Much like the night he dropped 38 on Jeremy Lin during the height of Linsanity, Deron Williams made a statement with his game. He put the point in point guard. I think D. Will has had enough with this Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul are the best point guards in the league talk. Deron Williams scored a franchise-record 57 points to bring the New Jersey Nets to a 104-101 victory … [Read more...] about Deron Williams scores Nets franchise record 57 on Bobcats
Archives for March 2012
Wolverines Win Share of Big Ten Title
Michigan shot 59 percent from the field, including 70 percent in the first half to overcome a valiant effort from Big Ten bottom dweller Penn State in a 70-66 victory. Trey Burke led the Wolverines with 19 points, but perhaps the most encouraging stat from Sunday's victory was the scoring total of sophomore big man Evan Smotrycz. Smotrycz shot 6-7 from the field to finish with … [Read more...] about Wolverines Win Share of Big Ten Title
Michigan State: toughest team wins nation’s toughest conference
It's the league with the nation's best RPI and SoS; therefore the Big Ten is the nation's "toughest conference." And therefore the team which look the league title is toughest of the tough. "Built Ford Tough" like they say in nearby Detroit. The #5 Michigan State Spartans lost a chance to win the outright Big Ten title on a jumper by Ohio State's Will Buford with 0.8 seconds … [Read more...] about Michigan State: toughest team wins nation’s toughest conference
Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers stay perfect in Senior Day Games (Rapid Reaction)
With a 70-56 win over the Fighting Illini, the Wisconsin Badgers' Head Coach Bo Ryan is now 11-0 in Senior Day games at the Kohl Center. Seniors Jordan Taylor and Rob Wilson were magnificent with 24 combined points to help the Badgers (23-8, 12-6) end the regular season on a three-game winning … [Read more...] about Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers stay perfect in Senior Day Games (Rapid Reaction)
Butler, back to back National runners-up, not headed to NCAA Tournament
As hot a coaching commodity as Brad Stevens is, his stock will decrease just a tiny bit in value this year. It's official now, the Butler Bulldogs, who made it all the way to the national title game both last year, and in 2010, will not be in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. The Valparaiso Crusaders (20-11) eliminated Butler (20-14) tonight in the Horizon League tournament, the … [Read more...] about Butler, back to back National runners-up, not headed to NCAA Tournament
Green Bay Packers stock sale closes; Illinois accounts for 9% of sales
Two of the Wisconsin's border states made a huge imprint on the Green Bay Packers latest stock sale. I guess there are many residents disgruntled with the Pack's two main rivals: the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. Wisconsin fans purchased approximately 50 percent of the shares in this sale, by far the most by one state but a lower percentage than in 1997. Illinois … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers stock sale closes; Illinois accounts for 9% of sales
Previewing the Milwaukee Brewers 2012 starting line-up
Over the last decade or so, the Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the best offensive teams in the MLB. With that said, they've also been a team on the rise which finally culminated with the squad capturing their division title for the first time in twenty five years last season. Even though the team has … [Read more...] about Previewing the Milwaukee Brewers 2012 starting line-up
Preview: #6 Michigan State versus #10 Ohio State
Notre Dame player tweet could lead to NCAA violation
Every week an athlete, coach or recruit gets in trouble with Twitter. Actually, it's more often than that. Around 7pm CT last night, Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert Tweeted: "Big recruiting day tomorrow here at ND. Looking forward to meeting and hangin with 5 star Fort Wayne native @JaeeSmiff9ENT Eifert's eagerness to meet recruit Jaylon Smith may be a violation against … [Read more...] about Notre Dame player tweet could lead to NCAA violation
Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’
In a recent online article from Seth Davis of Sports Illustrated, a Big Ten coach or assistant anonymously claimed that the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team "cheats the game." Prior to the juicy details of the article, which attempts to exploit the weaknesses of the power conference's best … [Read more...] about Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’