EA sports is putting the opportunity to become a player in their next football video game, Madden NFL 13, up on the auction block at charitybuzz.com to raise funds for the ACLU of Southern California. The winning bidder will submit their name, height, weight, age, skin tone, hair color/length, accessories and college, as well as choose intricate gameplay attributes. The … [Read more...] about How YOU YOURSELF Can be in the EA NFL Madden13 Game
Archives for 2011
Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
On Friday, the NCAA said they would launch their own investigation into the Penn State pedophilia scandal. This will accompany the criminal investigation into the allegations against Jerry Sandusky. And then there's the internal investigation by Penn State University itself. Former FBI director Louis Freeh was named Monday as the leader of that investigation. According to … [Read more...] about Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
Seattle Mariners OF Greg Halman Stabbed to Death in Netherlands
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was found stabbed to death early Monday in his native Netherlands. The 24 year old was one of just two Dutch players in the Major Leagues; he was found bleeding to death by authorites in Rotterdam. Making the tragedy even worse, his brother was arrested as a suspect, Dutch police said. No charges have been field yet in connection with … [Read more...] about Seattle Mariners OF Greg Halman Stabbed to Death in Netherlands
2011 Maui Invitational Preview and Predictions
Break out the Hawaiian shirts... The Maui Invitational always seems to be the cream of the college basketball Thanksgiving tournament crop and this year is no different with five preseason Top 25 teams in the field including three of the top programs of all time; Duke, Kansas, and UCLA. Last year, it was the coming out party for UConn's Kemba Walker. Which player and team … [Read more...] about 2011 Maui Invitational Preview and Predictions
Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
The alleged atrocities of Jerry Sandusky have caused some heavy hearts around the country in recent weeks. The Bob Costas interview did little to engender public support for the accused. The public outcry has included indignation toward those in the Penn State family who allowed the supposed behavior to continue over a substantial period of time. Joe Paterno has experienced … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
Northwestern Beats Seton Hall; Wins College Hoops Tourney
For the second time in three years, Northwestern, the only college basketball team from a power six conference never to have made the NCAA Tournament, has won an early season holiday basketball tournament. In 2009, the Wildcats stayed home and beat a tourney bound Notre Dame team in the semi-finals of the Chicago Invitational Tournament. Then the Cats knocked off a talented, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Beats Seton Hall; Wins College Hoops Tourney
Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford
This could have been a look-ahead contest for the Detroit Lions. The Thanksgiving game is always the biggest one on their schedule because it puts them on the national stage with nothing else available for the sports fan. This holiday is even better for gluttonous fans because it is finally relevant to the NFC North and has playoff implications. The Detroit players didn’t … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford
Who is the Best Running Back in the NFC North?
Jay Cutler was taking care of business for the Chicago Bears. He will be sidelined during the upcoming week with his broken thumb. His entire season is actually in question due to the "ailment." He has had tremendous help offensively in the backfield thus far from Matt Forte and Marion Barber. Forte, the Tulane product, is in his fourth season and already has accumulated … [Read more...] about Who is the Best Running Back in the NFC North?
2011 CBE Classic Preview and Predictions: Notre Dame Champion?
The 2011 CBE Classic lacks the star power compared to last year’s field of Duke, Marquette, Gonzaga, and Kansas State. The return of Tim Abromaitis could give Notre Dame the edge but Cal and Missouri have just as good a chance to win the tournament especially Mizzou since the games are being played in Kansas City. Here are my predictions for how the two-day event will unfold: … [Read more...] about 2011 CBE Classic Preview and Predictions: Notre Dame Champion?
New England Patriots Running the Table to End Regular Season?
On Nov 6th, the New England Patriots 2011 season hit rock bottom. The New York Giants had gotten the best of them yet again, and although it was a close, last second loss on a questionable play, it was very deflating. Especially when combined with the one-sided defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers the week before, it was rare back to back losses for Tom Brady and company. Then … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Running the Table to End Regular Season?