The long, drawn out, extremely tedious eligibility saga of quarterback Shea Patterson is now over! Michigan fans can rejoice because they now have their blue chip signal caller officially cleared to play this fall. Reports had surfaced last night that this might be coming, and the official announcement came in the traditional, industry standard Friday at 5 pm when everyone has … [Read more...] about QB Shea Patterson Finally Cleared to Play at Michigan, Expresses Gratitude
Archives for April 2018
Jurgen Klopp Urges Liverpool Fans to Stay Safe, Avoid Trouble in Rome
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said at his weekly news conference today that he couldn't truly describe his emotions over the vicious attack on an Irish Reds supporter prior to Tuesday night's 5-2 win over AS Roma in the home leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal tie. Sean Cox, a 53-year-old Liverpool supporter from Co Meath, currently remains in critical condition … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Urges Liverpool Fans to Stay Safe, Avoid Trouble in Rome
Jurgen Klopp Speaks Out About Violent Attack on Liverpool Fan
Speaking at his weekly news conference on Friday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp found it difficult to describe his emotions over the violent attack of a Liverpool supporter this past Tuesday night. Prior to Liverpool's 5-2 win in their home leg of a Champions League semifinal tie with AS Roma, two men attacked Sean Cox, a 53-year-old Liverpool supporter from Ireland who … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Speaks Out About Violent Attack on Liverpool Fan
Jose Mourinho Regrets His Past Rows with Arsene Wenger
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has publicly hit out at many different people and entities over the years, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has definitely been one of his favorite targets. He's called the Frenchman a lot of nasty names over the course of their individual rivalry, including a "voyeur." However, Mourinho took a 180 degree turn a week ago, when Wenger … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Regrets His Past Rows with Arsene Wenger
Jose Mourinho Talks Alexis Sanchez Struggles, David de Gea Future in Friday Presser
Sunday will see Manchester United winger Alexis Sanchez face his former team, Arsenal, for the first time since his January transfer window move. It's one of many storylines in this match at Old Trafford, which is sure to be the weekend's blockbuster fixture. Earlier in the week, Sanchez spoke to MUTV, and during the interview he discussed how "different" it is at United, … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Talks Alexis Sanchez Struggles, David de Gea Future in Friday Presser
Jose Mourinho Says Chelsea Chose to Sell Mo Salah, Not Him
(UPDATE: the very first question of Mourinho's weekly news conference is on Salah, and the United manager gives a four minute rant as an answer) Success has a thousand fathers, while failure is an orphan. Liverpool forward Mo Salah is having such a breakout 2017-18 season that he's truly taking the entire football world by storm. The PFA Player of the Year has thrust himself … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says Chelsea Chose to Sell Mo Salah, Not Him
Jose Mourinho Says He and Arsene Wenger Could Become Friends One Day
Arsene Wenger's farewell tour continues on Sunday when Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford. This time he'll take on the manager who has essentially been his greatest arch-nemesis in Jose Mourinho. The Wenger vs Mourinho personal rivalry really flared up during the latter's two tours of duty at Chelsea. … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says He and Arsene Wenger Could Become Friends One Day
Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914
Chicago White Sox founding patriarch Charles Comiskey passed up the opportunity to sign Babe Ruth for $16,000 (about $400,000 in today's money) in 1914, and the letter verifying this offer is now up for auction. A very historical scrapbook from 1909-1914 contains 41 letters and 54 telegrams sent by former Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey to team scout George Mills is … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914
Alexis Sanchez Says Man United Have More History than Arsenal
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez will get the chance to face his former team, Arsenal, on Sunday and ahead of this blockbuster match he discussed his adjustment to life at his new club. Sanchez has started very slowly and hasn't produced a whole lot since changing teams in the January transfer window. That's totally understandable as he had to adjust to a new … [Read more...] about Alexis Sanchez Says Man United Have More History than Arsenal
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United
There are numerous story lines surrounding Sunday's headliner Premier League fixture, which sees Manchester United hosting Arsenal. First off is obviously the Arsene Wenger farewell tour, and his final clash against his greatest arch-nemesis, Jose Mourinho. Then you have the fact that both teams, while needing this game to secure important positioning in the Premier League … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United