It’s the second week of bye weeks, but this one likely hurts fantasy owners more than last week. The likes of Chris Johnson, Ryan Mathews and Philip Rivers will all be on your fantasy bench this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quality options. There are a few runners who will impress this week and are still available on waiver wires, and a couple passers who … [Read more...] about Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Archives for 2011
Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game
It was ugly, and anything but exciting. Still, Ohio State gave the Illini their first loss of the 2011 season. Buckyes QB Braxton Miller didn't even complete a pass until 13:06 left in the fourth quarter, when he found TE Jake Stoneburner in the middle of the south end zone to put OSU up 16-0. They held on to win 17-7. Prior to that play, Miller was just 0-3 passing on the … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game
Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Homecoming turned out to be a sweet experience for the still-undefeated Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) as they steam-rolled the Indiana Hoosiers (1-6) in a 59-7 romp. It wasn't quite 83 points, but a similar message was instilled with the blowout win. Heisman front-runner and Stanford QB Andrew Luck … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
Just like I predicted on Thursday morning, the #23 Michigan State Spartans pulled the upset over the #11 Michigan Wolverines. It's the first loss of the season for UM, and their fourth in a row to State. Little brother no more? And entire graduating class of Spartans is now undefeated against their in-state rivalry. But hey Michigan still has some really cool new retro … [Read more...] about Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
Michigan State Uniforms to Feature Leonidas Quote at Thermopylae
THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!!! Or at least, this is what they wear in the most militaristic city-state in human history. What King Leonidas said to the Persians at the battle of Thermopylae (no, it was not "Tonight we dine in hell!" or "then we shall FIGHT in the shade") will now be inscribed on the Michigan State Spartans jerseys. "Molon Labe," the Spartans' defiant challenge … [Read more...] about Michigan State Uniforms to Feature Leonidas Quote at Thermopylae
#15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview
When was the last time Ohio State were underdogs to the Fighting Illini? Was Dick Butkus still on campus? When the 3-3 Buckeyes visit #15 6-0 Illinois Saturday, no one will expect them to win. And why should they? Whenever Illinois and Ohio State are close to being on the same page, the Illini almost always win. Whenever OSU is way above Illinois (what happens in most … [Read more...] about #15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview
#11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans, the battle for Great Lakes State supremacy. Basically, if you're a college football fan who lives in the Upper Midwest, and you don't have a boner (figuratively, not literally of course) for this game then.....you are a terrorist. There is no question about it, you're not with us, but with the terrorists. As relevant a … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly
When Notre Dame started 0-2, it seems like their BcS hopes were dead. They came into the season ranked #16, but the slow start in back-to-back losses to USF and the Michigan Wolverines had 2011 looking like a lost year. And then all the talk about "what's wrong with ND?" began. And the temperature readings on Coach Brian Kelly's hot seat skyrocketed. But then a funny … [Read more...] about Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Ohio State’s first half of the season
The Good: Believe it or not, there are good things coming out of this season for Ohio State. The problem is, most of the good is looking towards the future; and most of it concerns Braxton Miller. Though he struggled early, the highly touted freshman is beginning to come into his own. His arm is obviously not … [Read more...] about The good, the bad, and the ugly: Ohio State’s first half of the season
College Hoops Midnight Madness: Origins, Traditions, Current Highlights
You know what today is? The official start of college basketball season as Midnight Madness gets underway at numerous schools all across the country. Madness is an annual event on college campuses celebrating the first day in mid-October that the NCAA permits formal, official basketball practices. The event's name originates from those specific events that start at midnight- … [Read more...] about College Hoops Midnight Madness: Origins, Traditions, Current Highlights