It needs to stop. It just needs to stop. Oregon football started the trend of wearing ridiculous jerseys and Baylor basketball will be continuing that fad for the Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament as Adidas released pictures of what the new uniforms will look like (aka Nike wannabes.) Louisville and Cincinnati will also wear special post-season jerseys but theirs aren't … [Read more...] about Baylor basketball rocking HIDEOUS neon jerseys during post-season
Archives for March 2012
Brad Stevens to the Illini? Settle down everybody
After swinging and missing on Shaka Smart, the University of Illinois has gone full throttle after Butler head coach Brad Stevens. Multiple sources confirm that there has been contact between Stevens and the University. There is confirmed interest on Illinois' part, but no confirmed interest on Stevens' part- yet. So everyone settle down! I'm talking to you message board … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens to the Illini? Settle down everybody
Gophers Trevor Mbakwe gets Evan Eschmeyer style 6th year in college
The NBA hoop dreams of Minnesota Golden Gophers four Trevor Mbakwe will wait another year. And that's a probably a good thing because it gives him a chance to answer scouts questions about his after the injury. Mbakwe has been granted a sixth year of eligibility, putting the Marquette transfer within the same category as former Northwestern center Evan Eschmeyer. It seemed … [Read more...] about Gophers Trevor Mbakwe gets Evan Eschmeyer style 6th year in college
Kentucky looks for revenge against Indiana in sweet 16 matchup
One of the greatest moments from this college basketball season was Christian Watford’s game-winning three against Kentucky, a shot that gave the Hoosiers a once-unthinkable victory over the most talented team in the country. The good news is that these two illustrious programs are set to square off again in the Sweet 16. Thanks to Will Sheehey’s go-ahead baseline jumper … [Read more...] about Kentucky looks for revenge against Indiana in sweet 16 matchup
Minnesota Timberwolves sing Britney Spears (video)
Remember Britney Spears' breakthrough hit from the spring of '99 "Hit me baby one more time?" Of course you do, it was the music video that reintroduced an entire generation of men to the schoolgirl fetish/Lolita complex. The strip club industry should be thankful that the song was so big during an era in which MTV still played music; cuz the song/theme has been a nudey bar … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves sing Britney Spears (video)
#3 Marquette vs. #7 Florida: everything you need to know
For the second straight season, Marquette has reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. While last year's run was somewhat unexpected as an 11 seed, this year's Golden Eagles were expected to do some damage as the third seed in the West Regional. Thursday evening in Albuquerque, Buzz Williams' team will match up with Billy Donovan and the seventh seeded Florida Gators with … [Read more...] about #3 Marquette vs. #7 Florida: everything you need to know
#1 Michigan St. vs. #4 Louisville: everything you need to know
Michigan State has reached the sweet sixteen in 10 of the last 15 years. Tom Izzo is Mr. March as every player he's recruited that has stayed in East Lansing all four years has reached at least one Final Four. Remember that whenever you fill out your brackets in future years. The Big Ten is 9-2 in the tourney so far and comprises one fourth of the sweet sixteen. Purdue was … [Read more...] about #1 Michigan St. vs. #4 Louisville: everything you need to know
Video: Kentucky Wildcats “300” movie spoof, revenge vs. IU Hoosiers
The top overall seed Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Indiana Hoosiers earlier this year on an iconic Christian Watford three pointer, but this video says they won't let it happen again. We'll see tomorrow night. Check out this "300" movie spoof featuring Anthony Davis as King Leonidas telling (Davis is much more articulate here than in real life) the Hoosiers that he is out … [Read more...] about Video: Kentucky Wildcats “300” movie spoof, revenge vs. IU Hoosiers
#1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know
For the first time in program history, the Wisconsin Badgers are making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances. In typical fashion, most critics were underestimating UW's chances of advancing past the first weekend but Bo Ryan has done it again. The Badgers will match up with top seed Syracuse Thursday night in an East Regional game in Boston. Many were hopping off the Orange … [Read more...] about #1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know
Bears Matt Forte feels disrespected by Michael Bush signing
Get ready for the Matt Forte holdout once Chicago Bears preseason begins at Camp Bourbonaiss. Via Twitter, Forte publicly expressed his disgust and the Bears signed tailback Michael Bush to a four-year contract worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed. Forte, who was slapped with the Bears' franchise tag earlier this month instead of a long-term deal, … [Read more...] about Bears Matt Forte feels disrespected by Michael Bush signing