Brace yourselves Packers fans, the team's line-up on Sunday will be reminiscent of a pre-season game during the third and fourth quarters. That means the roster will be full of guys who are not regular starters or possibly have never started in an NFL game at all. The Packers were dealt with more bad news on Wednesday when they learned that rising-star Jermichael Finley … [Read more...] about Miami at Green Bay: Inexperienced Packers to Watch
The Backdoor Cut with Twins Super Blogger Nick Nelson
Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
Last season, the Illinois Fighting Illini were one of the most schizophrenic teams in the Big Ten, if not the nation. They beat Michigan State, a Final Four team in an emotional ESPN College Gameday event, and won at Wisconsin's Kohl Center, where almost no one beats the Badgers. They also had Ohio State, a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament on the ropes in the conference … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
Jenn Sterger Releases Statement, not Pursuing Sexual Harrasment Case
As NFL writer Peter King reported earlier this week, Jenn Sterger will not likely pursue sexual harassment charges regarding the Brett Favre sexting scandal. Of course, proving that harassment at work could be difficult, as most sexual harassment cases involve situations that revolve around the chain of command in the workplace, and abuses of power. The New York Jets will try … [Read more...] about Jenn Sterger Releases Statement, not Pursuing Sexual Harrasment Case
Rose Bowl to get $150 Million Dollar Renovation
The most iconic stadium in the history of college football is about to get a very expensive upgrade. Yesterday, the Pasadena City Council approved a $152 million financing plan for a major renovation of the Rose Bowl Stadium. It is the largest investment in the history of the 88-yearold iconic structure. The financing plan includes lease extensions that will ensure UCLA … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl to get $150 Million Dollar Renovation
Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Brett Favre was too little, too late to provide a victory for the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed as if they just ran out of time rather than losing the game. The torrential downpour at the new Meadowlands Stadium hurt the men in purple much more than their counterparts. By Patrick Herbert … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Favre Sexual Harassment Scandal Going all the Way to the top?
It appears that Jenn Sterger was just the tip of the iceberg. If you're getting sick of hearing about Sterger, Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre, Deadspin, sexting etc. well that's just too bad, because we're (to quote Al Pacino in "Scent of a Woman") "just getting warmed up." Today, the media is buzzing about the fact that two more independent contractors hired by the New … [Read more...] about Favre Sexual Harassment Scandal Going all the Way to the top?
Big 10 Power Rankings 10-11-10
Big Ten news of the week? Obviously, the polls deeming Columbus the current capital of college football power. The great American poet Cornell Haynes once posed this existential query: “What does it take to be #1, two is not a winner, and three nobody remembers.” In slightly more recent history, another local wordsmith named Kanye West stated “number one can’t put … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 10-11-10
Wide strike zone a trend in MLB playoffs
As another MLB postseason gets underway, we welcome back some of the game's great traditions: sprawling sellout crowds, three-man rotations, and elimination games. Even the cable networks step up their game for the playoffs, introducing strike zone radars like TBS's "Pitch Trax." The idea is that everyone is held to a higher standard in the playoffs - even the umpires. But … [Read more...] about Wide strike zone a trend in MLB playoffs
Notre Dame Hoops Media Day Notes, Quotes and Observations
When it's 85 degrees outside, it's somewhat difficult to think about college basketball season, but practice is underway and Notre Dame Media Day is already over. It was interesting to see if ND Head Coach Mike Brey would still rock his trademark mock turtleneck underneath a sport coat today, as this afternoon was shorts and flip-flop weather. And the light-hearted banter … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Hoops Media Day Notes, Quotes and Observations