Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was unavailable for most of this past season, due to what was designated as a lingering hamstring injury, is potentially the top wideout prospect in this NFL Draft class. He only had five catches for 43 yards in 2022, but he still holds the FBS Bowl Game and Ohio State single game record for receiving yards with 347 in the 2022 Rose Bowl (after the 2021 … [Read more...] about Jaxon Smith-Njigba Perfect Fit for Baltimore Ravens
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C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
NEW YORK- The idea of Ohio State's starting quarterback being the best overall player in the Big Ten and among the best in the country is certainly nothing new. It's a story we've seen more than Godzilla, Dracula and Batman combined. C.J. Stroud is much more than all that though. He's a hero like Batman to the Buckeye faithful and a terror like Dracula and Godzilla to Ohio … [Read more...] about C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
Urban Meyer is the Most Teflon Man in Sports
Donald Trump is the classic example of somebody who just never gets held accountable for his wrongdoing. Whatever the reason, the concept of facing consequences for one's actions just doesn't apply to him. The same can be said for Urban Meyer. You can make strong cases for other individuals being the sports version of Trump, but Urban Meyer totally embodies it. … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer is the Most Teflon Man in Sports
Sources: Luke Fickell Next Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach
According to sources close to The Sports Bank, Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell is set to become the next head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers. Fickell is meeting with his players to say goodbye this afternoon, while Wisconsin is expected to make an official announcement on his hire within the next 24 hours or so. The UW has already announced a Board of Regents meeting. Fickell … [Read more...] about Sources: Luke Fickell Next Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach
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
Notre Dame Heavy Underdogs in Marcus Freeman Homecoming Game
2022 marks the first full year of the NIL (name, image, likeness) era of college football. We've already seen the first national signing day of this brave new world that NIL has ushered in, and the first NIL season will get going with week zero in just 15 days from now. Notre Dame has a new head coach in Marcus Freeman, and he discussed how his brand new regime will handle the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Heavy Underdogs in Marcus Freeman Homecoming Game
Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
Looking forward to the 2023 NFL Draft, there are a lot of questions as to who might be picking first. Many experts suggest the Houston Texans, while others predict the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions or even the Carolina Panthers as potential options. If there is something specifically known about next year's draft, it's that the focus will be on the quarterback class. While … [Read more...] about Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
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!
Six Leading Candidates to be the Next Notre Dame Head Coach
Brian Kelly has bolted Notre Dame for LSU, and now we have to wonder what's next. Kelly at Louisiana State is an odd hire, a strange fit to be sure, but why not embrace the strangeness of the silliest silly season ever. Not even to conference championship Saturday yet and we're already talking about a new hire at USC as well as openings at Notre Dame and Oklahoma. The domino … [Read more...] about Six Leading Candidates to be the Next Notre Dame Head Coach