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Penn State’s Rushing Attack will be Dominant this Fall

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Star running backs and Penn State University go together like black guys and fat white girls. Over the years, "Linebacker U" has coincidentally produced some of the nation's finest tailbacks in all of college football. Quite a few have been huge busts at the NFL level: Ki-Jana Carter, D.J. Dozier, Blair Thomas, Curtis Enis. Other have enjoyed tremendous success: Franco … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Rushing Attack will be Dominant this Fall

Live From Milwaukee: Brewers/Reds Rubber Game

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On the final day of a three-game series with the division’s now-tied-for first-place Reds, the Milwaukee Brewers host an afternoon rubber game. The game is not televised today; which means you can tune in on your radio or follow along on foxsportswisconsin.com. Tuesday night’s loss prevented the Crew from earning a broom trifecta—or third consecutive home sweep—after the … [Read more...] about Live From Milwaukee: Brewers/Reds Rubber Game

A’s pitching Prospect Ian Krol develops at home

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It's pretty rare for a minor league pitcher to develop and perfect his craft, just a short drive from where they grew up. Kane County Cougars hurler Ian Krol, the 16th ranked prospect in the Oakland Athletics system is one of those rare cases. He has the advantage of numerous family and friends supporting him at his games. The Naperville, IL native grew up going to Cougars … [Read more...] about A’s pitching Prospect Ian Krol develops at home

Kevin Coble calls it a career as a Northwestern Wildcat

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When Northwestern Wildcat forward Kevin Coble injured his left ankle during a practice last spring, he took the team's heightened chances of making the NCAA Tournament with him. Little did the team, or Coble, know that his ankle would also claim their 2010-11 season and the 6'8" forward's college basketball career that had already seen its fair share of road blocks. … [Read more...] about Kevin Coble calls it a career as a Northwestern Wildcat

Curt Warner shares my vision: College Football Playoffs

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One of the major reasons the Big Ten added Nebraska as a 12th team is to fulfill the NCAA rule requiring at least 12 in order to have a conference championship game. Because having a Big Ten championship game brings in a lot of dough. And A.D.s and conference commissioners are like Biggie and Jay-Z, they "love the dough, more than you know. Gotta let it show, I love the … [Read more...] about Curt Warner shares my vision: College Football Playoffs

Larry Bird worst NBA GM? Draft Record Says So

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When I first saw that SB Nation had ranked the Indiana Pacers' Larry Bird as the worst GM in the entire NBA, I was kind of surprised. For one thing, he hasn’t continued to spend money on stupid contracts like David Kahn in Minnesota. In fact, he has been busy the past few seasons trying to get the Pacers out from under the contracts of Jermaine O’Neal and Jamal Tinsley. While … [Read more...] about Larry Bird worst NBA GM? Draft Record Says So

Cubs future Infield will Likely Include Logan Watkins

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Given the way the current Chicago Cubs season is going, it's never too early to start thinking about 2011, 2012 and beyond. And one name sure to be in the mix on those future rosters is current Peoria Chiefs infielder Logan Watkins. Baseball America ranks him as the 9th best prospects in their minor league organization. He's currently hitting just .252, but did make the Midwest … [Read more...] about Cubs future Infield will Likely Include Logan Watkins

Which Left-Handed Hitter Should the White Sox Land?

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That Elusive Lefty Hitter Might be Costly But Cheaper Options Are Available. The Sox could afford to be active in a trade for a DH\1B type as it is almost a certainty Paul Konerko or Mark Kotsay (most likely) will not return in 2011.  If not traded for a slugger, Viciedo is likely to assume one of those positions next year.  So while a multi-year player of this … [Read more...] about Which Left-Handed Hitter Should the White Sox Land?