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Archives for January 2011

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50

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The Wisconsin Badgers just don't know how to lose two in a row as they rebounded from a loss at Illinois to beat the Michigan Wolverines 66-50 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (12-3, 2-1) have won 17 straight games after a loss and haven't lost two in a row since January of 2009. Bo Ryan and the Badgers have now defeated Michigan (11-4, 1-2) for the ninth straight time, … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50

NFL Apples Fall Way Far From the Bill Belichick Coaching Tree

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Ever have an article/blog in your head for the longest time, but never had the time/proper situation to sit down, type it out and publish it? Ever since the epic fail of Charlie Weiss at Notre Dame, and his termination in South Bend, I've thought about how all the mentees of New England Patriots living legend Head Coach Bill Belichick, and how they've all deteriorated upon … [Read more...] about NFL Apples Fall Way Far From the Bill Belichick Coaching Tree

Notre Dame Tight End Kyle Rudolph Enters 2011 NFL Draft

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Notre Dame junior tight end Kyle Rudolph (Cincinnati, Ohio/Elder) will forgo his final season and make himself available for the 2011 NFL Draft, Rudolph announced Wednesday. The 6-6, 265-pounder leaves Notre Dame with the fourth-most receptions and receiving yards by a tight end for a career in school history. "Notre Dame is such a special place and because of all the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Tight End Kyle Rudolph Enters 2011 NFL Draft

Sugar Bowl Sweetness: Big Ten Redemption, Ohio State Finally Beats SEC

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U2 once told us "nothing changes on a New Year's Day." Not so this January one, as the Big Ten was absolutely slaughtered all around in the four college football bowl games they played that day. What hurt the most was the 0-3 "Big Ten/SEC Challenge" component of those four, as the face off between power conferences in one of the most crucial aspects of bowl season. The Ohio … [Read more...] about Sugar Bowl Sweetness: Big Ten Redemption, Ohio State Finally Beats SEC

Earl Boykins gives the Milwaukee Bucks a scoring option when Brandon Jennings returns

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Since Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings was sidelined for a month with an ankle injury, Earl Boykins and Keyon Dooling were handed the keys to the NBA’s lowest scoring offense without its leading scorer. This gave Boykins and Dooling the chance to show what they could do with increased minutes and responsibility as the Bucks entered the toughest stretch of their … [Read more...] about Earl Boykins gives the Milwaukee Bucks a scoring option when Brandon Jennings returns

NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster

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The Sports Guy refers to himself as the Picasso of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine.  Well if he is Picasso then The Sports Bank's Peter Christian and David Kay are the da Vinci and van Gogh of the trade machine (though neither would cut their own ear off while working on a trade... or at least I don't think.) In this new feature, Peter and David will play the role of NBA general … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster

Illini Demetri McCamey Earns National Player of the Week Award

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The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Illinois guard Demetri McCamey as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 2. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and will be handed out each Tuesday through Feb. 22 this season. As the Big Ten Conference Co-Player of the Week, … [Read more...] about Illini Demetri McCamey Earns National Player of the Week Award

#14 Notre Dame Beats #8 UConn: Chicago Area’s Best Team?

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Although Notre Dame is about a two hour drive from Chicago, and within a different state and time zone as the second city- they still might be Chicago's best college basketball team. In college football, the Irish have captured the hearts of Chicago. And if winning like this in hoops continues (a 73-70 win over #8 Connecticut Tuesday night) they might just become the … [Read more...] about #14 Notre Dame Beats #8 UConn: Chicago Area’s Best Team?