As we head into the 2014 Big Ten Tournament, every coach's job is safe. That's the first time I've ever been able to say that during the past five years. I've been covering the BTT every year since 2010, and "Championship Week" has meant "Pink Slip Week" as one coach has gotten fired during each tournament in every year since 2011. On top of job security, the 2014 Big Ten … [Read more...] about 2014 Big Ten Tournament Predictions and Preview
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Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
The 2014 Big Ten Tourney is here. Not in Chicago like last year, but moved back to Indianapolis. And the league is nowhere near as strong this year as it was last year. However, it promises to be very unpredictable and interesting. Anything can happen. Here's our preview and predictions. Let's move on to the storylines. The stories within the story. … [Read more...] about Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
Michigan’s Nik Stauskas: Big 10 MVP, 1st-round pick, CANADIAN ICON
Nik Stauskas clinched the Big Ten Player of the Year award last as the Michigan Wolverines crushed the Illinois Fighting Illini 84-53. (The award will be officially handed out on Monday) He's also likely to be a first round pick in the NBA Draft in June, in the high teens/early twenties range. Here's where we have him slotted in our latest NBA Mock Draft) And he's a new … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Nik Stauskas: Big 10 MVP, 1st-round pick, CANADIAN ICON
VIDEO: Canadian Nik Stauskas silences “U-S-A” antagonist fans with 3-ball
Michigan Wolverines guard Nik Stauskas is the overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten Player of the Year Award. We also have him in the first round of our 2014 NBA Mock Draft. The Ontario native has been harassed by opposing Big Ten fans with the “U-S-A! U-S-A!" a couple times this season. When the Indiana Hoosiers fans did it to Nik Stauskas earlier this year, it made … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Canadian Nik Stauskas silences “U-S-A” antagonist fans with 3-ball
Michigan football names Nussmeier new Offensive Coordinator
It took Michigan football a long time to fire Al Borges, but it didn't take very long for them to name his successor. It was talked about that Borges would be canned back in October, but Michigan football didn't do the deed until last night. Shortly afterward, reports surfaced of who his successor would be. Michigan football Coach Brady Hoke officially named Doug Nussmeier as … [Read more...] about Michigan football names Nussmeier new Offensive Coordinator
Michigan fires Offensive Coordinator Al Borges
Michigan Wolverines Offensive Coordinator Al Borges made $650,000 a year. He was the third highest paid coordinator in the nation. Bristol talking head, and icon of Michigan football, Desmond Howard doesn't think too highly of Al Borges; who's play-calling was downright atrocious this year. He's not the only Wolverines expert who thought Al Borges needed to go. Media who … [Read more...] about Michigan fires Offensive Coordinator Al Borges
2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
Michigan’s Mitch McGary says Trey Burke was a ballhog
Michigan Wolverines point guard Trey Burke swept all the college basketball national player of the year awards last year. He led UM to the national title game where they came close, but fell to the Louisville Cardinals. Burke would later become the ninth overall player taken in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves before being dealt to the Utah Jazz. Mitch McGary … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Mitch McGary says Trey Burke was a ballhog
2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
The two-day Big Ten/ACC Challenge tips off Tuesday evening. With Syracuse, Pitt, and Notre Dame joining the ACC, that conference is trying to stake its claim as the best in the country. Last year, the challenge finished in a 6-6 tie but here are my predictions for the 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
Brady Hoke: how warm is his seat getting?
With Michigan’s recent loss to Iowa, there have been talks about Brady Hoke and others on his staff being on the hot seat. A 7-4 record is not where Michigan was expected to be going into the Ohio State game, but 7-4 is no reason to make any rash decisions. More people are calling for the head of Al Borges than they are for the scalp of Brady Hoke. But that doesn't mean … [Read more...] about Brady Hoke: how warm is his seat getting?