Chelsea FC currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, sandwiched between two fellow London clubs. The Blues are two points behind second place Tottenham Hotspur, and five ahead of fifth place Arsenal. Right now, the west London side is dealing with an accumulating injury problem that is on the verge of potentially becoming a full blown crisis. And it's happening at … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Archives for December 2018
Chelsea vs Southampton Injury Report: Giroud, Fabregas, Pedro, Bertrand, Soares
Chelsea host Southampton FC tomorrow afternoon winners of their past two Premier League games, but also feeling the pressure of a mounting injury problem. The win at Crystal Palace came with a price as striker Olivier Giroud was the latest player added to the unavailable for selection list after he left the pitch at Selhurst Park on crutches. That list also includes Pedro … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Southampton Injury Report: Giroud, Fabregas, Pedro, Bertrand, Soares
Pat Fitzgerald Emphatically Shoots Down Green Bay Packers Rumors
So much for the Pat Fitzgerald to the Green Bay Packers rumors. In celebrating a record setting come-from-behind Holiday Bowl victory over the #17 Utah Utes, the Northwestern head coach made an emphatic statement. It was reported by multiple outlets on Sunday that Packers CEO Mark Murphy, who elevated Fitzgerald to head coach in 2006 when he was NU athletic director, was … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Emphatically Shoots Down Green Bay Packers Rumors
Notre Dame QB2 Brandon Wimbush Considering Transfer at Season’s End
Notre Dame QB2 Brandon Wimbush is currently focused on preparing for the Cotton Bowl National Semifinal against Clemson tomorrow (full game preview and prediction at this link). He’s practicing with his teammates in Dallas, preparing for the possibility to be called upon should starter Ian Book go down with injury. At the same time, he’s also put out some feelers in the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB2 Brandon Wimbush Considering Transfer at Season’s End
Green Bay Packers Want to Interview Pat Fitzgerald for Open Coaching Position
According to multiple reports, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is on the list of candidates to potentially fill the Green Bay Packers head coaching vacancy. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the ball is in Fitzgerald's court right now too. The Packers have contacted Fitz about scheduling an interview, but the NU mentor is currently focused on preparing his team to take … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Want to Interview Pat Fitzgerald for Open Coaching Position
Analogies Between 2018 and 2012 Notre Dame Have Significant Limitations
#3 Notre Dame got routed by #2 Clemson 30-3 in the 83rd Cotton Bowl Classic today, dropping the Fighting Irish to 0-6 all time in BCS and New Year's Six bowl games. In a battle of undefeated teams, only the Tigers looked like a 12-0 squad pulling away early in the second quarter of this national semifinal, and never looking back. The final margin of victory, 27, was just one … [Read more...] about Analogies Between 2018 and 2012 Notre Dame Have Significant Limitations
Holiday Bowl Preview, Prediction: #22 Northwestern Wildcats vs #17 Utah Utes
Since 2014, the Holiday Bowl has featured a matchup of Pac-12 and Big Ten teams, making it a sort of junior varsity version of the Rose Bowl. It's kind of like how San Diego is the j.v. version of Los Angeles in some ways. That's not meant to be a slam, San Diego is an awesome city. The 2018 edition of the Holiday Bowl features a match-up of the teams that lost the Big 10 … [Read more...] about Holiday Bowl Preview, Prediction: #22 Northwestern Wildcats vs #17 Utah Utes
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Newcastle United
When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over Manchester United in the interim, he lifted the lid and cut off the constraints. It's resulted in wins, fun to watch football and the team's most expensive, talented and important player realizing his potential again. It's great for United that Paul Pogba seems to be back to his regular self again, and winger Jesse Lingard has taken … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Newcastle United