According to Benjamin Worgull of Badgernation.com, there's a "99 percent chance," of ESPN College GameDay visiting Madison for ABC's primetime match-up between the #6 Wisconsin Badgers (3-0) and #9 Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0). The game will mark the Cornhuskers' first-ever Big Ten game and it will most likely be the only match-up in the country between top-ten teams next … [Read more...] about ESPN College GameDay Likely Visiting Madison for Wisconsin/Nebraska Game
Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites
It shouldn’t surprise any of us. In a game as violent as football, injuries are bound to happen. Top-5 pick Jamaal Charles is out for season. Miles Austin is out until October 16th. Let’s not even get started on Peyton Manning. Much like their professional counterparts, fantasy owners need to find ways to fill the void left by their injured players. Included in this week’s … [Read more...] about Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites
#46 West Virginia Mountaineers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #46 West Virginia Mountaineers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Going Inside Big Ten Network Headquarters, Conference Expansion Rumors
Last night I was lucky enough to be at a small private reception that included Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany. Yes, I was at the same party as the most powerful man in the prestigious college basketball and college football league. Delaney's a University of North Carolina alum, and this was a Chicago Carolina Club gathering at Japonais, a downtown restaurant located a few … [Read more...] about Going Inside Big Ten Network Headquarters, Conference Expansion Rumors
Alex Morgan Scores! U.S. Women Beat Canada 3-0
U.S. Women soccer won their Celebration Series Match in Portland late tonight over Canada 3-0. Abby Wambach scored two goals and Alex Morgan netted the third in the second half as the U.S. Women’s National Team Shut out Canada. Beginning of bigger things for Morgan? … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan Scores! U.S. Women Beat Canada 3-0
Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh
The Chicago Blackhawks skated into Pittsburgh on Thursday night looking to end a streak of seven consecutive road preseason losses, but unfortunately for them, Jordan Staal and the Penguins had other ideas. Staal scored twice, and Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy also added goals as the Pens pulled away late and beat the Hawks 4-1. Michael Frolik picked up the lone tally for the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh
Brewers Closer John Axford Ax Mustache Spray Video
Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford stars in this hilarious parody video for "Ax Mustache Spray" Watch it after the jump … [Read more...] about Brewers Closer John Axford Ax Mustache Spray Video
South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)
To say the Head Coach of the South Dakota Coyotes (pronounced KI-Oats), Ed Meierkort knows the #6/#7 Wisconsin Badgers is an understatement. Meierkort coached at UW-Stout for 11 seasons and recently appeared in a youtube video explaining what his team can expect in their trip to Madison. Follow the jump to hear some truly hilarious quotes from Meierkort in preparation for … [Read more...] about South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)
Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media
Aye aye Captain Obvious. Get ready for the revelation of a notoriously obvious truth to become a media sensation. I cannot stress enough how useless most interviews with most professional athletes truly are. After sorting through numerous rooms in the cliche convention that is a NFL player interview, you may find some small space for nuggets of truth and interesting … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media
Jaguars vs. Panthers is Blaine Gabbert vs. Cam Newton
When the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars do battle this NFL Sunday, it'll be a clash between #1 overall draft pick in Cam Newton and the #10 overall pick. That's right Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio named Blaine Gabbert the team’s starting quarterback for week 3. Del Rio had to do something as Luke McCown threw four interceptions and finished with a 1.8 passer … [Read more...] about Jaguars vs. Panthers is Blaine Gabbert vs. Cam Newton