This past weekend saw Lovie Smith and the Illinois Fighting Illini defeat the #6 Wisconsin Badgers, a team that was favored by 30.5 points. And with this glorious victory, Smith matched Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh in victories over a top ten opponent while being a head coach in the Big Ten. That total number, is one. Yes, Harbaugh, head coach in Ann Arbor since 2015 is … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh, Lovie Smith Haven’t Translated NFL Success to College Ball
Michigan Wolverines
#7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #20 Michigan Wolverines Game Preview, Prediction
Tell me again why the #20 Michigan Wolverines are favored this weekend at home over the #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with the visitors having had an extra week to prepare for this game? ND's body of work this season is much more impressive than Michigan's and Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is just 1-10 against top-10 teams in his career. He has as many wins against top … [Read more...] about #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #20 Michigan Wolverines Game Preview, Prediction
CPS Legend Juwan Howard on Recruiting Chicago, Fab 5 Awareness in Millenials
Today was 2019 Big Ten Media Day for basketball, yes, really, basketball, and yes that it’s not you, it really is that much earlier than usual this year. The league has two new coaches, both of which have strong connections to the city where the league is headquartered and the event is traditionally held- Chicago. The Michigan Wolverines’ new head coach is Juwan Howard, a … [Read more...] about CPS Legend Juwan Howard on Recruiting Chicago, Fab 5 Awareness in Millenials
2019-20 Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings Media Day Edition
Wednesday is Big Ten Media Day, and if that seems extremely early, well that's because it is really is. It's 87 degrees in Chicago, host city for this event, as I type. Let's talk basketball, amirite? I mean the Major League Baseball playoffs haven't even started yet (the real postseason, not the play-in games) and we're talking about an event that literally, just five years … [Read more...] about 2019-20 Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings Media Day Edition
2020 NFL Mock Draft 9-18-19
We have 2020 vision, NFL Draft style, right here, right now. It's our fourth 2020 NFL mock draft update, and the order was based on a combination of NFL.com's power rankings plus how we see the teams finishing the season out. Team needs were sometimes, but not often taken into account, as it's just way too early to factor in. Obviously this will be modified many times between … [Read more...] about 2020 NFL Mock Draft 9-18-19
Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin Badgers to Make B1G Very Big Tenny this Fall
Don’t laugh- the best college football playoff contender in the Big Ten this year will come out of the West division. It’s the Wisconsin Badgers, led by Jonathan Taylor, their star tailback and strong Heisman Trophy contender. Taylor could be the best back in the country and he’s the only Big Ten individual player with a realistic shot at the highest individual honor. He’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin Badgers to Make B1G Very Big Tenny this Fall
John Beilein to Cleveland, Michigan May Need to Elevate Assistant Coach
Shocking news broke early Monday morning- Michigan Wolverines basketball coach John Beilein is leaving the program to become head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to various reports, with Adrian Wojnarowski being the first, Beilein will sign a year deal with the Cavaliers. This obviously leaves Michigan in a very tough spot, having to a find a new head coach this … [Read more...] about John Beilein to Cleveland, Michigan May Need to Elevate Assistant Coach
Both Michigan and Michigan State on National Title Odds Boards
Both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University are riding high right now in both of the revenue sports. The Spartans and Wolverines traditional, and also recent, prowess in both football and men's basketball has created quite a buzz in the state. In the state of great lakes splendor, fans are very excited about college sports, and that interest should only … [Read more...] about Both Michigan and Michigan State on National Title Odds Boards