"Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!" With #6 Notre Dame set to take on Georgia Tech at home this weekend, we flash back to 1975 and re-visit the actual play and individual player that inspired the "Rocky" of all college football movies. Here's the actual grainy game footage in black and white of the real life Rudy play. Notre Dame scores a late touchdown vs. Georgia Tech, enabling senior … [Read more...] about Actual “Rudy” play: Video of Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech 1975
Illini Basketball Weaknesses on Full Display in Disaster at Marquette
"A win is a win" might be one of the most worthless cliches in all of sport. It's right up there with "control their own destiny." (If it's already predestined, then not a single one of us, has control over it.) Had Illini basketball actually sealed the deal, and won their first road game of the season, without the services of their best player (Kofi Cockburn, who has now … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Weaknesses on Full Display in Disaster at Marquette
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Azpilicueta, Tchouameni
Chelsea FC are off until Nov 20, when they'll face Leicester City in Premier League competition. They currently sit top of the able, with 26 points, three ahead of Manchester City, and boasting a +23 goal differential. With that in mind, let's talk some Chelsea transfer rumors. For the latest Chelsea news and notes round-up this international break, go here. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Azpilicueta, Tchouameni
Chelsea News and Notes: Lukaku, Mount, Havertz, Pulisic
Chelsea FC are off until Nov 20, when they'll face Leicester City in Premier League competition. They currently sit top of the able, with 26 points, three ahead of Manchester City, and boasting a +23 goal differential. With that in mind, let's talk Chelsea news and notes this international break, starting with Kai Havertz, who has shown that he is indeed fully fit. (for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea News and Notes: Lukaku, Mount, Havertz, Pulisic
What Illini Basketball Can Expect from Marquette on Monday Night
Illini basketball travels to Marquette on Monday night in a matchup of two 2-0 teams that will be facing a high-major opponent for the first time this season. Up to this point, both sides have feasted on mid-major and low-major competition, so this Gavitt Games tip-off will provide much insight into the actual relative strength of both the Illini and the Golden Eagles. "Now … [Read more...] about What Illini Basketball Can Expect from Marquette on Monday Night
Christian Pulisic Taunts Mexico With Undershirt Message
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic did more than just score the game winning goal and claim the man of the match award last night. The Hershey, Pennsylvania native also accomplished a major clapback (that's what the kids are calling this sort of thing these days) against the United States Men's National Team's biggest rivals. In the run-up to Friday's World Cup qualifier, … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Taunts Mexico With Undershirt Message
Christian Pulisic Returns to Intl Play, Scores Game-Winner
Now that's how you make a return to international competition! Christian Pulisic, Chelsea forward and Captain America, came on for a cameo tonight, in a World Cup qualifier against arch-rivals Mexico, and delivered the goods, coming off the bench to score the game winner in the 74' in Cincinnati. Pulisic came on for Brendan Aaronson in the 69' and made an instant impact, … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Returns to Intl Play, Scores Game-Winner
Manchester United Transfer Talk: Dean Henderson, David de Gea
Despite it being international break, there are still a ton of topics to discuss concerning Manchester United. See our MUFC news and notes post, covering the uncertainty with both the captaincy and the manager position for more on that. In short, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will stay in charge, despite calls to sack the embattled manager only growing in both volume and number. And … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Dean Henderson, David de Gea
Man United News: Sir Alex, Maguire, Ronaldo, Rodgers
Manchester United are off until November 20, when they'll visit Watford FC in league play. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will stay in charge, despite calls to sack the embattled manager only growing in both volume and number. Let's take a look at some of the MUFC news items that are circulating right now, amidst all the turmoil. (for the United transfer talk items go here) Earlier … [Read more...] about Man United News: Sir Alex, Maguire, Ronaldo, Rodgers
Chelsea FC News and Notes: Christian Pulisic, Thomas Tuchel, Kai Havertz
Happy international break Chelsea FC supporters! The Blues are off for the next nine days, with the next game coming up at Leicester City on November 20. However, we still have lots of news items to cover, so let's dive right in. In case you missed it, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that he doesn't want the United States Men's National Team to force Christian … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC News and Notes: Christian Pulisic, Thomas Tuchel, Kai Havertz