Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins is a very accomplished player. He re-wrote much of the Spartans record book for passing, and winning. So he has a lot of room to talk. Tonight's inaugural Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis was an instant classic. It featured a lot of scoring and lead changes, and came down to the wire. Unfortunately for MSU it was decided on … [Read more...] about Michigan St. QB’s Strong Words for Bowl System, League, Michigan
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Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
The twelve-game Big Ten/ACC Challenge tips off Tuesday night with the headliner being a battle of top three teams as #3 Duke visits #2 Ohio State. After losing the first ten challenges, The Big Ten looks for their third straight win in this battle of power conferences. To be completely blunt; they should have zero problem doing so as the Big Ten has far more depth then the … [Read more...] about Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
2013 NBA Mock Draft (11/28/11)
I am well aware that the 2012 NBA Draft has not even occurred yet. Still, we are looking ahead to the 2013 NBA Draft with insanely early projections on how it may unfold. Team needs and outstanding trades have NOT been taken into consideration with this 2013 NBA mock draft. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Mock Draft (11/28/11)
Michigan Ends Ohio State Losing Streak; Fans Storm Big House Field
Beating an unranked and mediocre at best Ohio State team a cause for rushing the field? When you're a marquee program like Michigan? Normally I'd say no, but this is THE GAME; and the best rivalry in sports. At the biggest venue in all of sports. Also, this ended a 7-game Wolverines losing streak in the series- a call for celebration. This Michigan Stadium win could go down … [Read more...] about Michigan Ends Ohio State Losing Streak; Fans Storm Big House Field
#16 Michigan Wolverines-Ohio State Buckeyes: THE GAME Brutally Honest Preview
It's rivalry week in college football, and to quote Bugs Bunny "of course you know, this means war." Only one of these rivalry games can truly claim an actual war in the history of the geographic region it covers. That’s the Michigan Wolverines vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes, or “THE GAME,” as it’s called. (Well, maybe two rivalries can claim actual battles: also … [Read more...] about #16 Michigan Wolverines-Ohio State Buckeyes: THE GAME Brutally Honest Preview
2011 Maui Invitational Preview and Predictions
Break out the Hawaiian shirts... The Maui Invitational always seems to be the cream of the college basketball Thanksgiving tournament crop and this year is no different with five preseason Top 25 teams in the field including three of the top programs of all time; Duke, Kansas, and UCLA. Last year, it was the coming out party for UConn's Kemba Walker. Which player and team … [Read more...] about 2011 Maui Invitational Preview and Predictions
Wolverines Much Closer to Becoming a “Michigan Defense”
"We are getting close to becoming that "Michigan" defense that we have talked about," Wolverines cornerback J.T. Floyd said after the crushing of the Illini on Saturday. "We still have some things we need to clean up, which we can do through watching film and practice next week." That's how they talk in the program surrounding Ann Arbor. "Play Michigan football," be a … [Read more...] about Wolverines Much Closer to Becoming a “Michigan Defense”
What Mike Matheny Brings to St. Louis Cardinals’ Table
Mike Matheny took over the reigns of the St. Louis Cardinals from Hall of Fame to be manager Tony LaRussa. This is the first time since the 1995 season that the Cardinals will have a new manager. LaRussa took over from Mike Jorgensen who took over the Cardinals in 1995 after future Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre was let go. (editor's note: this is a guest post from baseball … [Read more...] about What Mike Matheny Brings to St. Louis Cardinals’ Table
Michigan Has Emerging Star at Tailback in Fitzgerald Toussaint
No matter what team you root for in college football, you have to admit it's cool that the Michigan Wolverines have both Fitzgerald and Hemingway playing the offensive skill positions for them. We've profiled wide receiver Junior Hemingway, who's had "A Movable Feast" of receiving yards this season. Now we profile Fitzgerald Toussaint who ran for a career-high high 192 yards … [Read more...] about Michigan Has Emerging Star at Tailback in Fitzgerald Toussaint
Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair
67-65 in multiple overtimes this was not. This meeting between the Illini and Wolverines was much less "college basketball on AstroPlay" than last year. Michigan still won; this time with a different style. Out of the gates Michigan dominated. They held a 172-13 yardage advantage after one quarter of play; 249-30 at the half. UM tailback Fitzgerald Toussaint had 121 yards … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair