Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #67 N.C. State Wolfpack: College Basketball 111 in 111
Archives for August 2011
Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache
When you're the Super Bowl MVP, I guess you can dress and monitor your facial hair in any manner that you deem fit. Yes, being top dog in the NFL, and "the man" at the most high profile position in all of sports afford you a ton of social capital. That's the only explanation I have for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and his handle bar mustache. Take a look at … [Read more...] about Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache
Former Wizards, Grizzlies Guard Javaris Crittenton wanted for Murder; Captured by FBI
Update: FBI arrest Crittenton at John Wayne/Orange County airport. From ESPN: Crittenton, who was suspended from the league in March 2010 for having guns in a locker room with teammate Gilbert Arenas, was arrested Monday in Southern California to face a murder charge in a deadly Atlanta shooting. Crittenton was taken into custody at about 8 p.m. local time at John Wayne … [Read more...] about Former Wizards, Grizzlies Guard Javaris Crittenton wanted for Murder; Captured by FBI
#10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNLV Rebels: Brutally Honest Game Preview
It's here! College football season has arrived and it's that transcendent time when everyone is undefeated and we still have some summer remaining. Yes, it's that magical time when shirtless driving season and college sports season overlap. And my 2011 trek across the Midwest (and the U.S.) begins in the city where this site has our highest traffic ranking in the … [Read more...] about #10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNLV Rebels: Brutally Honest Game Preview
#68 Fairfield Stags: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #68 Fairfield Stags: College Basketball 111 in 111
#5 Florida State Seminoles: College Football 77 in 77
Expectations are sky high in Tallahassee this fall. But I have to be honest, I believe the main theme of this Florida State Seminoles season will be more like 1991 or '92, or some of those mid 90s teams that just missed than the 1993 or 1999 national championship seasons. When I look at this roster, and focus in on class standing, I think 2012 is their year to win it all. So … [Read more...] about #5 Florida State Seminoles: College Football 77 in 77
Hope Solo Will officially do Dancing with the Stars
#69 George Washington Colonials: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #69 George Washington Colonials: College Basketball 111 in 111