Football College comes with many beautiful things. All the excitement in the field of play, the cheering from the stands by the fans along with the anxiety comes from the game. But one thing that we should cherish is the field of play and the stadium at large. … [Read more...] about Two of the Best College Football Stadiums in the Nation
Michigan Wolverines
Detailing the Big Ten National Title Game Losing Streak
If Michigan beats UCLA tonight, and they are heavily favored to do so, it means the Wolverines would go back to the Final Four. UM would then be just one win away from appearing in their sixth national title game. Michigan, the only Big Ten team left standing in the NCAA Tournament, is 1-4 all-time in the March Madness grand finale. If they were lose that contest it would … [Read more...] about Detailing the Big Ten National Title Game Losing Streak
Michigan vs Florida State Will Feature Plenty of Future NBA Talent
When top seeded Michigan takes on fourth seeded Florida State on Sunday, it will be a match-up that has a NBA "fun fact." Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton once coached his counterpart in this one, Juwan Howard, for 54 games when they were with the Washington Wizards together during the 2000-01 NBA season. Yes, that was during the very forgettable, and somewhat … [Read more...] about Michigan vs Florida State Will Feature Plenty of Future NBA Talent
Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend
In 1999, ESPN created the Big Ten/ACC Challenge as a made for television "event," with the purpose of trying to drum up interest in preconference college basketball. Generally, interest in college hoops at this time of the year, during the NCAA Tournament, is on par with the Super Bowl. The rest of the year, it's probably about as popular as Major League Soccer. However, the … [Read more...] about Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend
#4 Illinois at #2 Michigan: Game Preview, Odds, TV Info, Stats FYIs
Tuesday night brings the game that will likely decide the Big Ten regular season title as the #4 Illinois Fighting Illini will visit the #2 Michigan Wolverines. It's a battle of the first and second place teams in the Big Ten, the deepest and toughest conference in college basketball top to bottom. With the regular season set to conclude at week's end, this is as big as it … [Read more...] about #4 Illinois at #2 Michigan: Game Preview, Odds, TV Info, Stats FYIs
College Football Won’t Happen in 2020, Time to Accept it
College football is my favorite sport; there I said it. Therefore it is with a very heavy heart that I write this post and send it along to you. However, I have realized, for quite some time that we won't have collegiate pigskin this autumn. The warning signs have been there all along, and today, the inconvenient truth is right there in front of us. The faster you realize … [Read more...] about College Football Won’t Happen in 2020, Time to Accept it
Big Ten Basketball Chaos, Parity Fun for Fans, Excruciating for Coaches Says Chris Collins
Absolutely anyone who cares about Big Ten basketball, no matter the size of their audience, publishes a Big Ten basketball power rankings. It's the least original endeavor possible, and this year all of these power rankings are created equal. From the Midwestern paper of record to somebody on Twitter with three followers and no avatar, to the people who make college … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Chaos, Parity Fun for Fans, Excruciating for Coaches Says Chris Collins
#8 Michigan State Above, #19 Michigan Middling in Congested Big Ten
The Big Ten may not have the greatest concentration of Final Four contenders in the nation, according to college basketball public betting data, but it certainly has the highest number of likely NCAA Tournament and NIT teams. In terms of league title contenders, you have to start in the state of Great Lakes Splendor, with the two teams who met in last season's conference … [Read more...] about #8 Michigan State Above, #19 Michigan Middling in Congested Big Ten
Who are the Leading Big Ten Contenders? Chicago Legends Size it Up
Today saw Gonzaga become the sixth different team to be ranked #1 in the AP poll. The all time record, for an entire season is seven, and today is just Christmas Eve Eve/Festivus. In other words, that record will inevitably be shattered to pieces and this fact conveys just how much chaos there really is, nationally, in college basketball this season. Not just nationally, but … [Read more...] about Who are the Leading Big Ten Contenders? Chicago Legends Size it Up
Jim Harbaugh, Lovie Smith Haven’t Translated NFL Success to College Ball
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