Notre Dame football kept their oh so slim college football playoff hopes alive by winning decisively at home versus ancient arch-rival Navy. Of course, USC did them zero favors by embarrassing themselves at home versus Washington Thursday night. The Fighting Irish will need Clemson and Stanford to win out, in addition to finishing 11-1 themselves, in order to have any remote … [Read more...] about Notre Dame football easily handles Navy 41-24
Archives for October 2015
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Mourinho to get Chelsea out of slump
Manchester United icon and former boss Sir Alex Ferguson is in the United States plugging his new book "Leading." There are two major events on this tour, in Philadelphia on the east coast and the Bay Area on the west coast. Along the way, Fergie had a conversation with Shaka Hislop of ESPN FC, where he spoke his mind on the trending managerial topics of this week. … [Read more...] about Sir Alex Ferguson backs Mourinho to get Chelsea out of slump
Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool inspires Beatles themed tribute from BVB
Liverpool is primarily known for two things: the globally beloved football franchise that's won 18 titles, and The Beatles, a rock band that shaped the history of music. As Jurgen Klopp heads to Merseyside to try and fix the mess he inherited from Brendan Rodgers, Borussia Dortmund, Klopp's former team, gave him a Beatles style tribute. … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool inspires Beatles themed tribute from BVB
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jurgen Klopp will succeed at Liverpool
Manchester United icon and legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson backs Jurgen Klopp to flourish in his new role as Liverpool boss. Yes, a United man praising LFC. "I don't like saying that, being Liverpool, because I'm worried about it but, no, he'll do well," Ferguson told ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop. "Well it's a good appointment. I admire him." … [Read more...] about Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jurgen Klopp will succeed at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp aiming to get Liverpool a title in first four years
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp was officially named Brendan Rodgers' replacement yesterday, and held his introductory Liverpool press conference today. Optimism and excitement are both in long supply at Anfield now that the German has replaced the recently sacked Northern Irishman. Liverpool supporters are through the roof right now, as evidenced by the 35,000 … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp aiming to get Liverpool a title in first four years
#18 Michigan Football vs #13 Northwestern preview, prediction
Get ready for the "Who's the third best team in the Big Ten Bowl?" It's the Northwestern Wildcats versus Michigan football in a top-20 matchup featuring a pair of the Big Ten’s best defensive units. The Wildcats are coming off of a shutout win against Minnesota, and have only allowed three touchdowns in five games this season. They yield just five points per game on average. … [Read more...] about #18 Michigan Football vs #13 Northwestern preview, prediction
#15 Notre Dame football vs Navy: preview, prediction
Notre Dame's scout team that specializes in running the triple option offense named themselves the S.W.A.G. Team (Students With Athleticism and Game). We learned this after the Georgia Tech game, a week in which the S.W.A.G. Team was quite busy. They got work this week too as Notre Dame football prepares to take on Navy's option attack. It's clear that the SWAG Team must have … [Read more...] about #15 Notre Dame football vs Navy: preview, prediction
#22 Iowa Football vs Illinois game preview, prediction
The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1, 1-0) will look for their fourth-straight B1G win this Saturday, when they travel to Iowa City to face a 22nd ranked Iowa football (5-0, 1-0) team that is right up there with Northwestern as everybody's sexy pick to win the Big Ten West. The two preseason division favorites, Nebraska and Wisconsin, are very vulnerable right now. So if this … [Read more...] about #22 Iowa Football vs Illinois game preview, prediction
USC Trojans version of “The U.” kicks off new 30 for 30 season Tuesday
As Amory Blaine, the main character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's debut novel "This Side of Paradise" said "the only business people are interested in reading about is crooked business." The best college football 30 for 30s, and some of the best overall in the series, revolve around the cesspool that engulfs college football. "Pony Exce$$" was phenomenal, and it was exceeded only … [Read more...] about USC Trojans version of “The U.” kicks off new 30 for 30 season Tuesday
Texans Arian Foster is “openly secular;” in overwhelmingly religious league
Arian Foster- the man who says so much when he doesn't say anything at all. The Houston Texans running back is man who is too intelligent and deep for the pointless farce that is athlete media availability. His "I'm only thinking about my teammates" bit underscores what a philosophical person he is. … [Read more...] about Texans Arian Foster is “openly secular;” in overwhelmingly religious league