On the last Friday of November in Lincoln, Neb., the college football teams from the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska will square off in the first of what is expected to be a long and competitive and entertaining rivalry between one of the Big Ten Conference’s original member institutions and the league’s most recent addition. It could be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited
Archives for November 2011
First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley: RIP
Extremely sad news to pass along this Thanksgiving night- the loss of Chicago's First Lady Maggie Daley. The woman born Margaret Ann Corbett, and later known as Maggie Corbett, was married to former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley for 40 years; they met at a Christmas party in 1970. Daley, the Younger ruled Chicago for 22 years before ceding power to Rahm Emanuel earlier this … [Read more...] about First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley: RIP
Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
No absence of storylines from the 2011 "Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl" between the Green Bay Packers an the Detroit Lions. You had: -the Lions failing to live up to expectations/Matt Stafford throwing three picks -Green Bay winning in dominant fashion 27-8, despite playing UGLY football for a half -The Detroit fans getting a petition passed to prevent the crappy, overrated … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
Debauchery, Corruption Exposed in England Rugby National Team
England Rugby players competing in the World Cup were more focused on money and debauchery than winning games, according to leaked reports carried out by Rob Andrew of the Rugby Football Union, the Rugby Players’ Association, and professional clubs. … [Read more...] about Debauchery, Corruption Exposed in England Rugby National Team
Are the St. Louis Blues and Ken Hitchcock a match made in heaven?
On November 6, 2011, Ken Hitchcock was announced as the new head coach of the St. Louis Blues. Hitchcock replaced Davis Payne as head coach, a very curious move on many fronts. While the Blues struggled a bit out of the gate, this season with a 6-7-0 record, Payne had an overall record of 67-55-15, a record Hitchcock’s former employer and division rival Columbus Blue Jackets … [Read more...] about Are the St. Louis Blues and Ken Hitchcock a match made in heaven?
Illinois over Illinois State in Cancun Tourney Title PARTY!!! WOO-HOO!!!
It was an all Land of Lincoln title game in the 2011 Cancun Challenge title game. The Illinois Fighting Illini fell behind the Illinois State Redbirds 49-48 down the stretch but rallied in the end and hung on to win 63-59. The Moon Place Resort in Cancun, Mexico houses a very small gym which was the setting for the Illini claiming a tournament victory. The cold prairies of … [Read more...] about Illinois over Illinois State in Cancun Tourney Title PARTY!!! WOO-HOO!!!
Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Many fantasy leagues are just a week away from the start of the playoffs and the pressure is starting to build. Injuries to guys like Fred Jackson and Adrian Peterson have owners making last ditch trade attempts or scowering the waiver wire for a decent replacement. Because of Thanksgiving, this edition of my rankings will be simply that: the rankings. Pick the higher rated … [Read more...] about Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Many fantasy leagues are just a week away from the start of the playoffs and the pressure is starting to build. Injuries to guys like Fred Jackson and Adrian Peterson have owners making last ditch trade attempts or scowering the waiver wire for a decent replacement. Because of Thanksgiving, this edition of my rankings will be simply that: the rankings. Pick the higher rated … [Read more...] about Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good
It was truly sad that the Michigan St. community lost Bubba Smith this past year, because the current Michigan State defensive line is destroying opponents in the "Kill, Bubba Kill" spirit. Sure the unit was pretty solid last year, but this year they are even more dominant. (BTW, you can bid on Bubba Smith's trophies and awards here) In 2011 the State DL is stopping the run … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III: Darkhorse Heisman Candidate
The Heisman discussion these days seems to comes down to Stanford's Andrew Luck versus Alabama's Trent Richardson. Other candidates on the outside looking in are USC's Matt Barkley, Houston's Case Keenum, the stats monster, and Montee Ball and Russell Wilson of the Wisconsin Badgers. But what about Robert Griffin III from Baylor? I think the dual-threat QB deserves much more … [Read more...] about Baylor QB Robert Griffin III: Darkhorse Heisman Candidate