Wisconsin has owned the Fighting Illini over the past decade, claiming seven of the last eight matchups with Illinois. Playing at home hasn't made much of a difference for the Illini either as they've gone 2-6 at Memorial Stadium against the surging Badgers. If any team would take exception to the Badgers recent success, it would be the Illini, so here's their chance to … [Read more...] about #25 Wisconsin vs. Illinois: brutally honest preview
Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans: brutally honest preview
Notre Dame vs. the USC Trojans will be the "Probably an Opening for a New Coach Bowl." It certainly will be a matchup with a lot of sizzle, but very little steak. Then again you could say the same thing for Penn State versus Michigan, and look what that produced. Maybe the Irish versus the USC Trojans will do the same? Obviously, this series has a ton of tradition. So much so … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans: brutally honest preview
#31 UCLA Bruins: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #31 UCLA Bruins: College Basketball 111 in 111
#32 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #32 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
New Houston Texans QB1 Case Keenum: who is he?
Case Keenum in, Matt Schaub out as QB1 in Texas. Clear eyes, full hearts! in the Lone Star State. The Houston Texans have mercifully put Schaub down and elevated Case Keenum. Well, who is he? Well, an interview guest of TSB in 2009 for one. And he's already a somewhat known name in Houston, as put up insane numbers there for the University of Houston Cougars. … [Read more...] about New Houston Texans QB1 Case Keenum: who is he?
Videos: Best of Tom Izzo at Midnight Madness
Tom Izzo is Mr. March, but he is certainly the King of Midnight Madness too. The Michigan State Spartans Coach really knows how to steal the show. Over and over. Here's his 2013 opening speech; which begins with an introduction to the woman who played the role of Tom Izzo in the cannon shoot-out. … [Read more...] about Videos: Best of Tom Izzo at Midnight Madness
Video: Tom Izzo shot out of cannon at MSU Midnight Madness
Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo has done a lot of wild and crazy things at MSU Midnight Madness over the years. However, this one takes the cake. In the past, he donned a space suit (the upcoming season's Final Four was in Houston that year), got in a racecar (Final Four in Indianapolis that season) and worn the warrior suit of ancient Sparta. Tom Izzo wore that in connection … [Read more...] about Video: Tom Izzo shot out of cannon at MSU Midnight Madness
Justin Timberlake and NBA steal Rape Victims Foundation name
Justin Timberlake, along with some of the NBA’s biggest stars will market the 2013-14 NBA season on TNT with a theme of Timberlake’s “Take Back The Night” off his latest album “The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience.” If Take Back the Night sounds familiar to you that's because it is. Take Back the Night (also known as Reclaim the Night) is an internationally held … [Read more...] about Justin Timberlake and NBA steal Rape Victims Foundation name
#33 Boise State Broncos: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #33 Boise State Broncos: College Basketball 111 in 111
Milwaukee Bucks trying commemorative Beer to lure fans (PIC)
Most of the time, writing about the Milwaukee Bucks, or the Chicago White Sox or any MLS team for that matter elicits a certain type of reader reaction. Best encapsulated by the sign above. The Milwaukee Bucks are implementing a series of initiatives to drastically change that. These actions include holding auditions to have a rowdy 50 person section near the court. Sector 7 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks trying commemorative Beer to lure fans (PIC)