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Erin Andrews

Charissa Thompson Needs to be Fired Yesterday

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FOX Sports and Amazon Prime media personality (after yesterday's revelation, we can no longer use the term "journalist" or "reporter") Charissa Thompson admitted that she sometimes makes up her sideline reports. Thompson literally said that some of her "reports" are bogus. They're fiction, lies, non-sense, ideas that exist only in her head etc. etc. etc. Well, it is … [Read more...] about Charissa Thompson Needs to be Fired Yesterday

Why do so many people think Aaron Rodgers is gay?

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Update: prominent website claims evidence that will confirm Aaron Rodgers gay rumors. There are times when Aaron Rodgers looks like he might the best player in all of football. Not just the best QB, but the best NFL player alive. And as usual, every time Aaron Rodgers is on national television, I look at this site's traffic stats and I see two phrases "Aaron Rodgers Gay" … [Read more...] about Why do so many people think Aaron Rodgers is gay?

Ron Zook Fired! Illini A.D. Addresses Media (Video)

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You look at the pic above and think "what does a celebration from the Illinois Fighting Illini 2004-05 college basketball season have to do with this?" The long overdue firing of the school's college football coach Ron Zook. Well, when I searched for google images of "Illini celebration," it was all hoops images. (which says something about why the Zooker is being … [Read more...] about Ron Zook Fired! Illini A.D. Addresses Media (Video)

Which Illini Coordinator Gets Ron Zook’s (Interim) Job?

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In 2009, a very underachieving Illini football team finished 3-9. Picked as high as third by some Big Ten and college football pundits, the horrible record was nothing short of a catastrophe for the resume of Ron Zook and the Illinois program. Or so I thought. Logic dictated then Illinois Athletic Director Ron Guenther can Zook then and there. Unfortunately, Guenther had … [Read more...] about Which Illini Coordinator Gets Ron Zook’s (Interim) Job?

Questioning Ron Zook’s Very Questionable Play-Calls, Rationale

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Fans of the Florida Gators will understand this piece. Actually non college football fans will probably understand it even. It feels like we publish this column every season. Last year, we did the "Did Ron Zook's play-calling cost Illinois a win?" story after the Illini had a chance to upset then #2 Ohio State at home in the Big Ten conference opener. Go here to brush up … [Read more...] about Questioning Ron Zook’s Very Questionable Play-Calls, Rationale

Alex Morgan and Hope Solo Reunite for First Time After World Cup

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As you can see from the photo, Alex Morgan and Hope Solo tweeted out today, the media darlings of U.S. Women's soccer got together today for the first time since the World Cup. They attended a Seattle Sounders MLB soccer match at Qwest Stadium; and they were joined by Solo's partner on "Dancing with the Stars" Maksim Chmerkovskiy (did I spell that right? I hope so) You … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan and Hope Solo Reunite for First Time After World Cup

Illinois Football Announces 2011 Recruiting Class

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University of Illinois head coach Ron Zook announced Wednesday the signing of 27 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play football for the Fighting Illini in 2011. The class is made up of 15 skill players, 11 linemen and a punter. Twelve of the 27 players rank in their state's Top 30, including five of the top 26 from Illinois. The group features players from 11 … [Read more...] about Illinois Football Announces 2011 Recruiting Class