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2017 NFL mock draft 12-22-16

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In our 2017 NFL mock draft, we based the order on the actual current order as of December 21st, with some good help from our friends at NFL Trade Rumors. Team needs were sometimes, but not always taken into account, as team needs are a very fluid situation. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Season's Greetings, Happy Kwanza, Joyous Hannukah, Joy Noel, Make the Yuletide gay and a … [Read more...] about 2017 NFL mock draft 12-22-16

#3 Michigan Football: The Game Preview vs #2 Ohio St. Buckeyes

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"You're a terrorist if you're not excited about this game," a friend told me as #2 Michigan vs. #1 Ohio State on November 18th, 2006 approached. I was in fact excited about the game, in which both teams entered undefeated, I was just mocking the EXTREME HYPE that the media was creating for it. (I know the media over-hyping something?! Who knew, right?!) "The Game," in Columbus … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Football: The Game Preview vs #2 Ohio St. Buckeyes

B1G Basketball Power Rankings: Every Team as a Past or Present Presidential Candidate

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It's November 8th B1G basketball fans! Huzzah, if you're reading this it means that we actually made it through the strangest, ugliest and most low brow election cycle in the history of our glorious democracy. Election Day fell on the latest possible day that it possibly could, and that's unfortunate, given how one poll showed that 13% of respondents preferred a meteor hitting … [Read more...] about B1G Basketball Power Rankings: Every Team as a Past or Present Presidential Candidate

#3 Michigan Football: Wolverines have National Title Bonafides

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"You're a terrorist if you're not excited about this game," a friend told me as #2 Michigan vs. #1 Ohio State on November 18th, 2006 approached. I was in fact excited about the game, in which both teams entered undefeated, I was just mocking the EXTREME HYPE that the media was creating for it. (I know the media over-hyping something?! Who knew, right?!) "The Game," in Columbus … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Football: Wolverines have National Title Bonafides

Ohio State Football: a Relaxed, Confident J.T. Barrett is Huge

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What a difference a year makes. In this very spot a season ago, defending champion Ohio State football was engulfed in a good old fashioned quarterback controversy. It was a three man battle between J.T. Barrett (2014 second team All-American, 5th in Heisman voting), Cardale Jones (the man who led them to three straight upset postseason wins and the national title) and Braxton … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football: a Relaxed, Confident J.T. Barrett is Huge

Two Ohio State Football Players who could be First Round Picks

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Ohio State football dominated the 2016 NFL Draft in an SEC like manner. All those early entries into the draft made the Buckeyes a lot like an Alabama or an LSU. Of course, a high number of early entries means that this year's draft class will see a drop-off. Yes, that's true but we'll still probably see some Buckeye representation in the first round. It comes in the form of … [Read more...] about Two Ohio State Football Players who could be First Round Picks

“Negative Recruiting” Against James Franklin? MSU, OSU Coaches Respond

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Throughout the spring and summer, more shocking revelations about Joe Paterno have emerged. These findings further damn his legacy. Prior to this year, it was widely known that Paterno was made aware of the fact that his defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was a child rapist. What we've learned in 2016 is that Paterno knew his second-in-command was a child rapist as far back … [Read more...] about “Negative Recruiting” Against James Franklin? MSU, OSU Coaches Respond

Evan Turner Gets $70 Million Deal, Redefines “Journeyman” Term

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When Evan Turner was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Indiana Pacers on February 21st, 2014, his deal highlighted an extremely dull NBA Trade Deadline day. There are trade deadline days some years that are extremely boring and painful. Then there was the 2014 NBA Trade deadline day, which made those kind of deadline days that I just described look exciting and … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Gets $70 Million Deal, Redefines “Journeyman” Term

Ohio State Football Breaks Multiple NFL Draft Records

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The Ohio State football program has led the way in 2016 NFL Draft Green Room invites, scouting combine invites, and early entries to the draft. So it's no surprise that they also led the way in players selected in the NFL Draft. Indeed Ohio State football IS the new Alabama Crimson Tide right now, proving the Buckeyes win over the Tide in the 2015 Sugar Bowl/National Semifinal … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Breaks Multiple NFL Draft Records