Like many seasons before, the Wisconsin Badgers do not have a top ranked recruiting class. In fact, Rivals.com has the Badgers at 48th and Scout.com at 53rd. It's been a tumultuous off-season for the Badgers who have lost six assistant coaches to other jobs and now have signed one of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Go With Quality and not Quantity on National Signing Day
Archives for 2012
2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (2/2/12)
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 on the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 NBA … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (2/2/12)
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (2/2/12)
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 (2/2/12)
Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics
Urban Meyer's first recruiting class at Ohio State is ranked 3rd or 4th in the nation, depending on who you ask. So much for being hurt by NCAA sanctions/the stain of Jim Tressel/Terrelle Pryor corruption. Meyer's recruiting class and alleged lack of class has caught the attention of Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. The Badgers leader was asked Wednesday if he thought … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics
Oklahoma Sooners Reel in Another top 10 Recruiting Class
Like every college football coach on this day, OU Head Coach Bob Stoops is extremely pleased with his national signing day haul. His class, ranked 10th by Rivals, is massive at 25. It has 1 5-star, 11 4-star and 13 3-star recruits. “This is an excellent class of 25 and I felt like we met our needs in all areas. When we were finished we felt that we had the numbers … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Sooners Reel in Another top 10 Recruiting Class
Wolverines Land Top Recruiting Class in Big 10; Top 10 Nationally
The Wolverines Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech is reason for optimism, especially considering that it came in the first year of what many U of M fans hope is a long and illustrious tenure for head coach Brady Hoke. But it would be premature to say that Michigan is now ready to compete for national championships on a yearly basis. (guest post from Christopher Johnson, Big … [Read more...] about Wolverines Land Top Recruiting Class in Big 10; Top 10 Nationally
Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects
Happy National Signing Day. Northwestern’s 21 commits (the largest class of the Pat Fitzgerald era) hail from 10 states. The Wildcats signed 13 of their 21 players from three states—five from Pennsylvania, four from Illinois and four from Ohio. Scout ranks the class 5th in the Big Ten, 44th in the nation. Those numbers are higher than usual in Evanston. In addition, … [Read more...] about Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects
Notre Dame Suffers Major Natl Signing Day Loss; Overall Haul Still Very Impressive
Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly did suffer one major setback today, as 5-star wide receiver Deontay Greenberry, Mr. Football in the state of California, verbally committed to ND 8 months ago. Today, he changed his mind and instead signed with Houston. However, there's still a lot left in this class. ESPNU ranks the Irish class #9, Scout #15. The nation's No. 1 quarterback … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Suffers Major Natl Signing Day Loss; Overall Haul Still Very Impressive
NBA Draft Stock Report (2/1/12)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. This is a special "Buying Only" edition as several players have caught my attention as NBA Draft prospects. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (2/1/12)
Spartans’ Leading Scorer/Rebounder Draymond Green Leaves Game With Serious Leg Injury
The Big Ten's leading rebounder, and best player on the nation's 9th ranked team may be out for awhile. Michigan State forward Draymond Green seriously hurt his left leg in tonight's mild upset loss to the Illini, and left the game with 3:50 left, unable to walk on his own power. Green was down on the Assembly Hall floor in Champaign for quite awhile, and after examination … [Read more...] about Spartans’ Leading Scorer/Rebounder Draymond Green Leaves Game With Serious Leg Injury