Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has certainly lived up to all the hype surrounding him when he became the #1 pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Despite his elbow injury during his rookie season, which required Tommy John surgery, Strasburg has bounced back to nearly 100% health and strength. But a lot has been made on the Nationals decision to shut … [Read more...] about Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID
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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
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
Jay Bilas Exclusive
Paul M. Banks interviews the former Duke star and current college basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS Jay Bilas served as master of ceremonies when the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Foundation held its inaugural “Court of Honor Gala” at Chicago’s Union Station. The Tuesday evening Gala celebrated the achievements and contributions of Jerry Colangelo, … [Read more...] about Jay Bilas Exclusive