By Paul M. Banks Last fall, I had an exclusive with Nick Roach, a Northwestern alum who started at Linebacker for much of the Bears 2009 season. And now, as you get ready to fill out your brackets for March Madness, I'd like to pass on a very important message from him. … [Read more...] about Bears/Northwestern’s Nick Roach Utilizes March Madness for Philanthropy?
Archives for March 2010
NCAA Tournament Preview: Minnesota vs. Xavier
By Mike Gallagher So begins the most exciting sports event of the year. Yeah, there’s the Super Bowl, the MLB playoffs, the BCS, but none compares to an event like this. There’s simply nothing else like it. … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Preview: Minnesota vs. Xavier
Hawks’ Brian Campbell could return in 7 weeks
By Paul M. Banks You all saw Alexander Ovechkin's big hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell. You all discussed whther you thought it was a clean hit, a cheap shot, or something designated by a term residing in a grey area somewhere. To quote "Fletch"..."how gray? charcoal!" But enough about the past, when is "Soupy" returning? Well, the Hawks will have to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Brian Campbell could return in 7 weeks
NFL Mock Draft 3-17
NFL Mock Draft Round 2 3-17
By Paul M. Banks For round 1 click here And check back later this week for our round 3! Click on the following highlighted/bold phrases to read our: NFL Team Needs listing NFL Draft Big Board As always, you can check out my College Football and NFL blogs on the Washington Times.com by clicking the hyperlinked text. For our NBA Mock Draft click here And … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft Round 2 3-17
Me vs. Joe Lunardi
By: David Kay I always find it entertaining when somebody is considered a sporting “expert.” For example, ESPN’s “Mr. Bracketologist” Joe Lunardi makes a living off predicting the NCAA Tournament by crunching all sorts of numbers and draws millions upon millions of eyes to his version. He is to bracketology what Darwin is to theory of evolution. I will never consider … [Read more...] about Me vs. Joe Lunardi
Bracket Breakdown: West Regional
By: David Kay Synopsis For some reason, Syracuse just dropped below Duke and earned the fourth #1 seed in the tournament pitting the West Regional against the Midwest Regional in the Final Four. Jim Boeheim has said injured center Arinze Onuaku is NOT expected to play during the first rounds which makes the ‘Cuse more vulnerable. If they survive and Onuaku is back for the … [Read more...] about Bracket Breakdown: West Regional
Midwest Swing: Championship & Selection Sunday Edition
By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- I’m back in my hometown and I’ve now had a whole day to take in all that transpired on Championship/Selection Sunday. “The Chi” is also home to Kansas’ Sherron Collins and Ohio State’s Evan Turner, two of the five members of the United States Basketball Writers Association All-America Team. Just announced today. I voted for both in my USBWA … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Championship & Selection Sunday Edition
Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota
By Mike Gallagher Don’t get me wrong, winning the Big Ten Tournament would’ve been nice on a number of levels for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Not only would it have kept their ridiculous amount of late season momentum going right into the tournament with the auto bid they would’ve received, but in the big picture it also would be a great title and trophy to hold along … [Read more...] about Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota
As we Reported Thu, Iowa’s Lickliter Resigning
As we reported Thursday. Iowa will part ways with Head Coach Todd Lickliter today. According to SB Nation Lickliter "will officially announce he is leaving the university at a press conference at 3:30 PM EST on Monday. It was not immediately clear whether Lickliter chose to resign under pressure or was fired. Lickliter coached Iowa for three seasons, racking up a 38-58 … [Read more...] about As we Reported Thu, Iowa’s Lickliter Resigning