Yesterday, I saw a lot of search engine love for former Michigan Wolverines and current New England Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko, an athlete with a fascinating back-story. For some reason, a lot of people were searching for Zoltan Mesko t-shirts lately. I guess the cult status he had in Ann Arbor is spreading to the NFL, or Boston at least. So I figured it was time to … [Read more...] about Patriots Zoltan Mesko: He is, the Most Interesting Punter in the World
Notre Dame Gives Brian Kelly Vote of Confidence
The tragic accidental death of Long Grove, Illinois' Declan Sullivan, a Notre Dame student videographer, brought a firestorm of publicity to the University. Amidst all the negative attention has been a call for Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly, and/or Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick to resign. However, ND leadership publicly stated today that Kelly will not be let go any … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Gives Brian Kelly Vote of Confidence
Wolves’ Flynn Expected Back In 3 Weeks
CBS Sports is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves expect 2nd year point guard Johnny Flynn to return to action in three weeks. In July it was reported that Flynn needed hip surgery to fix a torn labral in his left hip. This news comes as the Wolves take the court tonight against the undefeated Atlanta Hawks. Flynn, who struggled at times last season adjusting to … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Flynn Expected Back In 3 Weeks
Northwestern vs. Penn State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
The last time I caught up with Legendary Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno, it was at Big Ten Media Day where he was being harassed by questionable reporters asking him inane and downright ghoulish questions about his health. He was being told "you look tired," and "are you tired?" How about you just shut the hell up and let the man do his job. And try to look like you're … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Penn State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
What’s up with the Bulls Shooting Guard Options?
I never thought the Chicago Bulls would miss Kirk Hinrich this much. But four games into the NBA season, (that means we're 1/20th of the way through the season already) you can see how he mattered more than we thought he did last summer. Keith Bogans, the second oldest guy on the Bulls behind Kurt Thomas, is the starter at the shooting guard position. Two new wings imported … [Read more...] about What’s up with the Bulls Shooting Guard Options?
Preview of the Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers game
By Jake McCormick After a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde showing in their Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back, the Milwaukee Bucks have a good chance of building off the confidence and chemistry they showed in Wednesday's overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. The Detroit Lions are to the Green Bay Packers as the Indiana Pacers have been to the Milwaukee Bucks over the last year, and … [Read more...] about Preview of the Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers game
Maybe the Bulls Will Start Making some 3s Now?
Last season the Chicago Bulls finished dead last in the NBA in three point field goal percentage. In the summer they went out and got Kyle Korver from Utah. All he did was lead the league in three point shooting percentage. Actually he broke the NBA season record for three point percentage, with a .536 eclipsing that of former Bull Steve Kerr and his .524 in 1994-95. Problem … [Read more...] about Maybe the Bulls Will Start Making some 3s Now?
5 Immediate Lineup Changes for the Timberwolves:
Last week I wrote 5 bold predictions for the 2010-11 Minnesota Timberwolves. After a pitiful 1-4 start, those bold predictions make less sense than trading for a diva wide receiver, then dumping him four weeks later. Truth be told I honestly didn’t foresee such a bad start out of this team. The trouble in paradise that ensued between head coach Kurt Rambis and star play … [Read more...] about 5 Immediate Lineup Changes for the Timberwolves:
Legendary Tigers, Reds Manager Sparky Anderson Passes Away
Mike Martz: Not Actually the Bears Savior
Remember when Mike Martz had good reason to be arrogant? Remember when he was the architect of the "Greatest Show on Turf?" Really, do you? It wasn't that long ago. Now, that once highly regarded offensive NFL wunderkind is struggling to show the same prowess as the Offensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In fact, to even call his struggles "struggles" is being very … [Read more...] about Mike Martz: Not Actually the Bears Savior