It's that time again. Let's check in on how the Chicago Cubs prospects are doing. Today, the Cubs released their list of the 19 non-roster players invited to Major League Spring training camp. The list is below and it includes of the biggest name Cubs prospects within the organization. Remember, the farm system is supposedly so rich that it was named the #1 pipeline in … [Read more...] about Cubs prospects update: Almora, Bryant, Schwarber, Russell
Archives for February 2015
NHLN’s Jamal Mayers believes Blackhawks will turn up in crunch time
NHL Network Analyst Jamal Mayers earned himself a Stanley Cup championship ring with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. It was his final season in the NHL, ending a career that spanned 15 years and four other teams in addition to the Blackhawks. Mayers was one of a few former Blackhawks who took part in a celebrity hockey game for “Unite on the Ice” last night. The evening of … [Read more...] about NHLN’s Jamal Mayers believes Blackhawks will turn up in crunch time
Denis Savard sees no issues in Blackhawks Defense
When I was a kid growing up in the 1980s Denis Savard was Chicago Blackhawks hockey. The first thing that came to mind with the Hawks back then was Savard. The "Spinorama," "Savoir Faire," "Savvy," and in more recent years "commit to the indian." The nine time NHL All-Star trails only Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita for total points in Chicago Blackhawks history. If you're making … [Read more...] about Denis Savard sees no issues in Blackhawks Defense
Michigan St. and Michigan set for Cold War III in Chicago
Bitter rivals Michigan State and Michigan met for the first time outdoors on October 6, 2001. Spartan Stadium set a then-world record for the largest crowd at an ice hockey game with 74,544. The 3-3 tie saw the college football stadium filled to 103.4% capacity. "That's the one that started it all off," said Drew Russell, Vice President of Properties for InterSport this … [Read more...] about Michigan St. and Michigan set for Cold War III in Chicago
Hull City boss Steve Bruce on hot seat
Hull City's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United leaves their manager Steve Bruce walking a tightrope, and although he has some credit in the bank with the club's board, he could well be facing the sack if on-the-field fortunes do not pick up soon. … [Read more...] about Hull City boss Steve Bruce on hot seat
Notre Dame football: how will signing day impact the future?
Another national signing day is in the books and once again Brian Kelly brought in a superlative class that received a lot of high rankings across the board. ESPNU ranked the class entering the Notre Dame football program as #13, Rivals #12, Scout, 24/7 Sports #13, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame football: how will signing day impact the future?
Manchester United face tough trip to West Ham
Consecutive victories against Queens Park Rangers and Leicester have reignited Manchester United’s hopes of finishing the 2014/2015 Premier League season in the top four. With no fewer than five teams - including upcoming opponents West Ham – hot on their heels, it has become imperative for Louis Van Gaal to continue implementing his ideas and tactics as the business end of the … [Read more...] about Manchester United face tough trip to West Ham
Illini football: nine things to be REALLY POSITIVE about
Yesterday, Illini football coach Tim Beckman stole the show on National Signing Day by challenging the media to write more positive stories about his program. As I said yesterday, it is not the job of the media to hype up and glorify the Illini football program- that's what publicists do. In a talk radio interview later that day, Beckman said he was just asking the media for … [Read more...] about Illini football: nine things to be REALLY POSITIVE about
AUDIO: Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald holds court on signing day
Pat Fitzgerald announced the 20 young men that were officially signed today. Those were the operative phrases today, "young man" and "young men." We heard each of those at least a dozen times. Rivals ranks those men in Northwestern's recruiting class 12th in the Big Ten, #55 overall. Scout ranks the Wildcats #46 overall 12th in the league CBS' 24/7 ranks the Cats #52, 10th in … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald holds court on signing day
Tim Beckman lands best class ever, issues challenge to all media who cover him
National Signing Day is never boring at the University of Illinois. Certainly not in the Tim Beckman era. Today, he hauled in his best class ever during his time in Champaign as the class of 2015, or "FIGHTING FORCE 15" as Tim Beckman referred to it, ended up with the following rankings: … [Read more...] about Tim Beckman lands best class ever, issues challenge to all media who cover him