This summer we learned why Brad Stevens chose to remain at Butler and turn down all those big school college basketball jobs. He was holding out for something better; and here's his meteoric rise to the NBA. Challenges abound. Both the program he leaves and the program he takes over are in transition. The Butler Bulldogs took a tremendous hit, they'll take a while to recover … [Read more...] about Can Brad Stevens turn the Boston Celtics around?
Archives for October 2013
Clear eyes, full hearts for Danica Patrick in Texas
Of all the NASCAR tracks, Danica Patrick has the most starts at Texas, having driven in 14 races – two Sprint Cup, four Nationwide Series, and eight in the IZOD IndyCar Series. In last November’s Sprint Cup race at Texas, Danica Patrick started 32nd and finished 24th. Yeah, sounds about right. For her. It was, at the time, her best career Sprint Cup finish and it came in … [Read more...] about Clear eyes, full hearts for Danica Patrick in Texas
Chicharito scores twice as Manchester United blanks Norwich
Javier Hernandez, better known as Chicharito, scored twice to lead Manchester United into the quarterfinals of the Capital One Cup. Chicharito led United to a 4-0 victory over Norwich at Old Trafford. No doubt he was the man of the match in this one. Although the shut out was impressive. Solid goaltending and offense, to complement the attack. … [Read more...] about Chicharito scores twice as Manchester United blanks Norwich
Big Ten Basketball Season Preview
Big Ten basketball season cannot get here fast enough. Especially for someone like me, who covers two college football teams, Northwestern and Illinois who are #10 and #11 in everybody's conference power rankings. Then again college basketball season is always something that never gets here soon enough for me. I prefer college hoops over college football. The two times I … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Season Preview
#15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 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 #15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Basketball 111 in 111
Nebraska’s Bo Pelini gets vote of confidence from Ron Zook
Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini is on the hot seat. That's obvious! Bo Pelini will get his four losses, which means he'll get his eight wins. To channel Spandau Ballett, "I know this, much is true." Is that enough for Bo Pelini to save his job this time? We know Bo Pelini has no conference titles, and he's done rather poorly in conference title games and big games overall. Then … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s Bo Pelini gets vote of confidence from Ron Zook
The next Brandon Meriweather: Ohio St CB Bradley Roby
If you hate Washington Redskins Safety Brandon Meriweather, and you should, you might not have to worry about him too much longer. The way he plays the game, knocking himself out, knocking others out, showing no remorse for either, he's not long for the NFL. Brandon Meriweather isn't that good or that talented. He's a more sinister Chuck Cecil, a human pinball with disregard … [Read more...] about The next Brandon Meriweather: Ohio St CB Bradley Roby
Controversial Miguel Herrera on Manchester United striker Chicharito
Manchester United strike Javier Chicharito Hernandez recently gave a very emotional, and very informational interview to Telemundo, an NBC property. In it, Chicharito said he thought about not playing football ever again. Chicharito was quite close to quitting. (more on that here) It was a chance for Chicharito to get the publicity he deserves. … [Read more...] about Controversial Miguel Herrera on Manchester United striker Chicharito