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Archives for February 2015

Hoosiers’ Yogi Ferrell: if only he wear three inches taller

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It’s hard to deny the talent of Indiana Hoosier’s junior guard Yogi Ferrell, make that Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, and what he has meant to Coach Tom Crean’s team the past couple of years. Ferrell was an absolute stud coming out of high school and was ranked 19th in the country by Rivals.com in 2012. The McDonalds All-American knew where he wanted to play his collegiate ball and … [Read more...] about Hoosiers’ Yogi Ferrell: if only he wear three inches taller

Vic Law starts to make progress at Northwestern

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The Northwestern Wildcats have never made an NCAA men’s basketball tournament and barring a miracle, they will be on the outside looking in again this year. Coach Chris Collins is looking to break this “tradition” in the upcoming years and has recruited some talented pieces to achieve that goal. Editor's note: this Vic Law feature article authored by new Sports Bank … [Read more...] about Vic Law starts to make progress at Northwestern

Bulls need to avoid the Cavs as long as possible in playoffs

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  With or without a healthy Derrick Rose, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still probably the front-runner in the Eastern Conference. They're just so hot right now...like Hansel in Zoolander.  A CSN Chicago poll (so you know it's extremely biased in favor of the Bulls) asked "Now that Derrick Rose is returning, how far can the Chicago Bulls go?" Results yielded 40% … [Read more...] about Bulls need to avoid the Cavs as long as possible in playoffs

Angel Di Maria admits he’s disappointed since transfer

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Angel di Maria is Manchester United's most expensive player. Therefore, you would think he'd also be their best player. Di Maria broke the British transfer fee record when Old Trafford acquired his services for £59.7 million this summer. He got off to a rip roaring start in Premier League play, often looking like the best player on the pitch. Then, as injuries mounted, he … [Read more...] about Angel Di Maria admits he’s disappointed since transfer

Shaq predicts Cavaliers vs Hawks Eastern Conference Finals

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Shaquille O'Neal has said one of his former teams (and really he has quite a few of those) is going to be there in the end this NBA postseason.  Yes, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the team to beat in the East now, due to the Derrick Rose injury. Even with Rose, the Cavs probably were the front-runner in the Eastern Conference, because they're been just so hot lately. Like … [Read more...] about Shaq predicts Cavaliers vs Hawks Eastern Conference Finals

What is the Chicago Bulls ceiling now?

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Get ready for a steady dose of Kirk Hinrich while Derrick Rose convalesces. If Rose meets the optimistic timetable, 4 weeks, he'll be back for the final nine games of the regular season. If it takes until the pessimistic mark, 6 weeks, he'll return for the final three games, and the postseason. Until then you'll get a lot of Aaron Brooks, but there will be lots of Hinrich, … [Read more...] about What is the Chicago Bulls ceiling now?

Kevin Garnett is scaring his teammates (in a good way)

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With Kevin Garnett, the 2014-15 Minnesota Timberwolves season has new life. It wasn't long ago that the T'Wolves had the worst record in the NBA. They have come on stronger as of late, and they won't make the playoffs, but at least now they are more compelling. KG, now in his 20th season in the NBA, isn't what he once was or anything close to it, but he makes this team much … [Read more...] about Kevin Garnett is scaring his teammates (in a good way)

Former Notre Dame star Brady Quinn attempting comeback

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The NFL career of Brady Quinn is no more. potentially alive again. According to NFL Media’s Dan Hanzus, Quinn has been working with former NFL quarterback Jeff Christensen, who has also worked with the likes of Drew Stanton and Kirk Cousins in the past. Remember, he never made an official retirement statement. Yes, he made the decision to join Fox Sports last year; … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame star Brady Quinn attempting comeback