The addition of transfer quarterback Russell Wilson and blossoming of running back Montee Ball has transformed what was a very good Wisconsin Badgers offense into the most prolific unit in school history. This season, the Badgers have scored touchdowns on 61 of their 70 trips to the redzone (.871), including a … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bound Wisconsin Badgers Offense is Highly Decorated
NHL’s New Radical Realignment: 4 Conferences Replace 6 Divisions
Everyone is talking about the era of the super-conferences in college football, but it has now officially happened in hockey first. The Atlanta Thrashers becoming the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 prompted the NHL to make some realignment changes. And instead of just tweaking the Southeast Division, cuz you can't have Winnipeg, especially with their lovely nighttime midseason … [Read more...] about NHL’s New Radical Realignment: 4 Conferences Replace 6 Divisions
Ohio Punter Tweets Profane Disgust for Idaho Bowl Placement
As we learned last winter with Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe (who voiced his concern over the Bears-Vikes game being played on the rock hard playing surface at the Minnesota Golden Gophers stadium) most people don't value the opinions of specialists in the football world. Even if the "World of Warcraft" fanatic thought TCF Bank Stadium playing surface would be a … [Read more...] about Ohio Punter Tweets Profane Disgust for Idaho Bowl Placement
Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Los Angeles Clippers star and Subway pitchman Blake Griffin had an event at a Los Angeles Subway yesterday. Blake was there buying (and making) customers lunch to help kick-off Subway Customer Appreciation Month. The Dr. Dunkenstein of this generation and NBA superstar went behind the counter to call attention to the sandwich chain's recent promotion. … [Read more...] about Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Will Bears Get Matt Forte Back This Season?
The Chicago Bears season fell apart yesterday after the Kansas City Chiefs shocked them 10-3 on Sunday in Chicago. What seemed like the easiest of wins left on the schedule before QB Jay Cutler returns. Whom are we kidding, Cutler isn't coming back this year, but if he actually were to return in time for the playoffs this was a key game to get. RB Matt Forte suffered what … [Read more...] about Will Bears Get Matt Forte Back This Season?
FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame
For more than 30 years, Chicago Cubs fans and baseball fans alike have been wondering when the day would finally come that Ron Santo would get his just rewards for his 14-year career and be granted entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally, almost a year to the day after he died in December 2010, Santo was elected to the Hall by the Veteran's … [Read more...] about FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame
“Derrick Rose Rule” part of new NBA CBA; MVP is Surprised
Here's a story you might have missed during your lockout hangover. I'm not sure myself if I'm over lockout illnes yet. Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose was quite surprised to learn there's a specific provision in the new NBA collective bargaining agreement named "The Derrick Rose Rule;" which kicks in for players in his peer group. … [Read more...] about “Derrick Rose Rule” part of new NBA CBA; MVP is Surprised
LSU’s Les Miles or Michigan’s Brady Hoke for Coach of the Year?
Today, the Football Writers Association of America announced five finalists for the 2011 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. In alphabetical order, the finalists are: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Brady Hoke (Michigan), Les Miles (LSU), Bill Snyder (Kansas State), and Dabo Swinney (Clemson). I'm pretty sure it's down to the Mad Hatter of the LSU Tigers and Michigan Man … [Read more...] about LSU’s Les Miles or Michigan’s Brady Hoke for Coach of the Year?
Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter
Wisconsin Badgers point guard Jordan Taylor is a pre-season All-American. A favorite for the Cousy Award (best national point guard) he's among the most decorated seniors in all of college basketball. But he didn't exactly act the part on Twitter yesterday. His team suffered a rare home loss; at the hands of the Marquette Golden Eagles. Check out Taylor's sour grapes Twitter … [Read more...] about Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter
NFL and College Football Watching Food: Healthier Options
Well, it's Monday night and we're ready to rock...oh wait "too soon?" Another NFL weekend of television and food consumption ends tonight with the 4-7 San Diego Chargers and 3-8 Jacksonsville Jaguars. Bleh. But don't eat your troubles of a horrible game away. Chances are at least a couple of your "rowdy friends coming over tonight" are morbidly obese. I like food; as much … [Read more...] about NFL and College Football Watching Food: Healthier Options