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Christian Hackenberg NFL Draft stock OVER-ANALYSIS

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You'll hear "Christian Hackenberg is overrated," or something to that effect, just about as much you'll hear "Christian Hackenberg is the next big thing!" Sometimes, you'll hear both of these diametrically opposed positions during the same game week, multiple times. Hackenberg is a product of the social media age, in which attention spans are shorter than they've ever been, … [Read more...] about Christian Hackenberg NFL Draft stock OVER-ANALYSIS

Purdue basketball’s mysteriously estranged all time scorer returns

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The all-time leading scorer in Purdue basketball history, Rick Mount, is a mysterious enigma. No one really knows why, specifically, he estranged himself from the program for so long. Perhaps we'll get some answers tonight as Mount returns home; finally. Mount will be at Mackey when the #14 Boilers host Iowa in their Big Ten home opener. It's Rick Mount bobblehead day for … [Read more...] about Purdue basketball’s mysteriously estranged all time scorer returns

Joey Bosa, Cardale Jones both officially turn pro

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The 2016 Ohio State football season is now over, with a resounding 44-28 victory over Notre Dame in the 45th annual Fiesta bowl. We now turn our attention to the futures of some of the Buckeyes star players. What will Joey Bosa and Cardale Jones be up to next year? Here's more on Ezekiel Elliott today, and his future plans. I asked Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer if any of his … [Read more...] about Joey Bosa, Cardale Jones both officially turn pro

Projected Manchester United starting XI vs Swansea City

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Happy New Year Manchester United supporters! Manager Louis van Gaal gave his prematch preview press conference today (here's video and some quotes from that). The session was held a day early due to the holiday. During the presser Van Gaal gave a very rosy assessment of 2015. He seems to believe that the year was very good; if you subtract December. … [Read more...] about Projected Manchester United starting XI vs Swansea City

Manchester United complete two player transfer moves

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Manchester United has opened for business this January transfer window, by completing two minor moves. No, they did not go out and get a world class striker and or winger to beef up their incredibly anemic attack. And no, they did not get a real, genuine left back to fill the void at the position created by a slew of injuries. (Update: two reports indicate that Louis van … [Read more...] about Manchester United complete two player transfer moves

Jurgen Klopp responds to Allardyce calling him a “soft German”

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Jurgen Klopp was called "a soft German" by Sunderland Manager Sam Allardyce after Liverpool's 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. That was rather bizarre. There are many widely held negative stereotypes about Germans out there, but "soft" is probably the last pejorative association that would come to mind. Klopp and his club visit West Ham this weekend, and the Reds boss … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp responds to Allardyce calling him a “soft German”

Notre Dame Football vs Ohio St: Fiesta Bowl Preview

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Somebody call up Gnarls Barkley, or maybe the Pussycat Dolls and get them booked for the Fiesta Bowl halftime show because it's 2006 all over again. Notre Dame football will once again face Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Maybe we can get in the '06 spirit by using MySpace to discuss how important the Ohio electoral races will be in the midterms. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football vs Ohio St: Fiesta Bowl Preview