Wisconsin Badgers stand-out point guard and Cousy finalist Jordan Taylor was feeling it on Thursday night as he went off for a career-high 39 points in a 77-66 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. If you had any doubts about Taylor being First-Team All-Big Ten, they should be gone now because Taylor's performance showed why he's the best guard in the Big Ten. "Jordan just did … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Explodes for 39 in Wisconsin’s Win Over Indiana
NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: Winners
Bad news surrounds everything NFL these days. It appears a deal will not be reached by that artificial arbitrary deadline. But there's always a bull market somewhere. And good news for all you home-gamers is...the NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the combine just concluded. We updated out second round mock a couple days ago. And a new update for both rounds will be … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: Winners
Chicago Bulls Sign Rasual Butler
The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent guard/forward Rasual (Rah-SUE-uhl) Butler. Butler (6-7, 215) is currently in his ninth year in the NBA. Drafted by the Miami Heat with the 53rd pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Butler has played for Heat, the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers. He appeared in 41 games (two starts) this … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Sign Rasual Butler
We Need to Pay Attention to Columbus, Ohio Right Now
There's something kind of important going in the upper midwest right now. Revolution is rocking the Great Lakes states. We saw it first in Madison, Wisconsin. Now it's in Columbus, Ohio. Congressmen are making reference to the people in Big Ten land. The protest in Columbus this week was 8,500 people minimum. Dayton sewer worker Leo Geiger fired up the crowd by saying that … [Read more...] about We Need to Pay Attention to Columbus, Ohio Right Now
Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
The at-large bid chances are long gone for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. And it took another hit tonight. They were on the bubble until they hit a three games losing streak, all against Big Ten bubble teams (Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Nittany Lions). Now their path to a NCAA bid is the exact same as the Northwestern Wildcats- run the conference … [Read more...] about Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
Return of the Anti-Bracket
In the inaugural bracket, Notre Dame fans with no legitimate connection to the school slaughtered Rachel Nichols in the 2009 final. Nichols ousted Ronnie Woo Woo, while the ND fans took out Alex Rodriguez in the other final. Chicago Bears Media Relations Department took out the Tea Party Movement and Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn in the 2010 Final Four. And this year … [Read more...] about Return of the Anti-Bracket
Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks defense solid in win over Detroit Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks tossed a proverbial monkey off their backs with a 92-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night. It may have been the size of a Pygmy Marmoset, but it was still a monkey that had prevented the Bucks from beating the Pistons in their previous two meetings. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks defense solid in win over Detroit Pistons
Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
Tim Abromaitis hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and he and Hansbrough scored 30 points each as the eighth-ranked Irish routed No. 19 Villanova 93-72 on Monday night. The victory ensured a double bye in the Big East tournament for Notre Dame and wrapped up a 17-0 season at home, the only Big East team to go unbeaten on its home court this season. Abromaitis' nine 3-pointers … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
NFL Mock Draft Second Round 3-2-11
This mock is based on the official NFL Draft second round order. Here it is- our first second round mock of 2011! For round one go here … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft Second Round 3-2-11
BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation
Just when the BYU Cougars had played themselves right into that top line of college basketball seeding, this happens. One of Jimmer Fredette's top running mates, forward Brandon Davies, is suspended for the rest of the season due to a violation of the school's honor code. This is a huge blow to their Final Four hopes. … [Read more...] about BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation