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Alamo Bowl Live Blog

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By: Jeff Ghiringhelli Welcome everyone to my live blog of the Alamo Bowl featuring Michigan State and Texas Tech. I'm all set to go, just awaiting the conclusion of the Liberty Bowl right now on ESPN. I can't even force myself to have interest in this game; I mean East Carolina vs. Arkansas? Game is headed for overtime. Stay tuned. … [Read more...] about Alamo Bowl Live Blog

Chicago’s Very Own Shannon Brown Increasing His Production with Lakers

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By Paul M. Banks Chicagoans watching the NBA on Christmas Day may struggle to find something of local interest in the headliner Cavaliers-Lakers game (Bulls fans, Cleveland or the Evil Empire? No love there). But there is local product and former Michigan St. Spartan Shannon Brown who’s finding his best days professionally in Los Angeles. I had an exclusive with Brown during … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Very Own Shannon Brown Increasing His Production with Lakers

Charlie Bell on Michigan State’s National Prominence

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By Paul M. Banks During his college days at Michigan State University, Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell was privileged enough to play in a Final Four in three (1999, 2000, 2001) out of his four years at East Lansing. It was the same time that MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo was establishing his program within the nation’s top tier. With another Elite Eight appearance in 2003, a … [Read more...] about Charlie Bell on Michigan State’s National Prominence

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings

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"ONIONS!!!!   SEND IT IN!!!" By Paul M. Banks It’s Big Ten Basketball Media Day, and you know what that means? College basketball  season has officially begun! Well, actually it sort of began a couple weeks ago when Midnight Madness occurred and practices began. But nevertheless, college hoops season is almost here. And to quote the famous Christmas Carol, “it’s the most … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings

Big Ten Power Rankings

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By Paul M. Banks Now that Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago are over, and the cases have been made for the strengths and weaknesses of the league’s 11 teams in the “City of Broad Shoulders,” it’s time to sort the league’s macho men from the weaklings. And, of course these rankings are highly subject to change. Last year’s record (and when applicable, bowl appearance) … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings

Big Ten 2010 Draft Prospects

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By Paul M. Banks Kalin Lucas and Robbie Hummel It seems like every college basketball season, there's one player in the game who can move so swiftly, he's on a level all his own. That player's speed just jumps out at you so much that it appears unfair. In past years, Illinois' Dee Brown and Texas' T.J. Ford come to mind. Michigan State junior Kalin Lucas is this year's … [Read more...] about Big Ten 2010 Draft Prospects

Who’s the Next Pistons Coach?

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By H. Jose Bosch I can’t say I was shocked when I first learned ex-Pistons coach Michael Curry was fired. But the first thought that went through my mind was, why now, especially with the free agency period looming? Then it dawned on me: Joe Dumars knows exactly what he’s doing and he probably already has a new coach lined up. At least I can only hope. I mean I did trust … [Read more...] about Who’s the Next Pistons Coach?

Top Ten College Hoops Teams for ’09-’10

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By: David K. The 2008-2009 college basketball season has only been wrapped up for a week, but it is never too early to start looking ahead to next year.  Several elite college players are still sorting out whether or not they will return to school which obviously has a major impact on how loaded some teams might be next season.  I have taken into account which players appear … [Read more...] about Top Ten College Hoops Teams for ’09-’10

NCAA Championship Drinking Game

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By: David K. and Peter Christian Do you really have zero interest in watching the NCAA Tournament Championship between North Carolina and Michigan State?  Neither do David K. and Peter Christian.  But rather than spurning the title game to watch a below-average season of 24, play our NCAA Championship Drinking Game.  Brackets Busted?  Who cares, get completely and utterly … [Read more...] about NCAA Championship Drinking Game