After his arrest Saturday night for driving under the influence, Fitzgerald Toussaint was suspended indefinitely by head coach Brady Hoke. This will be costly for the Wolverine offense as Toussaint is, or was, their number one running back. As a redshirt junior in 2011, Toussaint ran for 1,041 yards and nine touchdowns, second on the team only to Denard Robinson. In a … [Read more...] about Brady Hoke Indefinitely Suspends Fitz Toussaint From Michigan
Archives for July 2012
NASCAR Nationwide Chicagoland Speedway Photo Journal
This past weekend was the NASCAR Nationwide series at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. The STP 300, held Sunday, was won by Elliot Sadler. It was another big money win for him in “Dash for Cash.” Above you’ll see the stock cars being taken to the track from the haulers. … [Read more...] about NASCAR Nationwide Chicagoland Speedway Photo Journal
MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade
This is what happens when you over-centralize your power and resources. When you make a blunder, you being the so-called authority, the fallout is magnified. MLB Advanced Media (perhaps the greatest Orwellian doublespeak that you'll ever hear) is Major League Baseball's subsidiary which seeks to control and monopolize baseball related web content. It's the reason bloggers … [Read more...] about MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade
Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
After months of will he or won't he, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally pulled the trigger on a Rick Nash trade, sending him to the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets will get forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Erixon, and a the Rangers' 2013 first round pick. For more info about the trade, and how this will affect both teams going … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
It's the topic everyone wants to talk about today, and for good reason- Penn State. The sanctions handed down by the NCAA and the Big Ten will dominate sports media today, and the talk of the league media days later this week. Now only four teams within the Leaders division are eligible for the league title game: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Therefore, all four … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
#39 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: College Football 77 in 77
There's a flood watch in effect on the Jersey shore. Kyle Flood takes over the Scarlet Knights football program at Rutgers, the state school of New Jersey. Can he succeed where Greg Schiano failed, and win the Big East? Is Rutgers a true Big East contender? … [Read more...] about #39 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: College Football 77 in 77
#40 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
This is a first for the two years I've been doing the college football 77 in 77- having to move a team WAY DOWN the rankings before the season has even started. And putting the Penn State Nittany Lions this high, is still way too high. But there's nothing else I can do given the extreme unprecedented circumstances. With sanctions imposed by the NCAA, as well as those imposed … [Read more...] about #40 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
Big 10 hits Penn State with further sanctions
Sally Mason, Big Ten Chairman of the council of Presidents and Chancellors delivered the news today via teleconference. The B1G will follow up on the ruling by the NCAA presented by Mark Emmert a couple hours earlier this morning. Here's what the activity of Jerry Sandusky, and inactivity of Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier, Tim Curley etc. will cost Penn State. The conference … [Read more...] about Big 10 hits Penn State with further sanctions
NCAA hits Penn St. with 4 year bowl ban, $60 million fine
Jerry Sandusky was convicted. Joe Paterno was convicted in the court of public opinion. His statue was taken down. The report by ex-FBI Director Louis Freeh has shined a light on the crimes and the cover-up at Penn State. And now PSU got there's- tomorrow morning by the hands of the NCAA. … [Read more...] about NCAA hits Penn St. with 4 year bowl ban, $60 million fine
Team USA down Argentina, faces Spain in final tune-up
From the opening-tip it looked like we were in for a blow-out. Team USA got off to a hot start, opening the game on a 14-1 run thanks to Kevin Durant draining threes like they were free-throws. Of course, the scrappiness of the Argentines kept them in the game until the final buzzer. … [Read more...] about Team USA down Argentina, faces Spain in final tune-up