Remember when Mike Martz had good reason to be arrogant? Remember when he was the architect of the "Greatest Show on Turf?" Really, do you? It wasn't that long ago. Now, that once highly regarded offensive NFL wunderkind is struggling to show the same prowess as the Offensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In fact, to even call his struggles "struggles" is being very … [Read more...] about Mike Martz: Not Actually the Bears Savior
Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Guess who leads the Big Ten in rushing the past five years? Surprisingly, it's not Ohio State or Penn State. During the Zook era (since 2005), it's actually Illinois. Illini: 196.1 yards per game. Wisconsin Badgers: 192.7 ypg in the five year span. That's right, you just read something good about Illini head coach Ron Zook, a man deemed by many to be the college football … [Read more...] about Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
The Hoosiers analogy was used about 37.4 million times during the NCAA Tournament, but what a story it was. Mid-major Butler making a run to the National Championship in their home city and coming inches away from a half-court heave of walking away with the title. With a solid core returning from last season, Brad Stevens is ready to prove that last year was no fluke for the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
How the Badgers Can Return to Rose Bowl
Another week, another installment of "As the Big Ten Turns," or as it seems as the conference projects to have a jumbled mess in the standings when it's all said and done. Maybe the addition of a Big Ten Championship starting in 2011 wasn't such a bad idea? At #9, the Wisconsin Badgers lead all Big Ten teams in the most recent BCS standings followed by #11 Ohio State, #14 … [Read more...] about How the Badgers Can Return to Rose Bowl
Purdue Needs E’Twaun Moore than Ever
With yet another season ending injury to Robbie Hummel, the Purdue Boilermakers are going to need a lot from 6'4", 184 lb swingman E'Twaun Moore. A valuable three from East Chicago, IN, Moore matters now more than ever, as Purdue looks to fill the all the production vacated by Hummel's absence. They had Final Four expectations in West Lafayette before Robbie went down, … [Read more...] about Purdue Needs E’Twaun Moore than Ever
Deng possibly the missing piece in Bulls puzzle after all?
Luol Deng's 39 points on Monday night can not be ignored. He's the X-factor. If Deng shines this season or even comes close to the potential the Bulls envisioned when they handed him a contract potentially worth up to $80 million, Chicago has a chance to seriously compete in the much-improved east. Ifs, ands, or buts aside, this is not the first time Deng has flashed his … [Read more...] about Deng possibly the missing piece in Bulls puzzle after all?
Bears Offensive Line Needs Immediate and Drastic Change
If the Chicago Bears front office isn't going to invest in an offensive lineman to protect Jay Cutler, it ought to spend its money on a stretcher. A year ago, Cutler became the prized possession of Chicago. The Bears had finally invested in a competent quarterback who could lead the team into the modern era of the NFL, a trigger-happy league with less emphasis on … [Read more...] about Bears Offensive Line Needs Immediate and Drastic Change
Sosa’s Corked Bat Goes Unsold at Auction
Do remember where you were in on June 3, 2003 when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Tampa Bay Rays, and their superlative slugger turned persona non grata Sammy Sosa got caught, red-handed, using a corked bat? I do, as I was in the bleachers that night and since Wrigley Field hasn't really upgraded their multimedia amenities in several decades, no one there had any clue as to … [Read more...] about Sosa’s Corked Bat Goes Unsold at Auction
Ex-NBA Journeyman Center Chris Dudley: Your Next Oregon Governor?
As of the morning after Election Day, the Oregon gubernatorial race between Republican Chris Dudley, and Democrat John Kitzhaber is still too close to call. You recall the name Chris Dudley, right? He played 16 years and 886 games in the NBA for five different teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (1988-1990) New Jersey Nets (1990-1993) Portland Trail Blazers (1994-1997, 2002-2003) New … [Read more...] about Ex-NBA Journeyman Center Chris Dudley: Your Next Oregon Governor?
Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase Likely has Big 10 Frosh Award Locked Up
Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase earned a pair of Big Ten honors for his performance against Purdue on Saturday, as the conference announced Monday that Scheelhaase was named the Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week. It is Scheelhaase's first Offensive Player of the Week honor and fourth time this season that he's been named the Freshman of the Week. It's … [Read more...] about Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase Likely has Big 10 Frosh Award Locked Up