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#11 Wisconsin Finally Impresses in 70-3 Thrashing of Austin Peay

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Madison, WI -The #11 Wisconsin Badgers improved to 4-0 with a 70-3 thrashing of the Austin Peay Governors in front of 77,224 at Camp Randall Stadium. Unlike in their three previous games, the Badgers impressed on all fronts this Saturday. To no one 's surprise, the Badgers' running game was downright dominant while accumulating 346 yards. Freshman running back James White … [Read more...] about #11 Wisconsin Finally Impresses in 70-3 Thrashing of Austin Peay

A Provoked Poke in the Ribs of SEC Pride

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No group of college football fans, not even Texans, celebrate the sacred autumn rites of Saturday football at a higher volume than our brothers and sisters of the SEC. And the five national championships claimed by SEC football teams in the last decade have supplied their fans with more than enough ammunition to load up their gridiron boasts before they blindly lob them over … [Read more...] about A Provoked Poke in the Ribs of SEC Pride

Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox: Ready to live Separate Lives?

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So this is how it ends? No, let me say it in Ozzie Guillen English: "This is horses#$%! This is f*&*&ing s#$t." Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen, by far the most emotionally healthy person I have ever had a discussion with in my life (because keeping things bottled up is indeed bad for you) has one year left on his contract. And the prospective extension isn't … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox: Ready to live Separate Lives?

Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday

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It may have been in the low 90s in The Chi today, but hockey preseason has already begun, believe it or not. Now you may have a less than optimistic perspective on the Blackhawks' upcoming season, due to the fact they gave away assets and weapons like Russia after the Berlin Wall crumbled, but remember this- the cup is still here. And sport's most cherished and recognizable … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday

#11 Badgers Take On Austin Peay in One Final Tune-Up

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On Saturday, the Badgers welcome in the Governors of Austin Peay for one final tune-up before they hit the road for their Big Ten opener with the Michigan State Spartans. Through three games, the Badgers look great on paper at 3-0 with a #11 ranking in the polls. However,  the Badgers have struggled to impress in their wins over UNLV, San Jose St. and Arizona State, winning … [Read more...] about #11 Badgers Take On Austin Peay in One Final Tune-Up

What’s up with Penn State RB Evan Royster?

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Penn State was supposed to be one of the best rushing teams in the Big Ten, senior tailback Evan Royster was supposed to be one of the best running backs in all of college football. However, through three games...well, not so much. Royster has 110 yards on 32 carries for the season, which puts him near half the 6.1 yards per carry average he compiled in his first three … [Read more...] about What’s up with Penn State RB Evan Royster?

Losing Teams in Bowl Games? How Frighteningly Realistic a Scenario

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Did you think the idea of expanding the NCAA Tournament to 96 teams was backwards and just plain stupid? Worried about having too many mediocre teams undeservedly in the postseason? Well, it looks like that's about to happen, this very bowl season in college football. It's bad enough that 6-6 teams have been getting into bowl games, and getting there by scheduling creampuffs … [Read more...] about Losing Teams in Bowl Games? How Frighteningly Realistic a Scenario