By Paul Schmidt "I don't really try to predict things like this. There was some interest and we had talked but I didn't really know anything for sure." Those were the first words from now-former University of Illinois wide receiver Arrelious "Rejus" Benn in his teleconference with reporters after being selected 39th overall pick of the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Arrelious Benn Selected by Tampa Bay
Bears Draft Questions Answered!
By Paul Schmidt The first round has come and gone, and let's answer some of those burning questions that you have about the Chicago Bears' draft! … [Read more...] about Bears Draft Questions Answered!
Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University today announced the Northwestern Wildcats football team will host the University of Illinois at Wrigley Field Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. CT. The matchup will mark the first college football game at Wrigley Field since 1938, when DePaul University played home games at the ballpark. The contest will be … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!
Michigan State could be nation’s top team next year
By Paul M. Banks Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in midseason, but played up to the hype when it counted in March. Without top player Kalin Lucas, the Spartans still finished just one HORRIBLE non-call away from playing in the national title game. Butler star forward Gordon Hayward even admitted it himself, … [Read more...] about Michigan State could be nation’s top team next year
All Eyes on Pryor in Spring Game
By Hans Hetrick Football might be America’s prototypical team sport, one guy misses a block and any play can backfire. But according to the news coming from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this Spring, it seems one manchild alone, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, controls the destiny of a football program. This Saturday during the annual Scarlet and Gray Spring Game, … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Pryor in Spring Game
Northwestern will have presence in 2010 NFL Draft
Tonight and tomorrow figure to be to the most intriguing portions of the NFL Draft for Northwestern fans. DE Corey Wootton has been projected as an early-mid second rounder in most NFL mock drafts, and QB Mike Kafka projects as a 3rd-5th rounder. … [Read more...] about Northwestern will have presence in 2010 NFL Draft
How are the White Sox this AWFUL?
By Soxman and Paul M. Banks As we are now into week three of the 2010 MLB season, White Sox fans have to be asking at this point: “What the heck is going on?” … [Read more...] about How are the White Sox this AWFUL?
The Sports Bank’s LIVE NFL Draft Coverage
Welcome to The Sports Bank's LIVE NFL Draft Coverage of the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Mr. Banks (formerly known as Paul M. Banks) and Peter Christian headline your coverage of tonight's first ever primetime draft proceedings. … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank’s LIVE NFL Draft Coverage
Brewers Make Mockery of Ken Macha’s Hometown
By: Melissa S. Wollering Did we just watch a Spring Training game in Pittsburgh? For the first time in club history, the Milwaukee Brewers decided they were going to lead by at least eight runs in four consecutive games. The last time they made it happen, were the first three games in 1978. Meantime, by raiding the Pirates' ship in 20-0 fashion, the Brewers basically … [Read more...] about Brewers Make Mockery of Ken Macha’s Hometown
Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown
By Paul Schmidt Rumors had been swirling for months over the possibilities, and now it is confirmed: The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field on November 20th. This marks the first football game at Wrigley in decades, and guarantees that a sporting event will be played at Wrigley in November for the first time … [Read more...] about Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown