Exactly two weeks from today, former Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer Tony Petitti will take the leadership role of the Big Ten Conference. He becomes the league's seventh commissioner, replacing Kevin Warren, who has now become President and CEO of the Chicago Bears. Warren was on hand for Pettiti to greet the media, for the first time, on Friday. College … [Read more...] about Former MLB COO Tony Petitti Takes the Big Ten Reins
Michigan Wolverines
Bret Bielema ‘very angry’ at Big Ten Refs in Controversial Michigan Loss
It has been a very emotional week for Illini coach Bret Bielema, whose mother passed away a couple days ago. He almost did not make the trip to Ann Arbor, where his team were 22-point underdogs to #3, undefeated Michigan. A time of great sorrow turned into a day of furious anger for Bielema, who lashed out at the officiating (but chose his words carefully as to try and avoid … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema ‘very angry’ at Big Ten Refs in Controversial Michigan Loss
Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons
The graphic below, of which we are uncertain the origin, serves as the centerpiece of this post. We first saw this on The Big Lead, many years ago, but that link is now dead. Enjoy as we try to decipher why certain Big Ten football programs were assigned certain characters, and others...well, we really have no idea about the analogy. … [Read more...] about Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons
How did Michigan Wolverines come to explore their name?
Michigan Wolverines is the common household name, comprising at least 29 varsity teams and all belong to the University of Michigan. All these 29 teams compete in both NCAA's Division I and in the Big Ten Conference except for women's water polo. The team has a signature color of two types- maize and blue, although the teams possess different shades of “maize” and “blue”. … [Read more...] about How did Michigan Wolverines come to explore their name?
2022 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-22 Final Edition
Welcome to our latest 2022 NFL mock draft! We're headed towards the home stretch now of the NFL Draft talking season. If there is one thing we do know, it's that the NFL "season" supposedly, is now year round, due to the overhyping of the NFL Draft and the explosions of mock drafts. Also, here is the link to a list of 70 of the worst NFL Draft cliches, buzzwords and other … [Read more...] about 2022 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-22 Final Edition
2022 Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions, Friday Fish Fry!
For the first time since 2019, we'll have a full Big Ten Tournament, staged in front of fans. #LFG! the 2022 Big Ten Tournament takes place March 9-13 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (yes, it has been renamed yet again!) in Indianapolis. The full bracket is above, so let's get our Nap Town on, and preview/predict these games. … [Read more...] about 2022 Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions, Friday Fish Fry!
Juwan Howard Clearly Has Some Serious Issues to Work Through
University of Michigan head coach Juwan Howard is a 49-year-old man with a reported net worth of about $80 million. Before getting into coaching, he had a very solid, if not storied NBA career. The Chicago native and CVS high grad has accomplished a whole lot in his life, and because of this, it's so strange to see that he's thin-skinned. He has an obvious persecution … [Read more...] about Juwan Howard Clearly Has Some Serious Issues to Work Through
2021 NBA Mock Draft 7-29-21 Final Update
The NBA Draft is July 29, with the Draft Lottery set to be held on June 22. The Draft Combine will take place June 21-27. Welcome to our first 2021 NBA mock draft, team needs have not been taken into account at this time. Some player descriptions have been filled out, but the others will be completed at a later date. … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA Mock Draft 7-29-21 Final Update
Michigan LHP Steven Hajjar: MLB Draft Prospect Profile
There is a lot of varying opinion about where Michigan Wolverines left-handed pitcher Steven Hajjar might go in this summer's Major League Baseball draft. There is consensus though that he's the most blue chip prospect in the Big Ten. His MLB Draft stock is actually much higher than anyone else in the league, and his status as a lefty no doubt as something to do with that, … [Read more...] about Michigan LHP Steven Hajjar: MLB Draft Prospect Profile
2021 NFL Mock Draft 4-29-21 Final Edition
Welcome to our latest of our 2021 NFL mock draft! You can get ready for the NFL draft this weekend (Thu-Sat) with the latest NFL betting odds. They'll come in handy this NFL season too. The 2021 NFL talking season begins now, starting Thursday night, and you'll need to do your due diligence, so that you can have all the vital stats and information. Far as we know, we're … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL Mock Draft 4-29-21 Final Edition