In today's NFL, the most valued position is naturally quarterback, for obvious reasons. While passers come first, pass rushers are also right up there on the list of positions prioritized. Pass defenders and pass blockers aren't far behind, and that's where Nate Hobbs, the Las Vegas Raiders second year cornerback comes in. The University of Illinois alumnus started at … [Read more...] about Cornerback Nate Hobbs Continues Stepping Up for Las Vegas Raiders
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25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies
Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in the fall of 2018. The sports calendar is sort of imbalanced, but once it gets moving, it has a lot of velocity. For about four months in the summer you have pretty much nothing but … [Read more...] about 25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies
Jeff George: Polarizing NFL Bust Entering Illini Hall of Fame
The University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame commenced in 2017, and it wasn't until this year's class, announced today that a quarterback made the cut. Hard to believe, given all the great QBs that have donned orange and blue, that it took this long, but the drought ends with Jeff George. Yes, the Indianapolis native and Purdue transfer, who led Illinois to a Top 10 … [Read more...] about Jeff George: Polarizing NFL Bust Entering Illini Hall of Fame
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
Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take
In the wake of the news surrounding Jon Gruden this week, we felt it might be interesting to flashback to some of the rare past occurrences where he actually did give his take on social issues. It seems pretty crazy right now, doesn't it- a man who seemed to love absolutely everyone and everything, was Mr. positivity as an announcer, is actually a deplorable person on the … [Read more...] about Flashing Back to Jon Gruden Washington Team Name Debate Take