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Paterno Testimony: Would Have done more but didn’t want to Ruin A.D.’s Weekend

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Joe Paterno gave a testimony before the grand jury investigation of Jerry Sandusky back in January. Today, it was read into the state record as Paterno himself was unable to attend due to his broken pelvis and lung cancer. Also,  Paterno was not legally mandated to appear at today's hearing. He was of course fired from his head coaching job five days after Sandusky was … [Read more...] about Paterno Testimony: Would Have done more but didn’t want to Ruin A.D.’s Weekend

Badgers Bret Bielema Bear Bryant Award Finalist

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Wisconsin had a double-digit win total for the third-consecutive season, a first for the Badgers program. Only five other schools have won at least 10 the past three years: Alabama, Boise State, the Badgers Rose Bowl opponent Oregon, Virginia Tech and TCU. In honor of this achievement, UW head coach Bret Bielema has been named a finalist for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the … [Read more...] about Badgers Bret Bielema Bear Bryant Award Finalist

Michigan State Tougher Team than Expected; Back in National Rankings

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Last year was no doubt a down year in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans still won 19 games and made the NCAA Tournament, but that's definitely below par in a place like Michigan State- where they went to 6 Final Fours in 12 years. And entering the season as the consensus #2 team in all of college basketball, not advancing in the tourney was a huge disappointment. They had … [Read more...] about Michigan State Tougher Team than Expected; Back in National Rankings

Oklahoma St.’s Mike Gundy wins Coach of the Year Award- HE’S A MAN!

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy won the 2011 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. Gundy, a finalist for the award a year ago, is the first Oklahoma State coach to win the FWAA's (Football Writers Association of America) coach of the year award and was selected in an association-wide vote from five finalists, including the Wolverines Brady Hoke, LSU's Les Miles, Kansas … [Read more...] about Oklahoma St.’s Mike Gundy wins Coach of the Year Award- HE’S A MAN!

NBA Free Agent Signings: Gasol, Nene, Crawford, Hamilton

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The 2011 NBA Free Agency frenzy has continued the past couple of days as big men Marc Gasol and Nene re-signed with their respective teams.  Meanwhile, a pair of shooting guards are changing addresses as Jamal Crawford signs with the Blazers and Richard Hamilton is headed to the Chicago Bulls.  Here is my breakdown of those moves and a few others: … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Gasol, Nene, Crawford, Hamilton

Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: How They Acquire Kevin Martin

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have assembled a respectable squad with just 11 days until they open their season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before the lockout, the Timberwolves brought point guard Ricky Rubio over from Spain. They've  also signed both of their draft picks. Number two overall selection Derrick Williams, and second round pick Malcom Lee are both signed and … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: How They Acquire Kevin Martin

Illini DE Whitney Mercilus: Best at his Position in the Nation

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University of Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus was named yesterday to the Associated Press All-America first team. That means he's truly "everybody's All-American" and he's been named to 10 different All-America teams. Nine of which were first-team. He also took home the Hendricks Award, given annually to the nation's top defensive end. "There's a lot of … [Read more...] about Illini DE Whitney Mercilus: Best at his Position in the Nation