Iowa Hawkeyes senior defensive end Adrian Clayborn has been named a first-team all-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). It is the only college football All-America team that is voted on entirely by coaches. Clayborn, a 6-4, 285-pounder from St. Louis, is the eighth Hawkeye player to ever make the elite AFCA all-America team. He is the fifth Kirk … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes DE Adrian Clayborn Named All-American
Archives for November 2010
We’ll Miss You Leslie Nielsen, star of Greatest Sports Movie Montage Ever
As you have already heard a bunch of times, but just in case you haven't, I'll crib TMZ.com Legendary funny man Leslie Nielsen died today of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, this according to his agent. He was 84. His agent tells TMZ Nielsen passed surrounded by his wife and friends at about 5:34 PM ET. Nielsen was best known for … [Read more...] about We’ll Miss You Leslie Nielsen, star of Greatest Sports Movie Montage Ever
Big Ten Looking To Repeat Against ACC In Annual Challenge
The ACC-Big Ten Challenge has not been much of a challenge at all as the Atlantic Coast Conference has won ten of the eleven years since its inception in 1999. The only time the Big Ten conquered this match-up was last season; as the Midwest’s premiere conference won six of the eleven games including Wisconsin’s home upset of then sixth ranked Duke. This week, the Big Ten … [Read more...] about Big Ten Looking To Repeat Against ACC In Annual Challenge
Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year comes down to Scheelhaase and White
Four weeks ago, The Sports Bank's founder and senior writer Paul Banks named Illini freshman QB Nathan Scheelhaase the most likely candidate to win 2010 Freshman of the Year. Deservedly so, as Scheelhaase grabbed Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the week after a magnificent win over Purdue where he went for 118 on the ground and tossed four touchdowns through the … [Read more...] about Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year comes down to Scheelhaase and White
Fan Dies from Fall at Soldier Field, Chicago Sports Autumn of Tragedy Continues
It's been a very tragic autumn for Chicago Sports and the people who cover them. The second city must now deal with the third highly-publicized death of an individual connected to the local sports scene. Anita Kustok, mother CSN Chicago reporter Sarah Kustok, and former Northwestern QB Zak Kustok was murdered in late September. A couple days before Halloween, Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Fan Dies from Fall at Soldier Field, Chicago Sports Autumn of Tragedy Continues
Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
One of the keys to Notre Dame's college basketball season will be how much the Irish get out of Scott Martin, a Purdue transfer who missed the last two seasons, one from NCAA mandated transfer protocol, and a second year from a knee injury. Martin is a 6-8 senior who sees most of his 27 minutes a game at guard. At Media Day Coach Mike Brey discussed what Martin's best … [Read more...] about Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
Indiana Hoosiers Fire Bill Lynch
Embattled Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Bill Lynch will officially learn his fate in a couple hours. The decision to retain or fire him (and we are 99% sure it will be to fire him) will be announced around 5PM ET tonight as Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass will host a press conference to discuss the future of the Indiana University … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Fire Bill Lynch
Finally! The Irish beat the Trojans … yes, I mean ND vs. USC
He came to Notre Dame four years ago to win and make a difference on the field. Many would argue that he never came close to his goal … until tonight. Robert Hughes’ heart, soul and determination led the Irish to their first victory over Southern Cal in the past nine years.He was benched more than once during his career. He was in South Bend when his brother was murdered. He … [Read more...] about Finally! The Irish beat the Trojans … yes, I mean ND vs. USC