By Peter Christian 1. Detroit Lions Matt Stafford QB Georgia The first post-Millen draft is going to be important for the Lions. The team has plenty of holes to fill, but getting a stud QB will give the franchise a face to build around. The Lions are definitely thinking of taking an offensive tackle here and hoping to grab Sanchez with the 20th overall pick. 2. … [Read more...] about 2009 NFL Mock Draft
Archives for February 2009
Marquette Running the Big East Gauntlet
By David K. It is very rewarding to witness a team’s full potential be reached. To this point, an amazing season for Marquette has garnered them not only national attention, but national respect. At 22-4, they are ranked tenth nationally and are tied with Pitt, a half-game behind first place UConn in the Big East. Since the season started, the final five games of the … [Read more...] about Marquette Running the Big East Gauntlet
Big Ten Power Rankings
By David K. and Paul M. Banks 1. Purdue -Looking kind of like the Glenn Robinson/Cuonzo Martin years -A healthy Robbie Hummel makes the difference in a convincing win against State 2. Michigan St. -Not deserving of a top ten national ranking, but dominating team on the glass -Raymar Morgan is back, but still not 100% 3. Minnesota -It's sad that I'm putting them this … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings
TSB…Where Random Happens
By David Palmer Much has happened over the last month, the Steelers won the Super Bowl, A-Rod is a steroid junkie, Brett Favre retired again and Marquette basketball is setting up David K. for the inevitable, heart-breaking early first round exit come March. Let’s try to focus on some things you may have missed while practicing your pumpkin seed spitting for spring … [Read more...] about TSB…Where Random Happens
Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game
By Paul M. Banks When you saw the box score of #16 Illinois’ (21-6, 9-5) 38-33 home loss to unranked Penn St. (19-8, 8-6) on Wednesday night, you might have thought you were glancing at a Girls’ high school basketball result. In football, the two schools combined to score 62 points last fall, in roundball just nine more. If you ever wondered why the Big Ten, the 2nd … [Read more...] about Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game
The Stock Report
By David K. A weekly update of whose NBA Draft stock is rising and falling BUY: Jerel McNeal, G, Marquette, Sr, 6-3 If McNeal was 6-5, he would be a lottery pick. But because he is undersized to play the two in the NBA and not a true point guard, he is viewed as many as a second round prospect. McNeal has expanded his offensive repertoire. He is deadly off the … [Read more...] about The Stock Report
Spring Training Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and Soxman (PMB) Last weekend included St. Valentine’s Day, a time of year that more women than men look forward to quite frankly. But once it’s over, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training, which is to most guys what chocolate, jewelry and flowers are to women. Speaking of love, I consulted Soxman, the person who … [Read more...] about Spring Training Sox Exchange
Twins Pitchers, Catchers and Grounds Crew Reporting
By David Palmer With pitchers and catcher officially reporting to spring training in the next couple of days, the Twins go to war with basically the same roster they had to finish last year. The biggest acquisition we made was hiring a groundskeeper for Target Field. Before Twins General Manager Bill Smith came around, Terry Ryan was widely known as one of the league’s … [Read more...] about Twins Pitchers, Catchers and Grounds Crew Reporting