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Illini Win Bowl Games in Back to Back Years- 1st Time in School History

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For the second year in a row, the Illini found themselves with a college basketball game scheduled at the exact same time as a college football game. Their bowl selection led to the scheduling conflict. Last year, they won both as the football team crushed Robert Griffin III's Baylor Bears in the Texas Bowl while the hoopsters beat the Iowa Hawkeyes handily. This year … [Read more...] about Illini Win Bowl Games in Back to Back Years- 1st Time in School History

Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin

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            No, this headline is not a misprint, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers have indeed dropped their conference home-opener to the Iowa Hawkeyes by the score of 72-65. Iowa (9-6, 1-1) took full advantage of a horrendous-shooting performance from the Badgers (24-for-69) and a lackluster showing on the defensive end despite … [Read more...] about Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin

Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas

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The Quack Attack is largely built on short, fast guys who will beat anyone at setting the edge. Once they turn the corner against you, you're done. Chip Kelly has made the Oregon Ducks into an offensive juggernaut by recruiting and molding the perfect guys to fit his system. The focal point of the Oregon Ducks offense is tailback LaMichael James, last year's Doak Walker … [Read more...] about Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas

Legit Cause for Concern as Marquette Begins Big East Play

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This is more than just my annual "over-reaction to a Marquette loss" article. It just so happens that the timing of this  comes after an embarrassing 74-57 defeat at the hands of Vanderbilt in which the score doesn't accurately depict how big of a blow-out it actually was. Now prior to the season if you would have told me that the Golden Eagles would finish 11-2 in their … [Read more...] about Legit Cause for Concern as Marquette Begins Big East Play

Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)

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Yesterday saw the unveiling of the special edition Adidas college football uniforms that the Wisconsin Badgers will wear for the 98th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2. The new look is inspired by the grand old tradition of the Rose Bowl and the school’s back-to-back trips to "the Granddaddy of them all." The white and red uniform features a “Battle Rose” design, including rose petal … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)

Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl

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Running back LaMichael James made some headlines this week. For what appeared to be his deathly fear of roller coasters. He's not afraid to go really fast on the college football field, as he is the focal point of Oregon Ducks offense. The Ducks go at a ridiculously fast pace; as they have scored 35 touchdowns on drives of 70 or more; each consuming less than three minutes. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl Preview: #10 Wisconsin Can and Will Hang With #5 Oregon

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          For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin Badgers find themselves representing the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl. However, this time around, they get a Pac-12 powerhouse in Oregon instead of a pesky TCU squad who proved to be too much in an upset in Pasadena. The battle between the Badgers (11-2) and Ducks (11-2) is one of … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Preview: #10 Wisconsin Can and Will Hang With #5 Oregon

2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

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Last year, the Big East made history by sending 11 teams to the NCAA Tournament.  The depth of the conference was clear and obvious when a UConn team that finished with a 9-9 mark in Big East play cut down the nets.  With the league possibly entering the final year before Syracuse, Pitt, and West Virginia selfishly bolt for greener pastures (screw you, college football), the … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT

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The season ending loss to the Florida State Seminoles had a few things in common with the season opening defeat to South Florida: the quarterbacks threw too many interceptions, especially in the red zone; the defense kept bailing out the offense only to see the O turn it over again. And the explosive Brian Kelly hissy fit on the sidelines, caught on national television. This … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT