Calvin Johnson caught three touchdown passes for the first time in his young but illustrious career. He was close to having four, but Matthew Stafford was intercepted in the corner of the end zone during the first half going for broke. Calvin Johnson plays the wide receiver position with reckless abandon, much like Adrian Peterson does at running back. It is simply a matter of … [Read more...] about Stafford Thrusts New Life Into Detroit
Vikings Release Randy Moss, New England Patriots Doing Fine Without him
Yesterday, Randy Moss echoed the sentiments of '80s trash metal band Cinderella: "You don't know what you got till it's gone." After his former team, the New England Patriots beat down and beat up his Minnesota Vikings 28-18, Moss told the press what a great Coach Bill Belichick is (uhm yeah, the sky is blue, water's wet...basic obvious truths here) and how much he misses … [Read more...] about Vikings Release Randy Moss, New England Patriots Doing Fine Without him
Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Fans watch the NFL to see football played at the highest level in the world. Granted, only 42,329 attended the tilt between the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions on Sunday, but they came for the aforementioned reason nonetheless. Calvin Johnson showed tremendous athleticism and Matthew Stafford made a triumphant return to Ford Field. Jim Schwartz and Mike Shanahan took a … [Read more...] about Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble
The Todd Lickliter era hurt the state of Iowa hoops significantly. The Hawkeyes are expected to be a Big Ten doormat again this winter, but they did make a solid coaching hire in Fran McCaffery. The former leader of the Siena Saints built up that mid-major program, and it's expected he can make similar or better strides with the Hawkeye program. But first, he'll have another … [Read more...] about Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble
Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
The Green Bay Packers defied all odds on Sunday by coming out victorious in a hard-fought battle at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Packers' kicker Mason Crosby booted three field goals en route to a 9-0 victory. The New York Jets' defense was good, but not as good as their counterparts in the Packers' defense. The shut-out marked the first time the Packers have held an … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: Big Ten’s Best QB and MVP
The list of quarterbacks with true NFL prospects is somewhat low in the Big Ten right now, but Iowa's Ricky Stanzi seems to have a lot of what is needed for those scouts. He has size. He is the best, pure-pocket passer in the league, leading the league in passing efficiency with a 180.3, good for second in the nation. On Saturday, the senior semifinalist for the O'Brien … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: Big Ten’s Best QB and MVP
An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Dear Clay, I was wrong. I'm willing to admit that. According to my wife I'm wrong a lot. For better or worse though, I know a lot about sports, and a whole lot about football. I'm right more often than I am wrong. But I was dead wrong about you, the defense and Illinois football this season. … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Public Statement from Declan Sullivan’s Family
The family of late Notre Dame videographer Declan Sullivan asked the Notre Dame football media relations department to help pass along this public statement. … [Read more...] about Public Statement from Declan Sullivan’s Family
Bucks’ Brandon Jennings records triple double in win over Bobcats
The Milwaukee Bucks' home opening win over the Charlotte Bobcats was one made of urgency, validation, and milestones. From center Andrew Bogut's return to normal to the bench's overall lack of production, there was a lot to take from the Bucks first Bradley Center win of the 2010-11 NBA season. For a breakdown of the Bucks win over the Bobcats, click here. By Jake … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Brandon Jennings records triple double in win over Bobcats
Milwaukee Bucks collect solid home opening win over the Bobcats
By Jake McCormick Fans packed the Bradley Center in costumes Saturday night hoping to see the Milwaukee Bucks turn in a performance worthy of the holiday and home opener hype against the visiting Charlotte Bobcats, and they were not disappointed in the 98-88 victory that was headlined by Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings’ first career triple double (20 points, 10 assists, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks collect solid home opening win over the Bobcats