All bets are off with Lovie Smith and the Illini football program; both literally and figuratively. The line for Michigan State at Illinois on November 5th opened briefly with the Spartans as 9 1/2 point favorites, but then quickly went off the boards. There is no spread, at all, on the game at any major leading sport book right now. Vegas simply does not mess around. They are … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith “Miserable” with Illini Claims ESPN, Coach Responds
Archives for October 2016
Jurgen Klopp Has Superlative Praise for Liverpool FC Attack
Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 4-2 yesterday in an exciting, fun-to-watch contest that kept the Reds level with Manchester City and Arsenal a top the Premier League table. The victory included a thrill-a-minute first half where scoring chances were flying about at a fast and furious pace. Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last eight straight contests, and Manager Jurgen Klopp … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Has Superlative Praise for Liverpool FC Attack
Jose Mourinho Tunnel Rant Means He Could Face a Stadium Ban
Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho was sent off Saturday during his side's 0-0 draw with Burnley. He then relocated to the front row in Old Trafford, but that's actually closer to the pitch than where he already was, so he was then instructed had to move higher up and further away. He was then treated to watching his team dominate possession 72%-28%, shots 37-7 in shots … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Tunnel Rant Means He Could Face a Stadium Ban
New York Jets Should Give Christian Hackenberg a Shot Soon
I couldn't agree more with NFL Network Analyst Michael Robinson, in his summation of the New York Jets’ quarterback struggles: “At some point, you have to see what you have in these young guys like Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty.” Ryan Fitzpatrick is back to being the starter for now, but he's obviously not the guy for the future. Today he shook off an ugly first half … [Read more...] about New York Jets Should Give Christian Hackenberg a Shot Soon
Antonio Conte Disagrees with Sir Alex’s Chelsea Assessment
Heading into this Premier League season, Chelsea FC were sort of a sexy pick by some pundits to win the league title. Most prognosticators had Manchester City the favorite, with Manchester United being given the second best odds. Chelsea FC often came in third. It seemed to be a consensus that the Blues could be the third best team in the league. Flash forward to just a few … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Disagrees with Sir Alex’s Chelsea Assessment
John Fox, Chicago Bears Front Office Reportedly All on Hot Seat
So this is why Chicago Bears Head Coach John Fox has been more condescending and ornery than usual to the media this season. He's worried about his job. Fox, even been his standards and those of the Bears organization, has acted more defensive and stand-offish towards the press in 2016 and you can bet the warming temperature of his seat has a lot to do with that. It's … [Read more...] about John Fox, Chicago Bears Front Office Reportedly All on Hot Seat
Conte Names Same Chelsea FC Lineup that Thrashed United Last Week
Don't fix what's not broken. Chelsea FC Manager Antonio Conte has decided to keep the same exact starting lineup today that he had exactly one week ago. The Blues destroyed Manchester United 4-0 last week, and Conte is keeping the same exact starting XI from that victory in place against Southampton. Kickoff at St. Mary's is just minutes away now. … [Read more...] about Conte Names Same Chelsea FC Lineup that Thrashed United Last Week
Chelsea FC Match Fitness Report: Cesc Fabregas, Branislav Ivanovic, Kurt Zouma
Antonio Conte has made clear that Branislav Ivanovic is available for selection for the upcoming game against Southampton while Cesc Fabregas and Kurt Zouma are not. Although Zouma will not be making an appearance for Chelsea in this upcoming English Premier League game, he did play for the Chelsea Under-23 team earlier in the week. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Match Fitness Report: Cesc Fabregas, Branislav Ivanovic, Kurt Zouma
Miami Hurricanes: Rebuilding Will Take Longer Than Expected
It wasn't just Irish Eyes on the Miami Hurricanes today. There were 14 representatives from 11 NFL teams at Notre Dame Stadium; including Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace. Additionally five reps from three bowl games came to South Bend. You even had two individuals on behalf of the Canadian Football League Saskatchewan Rough Riders in attendance. As HUUUUGEEEEE as the Miami … [Read more...] about Miami Hurricanes: Rebuilding Will Take Longer Than Expected
Notre Dame Football: Finishing Foes Off Once Again an Issue
There were 14 representatives from 11 NFL teams, including Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace, attending Saturday's Notre Dame football game against the University of Miami. Additionally five reps from three bowl games came to South Bend. You even had two individuals on behalf of the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Rough Riders attendance Fighting Irish versus the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: Finishing Foes Off Once Again an Issue
