Last Saturday was a great day for camping. The cool autumn air quickened my bloodstream, the moon laced the woods with a lustrous silver light, and the Ohio State Buckeyes—along with most of the Big Ten—welcomed a cream puff into their home stadium for an early season feast. Cream puffs are tasty and go down easy with a hot drink, but watching someone eat a cream puff for … [Read more...] about One Cream Puff Too Many for the Buckeyes?
Archives for September 2010
Mother of Zak and Sarah Kustok Tragically Shot to death
Orland Park police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the death of an southwest suburban Orland Park woman who was shot in the head Wednesday in the village, police said. Police did not release the name of the victim, but the Cook County medical examiner's office identified her as 58-year-old Anita Kustok. She is the mother of Comcast … [Read more...] about Mother of Zak and Sarah Kustok Tragically Shot to death
99 in 99: #50 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Tubby Time has not accelerated the success of the Minnesota Gophers’ basketball program like originally anticipated. Last year was supposed to be the breakout out year but two highly regarded newcomers never saw a minute on the court while the team’s starting point guard was ineligible for most of conference play. With a loaded Big Ten this season, I cannot imagine this being … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #50 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Purdue loses Starting QB Robert Marve for the Season
If I were Purdue Coach Danny Hope I would consider taking a page from Major League's Pedro Cerrano and sacrifice a live chicken in the locker room. They need to something to remove this hex. In the preseason it was starting tailback Ralph Bolden, two weeks ago it was their best wide receiver Keith Smart. And now... ...Purdue junior quarterback Robert Marve will miss the … [Read more...] about Purdue loses Starting QB Robert Marve for the Season
LeBron-less Cavs Could Go from Best to Worst in East
The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise may never fully recover from LeBron James leaving for the Miami Heat. Look how long it has taken the Bulls to shake off the effects of Michael Jordan's retirement. David Kay's NBA season previews continues with a team that could very realistically go from the best in the Eastern Conference to the worst. … [Read more...] about LeBron-less Cavs Could Go from Best to Worst in East
2010-11 Pacific Division Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the Pacific Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Pacific Division Preview
Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City right now. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). Much of that has to do with their defensive line, which rivals Alabama as quite possibly the nation's best. Led by the All-World Adrian Clayborn, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
#2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
The last three times Illinois beat Ohio State: 2007, 2001, 1999, it was in Columbus. For some reason, the Illini play the Buckeyes much better in the Buckeye state than they do at home. The last time they beat Ohio State in Champaign, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer were at the peak of their popularity. Whenever Illinois is having a good season, they seem to beat the Buckeyes, as … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview