On Thursday, Illini football coach Tim Beckman spoke publicly for the first time since allegations of abuse were made public. He had the perfect platform to get his side of the story out there (or at least display some professionalism by saying the legal proceedings prohibit him from commenting). He set up his audience by indicating that he had a big announcement to make. … [Read more...] about Tim Beckman unveils the 2015 Illini football version of “W.I.N.T.”
Archives for July 2015
AUDIO: Laurent Blanc talks win over Manchester United
(UPDATE: transcriptions of what Blanc, Van Gaal said in response to the Angel Di Maria questions tonight) Paris St. Germain defeated Manchester United 2-0 tonight in a clash between two of the richest and most valuable football clubs in the world. With the win in the friendly, PSG have now claimed the International Champions Cup. After the game Blanc spoke with the media and … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Laurent Blanc talks win over Manchester United
VIDEO: Manchester United pregame scoreboard intro
Paris St. Germain defeated Manchester United 2-0 tonight and clinched the International Champions Cup title. Yes, "title" in a preseason friendly. It's oxymoronic, we know. Just be very glad that no one got hurt from either side in the final exhibition warm-up for both teams. We're just days away from the domestic regular season beginning for both sides. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Manchester United pregame scoreboard intro
VIDEO: Pedro to Man United rumors inspire Barcelona fan to cry
Barcelona winger Pedro has been linked to both Chelsea and Manchester United this summer. Lately, the rumors have been all about Old Trafford because Angel Di Maria's inevitable departure to Paris St. Germain would open up the perfect position for him. The Spanish media are claiming Pedro to the Red Devils is a matter of when, not if, with a rumored fee in the neighborhood of … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Pedro to Man United rumors inspire Barcelona fan to cry
Tim Beckman coverage today was essentially pointless
It's understandable if you've grown weary of the Tim Beckman abuse allegations narrative. Since May, publicity for this scandal has been as pervasive as the trailer for the Amy Schumer film "Trainwreck" or Caitlyn Jenner hot takes. As far as Big Ten football story lines, it's more overplayed than Pharrell's "Happy." Yet, we have no more closure today than we did when this … [Read more...] about Tim Beckman coverage today was essentially pointless
Van Gaal, Manchester United making big changes to preseason
With their 2-0 victory yesterday, Paris Saint-Germain claimed the 2015 International Champions Cup (a preseason tournament). PSG, who were playing in the ICC for the first time, claimed the "championship" (as you can't really have a championship in a collection of friendlies) by finishing the tournament with 10 points and handed Manchester United its first lost ever in eight … [Read more...] about Van Gaal, Manchester United making big changes to preseason
How to have fun with Big Ten Media Day Cliches
Last year, my kitty question to then Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini ended up the lead in every national publication's Big Ten Media Day coverage. I'm not just #humblebragging here, I was genuinely shocked that a topic so trivial would become 2014's most compelling Big Ten Media Day storyline. People (like myself) love cats, but the greater point here is: very little, if any, actual … [Read more...] about How to have fun with Big Ten Media Day Cliches
AUDIO: Louis van Gaal postgame press conference vs PSG
(UPDATE: transcriptions of what Blanc, Van Gaal said in response to the Angel Di Maria questions tonight) Louis van Gaal sparred with reporters a little bit towards the end of the postgame press conference tonight. You can hear his back and forth with a reporter present in this audio file embedded below. You can also hear yours truly, in the middle towards the end. I asked … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Louis van Gaal postgame press conference vs PSG