The Green Bay Packers loss turned exceedingly ugly off the field for a rural Wisconsin family. The Appleton Post-Crescent reported Tuesday that a drunk 36-year-old woman became so upset by the Packers loss to the K.C. Chiefs Sunday that she actually choked her daughter twice. h/t to Yardbarker … [Read more...] about Drunk Packers Fan Abuses her Child in Response to Green Bay Loss
Archives for December 2011
Thunder vs. Heat in NBA Finals? Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Thinks So
Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers legend, NBA analyst for TNT and Olympic athlete, yesterday shared his thoughts about the NBA’s upcoming, post-lockout, 66-game season. Former Olympian and seasoned broadcaster Summer Sanders interviewed Miller Dec. 19 as part of her “Countdown to London” series. They discussed Miller’s participation in the 1996 Olympics and then quickly … [Read more...] about Thunder vs. Heat in NBA Finals? Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Thinks So
Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz, the longest tenured in the Big Ten, reiterated Wednesday his long-term plans to remain the head coach in Iowa City. Apparently, his boy Scott Pioli wasn't able to lure him away to the Kansas City Chiefs, like early speculation indicated. Now, if it were the New England Patriots who knows? Anyways Ferentz released a statement: … [Read more...] about Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa
Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years
The Chicago Bulls know exactly where their bread is buttered. The reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team worth approximately $94 million. Rose on the extension: "I’ll be able to afford what I want. But not too many things excite me except winning and being around my family.” The deal was done right before the Bulls completed … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years
Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game
Iowa Hawkeyes tailback Marcus Coker goes from 2010 Insight Bowl MVP to 2011 Insight Bowl suspendee today. Last year he set Iowa bowl records for rushing attempts (33) and rushing yards (219) in the 27-24 win over Missouri. Hopefully, he also got to see the Grand Canyon last year, because he will not be traveling with the team to Arizona. … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game
Urban Meyer Statement on Ohio State Bowl Ban
For all you BUCKNUTS out there, today was judgment day. The NCAA's committee on infractions handed down its final sanctions on the storied college football program at 3 p.m. EST today. The Ohio State Buckeyes will be bowl ineligible for 2012; and as such will also not be able to participate in the Big Ten title game. Kind of like USC this year. … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer Statement on Ohio State Bowl Ban
Former Bears Receiver Willie Gault Charged in Illegal Stock Scheme
Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Willie Gault, an Olympic track star, finds himself today among a group of people charged with artificially inflating stock prices for a heart-monitoring company. The SEC (and again, we're talking about the U.S. Government agency regulating the exchange of securities i.e. stocks and bond trading is within it's jurisdiction, not the Southeastern … [Read more...] about Former Bears Receiver Willie Gault Charged in Illegal Stock Scheme
Nevada has Sold Just 10 of Their Hawaii Bowl Tickets
Who wouldn't want to go Hawaii for their college football bowl game? To spend the holidays in paradise? Well, the Hawaii Bowl is on Christmas Eve, and it is one of the lower tier bowl games, so I can see why some would be turned off. And airfare from the mainland to the 50th state for the holidays runs about $1,500—$2000 person. Ok, that's pretty steep! But the University … [Read more...] about Nevada has Sold Just 10 of Their Hawaii Bowl Tickets
NBA Free Agent Signings: Baron Davis, Nick Young, Afflalo
The quality of available NBA free agents continues to dwindle as the start of the season is fast approaching. Here is a breakdown of the latest signings including Baron Davis joining the Knicks and Nick Young, Aaron Afflalo, and Rodney Stuckey all re-signing with their teams. Plus, the Sacramento Kings have to void the contract given to Chuck Hayes after he fails his … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Baron Davis, Nick Young, Afflalo
Cody Zeller Key to Indiana Hoosiers Rebirth, Undefeated Season
When college basketball season started at Big Ten media day on Oct 27th, you would have been very hard pressed to find any journalist who believed the Indiana Hoosiers would become the final Big Ten team to lose this season. No one saw this renaissance happening this year, and certainly not in this convincing manner. Their 10-0 record includes a win over then #1 Kentucky, … [Read more...] about Cody Zeller Key to Indiana Hoosiers Rebirth, Undefeated Season