Tonight marks the 43rd edition of the annual Braggin' Rights game in St. Louis, a marquee college basketball event that features the Illinois Fighting Illini versus the Missouri Tigers on a neutral court. Despite Mizzou recently dominating this series, the Illini have a 26-16 all-time advantage. Friday also brought news that this series will be extended, as expected, through … [Read more...] about Illini Must Pull Out of Braggin’ Rights Football Series ASAP
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Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 2
About a week has passed since I released part one of this mock draft composite. A few of those 13 expert predictions for whom the Bears will pick have changed since I compiled the list on February 23rd. Take a look at who has changed their mind since last week, and get an inside look at the rest of the draft prospects who have been most commonly linked to the Bears. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 2
#10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri
Before we get to the breakdown of what happened in the Illinois Fighting Illini first loss, (Illinois was one of the last 6 unbeaten teams remaining in the nation) suffered at the hands of the Missouri Tigers 82-73, a few observations and notes on this series and rivalry overall, with updated stats. -Why is this even called the Braggin' Rights game? I mean seriously, how … [Read more...] about #10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri
#5 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #5 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
#29 Missouri Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
"Interesting move Cotton, let's see if it pays off for them," the words of Jason Bateman's character in "Dodgeball" and my thoughts on Mizzou jumping ship for the SEC. I understand why they did, but a team that hasn't had a conference championship since 1969 (when it was the Big 8 conference) won't be getting another one for a long time probably. But they'll still be a good … [Read more...] about #29 Missouri Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
To most college basketball fans, and even the Athletic Directors, it's all about March. How far you go in the NCAA Tournament is everything. Forget the regular season and conference tournaments. This is quite possibly the greatest example of how these awards are completely regular season oriented, and not postseason. Missouri's Frank Haith is the 2011-12 recipient of the … [Read more...] about Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)
Independence Bowl? DON'T CARE! Right? Two 7-5 teams in a December 26th bowl game- WHO CARES? The attendance at the game said. But a Missouri Tigers Cornerback made the best. interception. ever. The ball actually landed on the back of the UNC Tarheels Wide Receiver and floated around and bounced here and bounced there. You just need to watch it- after the jump. … [Read more...] about Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)
Illini Show they’re Still “Fighting,” Give #9 Mizzou a True Scare
If you're an Illini basketball fan, you've got to feel much better about this loss 78-74 to #9 12-0 Missouri Tigers team than you do about the last three wins. I'll repeat and explain because I know it's a very odd sounding sentence. You've got to feel much better about this Illinois game tonight when they were down double digits to an undefeated, top ten team yet clawed … [Read more...] about Illini Show they’re Still “Fighting,” Give #9 Mizzou a True Scare
Rapid Reaction: Oklahoma Has Crazy Second Half, Blows Out KSU
In a game that served as the first real test that the #8 Kansas State Wildcats have faced this year, they were found to be woefully lacking, as Landry Jones passed for 505 yards and the Oklahoma Sooners scored 44 unanswered points en route to a blistering 58-17 thrashing of KSU in Manhattan. Ryan Broyles had 14 catches for 171 yards and a score, and Jaz Reynolds caught two TD's … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Oklahoma Has Crazy Second Half, Blows Out KSU
Mizzou Inevitably Joining SEC? Missouri Official Denies NY Times Report
The University of Missouri has publicly stated it's intentions of joining up with the SEC. And in many ways (adding the St. Louis and Kansas City television markets, developing natural rivalries or "border wars" with the state institutions of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee) the Missouri Tigers are a good for the SEC. But are they going to get enough SEC presidents to vote … [Read more...] about Mizzou Inevitably Joining SEC? Missouri Official Denies NY Times Report