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 #49 LSU Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Archives for September 2013
Astros lose ratings battle to WNBA, Draw 0.0 Nielsen rating
When I say that NO ONE CARES about the existence of the Houston Astros, I may not be talking hyperbole. We're getting dangerously close to being literal when we say that no one is interested in the Houston Astros. It isn't just myself and David Kmiecik on baseball hiatus in 2013; it's the entire fourth largest market in the United States. Houston DOESN'T CARE … [Read more...] about Astros lose ratings battle to WNBA, Draw 0.0 Nielsen rating
#23 Wisconsin football vs. #4 Ohio State: brutally honest preview
Wisconsin football and the Ohio State Buckeyes have dominated the Big Ten conference over the past eight years. The Badgers have mopped up each of the past three conference crowns and Ohio State won the previous five. Each have stood in the way of one another's goals and in the process created an intriguing rivalry. This year is no different as the winner of this game … [Read more...] about #23 Wisconsin football vs. #4 Ohio State: brutally honest preview
Key and Peele unveil east/west college bowl rap battle (video)
In an era where big college athletics see rosters with littered with names like Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, Mister Cobble, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and (coming soon) Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn, the comedic work of Key and Peele matters more than ever. The Key and Peele East/West College bowl sketch lampooning the ridiculous real life names of college basketball and college football … [Read more...] about Key and Peele unveil east/west college bowl rap battle (video)
Dantonio should accuse Crimson Tide of ‘chickening out’ of MSU series
Mark Dantonio has a penchant for voicing one-liners in public, and now he has prime material to deliver another one. Michigan State has granted Alabama's request to drop the two game series between the Spartans and the Crimson Tide. Bama asked MSU to cancel the home and home football series scheduled for 2016 and '17 … [Read more...] about Dantonio should accuse Crimson Tide of ‘chickening out’ of MSU series
Jose Mourinho broke down crying after rejection for Manchester United job
José Mourinho is said to have broken down in tears at the news that David Moyes had been given the Manchester United job instead. The allegation originates from book by respected Spanish journalist Diego Torres, who writes El País, a major major newspaper in Spain. El Pais translates to "The Country" in English. The book, quite provocatively entitled Prepare to Lose: the … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho broke down crying after rejection for Manchester United job
Robin van Persie healthy for United vs West Brom
Manchester United manager David Moyes said Robin van Persie has recovered from his thigh injury enough that he'll be active versus West Brom on Saturday. The Dutch striker watched from the concourse as United were destroyed 4-1 by Man City in the Manchester Derby. Robin van Persie will play a role in Old Trafford. 'Robin van Persie will be involved somewhere against West … [Read more...] about Robin van Persie healthy for United vs West Brom
Mark Cuban selects Mavs jersey design finalists, and you can vote!
Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban has selected the top 12 designs from the 2015-16 jersey design contest. Now Mavs fan have the opportunity to vote for their favorite on mavs.com. … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban selects Mavs jersey design finalists, and you can vote!