The list of quarterbacks with true NFL prospects is somewhat low in the Big Ten right now, but Iowa's Ricky Stanzi seems to have a lot of what is needed for those scouts. He has size. He is the best, pure-pocket passer in the league, leading the league in passing efficiency with a 180.3, good for second in the nation. On Saturday, the senior semifinalist for the O'Brien … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: Big Ten’s Best QB and MVP
Archives for October 2010
An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Dear Clay, I was wrong. I'm willing to admit that. According to my wife I'm wrong a lot. For better or worse though, I know a lot about sports, and a whole lot about football. I'm right more often than I am wrong. But I was dead wrong about you, the defense and Illinois football this season. … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Public Statement from Declan Sullivan’s Family
The family of late Notre Dame videographer Declan Sullivan asked the Notre Dame football media relations department to help pass along this public statement. … [Read more...] about Public Statement from Declan Sullivan’s Family
Bucks’ Brandon Jennings records triple double in win over Bobcats
The Milwaukee Bucks' home opening win over the Charlotte Bobcats was one made of urgency, validation, and milestones. From center Andrew Bogut's return to normal to the bench's overall lack of production, there was a lot to take from the Bucks first Bradley Center win of the 2010-11 NBA season. For a breakdown of the Bucks win over the Bobcats, click here. By Jake … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Brandon Jennings records triple double in win over Bobcats
Milwaukee Bucks collect solid home opening win over the Bobcats
By Jake McCormick Fans packed the Bradley Center in costumes Saturday night hoping to see the Milwaukee Bucks turn in a performance worthy of the holiday and home opener hype against the visiting Charlotte Bobcats, and they were not disappointed in the 98-88 victory that was headlined by Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings’ first career triple double (20 points, 10 assists, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks collect solid home opening win over the Bobcats
Will the Chicago Bulls be a Factor when Boozer Returns?
Chicago Bulls fans and management were hoping to start a new era of basketball by teaming their young superstar Derrick Rose with LeBron, Bosh, or the hometown boy, Dwyane Wade. Instead, Chicago settled for Plan B or more likely Plan E. Still, they should rise from mediocrity to one of the better teams in the NBA Eastern Conference this season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Will the Chicago Bulls be a Factor when Boozer Returns?
Notre Dame Loses Starting Tailback for the Season
In the last few days, Notre Dame's 2010 season went from disappointing to an absolute nightmare. Two weeks ago, Tight end Kyle Rudolph, arguably the team's best player, was lost for the season with injury. On Wednesday, the Declan Sullivan tragedy occurred. Saturday saw the loss of starting QB Dayne Crist for the season. And after the loss to Tulsa, the smallest program in … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Loses Starting Tailback for the Season
Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly Discusses Declan Sullivan Tragedy
After today's 28-27 home loss to Tulsa, Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly talked at length for the first time about the tragic death of student videographer Declan Sullivan. Here are some of the more important and interesting excerpts of what he had to say at the postgame press conference: … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly Discusses Declan Sullivan Tragedy