The injury bug has certainly been biting Notre Dame this season. And today it bit starting quarterback Dayne Crist again. Last week, in a loss to Navy, ND was without their top three weapons on offense: Theo Riddick, Kyle Rudolph and Michael Floyd. This week they lost Crist, their starting QB, early in their home game versus Tulsa. He's out for the season with a ruptured … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Out for Season, Patella Tendon Rupture
Troy Smith to Start for the 49ers!
This Sunday, Troy Smith will take the first snap for the San Francisco 49ers against the Broncos---in London, of all places, which is either fate or simply a very bizarre place to play a football game. After starting QB Alex Smith separated his shoulder, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary (more evidence of the hand of fate) bypassed second-string QB in favor of the third-string … [Read more...] about Troy Smith to Start for the 49ers!
Will Notre Dame Tragedy Cost Brian Kelly his Job?
Of the two generalized groups of people calling for Coach Brian Kelly's dismissal at Notre Dame, I think one group has a valid case, while the other does not. Negligence within the coaching staff chain of command precipitated the tragic death of Notre Dame student Declan Sullivan. He was needlessly put in a recklessly grave situation, and heads will roll because of it. If … [Read more...] about Will Notre Dame Tragedy Cost Brian Kelly his Job?
Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day
Many college basketball experts believe the Big Ten will be the best conference in the nation this year. And on paper, it certainly looks that way, as they have a first team all conference squad of players who have ruled the Big Ten since they were sophomores. Now they have reached their prime. And when it comes to coaches, the Big Ten has a fine a pedigree as any. … [Read more...] about Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day
#5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
One thing I have always wanted to see in my lifetime is a season where Michigan State football is REALLY good. Not 1999's 10-2, Citrus Bowl winning good, but actually a player on the national scene. Like they are in basketball. I also haven't fulfilled my lifetime dream of singing a duet with a Muppet, but that's another story. Biggie “somehow your words just hypnotize me” … [Read more...] about #5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Packers Accept Unfamiliar Role in Week 8
Unless you're one of those ballers who bet stacks of money on NFL games every week, the spread appears to have no real significant meaning. In the case of the week eight battle between the Green Bay Packers (4-3) and New York Jets (5-1), the spread does have meaning, particularly in regards to the status of the Packers. At +6.5, week eight marks the first week the Packers … [Read more...] about Packers Accept Unfamiliar Role in Week 8
Notre Dame to Honor Fallen Student During Saturday’s Game
University of Notre Dame leaders gathered today to express their profound sorrow and grief over the death of Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old junior from Long Grove, Ill., who died Wednesday in an accident at a Notre Dame football practice field. ND Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said Saturday’s game against the University of Tulsa will continue as planned, in Sullivan’s … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to Honor Fallen Student During Saturday’s Game
Northwestern Sells out 2 Final Games, Announce ’11, ’12 Schedule
As important as it is for Northwestern to win games this college football season, it’s maybe even more important they sell tickets this season. Attendance at Ryan Field has been a big issue in recent years, and the University’s athletic department sought to remedy that with the new “Northwestern: Chicago’s Big Ten Team” ad campaign in August. And the campaign is working. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Sells out 2 Final Games, Announce ’11, ’12 Schedule
Michelle Beadle Parodies LeBron Ad (Video)
By now everybody who doesn't live in a cave has seen the supposedly "controversial" LeBron James ad. Actually, market penetration and media coverage of that ad is so great I'm pretty sure they have seen it caves. The ad is trending well in Tora Bora. The NBA is huge on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Ok seriously, I love me some Michelle Beadle. A lot, and more so after … [Read more...] about Michelle Beadle Parodies LeBron Ad (Video)
Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview
When you hear Illinois vs. Purdue, its sounds like a great Big Ten Tournament title game in Men's basketball right? Well this Saturday the match on the gridiron, features two teams that will likely end up bowl eligible, so the winner likely gets a leg up in the bowl selection hierarchy come December. Is Illinois the greatest 4-3 team in history? Maybe! They have faced the … [Read more...] about Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview