The Illini were huge in Chicago in 2005, and if they can upset #2 seed Miami today, they just might be again. If the Illini make it to the next weekend, and this becomes a regular thing -Illini basketball- playing deep in the NCAA Tournament, Chicago will truly be more of an Illini town. The more they win in the big dance, the more the media will cover them, and the more … [Read more...] about More Illini NCAA Tourney wins would be huge for Chicago
Archives for March 2013
Who’s ‘In Play’ at the NHL Trade Deadline?
With less than two weeks to go until this year’s National Hockey League, the NHL, trade deadline, there is a great deal of speculation as to who might be moved and to where they might be moved. However, this season’s deadline could either be interesting or it could be ‘much ado about nothing’. If you look at the last shortened NHL season – 1994-95 – the action, if that’s … [Read more...] about Who’s ‘In Play’ at the NHL Trade Deadline?
UCLA fires Ben Howland
Five years ago Ben Howland led UCLA to its third consecutive Final Four, including a national title game appearance in 2006. It seemed like UCLA had found the proper successor to Steve Lavin in Ben Howland. Tonight Ben Howland is no longer employed in Westwood. Yahoo! Sports broke the story a few hours ago. The official announcement from UCLA on the dismissal of Ben Howland … [Read more...] about UCLA fires Ben Howland
Minnesota Golden Gophers: not a sexy upset pick over Florida
Are the Minnesota Golden Gophers a sexy upset pick in your bracket? And I don't mean sexy like the cheerleaders pictured above and below, I mean sexy as in trendy. The Gophers were #2 in strength of schedule this college basketball season. #2! Only the Duke Blue Devils are better. The Gophers played last night like they were trying to save Tubby's job. The Gophers (21-12) were … [Read more...] about Minnesota Golden Gophers: not a sexy upset pick over Florida
How Brian Urlacher’s Departure Impacts the Chicago Bears
“Lip service.” Those are the exact words Brian Urlacher used to describe the Bears’ efforts to resign him. Granted, the lack of cap space and Urlacher’s recent rash of injuries put Phil Emery in an awkward situation in terms of how to operate in contract negotiations. But this disgraceful divorce from the 13-year face of the franchise will impact the Bears in this … [Read more...] about How Brian Urlacher’s Departure Impacts the Chicago Bears
Illini basketball shows split personality in narrow NCAA victory over Colorado
This Illini basketball game was a microcosm of the entire season! In Illinois 57-49 victory over Colorado, it was like the Michigan State, Indiana games etc. all over again. This Illini basketball tourney game in which Illinois was a #7 and the Buffaloes a #10 was quite reminiscent of a 2007 NCAA Tournament game when the Illini blew a double digit lead to VaTech. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini basketball shows split personality in narrow NCAA victory over Colorado
Kendall Gill suspended entire year for fight with Tim Doyle
Update: Kendall Gill is suspended from Comcast SportsNet the entire Chicago Bulls season due to his scuffle with Tim Doyle Update: Doyle discussed it on 670 The Score Friday morning, and his spot is a MUST LISTEN. Gill versus Doyle, CSN vs. BTN round one went down last night. In one corner, you have Kendall Gill: a former 1989 Flyin' Illini Final Four team star and #5 … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill suspended entire year for fight with Tim Doyle
Ugly basketball dooms but doesn’t define the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin's worst of fears were confirmed on Friday afternoon when Ole Miss pulled the cliche-but-common 12/5 upset in a dramatic 57-46 win over the Badgers. The Badgers uncharacteristically lost the turnover battle, 11-to-9, and shot an atrocious 25.4 percent from the field. Many felt Ole Miss was a borderline tournament team and the most publicized player in this year's … [Read more...] about Ugly basketball dooms but doesn’t define the Wisconsin Badgers