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Archives for February 2011

Corey Maggette’s absence could be good for the Milwaukee Bucks

February 15, 2011 By paulmbanks

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Against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, a vintage 2009-10 Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup shot, passed, and defended their way to the Bucks first 100 point game since their January 28 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. A couple weeks after letting Blake Griffin and Co. go NBA Jam on the floor shackled Bucks, Milwaukee looked like a team that was finally … [Read more...] about Corey Maggette’s absence could be good for the Milwaukee Bucks

Big Ten Honor Well Deserved for Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor

February 15, 2011 By paulmbanks

On Monday, the Big Ten Conference named Wisconsin Badgers point guard Jordan Taylor Big Ten Player of the Week. Taylor was spectacular while helping the #10 Badgers pull out an overtime win against Iowa and a huge upset of the undefeated and former #1 Ohio State Buckeyes. In those two games, Taylor averaged 21.5 points, 4 rebounds and 7.5 assists. Several weeks ago, … [Read more...] about Big Ten Honor Well Deserved for Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor

Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

February 15, 2011 By paulmbanks

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Freshman Tim Hardaway Jr. has proven he was up to the task of starting at point guard for the Michigan Wolverines his rookie season in the Big Ten. Hardaway Jr., who averaged 31 points a game in his senior year of high school, is Michigan’s second leading scorer this season. The son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr. has established himself as one of the top … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

Two Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup championship, a Canada Cup, three Hart trophies, six Art Ross trophies and two Conn Smythe trophies later, Mario Lemieux, former player and current co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, skated to the Hockey Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players in hockey history. After seventeen years on the ice in a Penguins’ … [Read more...] about Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL

Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Named Big Ten Icon #3

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

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It is no exaggeration to say the four-gold-medal performance by Ohio State’s Jesse Owens in front of Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games was a landmark event in the history of Ohio State, the Big Ten Conference, the United States, the Olympic Games and of the 20th century. Once known as “The Buckeye Bullet,” and eventually the world’s greatest athlete of his era, … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Named Big Ten Icon #3

Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

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The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Carlos Marmol have agreed to terms on a three-year, $20 million contract. The deal covers Marmol’s final two seasons of arbitration eligibility and his first year of free agency. Marmol, 28, last season set a franchise record with 138 strikeouts as a reliever and recorded 38 saves in his first full season as the club’s closer, … [Read more...] about Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol

#1 Recruit Jadeveon Clowney Commits to South Carolina

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

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When it comes to the highest rated recruit in the nation, South Hill Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney, I'm all in. I'm backing up the truck to buy his stock. Today he picked South Carolina over Clemson and Alabama on Monday, ending an extra 12 days of suspense. His highlight reel is must see tv. Watch below as he runs over and through everyone else. And it looks like he's about … [Read more...] about #1 Recruit Jadeveon Clowney Commits to South Carolina

Is Quebec Going to Have a NHL Team Again?

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

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It seems really silly that one of the most important markets in Canada is sans NHL franchise yes? Quebec City or (Ville de Quebec), the capital of the province of Quebec is home to about half a million people, and about 700,000 if you count the suburbs. Yet since 1995, when the Quebec Nordiques left to become the Colorado Avalance, this hockey hub has lacked a team. That … [Read more...] about Is Quebec Going to Have a NHL Team Again?

Derrick Rose’s New Adidas Commercial (Video)

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose is back with a new Adidas commercial. You remember his first one right? Go here, in case you missed it. For the second edition of "fast don't lie" watch after the jump h/t to Docksquad Sports … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose’s New Adidas Commercial (Video)

Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry

February 14, 2011 By paulmbanks

Given what was expected of Notre Dame this year, versus what they've produced, it's time to talk about Fighting Irish leader Mike Brey as possible conference coach of the year. He has two Big East coaching awards already ('07, '08), but this could be the best coaching job he's ever done. A so-called rebuilding year has turned into a 21-4, top ten nationally ranked season. ND … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry

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