During the last Illinois Fighting Illini season, they were too many college basketball games in which Bruce Weber could have described Demetri McCamey by a familiar rock anthem. The Cars': "you're all I've got tonight. I need you. Tonight!" If there's one thing I do know, it's that Big Ten and NCAA expectations at Illinois will only materialize if that song becomes played … [Read more...] about Illini Need to Rock the Mike (Tisdale, Davis) Right this Season
Sophomore Brandon Paul electrifies Illini Opener Once Again
Where was this Brandon Paul in February and March? For the second year in a row, Paul started the Illini season off with an impressive showing. Last year against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Paul stole the spotlight of the season opener, draining 4 of 6 shots from behind the arc and finishing with 22 points – a freshman debut scoring record. Tuesday, opening the season … [Read more...] about Sophomore Brandon Paul electrifies Illini Opener Once Again
5 Reasons Gopher Basketball Finishes in Big 10’s Top 3
Royce White gone, Cory Joseph never arriving, leading scorer graduated, no impact recruits. Now that we have the negatives out of the way, it’s time to flip the script and turn our attention to the optimism flying around the Minnesota Gophers Basketball program with the top five things that could lead the Gophers to the top of the Big Ten conference. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Gopher Basketball Finishes in Big 10’s Top 3
What Will Notre Dame Tragedy Cost the School? Who Will Get Fired?
At the end of the day Friday, Notre Dame released a public statement that was both surprising and expected at the same time. When you have terrible news to disseminate to the public, you always do it at 5pm on a Friday; it's a cardinal rule of media relations. And as expected, ND admitted fault in the tragic death of student videographer Declan Sullivan. What was somewhat … [Read more...] about What Will Notre Dame Tragedy Cost the School? Who Will Get Fired?
Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Nearly fifty eight thousand fans experienced heartache on Sunday at Ford Field. Ndamukong Suh recently made some comments indicating that the Detroit Lions would not lose another game at their home stadium this season. Unfortunately, he is already putting his foot in his mouth. He hopefully will remove it soon though since it's evident that he's the emergency kicker on the … [Read more...] about Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Complete Chaos: Just What the BCS Ordered!
It was a good college football Saturday for the mid-majors as Boise State and TCU both won handily. The Hawaii Warriors were manhandled despite coming to the smurf turf with an impressive resume within the WAC. Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore hits receivers across the middle with Heisman-winning level precision. Elsewhere, TCU’s victory over the Utah Utes was much more … [Read more...] about Complete Chaos: Just What the BCS Ordered!
DePaul Actually Loses Their Exhibition Versus Lewis
We are currently in the midst of college basketball exhibition season. It's the time of year that matches power conference teams against opponents from NAIA, Division II, Division III and other assorted small school affiliations. It's a paycheck for the little guy, and a glorified scrimmage for the big boy. Or so it seems. Sometimes the major program goes down. It happened … [Read more...] about DePaul Actually Loses Their Exhibition Versus Lewis
Milwaukee Bucks Analysis: Different faces have the same problems
The Milwaukee Bucks' Saturday night 87-81 loss to the New Orleans Hornets was one out of Wisconsin Badgers' head coach Bo Ryan's playbook, as both teams rank in the NBA top 10 in defensive efficiency, points allowed, and opponent effective field goal percentage, and played every bit the part of their coaches' defensive-minded philosophy. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Analysis: Different faces have the same problems
Despite Routing #5 Utah, TCU Still Not Slotted for BCS Title Game
Even though #3 and undefeated Texas Christian absolutely manhandled #5 (and previously undefeated) Utah on Saturday, it was still not enough for them to move up into a slot to play for the college football national title. (If the season ended today) In fact, they didn't even move up at all, they remained at number three. If you are a BCS proponent, you are truly running out … [Read more...] about Despite Routing #5 Utah, TCU Still Not Slotted for BCS Title Game
Brad Childress: A Complete Laughing Stock
Given his lack of credibility and ineffectiveness in leadership, Vikings Coach Brad Childress should be in Washington; and not with the Redskins. Chili came to a boiling point earlier this week when Percy Harvin exchanged words with the head coach regarding his sprained ankle. To say that this organization is not a NFL team and instead a soap opera would be a disservice to … [Read more...] about Brad Childress: A Complete Laughing Stock