The NIU Huskies are the winningest college football team in the state of Illinois and they enter the 2013 season with back to back Mid-American Conference Championships and an appearance in the 2013 Orange Bowl. That didn't go so well as Florida State whomped them pretty badly, but hey it's the first ever BCS bid for the MAC. And this year brings more enthusiasm along with … [Read more...] about NIU Huskies experiencing big changes at the top this fall
Archives for July 2013
Jay Cutler is the antithesis of Johnny Manziel
The public face of Jay Cutler is so uninteresting and boring that we've created ways to make him interesting and compelling. Jay Cutler is certainly not the Punky QB Jim McMahon; or even Captain Neckbeard Kyle Orton. At least personality wise. He never says anything that makes good copy, and most interviews of him are a huge waste of time. I didn't write about the "not on … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler is the antithesis of Johnny Manziel
D.J. Williams first notable injury at Chicago Bears Camp
The first injury of significance in the inaugural Camp Trestman is....D.J. Williams. The Chicago Bears offseason acquisition at linebacker was taking reps with the first team and is projected to be a starter in the Bears revamped corps. He's listed as week by week, so this is significant! "That's an opportunity for our young guys to get reps and see what people can do," new … [Read more...] about D.J. Williams first notable injury at Chicago Bears Camp
Danica Patrick doing Q&A with fans
Danica Patrick isn't the best NASCAR driver. Actually, she's really pretty bad this season thus far. However, she is the most marketable and visible NASCAR driver. And Danica Patrick will increase her visibility with a question-and-answer session inside the Checkered Flag Fan Zone on Sunday, Sept. 15. … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick doing Q&A with fans
Too Early 2013 Ohio State Football Season Preview
All the talk around Ohio State football this summer has been about arrests, sanctions, player discipline, etc. Off-the-field issues pretty much. As well is should because 1.) we don't have actual college football to speak of for a whole 'nother month yet 2.) 25 players got arrested under Urban Meyer while he was leading the Gators. 8 already with Ohio State football. In … [Read more...] about Too Early 2013 Ohio State Football Season Preview
#102 South Florida Bulls: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #102 South Florida Bulls: College Basketball 111 in 111
#103 Mississippi State Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #103 Mississippi State Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111
Urban Meyer answering for his players crimes
Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer had time for 14 questions from the media a week ago. Twelve of them pertained to sanctions, legal issues, off-the-field trouble etc. If that seems excessive, read this list. After seeing it, you may wonder what was wrong with those other two reporters who asked about football. I cribbed the best Q&A of those 12 here. … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer answering for his players crimes