By Paul M. Banks At Big Ten Media Day he discussed the rivalry with UM, the upcoming season in the Big Ten and much more. "The" Ohio State University Head football Coach Jim Tressel wears an article of clothing, a red sweater vest, so much that he’s often referred to as “the sweater vest.” Especially by ESPN's Jim Rome. Like Tom Landry and his fedora hat or Bill … [Read more...] about Jim Tressel: Ohio State’s Master of Michigan
The Immortally Quotable Joe Paterno
By Paul M. Banks If the Big Ten Football Media Day were Christmas, then talking to Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno is like visiting Santa Claus at the local mall. Not only does JoePa have the most illustrious resume, {NCAA record holder in wins (383), bowl appearances (35) and bowl wins (23)} he’s also the most interesting and candid interview subject. The 82 year old … [Read more...] about The Immortally Quotable Joe Paterno
Cubs must equal Holliday trade with internal improvements
By Anthony Zilis The acquisition of Matt Holliday seems to make the St. Louis Cardinals the popular favorites in the National League Central. But after an extremely disappointing first half, where seemingly everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Cubs, they find themselves in first place today, half a game ahead of St. Louis. And while it seems that Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs must equal Holliday trade with internal improvements
NBA Power Rankings
By David Kay 1. Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest knows he will a complementary player, right? I mean he has to, or else he wouldn't have signed with the Lakers, right? If Lamar Odom is brought back, this team could win 70 games. Seriously. 2. San Antonio Spurs The only thing preventing the Spurs from finishing behind the Lakers is their health. Love the Richard … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings
For the love of Soccer: Striving to Be Great
By Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson One of the things that I find the most admirable in the world of sports is an athlete who loves what he does. It is quite a treat to watch an individual who not only recognizes their potential, but wants to fulfill that with their dedication and passion. What is passion? John Maxwell, a well-respected Evangelical once said that a great … [Read more...] about For the love of Soccer: Striving to Be Great
Wisconsin Badger football preview part 1: The offense
By Jake McCormick Three years ago, Wisconsin Badger football coach Bret Bielema did something the legendary Barry Alvarez never could – win a school record 12 games. With that, Badger fans breathed a collective sigh of relief for a program’s seemingly bright future without the man who changed a football culture faster than Emperor Palpatine converted Anakin Skywalker. But … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badger football preview part 1: The offense
Third Time’s the Charm for Portland
by: David Kay Third time's the charm, right? After failing in their attempts to land free agents Hedo Turkoglu and Paul Millsap earlier this month, the Blazers have finally landed an impact free agent, agreeing to a reported 3-year, $21 million contract with point guard Andre Miller. (The third year of the deal will be a team option.) Miller, like a lot of other free … [Read more...] about Third Time’s the Charm for Portland
Matt Holliday trade makes Cardinals the NL Central favorite
By Jake McCormick Next stop for the St. Louis Cardinals: A Holliday in the sun. After trading for the versatile Mark DeRosa, the Cardinals looked spent like Austin Powers. The team already didn’t have a lot of money to work with and the farm system isn’t the strongest in the league. But somehow they’ve managed to finagle a deal for the most prized hitter on the market in … [Read more...] about Matt Holliday trade makes Cardinals the NL Central favorite
Packers 2009 preview Part 1: The offense
By Jake McCormick 2008 record: 6-10 3rd in NFC North) Total offense: 351.1 YPG (8th) Passing yards per game: 238.3 (8th) Rushing yards per game: 112.8 (17th) Points per game: 26.2 (5th) Training camp is only a week away and guess what? The words “Packers” and “Brett Favre” have been uttered together maybe three times in the past two months. One year removed from the … [Read more...] about Packers 2009 preview Part 1: The offense
A Cubs’ Second Half Surge or Mirage?
By Paul Schmidt Alot could be made of the Cubs' first foray into baseball in the second half of the season. Perhaps it was just the four game sweep of the Nationals. There's certainly some logic to that -- the Nats are gawd awful. They did lose two of three to the Phillies in incredibly poor fashion -- Even their 5-run victory in the series finale was in doubt throughout and … [Read more...] about A Cubs’ Second Half Surge or Mirage?