Archives for January 2010
NFL Mock Draft 1-26
By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian So the Super Bowl is set- get ready for two weeks of INSANE HYPE. As a Patriots fan, I hate the Colts so I will root against them. As a southside Chicago guy and University of Illinois alum, I'm all in for Pierre Thomas and his New Orleans Saints. But of course, this rooting interest won't stop me from calling out all the sappy crapola … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft 1-26
Tons of Big Ten Players in the Super Bowl
The Big Ten Conference will be well-represented on Sunday, Feb. 7, in Super Bowl XLIV with 20 former student-athletes and 13 coaches with previous conference connections on the rosters of the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. The Big Ten leads all conferences with 20 players on the two Super Bowl squads, followed by the SEC (19 players), Big 12 (18), ACC (15) and … [Read more...] about Tons of Big Ten Players in the Super Bowl
Evan Turner, Buckeyes Stoned in Morgantown
By Hans Hetrick After a promising three game win streak and the seemingly complete restoration of Evan Turner, the Ohio State Buckeyes turned to stone in Morgantown Saturday against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Before Saturday, the Buckeyes looked destined to make a serious run at the Big Ten title, and the possibility of a deep run through March Madness grew with every … [Read more...] about Evan Turner, Buckeyes Stoned in Morgantown
Manny Pacquiao Has Nothing on the Minnesota Vikings
by Peter Christian Before I get all worked up into a rant that runs into a word count that Paul M. Banks will frown upon, let me get one thing straight: I know. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Has Nothing on the Minnesota Vikings
Fun with a Crazy Ron Artest Conversation
By Paul M. Banks The Lakers' Ron Artest reminds me of perhaps my favorite all-time "Deep Thought" by Jack Handey. The series of '90s Saturday Night Live aphorisms and witticisms once included this gem "If you ever know a mad scientist, the best time to be around him is when he's going mad, but not completely mad- because that's when he'll throw the best … [Read more...] about Fun with a Crazy Ron Artest Conversation
Bucks tranquilize the Timberwolves to sweep the season series
By Jake McCormick Synopsis: Two words: Total domination. … [Read more...] about Bucks tranquilize the Timberwolves to sweep the season series
Sidetracked: Tucker Trains Stephen Colbert
By: Melissa S. Wollering When Stephen Colbert stepped up to sponsor the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team, he went all-in. First, he (with the help of fans) dished out $300,000 to cover what Dutch Bank DSB wouldn’t. Then, he challenged Shani Davis to a skate-off, after Davis allegedly called him a jerk. When Davis accepted, Colbert decided he needed a teacher. Not just any … [Read more...] about Sidetracked: Tucker Trains Stephen Colbert