For the second consecutive season, the Wisconsin Badgers were out-coached by Penn State's Bill O'Brien. O'Brien had the Badgers defense confused on numerous occasions in a 31-24 upset win at Camp Randall. Wisconsin's coach Gary Andersen summed it up by saying, "we were schemed up by a very good football coach." … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Bill O’Brien gets the best of the Wisconsin Badgers again
Archives for November 2013
Illini football showed improvement in year two of Beckman regime
This is going to sound a little bit nuts, but this Illini football team is very close to being genuinely mediocre. Not train wreck awful like they've looked in the Big Ten, but actual mediocrity. We know Northwestern could "Northwestern this away" quite easily in the second half. Even though they're a field goal favorite, some Northwesterning might happen today. If we get an … [Read more...] about Illini football showed improvement in year two of Beckman regime
Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan expecting their first kid
Michael Jordan is recently married again. To a much younger woman named Yvette Prieto. She previously dated Julio Iglesias Jr. before meeting the Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Bobcats owner, His Airness Michael Jordan. It was recently announced that MJ and Yvette Prieto are expecting their first child. Given how his first marriage went, and how his lifestyle seems to … [Read more...] about Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan expecting their first kid
Joel Quenneville: a great, frustrating coach
The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the winningest coaches in NHL history in Joel Quenneville. He has helped bring the Stanley Cup back to Chicago and was apart of the coaching staff who won the cup for the Colorado Avalanche shortly after their move from Quebec. His playing career also earned him the respect of many still in the NHL that transitioned from the ice to the front … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville: a great, frustrating coach
Manchester United will explore Ryan Giggs contract in offseason
Manchester United manager David Moyes was insistent that any new contract talks surrounding Ryan Giggs will have to wait until the end of the season. Ryan Giggs, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday, will have a chance to renegotiate his deal in the summer after the Premier League season is over, according to Moyes. Ryan Giggs, who also is one of the primary subjects … [Read more...] about Manchester United will explore Ryan Giggs contract in offseason
Tim Beckman likely stays, so who loses their Illini football job?
Illini football is in a really sad state right now. When you're double digit underdogs to the lowly Indiana Hoosiers, and you can't even cover that...ouch! Will Tim Beckman get fired? That's pretty much the only Illini football topic people want to discuss right now. How hot is Beckman's seat they ask. Well, it's complicated. Someone's head will roll for this, but who? … [Read more...] about Tim Beckman likely stays, so who loses their Illini football job?
Five reasons for Illinois to fire Coach Tim Beckman
As it stands right now Illini football coach Tim Beckman is on the hot seat; like Three Mile Island at meltdown level hot. However, there's plenty of time for him to fix that. I will present the case for terminating Tim Beckman today, and the case for retaining him tomorrow. I will present five points for dismissal and five points for retention. And then you can make up your … [Read more...] about Five reasons for Illinois to fire Coach Tim Beckman
Five reasons the Illini will retain Tim Beckman
Tim Beckman will likely return to the University of Illinois for 2014. Barring an epic collapse of going O-fer down the stretch here, Becks will get a third season leading the Illini. With five games remaining for the Illini, 2-3 or better guarantees Tim Beckman comes back to Champaign. 2-3 in the last 5 is also the best case scenario for Illinois, but 1-4 is also likely. At … [Read more...] about Five reasons the Illini will retain Tim Beckman