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Archives for December 2011

Analyzing the Packers’ Seven Pro Bowl Selections: Snubs and Surprises

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            Not a lot of people get excited about actually watching the Pro Bowl, but almost everyone gets excited about the announcement of the Pro Bowl Selections. This year, the NFC's #1 Seed, the Green Bay Packers have received seven selections for the free trip to Hawaii. It's not eight that the San Francisco 49ers and New … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Packers’ Seven Pro Bowl Selections: Snubs and Surprises

Rick Pitino to Leave Louisville, Coaching When Contract Expires in 2017

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The Big East conference will soon lose the man in the ice cream suit. If you find Pitino gross or corrupt, so won't have him to kick around anymore- in five years. Rick Pitino said yesterday he won't coach past the 2016-2017 season when his current Louisville Cardinals contract expires. "When you're 59, you're realistic that you don't have a whole lot of years left," Pitino … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino to Leave Louisville, Coaching When Contract Expires in 2017

Illini Outlast Gophers in Never Ending Big Ten Opener

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One of my all time favorite The Simpsons quotes: "Mr. Simpson, this is the biggest case of false advertising since my suit against the film the Never Ending Story" --Lionel Hutz The legendary lawyer played by the late, great Phil Hartman refers to a 1984 film with a running time of 94 minutes. Illinois escaping 81-72 in 2 OT over the Minnesota Golden Gophers ran about 2 … [Read more...] about Illini Outlast Gophers in Never Ending Big Ten Opener

Penn St WR Who Punched Starting QB Not Making Bowl Trip

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The Penn State Nittany Lions will be without four players for its TicketCity Bowl game against Houston on New Year's Day, the only one you've heard of is wide receiver Curtis Drake, who beat up starting QB Matt McGloin a week or so ago. McGloin has thrown 1,571 yards, 8 TDs and 5 INTs this season, completing 54% of his passes, but throwing for a miniscule 6.8 yards per … [Read more...] about Penn St WR Who Punched Starting QB Not Making Bowl Trip

Luther Head’s Brother Crandall Leaves the Illini Program

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The Illinois Fighting Illini will have one less guard on the bench tonight when they take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Bruce Weber announced Tuesday that sophomore guard Crandall Head, little brother of NBA veteran Luther Head has decided to leave the Illinois college basketball program. Head was suspended for four games for the very arcane "violation of team rules" at … [Read more...] about Luther Head’s Brother Crandall Leaves the Illini Program

Indiana Pacers Dominate Detroit Pistons in Season Opener

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The Indiana Pacers entered this shortened 2011-12 season expected to make noise in the Eastern Conference -- very much unlike the Pacers teams of the last four years. Apparently aware of such expectations, Indiana opened its slate with a bang. The Pacers' three top big men, center Roy Hibbert, forward Tyler Hansbrough and the newly signed forward David West, each recorded … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Dominate Detroit Pistons in Season Opener

Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)

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Independence Bowl? DON'T CARE! Right? Two 7-5 teams in a December 26th bowl game- WHO CARES? The attendance at the game said. But a Missouri Tigers Cornerback made the best. interception. ever. The ball actually landed on the back of the UNC Tarheels Wide Receiver and floated around and bounced here and bounced there. You just need to watch it- after the jump. … [Read more...] about Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)

T’Wolves Luke Ridnour Almost Killed by Russell Westbrook Crossover (Video)

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Watch this video- wow! Talk about a Tim Hardaway, Allen Iverson "killer crossover." Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder faked the Minnesota Timberwolves Luke Ridnour literally out of his shoes. This is ridiculous, the only way Ridnour could be more faked out is if he were lying on the ground, curled up in the fetal position sucking on his thumb. The announcer said … [Read more...] about T’Wolves Luke Ridnour Almost Killed by Russell Westbrook Crossover (Video)

New Year’s Resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings

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A season that didn’t seem to be able to get any worse just did during the Christmas Eve game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Not only did the Vikings come out of the contest victorious, but franchise running back Adrian Peterson tore his ACL and MCL. Happy holidays to the purple people eaters. For those of you who are thinking that the injury isn’t a big deal … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings