The QB1A and QB1B bit didn’t work out at all for the Northwestern Wildcats, who played well enough win their opener on the road at #25 Stanford, but fell just short due to a lack of offensive productivity. The Northwestern defense was game in Palo Alto, but the NU passing game was pretty much non-existent, and the Cats will look to get that going in week two when they host … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs UNLV Rebels Game Preview
Edwin van der Sar Leading Candidate for United Football Director Gig
Manchester United have been consistent losers in the transfer market in recent years, and this past window ended up being more about jettisoning dead wood than building up. Up until this past window there hasn’t been much of a coherent strategy in place other than throwing money at the biggest names available. However, this summer has seen a discernible plan of attack- a … [Read more...] about Edwin van der Sar Leading Candidate for United Football Director Gig
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Milan Skriniar, Window Ban
The international break provides a perfect opportunity to do some Chelsea FC transfer talk; even despite the ban in place. Sure the window closed across most of Europe only just last weekend, but it's never too early to look ahead to the January, and even the next summer transfer window. According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea have been telling their agents that they should … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Milan Skriniar, Window Ban
Manchester United Transfer Talk: David de Gea, Jan Oblak
International break provides the perfect opportunity to do some more Manchester United transfer talk. Sure the window just closed across most of Europe only last weekend, but it's never too early to look ahead to the January, and even the next summer transfer window. Especially now at this slowest of news times. In regards to Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: David de Gea, Jan Oblak
Christian Pulisic Says USA Still Plays with Fear Against Mexico
It was reported yesterday that USA and Chelsea star Christian Pulisic, along with four other teammates, will get an early release from national team camp this international break. The five USMNT members will now return to their clubs earlier than expected, and after that sad sack showing last night against arch-rival Mexico, they probably cannot hit that exit door quickly … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Says USA Still Plays with Fear Against Mexico
Marcus Rashford Slams Twitter’s Attempt to Combat Online Racism
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is one of a handful of footballers who has been racially abused online in the past few weeks. Rashford, as well as teammate Paul Pogba, have been victimized by racist trolls on Twitter since the season started. Twitter, in an effort to combat racism on social media, made a pledge to monitor the account of the top 50 black … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Slams Twitter’s Attempt to Combat Online Racism
Man United News: Wan-Bissaka, Pogba, James, Martial, Shaw, Darmian
Manchester United are currently on international break having posted the club's worst start to a season since 1992-93. Having taken just five points from the first four games, the break certainly comes at the right time for a side that must try and get things right before they take on a top four contending Leicester City side at home in eight days time on Sept 14. In the … [Read more...] about Man United News: Wan-Bissaka, Pogba, James, Martial, Shaw, Darmian
Christian Pulisic Will Reportedly Return to Chelsea After Friendly Tonight
International breaks- a time of very little to no news, and when real news actually does break, it's almost always bad. By that I mean the only legitimate news that typically emerges from the internationals relates to injuries. After tonight, those concerns will be alleviated for those following Christian Pulisic and four of his USMNT mates. According to Yahoo, the five … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Will Reportedly Return to Chelsea After Friendly Tonight
Most Hyped Up Cleveland Browns Season in Decades Begins Now
If even a fraction of the Browns preseason hype comes to fruition, then Cleveland will rock harder than it has in quite some time. Lebron James and the 2015-16 Cavaliers finally ended the city’s long suffering championship drought, and for that they’ll always have a special place in the hearts of fans. However, this is a Cleveland Browns town first and foremost, and nothing … [Read more...] about Most Hyped Up Cleveland Browns Season in Decades Begins Now
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Fresno State Bulldogs Preview, Prediction
Not sure what exactly the Minnesota Golden Gophers showed us last week, at home versus the FCS South Dakota State Jackrabbits, but whatever that was it certainly wasn’t good. The Gophers were very fortunate to escape with a victory, and if they play at that level again this Saturday, on the road at Fresno State, the result will not be pretty. Let's run through this game's … [Read more...] about Minnesota Golden Gophers at Fresno State Bulldogs Preview, Prediction