-Three lucky fans will win a trip to one of the SEC, BIG 12, ACC championship games, courtesy of Dr Pepper! The game package includes round trip airfare for two, three nights lodging, commemorative gifts, admission to a pre-game party, and two tickets to the Championship Game. Even if you don’t win the big prize, you could win a year’s supply of Dr Pepper, or $50 Gift card to … [Read more...] about Win a trip to the Big 12, SEC or ACC Championship
Michigan and Rich Rodriguez have nothing but a bowl to play for
By H. Jose Bosch No one can convince me that there is a better place in the world than Buffalo Wild Wings. Why? Plenty of solid beers to choose from; the wings, unlike Hooters, are actually good and the whole atmosphere of it all helps you forget that your college football team is actually as mediocre as you feared. I’m sorry, what? What was the third thing I wrote? … [Read more...] about Michigan and Rich Rodriguez have nothing but a bowl to play for
NBA Power Rankings: #14 Miami Heat
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: With all due respect to LeBron and Kobe, no player carried his team on his back like Dwyane Wade did this season. D-Wade proved that when healthy, he is one of the most dominant, talented all-around players in the league. The Heat tried to find a true compliment player for Wade during the season when they swapped Shawn Marion for … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #14 Miami Heat
Will Illinois Dismiss Ron Zook?
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt Read on as our two resident Illini experts discuss the tenure of Ron Zook and speculate on his and the University's next move. (PBanks) It's eerie how similar the Illinois tenure of Ron Zook is following the exact same story arc as another Ron, the man who preceded him, Ron Turner. Zook got off to a very rough start in Champaign, going … [Read more...] about Will Illinois Dismiss Ron Zook?
Bowl is New Objective for Gophers Football
After what will surely go down as one of the most pathetic performances in team history, the Gophers have to be reconsidering their preseason goals. 138 total yards, 37 rushing yards, seven first downs, zero points. Not exactly how Adam Weber and the Gophers wanted to head into #19 Ohio State. “Very frustrated,” said Weber in response to the self evident question of ‘Are … [Read more...] about Bowl is New Objective for Gophers Football
Electronic Arts and 2K Sports need to go back to the basics
By H. Jose Bosch NBA 2K10 is the latest of the four major sports video games to be released and not surprisingly the electronic players can do just about anything other than take illegal substances or get into domestic disputes. (Although if a real player is negatively affected by either, your electronic player will suffer, too. So, maybe off the court issues are part of the … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts and 2K Sports need to go back to the basics
Green Bay reeks of desperation, an improving defense, and the year 2004
By Jake McCormick Have you ever been disappointed in a 26-0 shutout before last weekend? Better yet, has the Packer offense ever been the lighter fluid doused on your fires of frustration in those seemingly lopsided wins? Lost in Mike McCarthy’s inept playcalling in the red zone, a broken condom of an offensive line, and a lack of a consistent running game is the fact that … [Read more...] about Green Bay reeks of desperation, an improving defense, and the year 2004
Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 2
By Paul M. Banks For part one, click here. As Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips aggressively pursues the idea of joining forces with the Chicago Cubs to stage a football game between his Northwestern Wildcats and their rival, the University of Illinois at Wrigley Field, it reminds me of how I once heard Phillips described. The head coach of NU’s baseball team, … [Read more...] about Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 2
Jammie Kirlew, most interesting man in college football part 2
By Paul M. Banks for part one click here “He lives vicariously through himself.” “Parties are thrown honoring his parties.” “He’ll never start a conversation with you about the weather- even in a typhoon.” “He is...the most interesting man in the world.” These are familiar lines from a popular Mexican beer advertising campaign. Indiana Defensive End Jammie Kirlew may be … [Read more...] about Jammie Kirlew, most interesting man in college football part 2
Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 1
By Paul M. Banks In 2008-09, Chicagoans became well aware of how Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, along with team Vice President John McDonough re-branded the Blackhawks from red-headed stepchild to main event on the Second City’s sports stage. Forbes named them the biggest turnaround in sports business history. When you’re a university Athletic Director, you have … [Read more...] about Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 1