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Tom Izzo isn’t going anywhere

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We've all heard the news and rumors about MSU's head coach Tom Izzo: $30 million, 5 years from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even though State's A.D. says no official offer has even been made. However, don't believe any of this  hype- unless Izzo knows he has Lebron to work with. Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo isn’t going anywhere

I-94’s Disappointment Bowl: Crickets Chirp Over Cubs & Brewers

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WGN Radio is hyping hockey, basketball and even…BEARS football?  Attendance is down at both Wrigley and U.S. Cellular Fields. Milwaukee fans are apathetic about northbound traffic from Illinois and no one’s uttered the FIB acronym in weeks. Wow, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs must both suck this season. Chicago: your offense is 13th in the league, you’ve scored 234 … [Read more...] about I-94’s Disappointment Bowl: Crickets Chirp Over Cubs & Brewers

Illini QB Jacob Charest- HE GONE!!!

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It appears that recently appointed Illini starting QB Nathan Scheelhasse has gotten a "mandate" or "vote of confidence" by default. The redshirt freshman wasn't granted an actual vote of confidence, or a mandate from the coaching staff, it's just now he has no competition breathing down his neck. True freshman Chandler Widmer never stepped up, and Jacob Charest is now exiting … [Read more...] about Illini QB Jacob Charest- HE GONE!!!

Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”

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Let’s face it, Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a dud. The Lakers dominated every aspect of the game, forcing us to hear the talk of a L.A. sweep. We also heard LeBron getting criticized for trying to overshadow the NBA Finals. If one man’s interview could overpower the biggest stage of basketball, then it isn’t LeBron’s fault, it’s the Celtics’ fault. If Boston was going to … [Read more...] about Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”

Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals

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Much has been made of the Chicago Blackhawks' top line struggles during these 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. At least up until game 5, when the Hawks' young stars and big names broke through to help give Chicago it's most dominating game of the postseason. But what about the Philadelphia Flyers? Captain Mike Richards, regular season MVP Chris Pronger, and key offensive weapon Jeff … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals

Minnesota Twins draft Ohio State’s Alex Wimmers in 1st round

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Alex Wimmers has already distinguished himself on the playing field as an Ohio State Buckeye by becoming the first-ever back-to-back Big Ten Pitcher of the Year. Wimmers, a draft-eligible junior from Cincinnati and Archbishop Moeller High School, became only the sixth first-round draft pick in Ohio State history when the Minnesota Twins chose him with the 21st pick of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins draft Ohio State’s Alex Wimmers in 1st round

World Cup Group D Preview: Same old, same old from the Germans?

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Germany Overview: Germany is to soccer as Michigan State is to college basketball. They are the kings of consistency. It seems like every World Cup there are question marks with Germany, but they do nothing but prove people wrong. They made it to the final in the ’02 World Cup and lost to eventual champions, Italy, in ’06. More recently, they finished runner-up to Spain at … [Read more...] about World Cup Group D Preview: Same old, same old from the Germans?