As mediocre as the Big Ten has looked this season (and a major reason why it looks so mediocre is because expectations were sky-high in October) that big muddled middle mush should make for an exciting conference tournament. There really is very little difference between seeds 4-7. And the league is indicative of college basketball at large this season. When the brackets are … [Read more...] about Big 10 Tournament Preview and Predictions
Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The losses among the major college basketball national powers piled up last week- BYU, Purdue, Duke. Opening the door for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to grab that final #1 seed. To quote '80s one-hit wonder Spandau Ballet, "we know this. much is true." Ohio State is the overall top seed; Kansas and Pittsburgh will join them on the top line. The final #1 however, is up for … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
All-Big Ten Basketball Teams Announced; Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson POY
Six members of the Big Ten champion and top-ranked Ohio State men’s basketball team were recognized among the 2011 All-Big Ten men’s basketball teams and award winners, announced Monday by the conference office. Jared Sullinger was a unanimous pick for Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the coaches and media and garnered first team All-Big Ten honors, while fellow rookie Aaron … [Read more...] about All-Big Ten Basketball Teams Announced; Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson POY
Three Notre Dame Players up for College Football Hall of Fame
Three former Notre Dame stars -- Dave Casper, Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour were placed on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot today. The entire ballot contains 79 players and nine coaches. The Hall of Fame class will be announced May 11 and the players will be inducted at the College Hall of Fame’s Annual Awards Dinner Dec. 6 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York … [Read more...] about Three Notre Dame Players up for College Football Hall of Fame
Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo
Well, it hasn't happened yet. The extension of the NFL collective bargaining agreement's expiration deadline by one day Thursday and then by seven days Friday has had the football world -- including the Indianapolis Colts organization and fan base -- holding its collective breath. However, if and when the CBA does expire -- I'm still inclined to believe it will -- Jim … [Read more...] about Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo
Blame for Disappointing Illini Season Goes Well Beyond Senior Class
In the bracket of non-existent, 2009-2011 Illini basketball leadership has got to be a #1 seed. And I’m not singling out Coach Bruce Weber, or point guard/star player Demetri McCamey. I’m talking about the total team's overall tendency to just NOT get things done together as a team. If Notre Dame is Gestalt, and a cohesive unit playing well beyond the sum of their parts, … [Read more...] about Blame for Disappointing Illini Season Goes Well Beyond Senior Class
Milwaukee Bucks falter down the stretch in loss to Boston Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks showcased their ability to be completely whelming in their ESPN-televised 89-83 loss to the Boston Celtics Sunday night. By now, everyone who watched the Bucks for the first time knows their story this season, often capped by a failure to land a finishing move when their opponent is swaying like a Mortal Kombat enemy. Milwaukee played as hard as they have … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks falter down the stretch in loss to Boston Celtics
Bulls win at Miami Causes Heat Players to Cry
The villains of the NBA, the Miami Heat, are losing. They're in a slump and they just can't seem to handle the elite teams in the league. Not only are they having issues on the court, they're now starting to lose it in between the ears. The Chicago Bulls won their third and final meeting with the Heat this season. And Chicago ends the season series with the team everyone … [Read more...] about Bulls win at Miami Causes Heat Players to Cry
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (3-7-11)
If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime in the Brew … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (3-7-11)
#1 Ohio State Gets Last Laugh on #10 Wisconsin
After the alleged "spitting incident" in Madison less than a month ago, Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said, "All I know is we won the game, deal with it." By dealing with it, did he mean for the Buckeyes to embarrass the Badgers for 40 minutes the next time the two teams played? If so, Ohio State sure "dealt with it" on Sunday, winning 93-65. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Gets Last Laugh on #10 Wisconsin