(UPDATE: the Jim Harbaugh halo effect kicks in! WR defects from NU to UM at the last minute) The incoming Michigan football recruiting class is very small (just nine commits), and for the past few months their recruiting situation has been chaos (you might have heard about this program once or twice in the media). The Jim Harbaugh effect needs to kick in right now. According … [Read more...] about Michigan needs Jim Harbaugh halo effect in recruiting now
Archives for February 2015
Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Blackhawks star Daze
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Hawks star Eric Daze. There are many similarities in size, position, somewhat in style of play to some extent. During my exclusive conversation with Daze (more from that here) I asked Daze what he thought of the current Blackhawks team and if there's anyone on the current side that reminds him of himself when … [Read more...] about Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Blackhawks star Daze
Former Blackhawks star Eric Daze feeling good again (exclusive)
Former Chicago Blackhawks left wing and 2002 NHL All-Star game MVP Eric Daze will hit the ice again for a celebrity hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. "Unite on the Ice" is an evening of celebrity hockey and open skate benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (More info on the event here) Daze didn't play hockey at all for six years, but he laced up his … [Read more...] about Former Blackhawks star Eric Daze feeling good again (exclusive)
Blackhawks alumni to play in special Soldier Field game
Exclusive podcast with NHL Network Analyst Jamal Mayers -xclusive with Blackhawks Ambassador Denis Savard Numerous former Chicago Blackhawks will take part in a celebrity hockey game for “Unite on the Ice" Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. The event is an evening of celebrity hockey and open skate activities benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (public skate info … [Read more...] about Blackhawks alumni to play in special Soldier Field game
Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
We used to go for a different kind of movie. Historically, America has revered the Hollywood leading man that spoke with his actions and not his words. The strong and silent type who didn’t wax poetic, but instead just took charge. Talk was always cheap, or so the romantic narrative went. Movies evolve and so then the characters that the audience demands. This all does … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
Chicago Wolves end January with a bang
The Chicago Wolves finished their up-and-down January with a win/loss against in-state foe the Rockford IceHogs, ending/extending their losing streak at three games. Saturday’s game was Chicago’s first after a five game road trip. The team went 2-2-1 away from the Allstate Arena during that time, and 5-5-1-1 overall. The Wolves enter February locked in a battle for the … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves end January with a bang