The 12th ranked Illinois Fighting Illini have struggled this pre-conference season in blowing out/closing out teams that are supposedly very inferior to them. When you're a top 15 ranked team, with very solid signature wins over #13 Gonzaga and #18 Butler, you should handle the mid-major and low-major scrubs very easily. But the Illini don't do that. They let bad teams hang … [Read more...] about #12 Illini struggle too often in beating bad teams
Archives for December 2012
Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles
There's no question that the teams of Tom Izzo are much better in March -when it counts- then November/December. But nothing has come easy for this Spartans team. It seems like every time they play inferior competition they struggle with them. They still win, but play way down to their level. They did it again versus Texas, trailing in the second half. Yes, the Longhorns … [Read more...] about Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles
Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?
If the Bears fall to Detroit in Week 17, will it be better for the team in the long run? It’s that time of year again Bears fans. No, I’m not talking about making New Year’s preparations and looking forward to a nice long bye week heading into the playoffs. It’s time to look back on what was once a promising season, and hurriedly scramble together a scenario that has the … [Read more...] about Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?
Phil Jackson targeted as next Brooklyn Nets coach; he’s not interested
The former leader of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, the ZenMaster who won multiple titles with both is now the main target to be Avery Johnson's replacement with the Brooklyn Nets. … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson targeted as next Brooklyn Nets coach; he’s not interested
Nets Deron Williams: more diva than superstar these days?
With the Brooklyn Nets firing their head coach Avery Johnson yesterday, point guard Deron Williams saw his reputation as a coach killer increase. First there was Williams' influence forcing legendary leader Jerry Sloan into retirement, and now the Johnson situation. Williams now seems like a NBA version of Steve Buscemi's character in "Billy Madison" who had a "people to kill" … [Read more...] about Nets Deron Williams: more diva than superstar these days?
Charles Barkley makes slavery joke on NBA on TNT
Last night during the NBA on TNT broadcast, Charles Barkley was asked by Kenny "the Jet"Smith who is favorite president was. He mentioned that he recently saw the Steven Spielberg "Lincoln" movie and answered the question. Sounds harmless and politically correct enough, right? Well this is the chuckster. His response: … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley makes slavery joke on NBA on TNT
Atlanta Braves ramp up the racism with new caps
Was there really a point to this? Bringing back the screaming savage indian of years past? It's bad enough that racism like this existed for so long, it was Atlanta's logo from 1967 to 1989. The mohawked image first made an appearance in 1954 during the Braves' Milwaukee days. … [Read more...] about Atlanta Braves ramp up the racism with new caps
White Sox Beckham engaged to Reality star Brittany Fletcher (photos)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham is engaged to Brittany Fletcher, a medical device sales rep who starred in Amazing Race season 21. A few minutes ago brittanyfletchthe news: … [Read more...] about White Sox Beckham engaged to Reality star Brittany Fletcher (photos)