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Archives for April 2009

Scoop B’s Soap Box: NBA Player Camaraderie

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By Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson Does it bother you when you see players shaking hands and hugging before games? On Sunday, I tuned in to the Cavs-Mavs game on ABC—and I must say that I was intrigued first by the picture taking and then the handshakes and poses by the Cavs, despite how most basketball purists may dislike it. But I digress. As the players were all lining up … [Read more...] about Scoop B’s Soap Box: NBA Player Camaraderie

Chicago Blackhawks Exchange II

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Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian talk about the topics most important to Hawks fans everywhere (PMB) Let’s say the Hawks reach the second round of the playoffs, I'd prefer to see San Jose procure that #1 seed ahead of Detroit, as the Dead Wings have had Chicago's number this season and I wouldn’t like to meet them in the 2nd round. Also, Chicago gave the Sharks one of … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Exchange II

Chicago Blackhawks Exchange

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Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian talk about the topics most important to Hawks fans everywhere (PMB) What a difference your man-crush Patrick Sharp makes, the Chi was just 6-7-3 without him and (overlooking Sunday's dominating shutout performance by Vancouver's net-minder Roberto Luongo) the Blackhawks offense really gets a major boost from his presence. A lot of people … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Exchange

Michigan State Now Midwest’s Premier Program

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By Paul M. Banks Before it was an environmental clarion call spouted by business and government leaders everywhere, the phrase “go green” was the Michigan State Spartans’ battle cry. For those lucky enough to be in Detroit this weekend (Yes, it’s weird describing Detroit as a coveted destination) you’ll hear lots of “go green” and “go white” as MSU becomes the first team … [Read more...] about Michigan State Now Midwest’s Premier Program