it has. There’s media in three countries interested in this: Juventus (Italy) his current club, Chile (where he was a national star for the World Cup … [Read more...] about Arturo Vidal to Man United: right final offer could seal deal
Marcos Rojo could never play for Manchester United
Marcos Rojo is red. Literally, the word rojo is red in Spanish. However, he is still yet to wear the red kit of Manchester United, despite being purchased by the team about two weeks ago. And that is a fact that won't be changing any time soon, unfortunately. Yesterday, we highlighted all the reasons that are keeping Marcos Rojo from his Old Trafford debut. (feature story … [Read more...] about Marcos Rojo could never play for Manchester United
Bears Brandon Marshall: first ever IN SEASON Studio Analyst
I told you Brandon Marshall had a future in broadcasting. I just didn't say that future was now. B Marsh and Martellus Bennett are great sound bites...everyone else on the Chicago Bears roster is....well, they're paid to play NFL football not say interesting and engaging things. After getting approval from the Bears, Marshall now becomes the first active player to work a weekly … [Read more...] about Bears Brandon Marshall: first ever IN SEASON Studio Analyst
2014 Illini football expectations: FOX Sports pundits discuss
The 125th season of Illini football kicks off in mere hours, and it's one that is greeted with as little buzz as any that I can remember in my lifetime. Being a third generation Illini, I'm struggling to recall a year that had as little anticipation as this one. The opening opponent (Youngstown St.) doesn't help. Neither does the weakness of the home slate. Penn State is the … [Read more...] about 2014 Illini football expectations: FOX Sports pundits discuss
VIDEO: evaluating Liverpool FC Champions League draw
Liverpool FC is back in the Champions League for the first time in awhile, and look who is waiting for them in the group stages: Real Madrid, the defending Champions. Basel is a side that could be overlooked, but shouldn't. They could be trouble. Obviously, Los Blancos, not The Reds are the favorite to come out of the group. Still, congrats Liverpool FC for making it back here … [Read more...] about VIDEO: evaluating Liverpool FC Champions League draw