Next week will see the Illini will be making their 34th overall NCAA Tournament appearance, and fourth in a row following an 8-year drought. The Illini own an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 42-34. We'll know their March Madness destination, opponent and tip-off time Sunday evening. As a Xennial, Half Gen-X/Half millenial, Oregon Trail generation member, my Illini fandom … [Read more...] about Complete Illini NCAA Tournament History for Millenials
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Lily from AT&T Ads Beyond Obnoxious During March Madness
There is native advertising and sponsored content, and then there are the types of ads that just over power the show itself. You have Lily from AT&T native advertising and sponsored content segments in abundance during the NCAA Tournament every year. These supplement all the Lily from AT&T traditional style commercials that we endlessly see over the course of March … [Read more...] about Lily from AT&T Ads Beyond Obnoxious During March Madness
DePaul Basketball is Never Ever Coming Back. Period.
There is no bedrock for DePaul basketball. Every time you think it hits rock bottom, they somehow find a way to sink way lower. I sincerely hope, for the sake of DePaul basketball and their community, this article one day ends up on Freezing Cold Takes. Perhaps the men's basketball program will program make the 2027 Elite 8 and totally prove me wrong, but I just don't see … [Read more...] about DePaul Basketball is Never Ever Coming Back. Period.
A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm
North Carolina's sports legacy is rich and diverse, with contributions spanning across various disciplines, exemplified by iconic athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm. These individuals have excelled in their respective sports and significantly influenced the broader sporting culture, both within the state and globally. … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm
Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford
As Boo Buie closes in on the Northwestern all-time scoring record, a benchmark currently held by John Shurna, it's the perfect time to talk about the program's Mt. Rushmore. There is a second reason to have the Northwestern basketball G.O.A.T. discussion as well. Billy McKinney is considered by many to be the best player in Northwestern basketball history, and his 1,900 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford
Barack Obama: Top 10 All-Time Sports Related Moments
Happy Presidents Day, America. As it is the holiday that salutes the men who have led this great nation of ours, we figured we would relive 10 of the most memorable sports related President Barack Obama moments. For whatever reason, Obama has chosen to follow me on Twitter. I've even changed my Twitter bio to allude to this. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: Top 10 All-Time Sports Related Moments
When George W. Bush Was Courtside for a UIC Basketball Game
As today is Presidents Day, we flash back to December 18, 2014. We re-visit this piece covering George W. Bush … [Read more...] about When George W. Bush Was Courtside for a UIC Basketball Game
As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like
Friday sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 61. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like