By: David Kay Every week The Sports Bank’s resident NBA Draft and college basketball nerd, David Kay takes a look at whose draft stock is on the rise and whose is falling. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report 1-7
Lots of Former Illini in the NFL Playoffs
It was a brutal season for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team, but for former Illini in the NFL, it was quite fruitful. Twelve Former Illini in will take part in the NFL Playoffs beginning this weekend … [Read more...] about Lots of Former Illini in the NFL Playoffs
Jordan Shipley & Earl Thomas: Skill Position Players are Bigger in Texas
Paul M. Banks reports on National Championship game Media Day … [Read more...] about Jordan Shipley & Earl Thomas: Skill Position Players are Bigger in Texas
#11 Michigan St. Bests #20 Wisconsin in Gritty, Ugly, Sloppy Fashion
Jeff Ghiringhelli and Jake McCormick discuss the 54-47 contest that will certainly not help the reputation of the Big Ten conference … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan St. Bests #20 Wisconsin in Gritty, Ugly, Sloppy Fashion
The Sports Bank Western/Eastern Conference rankings
By Jake McCormick and Andy Weise Western Conference 1. Los Angeles Lakers (28-6) Artest rejoins the team and Gasol goes back out. Kobe's finger is hurting and the team still finds ways to win. That's what is nice about Lamar Odom, he'll do anything you want, play any position, start or come off the bench. Must be nice. … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank Western/Eastern Conference rankings
Alabama CB Javier Arenas has a Crazy Work Ethic
Paul M. Banks reports on National Championship Media Day Alabama Cornerback Javier Arenas will take the field Thursday gunning to be (whoops, sorry about using the name “Arenas” and “gunning” in the same sentence right now), Arenas is shooting for the moon (whoops, my bad again, mentioning “Arenas” and “shooting”) in the National title game. The cousin of Washington Wizards … [Read more...] about Alabama CB Javier Arenas has a Crazy Work Ethic
Michigan’s Donovan Warren Didn’t Need Another Year in School
By H. Jose Bosch The name Donovan Warren doesn’t attract a monsoon of attention the way Ndamukong Suh does. That’s largely because he played for a defense that was horrible and he really didn’t do much to help it in the second half of the season. One could argue that anyone starting alongside Boubacar Cissoko to begin a season will look NFL-ready by comparison as long as … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Donovan Warren Didn’t Need Another Year in School
Michigan State Football: Season In Review
By Jeff Ghiringhelli The 2009 Michigan State Spartans football season came to an end on Saturday night, and one word can be used to sum it all up: Frustration. This frustration lasted from the second week of the season all the way to the Alamo Bowl against Texas Tech. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football: Season In Review
Illini Coach Bruce Weber on Lineup Changes, Bowling, watching film
Click this post, to watch the video of Bruce Weber! … [Read more...] about Illini Coach Bruce Weber on Lineup Changes, Bowling, watching film
Live! Illini vs. Iowa with New Starting Lineup
By Paul M. Banks Live from press row Champaign, the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Iowa Hawkeyes with 2 new starters in the Lineup … [Read more...] about Live! Illini vs. Iowa with New Starting Lineup