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Archives for May 2010

2011 NFL Mock Draft 5-6

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By Paul M. Banks When you hit the comments section, remember that team needs were sometimes, but very rarely, taken into account with this NFL mock draft. Mostly because I know those needs will change numerous times between now and next April. Order was determined by creating a hybrid of various NFL power rankings across the internet, and considering which teams became … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Mock Draft 5-6

Illini Football, Cub fans know Soul-Crushing

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By Paul M. Banks The year 2008 truly solidified my theory: to be a fan of either the Chicago Cubs and University of Illinois football means you know a lot about soul-crushing defeats. You know more than losing, you know exactly what it’s like to have any shred of hope or optimism crushed into grains of dust. You've had your hopes and dreams imploded so many times that you … [Read more...] about Illini Football, Cub fans know Soul-Crushing

Deer break into a Wisconsin bar during Bucks/Hawks game 7 (video)

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Although the Milwaukee Bucks season had come to a close around halftime of Sunday's Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, a couple of deer gave a few Menomonie, Wisconsin, bar patrons reason to fear the real deer. Take these for what they are; a sign that the deer population in Wisconsin won't stand for a Milwaukee bow-out in the first round next year. Otherwise, there could … [Read more...] about Deer break into a Wisconsin bar during Bucks/Hawks game 7 (video)

Hoffman Savors Save Versus Former Team, Inches Closer to 600

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By: Melissa S. Wollering If the Milwaukee Brewers’ Trevor Hoffman is going to convince his team and its fans that “Hells Bells” deserves to be played regularly at peak volume in the top of the ninth at Miller Park, he can start by converting more saves than blowing them. Hopefully, the recent frustration ended Saturday, when Hoffman inched closer to inking 600 saves by … [Read more...] about Hoffman Savors Save Versus Former Team, Inches Closer to 600

Jordan Crawford: more than ‘the guy who dunked on LeBron’

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay In the world of college basketball, Xavier's Jordan Crawford is known first and foremost for one thing: the guy who dunked on LeBron during a pick up game at King James' Skills Academy this past summer. The dunk created a hullabaloo when Nike confiscated the tapes. A kajillion dollar shoe corporation may have tried to censor Crawford's game, … [Read more...] about Jordan Crawford: more than ‘the guy who dunked on LeBron’