Paul M. Banks
NFL Mock Draft 11-23
By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian With the Oakland Raiders finally benching JaMarcus Russell this week (and winning no less right after doing so) it brought me back to the NFL Draft of 2007, when all the experts were so high on the LSU signal caller. Right before the draft, I even extolled Russell's virtues during my guest appearance on sports talk radio in Milwaukee: … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft 11-23
NBA Power Rankings Western Conference 11-19
By Paul M. Banks 1. Phoenix Suns (10-2) They have won eight of their last 11 in Houston. They feel more comfortable at the Rockets’ home court than Mark Mangino at an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. 2. Los Angeles Lakers (8-3) A recent tweet from NBAGuy summarizes my thoughts exactly: “Hey Reggie Miller, how'd your 20-1 Lakers prediction work out? You dope” 3. … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings Western Conference 11-19
NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference
By Paul M. Banks 1. Boston Celtics (7-1) Historians will call this era the "Golden Age of Point Guards," and Rajon Rondo is telling everyone with his play: “don’t forget about me.” Fast start for Beantown, conjuring up memories of 2007-08. 2. Orlando Magic (5-2) We know EA Sports cover boy Dwight Howard is pretty much as good as it gets at his position in this … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference
Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Bears 2009 marketing slogan, “One City. One Team” will have added significance on Sunday when a team (Arizona Cardinals) that once called the second city home returns to play Chicago’s first, and currently only, NFL franchise. And it’s true that nothing unites this city like the Bears. In summer, allegiances are split between the Cubs and Sox. In … [Read more...] about Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again
NFL Mock Draft 10-27
By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian Team needs have been taken into account for this mock draft. And of course, this is all highly subject to change between now and late April. Team Player Position School 1. St. Louis Rams Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska Suh is an expert at winning his battle at the line of scrimmage … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft 10-27
Big Ten Power Rankings 10-20
1. Iowa (7-0, 3-0) They are the best team in the Big Ten, and the most boring. They have plenty of talent all around, but quickly name three players on the squad…you can’t can you. There’s nothing flashy or exciting about any of their skill position players. And if you look at their team rankings in all the major categories, nothing jumps out at you. They’re in the middle … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings 10-20
With Wildcat and The Spread, Football Offenses getting quirky
By Paul M. Banks It started with the Miami Dolphins. It spread throughout the NFL, and now into the college ranks. Syracuse has the Stallion, Indiana has the Pistol. The Northwestern Wildcats have the Wildcat? Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked at his last press conference about implementing it, and of course a name for the package. Because it would be too weird and … [Read more...] about With Wildcat and The Spread, Football Offenses getting quirky