About a thousand or so Illinois Fighting Illini football fans conveyed their dedication to the program by braving the freezing elements for a couple more hours beyond the game at Wrigley Field on Saturday. One of them brought a "WE WANT BAMA" sign to the 38-28 win over Northwestern at the Friendly Confines. It was a notable expression of desire, and one that looks set to be … [Read more...] about Citrus Bowl vs Alabama Crimson Tide Would be Huge for Illini Football Brand
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Bengals DB Dre Kirkpatrick has the WORST. Publicist. Ever!
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback and former Alabama Crimson Tide star Dre Kirkpatrick really should consider getting a new publicist. Usually, picking on people this incompetent at their jobs is too much of a low hanging fruit, but lots of journalists received this horrifyingly bad pitch, and I don't know if any of them called out its horribleness. I'm certainly not one of … [Read more...] about Bengals DB Dre Kirkpatrick has the WORST. Publicist. Ever!
PHOTO: did Ha Ha Clinton-Dix foreshadow Green Bay drafting him 3 weeks ago?
With the 21st pick, the Green Bay Packers selected safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix of Alabama. Uncharacteristic of the Packers picking a guy that everybody expected them to pick; but why not? A safety was an obvious need in Green Bay and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was, arguably, the best one available. This pick by the Packers does not solve all of their defensive woes, but it’s a great … [Read more...] about PHOTO: did Ha Ha Clinton-Dix foreshadow Green Bay drafting him 3 weeks ago?
Minnesota Vikings could be a landing spot for Alabama QB AJ McCarron
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has a hot girlfriend. But too bad AJ McCarron’s NFL draft stock isn’t as hot as Katherine Webb. Well, it's luke warm. According to some NFL scouts his draft stock is high. But he has his detractors though too. There were three NFL head coaches and three general managers in attendance at Alabama's Pro Day. Were they see to AJ McCarron? Well, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings could be a landing spot for Alabama QB AJ McCarron
Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
What is the Chicago Bears Biggest Need?
It seems like such a simple question, but no one can provide a definitive answer. In free agency, the Bears did quite a bit in terms of addressing some of their most glaring needs. The offensive tackle, tight end, and linebacker positions were all upgraded. But with the NFL Draft less than a week away, predictions are still all over the board for who the Bears may take … [Read more...] about What is the Chicago Bears Biggest Need?
Chicago Bears Full Draft Predictions
The calendar has finally flipped to April. Phil Emery and the Chicago Bears are putting the finishing touches on their draft plans and are preparing their war rooms for the three-day extravaganza known as the NFL Draft. Most sports media outlets have been churning out mock drafts for the past few months. These mock drafts, however, usually only cover the first round. The … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Draft Predictions
Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1
Mock drafts come a dime a dozen these days, and projections seem to change by the minute. Since the NFL Draft Combine started a few days ago, you can expect every draft expert to be shuffling prospect’s names all over their big boards as their stock rises or falls. It’s still way too early to make a concrete prediction as to who the Bears will pick with the 20th overall pick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1
College Football Coaches That Earned Their Check: Or Not
Another college football season has come and gone. And with another season in the books, schools are hiring and firing coaches based on their team’s performance. Here, we are taking the highest paid coaches in college football and comparing their performance to their annual salary. … [Read more...] about College Football Coaches That Earned Their Check: Or Not
Is Urban Meyer Good For The Big Ten?
From the time it was announced that Jim Tressel would be leaving Ohio State, one man had been on the minds of not just the Buckeye faithful, but all of the Big Ten: Urban Meyer. Even as Luke Fickell took over the reins for Ohio State last season, the writing was on the wall that Fickell was there to serve as the buffer between the Tressel and Meyer eras. … [Read more...] about Is Urban Meyer Good For The Big Ten?
