by Peter Christian Before I get all worked up into a rant that runs into a word count that Paul M. Banks will frown upon, let me get one thing straight: I know. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Has Nothing on the Minnesota Vikings
Fun with a Crazy Ron Artest Conversation
By Paul M. Banks The Lakers' Ron Artest reminds me of perhaps my favorite all-time "Deep Thought" by Jack Handey. The series of '90s Saturday Night Live aphorisms and witticisms once included this gem "If you ever know a mad scientist, the best time to be around him is when he's going mad, but not completely mad- because that's when he'll throw the best … [Read more...] about Fun with a Crazy Ron Artest Conversation
Bucks tranquilize the Timberwolves to sweep the season series
By Jake McCormick Synopsis: Two words: Total domination. … [Read more...] about Bucks tranquilize the Timberwolves to sweep the season series
Illini Players Cut Off from Media Indefinitely
By Paul M. Banks When you read your recaps of and opinion columns relating to Illinois' disappointing 73-68 loss to Northwestern, you might notice that all of them will be missing one thing: postgame reaction from the Illini players. Illinois Head Coach Bruce Weber decided his players are not allowed to talk to the media for the time being and here's why: … [Read more...] about Illini Players Cut Off from Media Indefinitely
Gophers Hopes Fading With Heartbreaking Loss to Michigan State
By Mike Gallagher What a difference a week makes….. The Golden Gopher basketball team’s hopes were higher than ever at the beginning of this week, with Royce White practicing for the first time in nearly three months. The next day things took a drastic turn for the worst. One of the nation’s top perimeter defenders and captain of the Gopher offense, point guard Al … [Read more...] about Gophers Hopes Fading With Heartbreaking Loss to Michigan State
Illinois-Northwestern: Battle to get off the Bubble
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt Photo Credit: Illinois Loyalty.com … [Read more...] about Illinois-Northwestern: Battle to get off the Bubble
Tom Izzo’s Teams Are Always Prepared For March
By Jeff Ghiringhelli In college basketball, it's all about winning in March. Nobody knows that better than Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo, who has coached his teams to four Final Fours and one National Championship since 2000. Izzo squads are famous for playing very tough non-conference schedules, and steadily improving throughout the year in time for the Big … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo’s Teams Are Always Prepared For March
Milwaukee Brewers Possess First Real Pitching Rotation in Years
By: Melissa S. Wollering Ben Sheets is filled with rage. CC Sabathia has raised his eyebrows, slightly impressed. Rollie Fingers is rejoicing from his leather lounger and the Pittsburgh Pirates now feel utterly-and-completely-screwed as opposed to just sort-of-screwed. Doug Melvin has assembled the first real starting pitching rotation Milwaukee Brewers fans have seen in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Possess First Real Pitching Rotation in Years
Big 10 Power Rankings 1-22
By Paul M. Banks 1. Michigan State (16-3, 6-0) Who's the class of the conference yet again? This decade has belonged to the Spartans in basketball, the same manner that the Buckeyes have owned the gridiron. 2. Ohio State (14-5, 4-3) When you have the league's best player (that would be Evan Turner NOT Kalin Lucas), back in midseason form, you deserve to grab the #2 … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 1-22
Big East Basketball Power Rankings
By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 6-0, 17-1 (LWR: 1) Man, ‘Nova can fill it up. Their four highly-recruited freshmen have stepped right in and perfectly blended with their veterans as they can go 10, even 11 deep if needed. For the record, the ‘Cats only play Syracuse once this season, at the Carrier Dome on February 27th. Up Next: at St. John’s (Sat), vs. Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings