The odds makers have predicted that the San Diego vs. Detroit game on Christmas Eve will be even. Norv Turner’s teams traditionally perform at a much higher level during the latter portion of their seasons. This year is no exception, leaving fans of both camps wondering what will transpire at Ford Field. The Lions have a 9-5 record heading into the last two weeks … [Read more...] about Lions Return Home to Face the Chargers
Archives for December 2011
Illini Leading Rusher to Miss Bowl Game
Illinois football announced today that senior running back Jason Ford and redshirt freshman wide receiver Jake Kumerow are academically ineligible under NCAA rules and will not participate in the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl versus UCLA on New Year's Eve in San Francisco. Ford is the Illini leading rusher this year with 600 yards on 155 carries (3.9 ypc) and seven … [Read more...] about Illini Leading Rusher to Miss Bowl Game
Release of New Air Jordans Causes Chaos, Anarchy Across U.S.
When you see stories like this, it reminds you why the terrorists hate us. And it''s easy to understand when Americans stay up all night in the December cold to go and fight each other, literally, over the "right" to spend close to $200 (with tax) on shoes! ON SHOES! Seriously, you think Michael Jordan would endorse this behavior? Disgusting thugs, too stupid to remember … [Read more...] about Release of New Air Jordans Causes Chaos, Anarchy Across U.S.
Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return
Theo Epstein sent a message of rebuilding today. Actually he already sent that message earlier this week when he said that the Chicago Cubs were not interested in acquiring Prince Fielder. It's clear: a youth movement, rebuilding from scratch is going on in Chicago. Today, Theo acquired left-handed pitcher Travis Wood, outfielder Dave Sappelt and minor league infielder … [Read more...] about Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return
Is #2 Ohio State the Best Team in All of College Basketball?
As we put the finishing touches on another season of non-conference play in college basketball, we can take stock of where a lot of programs are, and where they are not. In the Big Ten, the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes are clearly the class of the league. Yes, Wisconsin and Michigan are also ranked and we know they can ball. The Indiana Hoosiers are way better than any of us … [Read more...] about Is #2 Ohio State the Best Team in All of College Basketball?
Illini Show they’re Still “Fighting,” Give #9 Mizzou a True Scare
If you're an Illini basketball fan, you've got to feel much better about this loss 78-74 to #9 12-0 Missouri Tigers team than you do about the last three wins. I'll repeat and explain because I know it's a very odd sounding sentence. You've got to feel much better about this Illinois game tonight when they were down double digits to an undefeated, top ten team yet clawed … [Read more...] about Illini Show they’re Still “Fighting,” Give #9 Mizzou a True Scare
QB Matt Barkley Announces He’s Staying at USC for Senior Season
Matt Barkley announced his decision to remain with the USC Trojans for his senior season in front of a Christmas tree in the middle of Heritage Hall on the campus of the University of Southern California. It was a Merry Christmas for SC Nation, as the band, assembled for this press conference, played the fight song in celebration. Barkley, who led USC to a 10-2 record this … [Read more...] about QB Matt Barkley Announces He’s Staying at USC for Senior Season
Brook Lopez out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Foot, Huge Blow to NJ Nets
Big, big time blow for the New Jersey Nets today. Fourth year center Brook Lopez fractured a metatarsal in his right foot and will have surgery tomorrow. Lopez was injured in the first half of Wednesday night's preseason game against the New York Knicks. So even with a shortened to two game preseason, big injuries still happen in meaningless games. Lopez's injury usually has … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Foot, Huge Blow to NJ Nets
Wisconsin Badgers Lose Paul Chryst and Lose Out on Dayne Crist
It won't be a Merry "Chryst"-mas or Merry "Crist"-Mas for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. C'mon that headline was begging to be used... In a matter of a few hours, Wisconsin lost a Chryst and a Crist. Offensive coordinator Paul Chryst has been hired as the new head coach at Pitt while former Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist has decided to transfer to Kansas instead … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Lose Paul Chryst and Lose Out on Dayne Crist
Charles Barkley Calls Republican Presidential Field “Idiots” (Video)
New Weight Watchers pitchman and former NBA star Charles Barkley seems pretty confident President Barack Obama will win a second term. A guest on “The Tonight Show," Barkley talked about the GOP 2012 hopefuls and said, “As a Democrat who loves the president, I am downright giddy. They ain’t no way we can lose to them idiots.” Not that Barkley is a political expert or … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley Calls Republican Presidential Field “Idiots” (Video)