When it comes to Michigan State basketball, only March matters. Tom Izzo's program has supplanted Indiana as the brand name traditional power of the Big Ten. Therefore, the Spartans usually carry the flag for the league once the NCAA Tournament starts. In East Lansing, it's simply when the real season begins. The second weekend of the NCAA Tournament is just a natural … [Read more...] about Michigan State basketball: filling out a #10 seed profile
Archives for February 2015
Chicago Bulls defensive issues, in the eyes of TNT pundits
Only five teams in the Eastern Conference, the weaker of two conferences in the NBA, give up more points per game on average than the Chicago Bulls. That means there are nine teams who are better defensively in the East than your Chicago Bulls. It just sounds so weird to say: a Tom Thibodeau team is below average (or close to it) defensively. It's a figurative paradox. like … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls defensive issues, in the eyes of TNT pundits
Illini football to face Northwestern at Soldier Field this season
In an effort to boost the profile and interest of both programs in the Chicago area, Illini football and Northwestern football will meet three times in the next four years at Soldier Field. The series commences this fall. … [Read more...] about Illini football to face Northwestern at Soldier Field this season
Unnamed Man United player investigated for bathroom sex tape scandal
Manchester United football club would not release a public statement, but some players on the team are apparently set to be questioned by United's senior officials for some antics away from the pitch, claims The Mirror. These extra-curricular activities are believed to have taken place during a evening in which the team was out partying at a Manchester night club. It … [Read more...] about Unnamed Man United player investigated for bathroom sex tape scandal
Kentucky Wildcats: undefeated regular season is imminent
The Kentucky Wildcats will run the table until the postseason. The SEC cannot keep up with them. The entire Southeastern Conference just is not in their class. I discussed UK hoops, as well as a handful of college basketball related topics on The Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal. You can listen here. I come on around the 24:30 mark. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats: undefeated regular season is imminent
Has Man United actually progressed under Louis van Gaal?
Here's how Manchester United has performed through their first 24 matches under Louis van Gaal: 12 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses, 44 points. They're in 4th place, one ahead of fifth place Tottenham, one point behind third place Southampton. The Man United of Louis van Gaal have a 40-23 goal differential, and 7 clean sheets. Their away form reads 3 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. … [Read more...] about Has Man United actually progressed under Louis van Gaal?
Maryland Terrapins basketball: not that special after all
In their first season in the Big Ten, the Maryland Terrapins have turned out to be the real deal pretty good, I've always referred to the Maryland Terrapins as "ACC Illinois Fighting Illini," in both sports. They even had relatively the same decline at the same time in hoops. Both Maryland and Illinois had that one exceptional once in a life time season (2002 for the Terps, … [Read more...] about Maryland Terrapins basketball: not that special after all
Baseball Tonight Anchor: “don’t sleep on the White Sox”
Adnan Virk (@AdnanESPN) wears many hats at ESPN, one of which is anchoring Baseball Tonight. Virk was gracious enough to sit down with me for an exclusive chat about a whole host of topics, including some Chicago baseball. For the White Sox, the epic collapse of 2012 was a tough pill to swallow, and things have only gone downhill since. However, with the pleasant sounding … [Read more...] about Baseball Tonight Anchor: “don’t sleep on the White Sox”
Ex Man United midfielder Paul Pogba to replace Yaya Toure?
Juventus has admitted that they would likely lose Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba if a giant club made a giant offer. Pogba departed Old Trafford on a free transfer after his relationship with United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson became strained. Of course, now that Louis van Gaal is in charge, everything has changed. However, bringing Paul Pogba back would take a huge … [Read more...] about Ex Man United midfielder Paul Pogba to replace Yaya Toure?
Pau Gasol was badly misused by L.A. Lakers
In October, if you asked any NBA fan worth their salt who would be the Chicago Bulls All-Stars this season, they would most likely say Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. It's not very likely they would say Pau Gasol and Jimmy Butler. Sure, Rose had the best scoring average for an entire month of his career in the January that just passed, but Gasol has been unexpectedly … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol was badly misused by L.A. Lakers