Javier Hernandez, affectionately known as Chicharito, left Old Trafford for Bayer Leverkusen in a £7.3 million transaction when Louis Van Gaal was Manchester United manager in 2015. Current United Manager Jose Mourinho has previously claimed that he would never have sold the Mexican striker had he been in charge at that time. This week Hernandez returned to the Premier … [Read more...] about Chicharito Return to Man United Wasn’t Needed Says Jose Mourinho
Archives for July 2017
Purdue’s Ja’Whaun Bentley on Facing Heisman Winner Lamar Jackson
Like a late '90s hip-hop artist, the Purdue linebacking corps is all about the Bentley. That would be senior LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, who was with fifth on the team in tackles last season, despite missing three games due to injury. Sophomore Markus Bailey is the unit's best player, and the greatest talent, but Bentley is the unit's senior leader and thus the guy selected to … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Ja’Whaun Bentley on Facing Heisman Winner Lamar Jackson
Purdue DE/LB Danny Ezechukwu Discusses 2017 Transition (Audio)
Purdue Boilermakers defender Danny Ezechukwu has a lot of starts at linebacker under his belt, but this year will see him transition to defensive end, or possibly a defensive end/linebacker hybrid. The Boilermakers have much more depth at linebacker than they do on the defensive line, so Ezechukwu is making the transition to help satisfy team needs. Beyond the collective … [Read more...] about Purdue DE/LB Danny Ezechukwu Discusses 2017 Transition (Audio)
Jose Mourinho Calls Transfer Market “strange” and “out of control”
The Premier League has seen a massive financial windfall, via the massive increase in price for broadcasting rights. The rocketing revenue streams generated by television contracts makes the clubs richer, and therefore allows them to spend more on acquiring top notch players. This summer alone, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all broke their club records for individual transfer … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Calls Transfer Market “strange” and “out of control”
Jose Mourinho Stops Pursuing Eric Dier, Admits Midfielder and Winger Needs
It's no secret that Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho wants to buy two more players this summer. It's not a mystery what two positions of need he's trying to fill either. Mourinho has the luxury of being a little bit transparent when discussing the summer transfer window because he knows that he has the power of (by many measures) the wealthiest club in the world behind … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Stops Pursuing Eric Dier, Admits Midfielder and Winger Needs
United Will Get Juan Mata and Ander Herrera Back This Weekend
Manchester United will most likely welcome their injured midfielders Juan Mata and Ander Herrera back to the team this weekend, says Manager Jose Mourinho. Both of them will get to experience United's final tune-ups before the regular season begins in mid August. Mata took an ankle knock during last Monday's win at Real Salt Lake, which kept him out of both the Manchester … [Read more...] about United Will Get Juan Mata and Ander Herrera Back This Weekend
Purdue Boilermakers Coach Jeff Brohm is All Substance, No Frills (Audio)
New Purdue Boilermakers Head Coach Jeff Brohm comes off as an all business, no frills kind of guy. Conversing with him you get the impression that if he wanted to channel more energy into having more memorable media skills, he could. By design though, he'd rather channel that energy into the nuts and bolts of his job. Brohm is way more about Xs and Os than branding, but you … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Coach Jeff Brohm is All Substance, No Frills (Audio)
David Blough Tells An Interesting, Amazing Jeff Brohm Story (Audio)
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback David Blough was the Big Ten Conference Leader in touchdown passes and passing yards per game last season. Not many people know that, and perhaps you had to read that sentence two or three times before it truly sunk in. For his final year in West Lafayette, Blough will be coached by Jeff Brohm, an offensive guru and former NFL … [Read more...] about David Blough Tells An Interesting, Amazing Jeff Brohm Story (Audio)
P.J. Fleck on the Row the Boat Trademark and Copyright Deal
In the college football world today, a head coach must have a hook in order to consistently remain in the public consciousness. Having a memorable personality, an aura about you is no longer an advantage for college football coach, it's a requisite to survive the recruiting arms race. Minnesota Golden Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck is known first and foremost for his HIGH … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck on the Row the Boat Trademark and Copyright Deal
Jurgen Klopp Says He’s “not interested” in Man United, Everton Transfer Business
Liverpool FC Manager Jurgen Klopp won't give any bulletin board material to two of his local rivals. The German was asked to comment about the summer transfer business of both Everton and Manchester United, but he made no remarks that would spark controversy. He instead politely answered the reporter's query, maintaining that he is not interested in what they are up to this … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Says He’s “not interested” in Man United, Everton Transfer Business