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Archives for March 2012

Former Packers QB Matt Flynn strikes a deal with the Seattle Seahawks

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              It didn't take long for the former Green Bay Packers' back-up QB to find a new home. Matt Flynn has accepted a three-year deal worth up to $26 million, including $10 million guaranteed to join the Seattle Seahawks. Flynn isn't the first back-up in Green Bay to leave for Seattle as did Matt Hasselbeck in … [Read more...] about Former Packers QB Matt Flynn strikes a deal with the Seattle Seahawks

Is Michigan State’s Draymond Green a first round pick in NBA Draft?

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Michigan State's Draymond Green was deservingly named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year and also has a great chance of being selected as a First Team All-American.  He is a finalist for the Naismith Award and Wooden Award as his outstanding play helped put the Spartans earn a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament where Green posted a triple-double in MSU's opening … [Read more...] about Is Michigan State’s Draymond Green a first round pick in NBA Draft?

Wisconsin Badgers clip the Commodores for a trip to the Sweet 16 (Rapid Reaction)

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              Thanks to some pesky defense against the #5 Vanderbilt Commodores, the #4 Wisconsin Badgers are Boston bound for their second trip to the Sweet 16 in the last two years. Threes were flying from everywhere with the Badgers shooting a total of 33 shots from beyond the arc. They connected on ten of them, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers clip the Commodores for a trip to the Sweet 16 (Rapid Reaction)

Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?

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There are financial advantages to letting Bill Carmody finish out his contract at Northwestern, as there won’t be a buyout. NU needs to put more money into its next coach and the program as a whole when that coach takes over. Even if Carmody makes the Big Dance next season, the school has to help him out by upgrading facilities and re-examining admission standards. Without a … [Read more...] about Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?

Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?

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Bill Carmody’s seat is warm. Warmer than he has ever felt it before and warmer than a seat typically gets for coaches at Northwestern. After yet another year in which his team failed to miss the NCAA Tournament, Carmody is taking heat. And he certainly deserves it. This year’s team underachieved. It failed in the clutch so many times throughout the season and couldn’t … [Read more...] about Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?

Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt

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              After a Friday full of upsets, it's safe to say that March Madness is in full swing. However, not so much in the East Region where the bracket has been all chalk. One of Saturday's most intriguing match-ups features the #4 Wisconsin Badgers and #5 Vanderbilt Commodores. Contrasting styles should have … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt

Notre Dame lane violation vs. Xavier in slow motion (video)

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Even though this officiating atrocity occurred on St. Patrick's Day (on the east coast at least), this was anything but the luck of the Irish. Notre Dame may be a polarizing team, but no one, except the basketball soulless or the most die hard of Xavier fans, wanted to see them lose like this- getting jobbed on a lane violation call. Yes, a LANE VIOLATION decided the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame lane violation vs. Xavier in slow motion (video)