Look for this to be the first of many. Kentucky Wildcats center Anthony Davis, who did his prep ball in Chicago at Charter Perspectives to sweep the college basketball national player of the year awards. The Wooden and Naismith awards will soon belong to the soon-to-be-one-and-done phenom from Lexington to the NBA. We currently have him, prominent unibrow and all, as the #1 … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis and his unibrow win national POY award
Archives for March 2012
Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
To most college basketball fans, and even the Athletic Directors, it's all about March. How far you go in the NCAA Tournament is everything. Forget the regular season and conference tournaments. This is quite possibly the greatest example of how these awards are completely regular season oriented, and not postseason. Missouri's Frank Haith is the 2011-12 recipient of the … [Read more...] about Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense
After ending their 2011 campaign with a disappointing defeat at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are more than happy to herald in a new season with the return of spring football. Nebraska began its spring football season on March 10 and ran three practices before ending temporarily on March 14. The season has been idle since as players … [Read more...] about Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense
Peyton Manning’s final answer: Denver Broncos
The official word is in. CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman confirms that Manning's pick is Denver and that a contract "is a formality" at this point. The Denver Broncos previously claimed they were 95% certain they had Peyton Manning locked down. They were the #1 seed in the Manning Final Four, and they played like it, as they cut down the nets today. … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning’s final answer: Denver Broncos
Patriots front-runner for Tim Tebow? Jaguars, Dolphins also in the mix
Word is all over the internets today that the Peyton Manning deal is done. He'll sign with the Denver Broncos. Which means jettisoning incumbent starter and 2011 franchise identity Tim Tebow. And surprisingly John Fox and John Elway aren't expecting much in return for Tebow; therefore it's a buyer's market. The most logical landing spot might be with the offensive … [Read more...] about Patriots front-runner for Tim Tebow? Jaguars, Dolphins also in the mix
Hope Solo considered playing in a men’s soccer league
Hope Solo doesn't seem to ever be lacking in confidence, and when her former women's soccer league folded, she considered another option. And that option shows that she really believes in herself. "I thought about it (playing in a men's league) when our league folded," Solo told Goal.com. "I thought about playing for a lower-division men's club team in St. Louis." … [Read more...] about Hope Solo considered playing in a men’s soccer league
2012 NBA Mock Draft- Second Round (3/19/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft- Second Round (3/19/12)
2012 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (3/19/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (3/19/12)
North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall has broken wrist
North Carolina is a favorite in many of your brackets. Your bracket may have just taken a major hit as the Tar Heels suffered another set back today, as their floor general Kendall Marshall suffered a severe fracture to his right wrist. Just as they were getting John Henson back and healthy from a wrist sprain. Marshall suffered the injury in the Heels' 87-73 win over … [Read more...] about North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall has broken wrist
Michigan State advances to sweet 16 in ugly fashion!
During their 2000 national title run, Michigan State trailed in their second round game to Utah during the second half. At halftime, MSU led Saint Louis University just 26-21, as SLU shot 5 of 21 from the field, 2 of 11 from three, yet were only down five. SLU even cut the deficit to two inside three minutes to go in the second half. Michigan State made the runs required to … [Read more...] about Michigan State advances to sweet 16 in ugly fashion!