Unlike most of the sports media world, I thought I would sit back and soak up the details before discussing my opinion on the scandal/drug testing fiasco involving the reigning National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun. Thus far, we've heard the results of the appeal, some details involving the … [Read more...] about Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?
ESPN Sucks
No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting
There is no doubt that ESPN has become the #1 outlet for sports news in the world. With their coverage in over 200 countries and across multiple forms of media on a 24/7 timescale, they have become the all-knowing power when it comes to sports or we thought so. Over the last couple of weeks, the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," … [Read more...] about No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting
Michigan State versus Illinois Preview, Predictions
By Jeff Ghiringhelli, feat. the two Pauls Photo's courtesy of Illinois Loyalty.com (be sure to check out that awesome website!) There always seems to be an added excitement around campus when College Gameday comes to town. Even those that do not follow sports very closely know that there must be a big game. Tonight’s clash pitting Michigan State against Illinois is no … [Read more...] about Michigan State versus Illinois Preview, Predictions
Connections, Nepotism Brings ESPN College GameDay to Champaign Saturday
By Paul M. Banks Once again the old adage "it's not what you know, but who you know" rings true. This time it's applied to ESPN's location selection process for broadcasting their national college basketball pregame show. From 2003-07 Illinois had MORE WINS than any program in the nation. But ESPN College Gameday never visited once (not even during the Champaign Campaign … [Read more...] about Connections, Nepotism Brings ESPN College GameDay to Champaign Saturday
Memo to Ohio State: End This Matt Barkley for Heisman Nonsense
This comes to us from our friend Jerod Morris, at Midwest Sports Fans.com I go to ESPN.com this afternoon looking for sound sports analysis (always a mistake) and right smack dab in their headlines is a reference to Matt Barkley's Heisman hopes in '09. After one game. Against a shitty team. And his cocky bravado without winning anything makes it even worse. Here's … [Read more...] about Memo to Ohio State: End This Matt Barkley for Heisman Nonsense
ESPN Finally Gives Gameday Love to the Illini
By Paul M. Banks For some bizarre reason, the Eastern Seaboard Programming Network ignored the University of Illinois when it came to finding a locale to host their popular "College Gameday" pre-game show. The show has been running for six seasons, and during that period of time, the Fighting Illini were 6th in the nation in total wins! They've been a NCAA Tournament regular … [Read more...] about ESPN Finally Gives Gameday Love to the Illini