Brendan Rodgers can spin today's result anyway he wants, (he was pointing out all the great, positive things about a 2-2 draw to a Bulgarian side) but the truth still hurts. After four straight losses through all competitions, most recently the complete disaster to lowly Crystal Palace, a victory was required to life fallen morale at Anfield. Hard to believe that eight … [Read more...] about What are Liverpool’s Champions League chances now?
Archives for November 2014
Illini hoops: 2nd best “NBA factory” in the Big 10
Illini Hoops is the second best program in the Big Ten and tied for 15th best overall when it comes to producing quality NBA players. The Illini are tied with Oregon and Georgia Tech in that 15th slot. Ohio State is the Big Ten's best, and 11th overall (tied with Syracuse). UCLA, as we've detailed here, is the best overall. Note: this is similar to another study that ran in … [Read more...] about Illini hoops: 2nd best “NBA factory” in the Big 10
Will Washington and Jay Gruden part ways in the offseason?
Lots of conflict and turmoil in Washington right now; and we're not just talking about the acrimony between the legislative and executive branches of government. Will Jay Gruden return to coach the team next year? It appears that Robert Griffin III is on his way out, (as we've chronicled). So what about Gruden? The NFL punditocracy speaks. … [Read more...] about Will Washington and Jay Gruden part ways in the offseason?
Manchester United get big Xherdan Shaqiri boost
Xherdan Shaqiri is having trouble fitting in at Bayern Munich, but he will be be on the move away from Allianz Arena during the January transfer window. Shaqiri has been told he can leave Bayern Munich this winter, according to the Bundesliga club's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer. This is a huge boost to all the clubs that have been interested in the Swiss international, … [Read more...] about Manchester United get big Xherdan Shaqiri boost
Robert Griffin III: his days are numbered in Washington
Robert Griffin III is probably done in D.C. Yes, the RG3 era in Washington seems to be coming to a close come the end of the season. All the NFL experts and pundits are piling on with this opinion, take a look. … [Read more...] about Robert Griffin III: his days are numbered in Washington
Melvin Gordon to Seattle Seahawks idea gains more validity
Within a week, a record belonging to Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon was gone. Oklahoma's Samaje Perine, with 427 yards rushing against a Kansas team that has packed it in for the season. (Actually, I'm not sure KU even really tried that hard at the beginning of 2014). Gordon held the single-game FBS rushing record for seven days. However, he has something Perine does not- a near … [Read more...] about Melvin Gordon to Seattle Seahawks idea gains more validity
Illini vs Northwestern: Foster Farms Bowl play-in game preview
Said Illini Head Coach Tim Beckman at yesterday's news conference: "It's almost like a playoff game, you got to keep winning to keep playing." "It kind of comes down to a one game season," said Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald. That's right, 5-6 Illinois at 5-6 Northwestern. This year, the LOL Trophy game isn't just LMAO or ROTFL, it's also meaningful. It's for more than … [Read more...] about Illini vs Northwestern: Foster Farms Bowl play-in game preview
Jahlil Okafor: Duke’s best big man this millenium
Jahlil Okafor gives the Duke Blue Devils a very different look this year. They run their offense from the inside-out, and as we've seen through the first few games, they're light years more efficient. There's a dramatic difference between points per possession when Okafor touches it, versus times that he does not. He is the best true post player, a real inside presence that … [Read more...] about Jahlil Okafor: Duke’s best big man this millenium