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Archives for January 2011

Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

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For the #13 Minnesota Golden Gophers, senior two guard Blake Hoffarber is going from "shooter" to "scorer." And he has to, especially since their fourth leading scorer Devoe Joseph has now left the program. After this significant defection, the Gophers should (if I may quote Dave Chappelle playing Prince in a basketball themed comedic sketch) "purify yourself in the waters … [Read more...] about Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

Rich Rodriguez no Longer Coach of the Michigan Wolverines

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It was a long December for Rich Rodriguez, but there was reason to believe that 2011 would be better than 2010. What appeared to be a winnable bowl game against Mississippi State loomed and, though Michigan had their problems this season, it certainly looked as though Rodriguez would be around for next year and a few after that. The light was at the end of the … [Read more...] about Rich Rodriguez no Longer Coach of the Michigan Wolverines

Indianapolis Colts in Playoffs Again

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Here they are again. An Adam Vinatieri field goal as time expired Sunday gave the Indianapolis Colts a 23-20 victory against Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium, a 10-6 record in 2010, the AFC South title and the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs. The Colts, who tied the Dallas Cowboys' long-standing record by securing their ninth consecutive postseason berth, will play host to the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts in Playoffs Again

Northwestern takes Michigan State Down to the Wire

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Although the final outcome was still a loss, it was a much more exciting and interesting loss to Michigan State this time for Northwestern, who took one of their toughest Big Ten opponents down to the final possession. No wants to believe in nor accept moral victories, but losing to the #18 Spartans, when your star forward John Shurna (the Big Ten's leading scorer) is … [Read more...] about Northwestern takes Michigan State Down to the Wire

Patience in Columbus Wearing Thin as Blue Jackets Swoon Continues

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are in full-blown “December Swoon” mode, having gone 3-9-3 since their historic 14-6-0 start. While this is taking place once again, Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson is continually preaching the same themes: “Patience” “The fix is from within” “I believe in this team” “We have an entire new coaching staff” (in response to criticism … [Read more...] about Patience in Columbus Wearing Thin as Blue Jackets Swoon Continues

Michigan’s Big House Renovation wins Award

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Newly renovated Michigan Stadium was awarded with a Best of the Best Award by McGraw-Hill Construction, a national competition that recognizes design and construction excellence based on regional winners of the company’s 10 regional publications. This is the third year McGraw-Hill Construction has presented the Best of the Best Awards. Michigan Stadium was awarded as the top … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Big House Renovation wins Award

Notre Dame Football Season Wrap: Facts, Figures, Notes and Tidbits

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Notre Dame ended the season with four consecutive wins, the first Irish team to do so since 1992 (that team finished its season with seven straight wins). They utterly routed a struggling Miami Hurricanes team with serious quarterback issues in a very chilly Sun Bowl game. There are a ton of questions to be answered in the offseason, starting mostly with the health of the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Season Wrap: Facts, Figures, Notes and Tidbits

NCAA College Football Fun Police Getting WAY Out of Control

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As we are currently deep in the heart of BCS bowl season, we're witnessing a new college football protocol even more nonsensical than the BCS; the arbitrary and capricious enforcement of their “no fun league” rules. Let's start with the flagging of K-State wide receiver Adrian Hilburn in the Pinstripe Bowl. He was penalized for merely saluting the crowd. What if he had done … [Read more...] about NCAA College Football Fun Police Getting WAY Out of Control

Illini Basketball Weaknesses: Zones, Neutral Courts, and Complacency

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It's certainly nice that Illini basketball has started 2-0 in Big Ten play. It's a lot better than  0-2. Their win yesterday over Wisconsin was just the second time they've beaten a ranked opponent in '10-'11. (Gonzaga, exactly like the Badgers, were ranked #24 in the coaches poll, receiving votes in the AP). It was a good win, and the Illini do have a couple decent wins … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Weaknesses: Zones, Neutral Courts, and Complacency