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Mo Wagner Could Ring Cycle His Way into the NBA Draft

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Mo Wagner might be the only true NBA Draft hopes for the B1G outside of East Lansing; at least this year. Certainly so for the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. In Jaren Jackson, Michigan State has a sure fire lottery pick. In Miles Bridges, they have a likely late lottery/mid first round prospect. Beyond that, it’s pretty much only Mr. Moritz Wagner who possesses any … [Read more...] about Mo Wagner Could Ring Cycle His Way into the NBA Draft

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

Jim Harbaugh Era Has Been Much More Hype than Actual Substance So Far

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Given the ridiculous amount of absurd hype that preceded the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan, it's pretty hard for anyone to live up to expectations. While a lot of the quirky things that Harbaugh does off the field and the extra-curricular activities he partakes in are actually great for the sport of college football, it only works when he takes care of business on the field, and … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Era Has Been Much More Hype than Actual Substance So Far

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

IlliNation Show 5 Featuring Pat Fitzgerald, Malik Turner, CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross

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We yet another action packed podcast for you this week! IlliNation Show 5 begins with the worst soundbite of all from B1G Media Day, and that honor went to Ohio State's Chris Worley. Then we transition to Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald, who reflects on his early days when he first took the job. For Pat Fitzgerald, the beginnings of his tenure at NU were similar to Lovie … [Read more...] about IlliNation Show 5 Featuring Pat Fitzgerald, Malik Turner, CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross

2018 NFL Mock Draft 6-29-17

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Welcome to the 2018 NFL mock draft. Order was based on an amalgam of NFL power rankings from across the internet. If you have issue with the order, well so do many others. That's what the comments section is for! Just keep it above board and professional in your criticism. Team needs were not taken into account for the 2018 NFL mock draft as it's just too early. 2017 NFL … [Read more...] about 2018 NFL Mock Draft 6-29-17

Michigan Football to take a Slight Step Back Say Preseason Forecasts

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Rome wasn't built in a day, and the Jim Harbaugh plan to build Michigan football back into an annual national title contender hits a roadblock this season. Or it will if the preseason college football publications are correct. Friends, countrymen, Wolverines have seen a mostly upward trajectory for Michigan football in the Harbaugh era thus far. It will be a plateau, or most … [Read more...] about Michigan Football to take a Slight Step Back Say Preseason Forecasts

2017 NFL Mock Draft 4-27-17 FINAL Edition

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Time for another 2017 NFL mock draft update....and we've already updated our 2018 NFL mock draft twice! The Sports Bank is the only independently owned, mom and pop on the internet with a mock draft for the top four American professional sports leagues. Be sure to check out our 2017 NBA mock draft, (NBA round two), 2017 MLB mock draft and 2017 NHL mock draft coming soon. … [Read more...] about 2017 NFL Mock Draft 4-27-17 FINAL Edition

Michigan Football Set to Challenge Ohio State’s NFL Draft Record

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Michigan football is sixth all time with 351 total NFL Draft selections. Only USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Nebraska have more. The Wolverines' arch-rival, Ohio State, hold the record for total selections from one school in a single draft, 14, set in 2004. Could this group of Michigan football players moving on to the pros come close to that mark? Maybe even tie … [Read more...] about Michigan Football Set to Challenge Ohio State’s NFL Draft Record