There is going to come a point, maybe we're even there already, when Illinois Fighting Illini basketball, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, is going to feel like Chicago Cubs baseball 1909-2015. Or the White Sox 1918-2004. Or the Red Sox 1919-2003. For whatever reason, it's the 2nd round that seems to be where Illinois basketball is snake-bitten. They have lost in … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball 2021/22 Season Preview
Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
While some dinosaurs still bloviate how "sports and politics don't mix," we all know that concept has fallen by the wayside these days. That said, you still shouldn't run out onto the field of play to get your message out. And if you still do anyways, well, try to make your signs readable to all of your potential audience. A pro Palestine group, reportedly Northwestern … [Read more...] about Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
The #22 Iowa Hawkeyes visit the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday in a match-up of the two most tenured head coaches in the Big Ten. Iowa's Kirk Ferentz has been around the league longer than anyone, but there are certainly calls for his sacking in Iowa. The dean of college football coaches, Ferentz, has been criticized for his methods and style, with his detractors calling … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on B1G West Being So Big Tenish this Year
Saturday sees Northwestern hosting Iowa and Minnesota hosting Illinois. All four teams are "ground-and-pound," "three yards and a cloud of dust," "black and blue division" run it straight up the gut type of football. As are the Wisconsin Badgers (obviously, as always), making five of the seven teams in the Big Ten West sides with a run first (and second and third for that … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on B1G West Being So Big Tenish this Year
Why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Still Has His Job at Man United
It was certainly an upset to see Nuno Espirito Santo sacked by Tottenham Hotspur before Ole Gunnar gets let go by Manchester United. You know what you just watched, and it was ugly to say the least. City dominated the Manchester Derby, through and through, with a 2-0 result that simply does not convey just how one-sided the match truly was. City dominated possession 68%-32%, … [Read more...] about Why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Still Has His Job at Man United
Tennessee Titans a Smart Pick to Upset the LA Rams
The Tennessee Titans are facing a difficult Week 9 match-up against one of the top NFC teams, the LA Rams. This because the Titans will be without their best player, RB Derrick Henry, who is out anywhere from six to 10 weeks after having foot surgery. … [Read more...] about Tennessee Titans a Smart Pick to Upset the LA Rams
USA No. 1 Zack Steffen Inks Contract Extension with Manchester City
Ahead of the Manchester Derby on Saturday, Manchester City have announced a new contract extension for back-up goalkeeper Zack Steffen. The United States No. 1 is now contracted to the club until 2025. The 26-year-old was a critical part of the USMNT's first ever CONCACAF Nations League title this May and was also a heavy contributor to City's fourth straight League Cup … [Read more...] about USA No. 1 Zack Steffen Inks Contract Extension with Manchester City
Manchester Derby Starting XI Predictions
Saturday brings the Manchester Derby, part 1, a match-up that we've all been eagerly anticipating all season long. The Manchester clubs will do battle in the next installment of a series that has transcended form, more or less, as most derbies often do. This one, of course, has been an especially heated rivalry with a lot at stake. Last season, and again in 2016/17, these … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby Starting XI Predictions
Manchester Derby Team News: Varane, Lindelof, Pogba, Laporte
Saturday brings the Manchester Derby, Old Trafford edition, a date that is always circled on the calendar. Over the recent years, City has obviously had a much more successful run of form than United, as they have won more silverware, and the trophies they have won are bigger. Yet, during this span, this rivalry has been very close in the terms of the results. So much so … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby Team News: Varane, Lindelof, Pogba, Laporte
Cristiano Ronaldo Had a Michael Jordan Moment, Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Once again, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got totally outcoached, but Cristiano Ronaldo was there to bail him out. Ronaldo bagged a brace, giving United a 2-2 draw at Atalanta in Champions League group stage play. United remain top of Group F, and their chances of going through to the knockout round are quite good. Ronaldo's second scoring strike, which came … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo Had a Michael Jordan Moment, Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer