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Ohio State-Miami: 2003 All Over Again…Sort Of

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12 National Titles. 9 Heismans. 113 Consensus All-Americans.  81 players  currently on NFL rosters. Ray Lewis. Cris Carter. Michael Irvin. Jack Tatum. Warren Sapp. Orlando Pace. Jim Kelly. Eddie George. Bernie Kosar. Archie Griffin. A lot of history will be swirling around Ohio Stadium this Saturday when the University of Miami Hurricanes (the U) and The Ohio State … [Read more...] about Ohio State-Miami: 2003 All Over Again…Sort Of

Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks

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Matthew Stafford is banging on the door, but the conversation about the top quarterback in the NFC North begins and ends with two names: Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. There may be some Jay Cutler apologists out there muttering that last season was an aberration and that he is ready to prove himself once again this fall. I beg to differ because his utter refusal to be … [Read more...] about Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks

Dayton the site of First ever Expanded NCAA Tournament Games

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The first multi-team expansion of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship (better known as March Madness, the Christmas Day of college basketball) in more than 25 years will be showcased in a familiar host city. The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee announced today that the University of Dayton will host the 2011 NCAA First Four, the four first-round games of next … [Read more...] about Dayton the site of First ever Expanded NCAA Tournament Games

Notre Dame vs. Michigan: the Brutally Honest Game Preview

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Here we go #1 vs. #2...not in the national polls mind you, as both of these teams are unranked. However, Michigan is number one all time in winning percentage (.737) and Notre Dame is second (.734). In all-time wins, the Wolverines are first with 877, ND is third with 838. This match-up clearly doesn't have the same sizzle as years past, but it does feature two decent … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Michigan: the Brutally Honest Game Preview

Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview

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GO CATS! Last weekend, I drove to both Ohio State and Notre Dame to cover their openers. Therefore, the Indiana Toll Road and I became quite familiar with one another. This weekend I'm home; back in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, a placed described by Baseball Prospectus writer Christina Kahrl, in her latest Cubs piece as...there are still enough trust funders … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview

Tennessee Titans Defense: a collection of no name sleepers?

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The phrase "no-name ____" gets thrown around a lot in the NFL. And for the Tennessee Titans, that is exactly what they'll go to war with this fall on one side of the ball; the no name defense. "It's funny because I spent some time in California in the off season and if you talk to anybody who's not from Tennessee, they can't tell me two names on our defense, we're … [Read more...] about Tennessee Titans Defense: a collection of no name sleepers?

5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko

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The 2010 baseball season is not even over and the Chicago White Sox are still in the race for the American League Central crown. So why should any White Sox fan start thinking about 2011? Team captain and offensive leader Paul Konerko will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season that's why. While some may argue that it is time to turn the page on the Sox slugger … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko