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Michigan State Basketball Rules the B1G, Purdue is Solid, the Rest is Meh

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This current Michigan State basketball team is the class of the B1G, and there is a substantial drop-off below the Spartans. The Purdue Boilermakers were able to shake off a couple bad performances in the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend, and now they look very solid. Then, once again, there's a massive drop-off to the rest of the league. It's MSU, Purdue and then just a … [Read more...] about Michigan State Basketball Rules the B1G, Purdue is Solid, the Rest is Meh

Tom Izzo Happily Helps Judge Mathis Troll Ohio State (Video)

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We're used to seeing Tom Izzo angry on television. The cameras love to catch the Michigan State basketball coach fuming in the heat of battle moments. We don't often see him smiling on TV, but he certainly is here, during Thursday's episode of Judge Mathis.  On the December 7th edition of the program, Tom Izzo makes a special appearance in the courtroom. Have a watch of the … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo Happily Helps Judge Mathis Troll Ohio State (Video)

What Four Legendary Old School Football Players Do These Days

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By John O'Leary When our favorite old-school football players left the field for the last time, some dropped out of the spotlight, choosing to lead quieter lives. Others do everything that they can to stay in front of the camera, seeking careers in entertainment, either acting or becoming a sports commentator. Still more get their moments in the spotlight in negative ways, … [Read more...] about What Four Legendary Old School Football Players Do These Days

ESPN Promotion of College Football Playoff Rankings is Very Obnoxious

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There are three things to remember every single Tuesday night when ESPN releases the updated College Football Playoff Rankings. First, this endeavor only merits a tweet and press release, not an entire television show. Maybe you could stretch this out into a two or three minute desk segment, but that's really pushing it. Secondly, all the controversies, real as well as … [Read more...] about ESPN Promotion of College Football Playoff Rankings is Very Obnoxious

Ohio State Football: Billy Price Tells it Like it is on Recruiting

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Ohio State football star Billy Price was a refreshing oasis of candor within a brutal dessert of horrifying tedium at B1G Media Day. College football talking season gets more corporatized and dumbed further down every summer, so when someone like Price comes along, it's glorious. The OG was the highlight of Media Day, and you don't need to be a Buckeyes fan to enjoy this audio … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football: Billy Price Tells it Like it is on Recruiting

IlliNation Show 7: Urban Meyer, P.J. Fleck, FOX 32’s Rafer Weigel

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Illination Show Seven was about as meaningful, exciting fun and informative as we've ever been. The extravaganza begins with Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck, spinning yarn on well, a whole lot of stuff. The Gophers going from Tracy Claeys to Fleck, from a media skills stand point, is like trading in Cheese Whiz for a finely aged brie. Next up is Ohio State Head … [Read more...] about IlliNation Show 7: Urban Meyer, P.J. Fleck, FOX 32’s Rafer Weigel

Bobby Knight Really Sucks as a Human Being, Now Let’s Move on From Him

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Why is Bobby Knight still a thing? We've known for several decades already what kind of horrible human being he is. During his 76 years on this planet he's racked up an infamous resume of deplorable actions that should have long disqualified him from relevance and being worthy of our attention. Yet here we are again, talking about another disgusting thing Bobby Knight did. … [Read more...] about Bobby Knight Really Sucks as a Human Being, Now Let’s Move on From Him

Chris Holtmann Leaves Butler for Ohio State Now Official

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Gene Smith, Ohio State Athletics Director, announced the hire of Butler Head Coach Chris Holtmann as the new man to lead Buckeyes men’s basketball. Holtmann agreed to an eight-year contract with Ohio State worth about $3 million annually, Smith said. Final details of the deal are being finalized and will be released at a later date. Chris Holtmann just signed a lengthy … [Read more...] about Chris Holtmann Leaves Butler for Ohio State Now Official

Butler Coach Chris Holtmann Now Reported Front-Runner for Ohio State Job

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Chris Holtmann is 70-31 over his three seasons at Butler, making the NCAA Tournament all three times. During his tenure, he's consistently been barraged with questions about his interest in/connection to open head coaching jobs everywhere. He's the consummate professional when it comes to answering all those queries about bigger gigs too; always giving the proper platitudes. … [Read more...] about Butler Coach Chris Holtmann Now Reported Front-Runner for Ohio State Job