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
99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
For just the third time in school history, the Virginia Tech Hokies are ranked in the pre-season Top 25. But in classic coach speak, pre-season rankings do not mean a thing for this group. Everything will be a disappointment if VA Tech does not reach the NCAA Tournament. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
Omar Vizquel to Join 3,000 Hit Club with White Sox?
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.75-million contract with 11-time Gold Glove infielder Omar Vizquel. The 43 year old, hit .276 (95-344) with 11 doubles, two home runs and 30 RBI in 108 games with the White Sox in 2010. He made 62 starts at third base, 19 at second, eight at shortstop and one as the designated hitter. And believe it or not, … [Read more...] about Omar Vizquel to Join 3,000 Hit Club with White Sox?
99 in 99: #22 Tennessee Volunteers
If you had Bruce Pearl in the “Which shady college coach would be the next to get busted for a major recruiting violation” pool, congratulations. Pearl put the Tennessee Volunteer program in a troubling situation but if the team can not let that affect the product on the floor, the Vols should be a contender in the SEC. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #22 Tennessee Volunteers
Analysis of the Milwaukee Bucks loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
Editor's note: With the "Optimist, Pessimist, Realist" feature, I focus on one aspect of the game that deserves some hope for future success (Optimist), one that ellicits feelings of dread and negativity (Pessimist), and one thing that falls in the middle ground that is hard to argue against either way (Realist). There wasn't much to be celebrating from the Milwaukee Bucks' … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Milwaukee Bucks loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks suffer a throwback loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
By Jake McCormick In elections, a small sample size of voters leads to accurate early projections. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for early scoring runs in NBA games. If the first six minutes of the Milwaukee Bucks 90-76 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers had decided the game, Milwaukee would've won by triple digits. But in the next 42 minutes, the Blazers … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks suffer a throwback loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
Hawkeyes Sash, Buckeyes Chekwa Thorpe Award Semifinalists
University of Iowa junior defensive back Tyler Sash and Ohio State senior cornerback Chimdi Chekwa were named two of 10 semifinalists for the 2010 Jim Thorpe Award. The award is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate defensive back. It’s the second straight year Sash has made the semifinal list. A native of Clermont, Fla., Chekwa is tied for the Big Ten lead with … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes Sash, Buckeyes Chekwa Thorpe Award Semifinalists
Lakers Still The Team To Beat
Can anybody stop the Los Angeles Lakers from three-peating? In our final NBA team preview, we take a look at the two-time defending champs who might actually have their best team in the recent years. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Lakers Still The Team To Beat
Fantasy Basketball Add/Drop
The NBA season is one week in and already those fans that play fantasy basketball are working the waiver wires to find some early season free agent steals. And like Ron Burgundy’s decision to jump in the bear pit and save Veronica Corningstone, you are trying to rid your rosters of picks you immediately regret making. Every Tuesday, we will drop by with tips on which players … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Add/Drop
Illini Mikel LeShoure: the Next Rashard Mendenhall?
The Illini could very well run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season has been a pleasant surprise to say the least. Among the talent on the Illini roster is a trio of juniors with NFL level measurables and … [Read more...] about Illini Mikel LeShoure: the Next Rashard Mendenhall?