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2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-22-25

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It's time for version 12.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft, and we added some player descriptions this time! Yes, In addition to running and producing The Sports Bank, I also free-lance for two websites on USA Today Sports Media Group's NFL Wires. As a writer for both Draft Wire and Ravens Wire, I have excerpted and linked where relevant for the players that I have written about on … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-22-25

50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad

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It is NFL Draft talking season! Which means we have enough soundbites for every NFL draft prospect to make some word salad. Actually, the gobbeldy-gook started flowing well before this week, due to the over-usage of NFL Draft cliches. All Draftniks do it, not just Mel Kiper or Daniel Jeremiah. Yes, I'm aware that many of these are just scouting terms that have made their way … [Read more...] about 50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad

Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How

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There is no such thing as a spring college football game. It is not a game. Period. It is an exhibition intra-squad scrimmage. I will die on this hill. I'll never accept the idea that there is such a thing as a college football "spring game." Not a "GAME," but practice. We're talking about practice (Ok now that I got my A.I. not artificial intelligence, but Allen Iverson, … [Read more...] about Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How

Illinois Football Has Five National Championships

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Since we're talking about Illinois football playoff possibilities this upcoming season, and thus, dreaming of bigger things, let's do a Flashback Friday to the program's five national titles. Yes, Illinois football has five, count 'em five national titles on their program CV. Of course, these were all in the days long before the polls, like the Harris interactive, UPI, BCS … [Read more...] about Illinois Football Has Five National Championships

Illini Football News and Notes: Josh McCray, Recruiting Rankings

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It has been a very eventful off-season for the Illini football program. In 2025, they'll return 18/22 starters from a team that went 10-3, won the Citrus Bowl and finished #16 (one spot ahead of Alabama) in the final AP poll. Obviously, the outlook for this team is very positive, as it should be, as spring football nears its conclusion. Lots of Illini football news and notes … [Read more...] about Illini Football News and Notes: Josh McCray, Recruiting Rankings

Exploring the World of Online Casinos: What’s Hot and What’s Not

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The internet has revolutionized how folks spend their leisure time, and online casinos are a prime example. Millions now flock to these virtual halls, trying their luck at digital poker tables and spinning colorful slot reels. This shift gives gamers the benefit of comfort, a vast array of selections, and constant innovation. The industry bubbles with tech advancements, giving … [Read more...] about Exploring the World of Online Casinos: What’s Hot and What’s Not

Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace

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Real quick turnaround for Arsenal FC, who are fresh off a thrashing of Ipswich Town earlier today. Up next is a visit from Crystal Palace for a London derby Premier League fixture. They then face Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semifinal first leg in a week from Tuesday. It won't be long until Arsenal joins Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur as sides … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal Team News vs Crystal Palace: Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz

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In the 4-0 rout of Ipswich Town, earlier today, Arsenal suffered a major injury scare, in the form of Bukayo Saka. The English forward left the match early, noticeably in pain, after receiving a knock on the leg. Given that Saka has already spent three months on the sidelines this season, due to a hamstring injury, one can understand why cause for concern flared up … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Crystal Palace: Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz

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