The 2010 New York Jets (who play their home games in New Jersey) literally began their NFL season on a reality show; with all their internal drama readily available for viewing pleasure. On HBO’s Training Camp: Hard Knocks, plenty of semi-scripted, Hawthorne Effect induced storylines ensued. As the season went on, more debauchery went down. Today’s reality television … [Read more...] about Casting the New York Jets in MTV’s Jersey Shore
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Northwestern Closes Out Illini, Illinois Road Woes Continue
In the second battle between Chicago's two Big Ten college basketball teams, the outcome was drastically different from the first. Just how much of a disparity? It would be like comparing the body composition of Illini Center Mike Tisdale (7-1, very svelte) to that of Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (4-8, very squished). In their first meeting in Champaign, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Closes Out Illini, Illinois Road Woes Continue
Vancouver Olympics: Week 1 Rewind
By: Melissa S. Wollering As the Midwest’s premiere sports website, we are breaking down everything Olympics—from uber good to muy mal. Welcome to the Week 1 Rewind, Week 2 Fast Forward from Vancouver! No Medal Here: Bob Costas Makes Reference to Alex Bilodeau Getting Laid He didn’t say those words. Nope, he didn’t need to. Really...really? Canadian skier wins first … [Read more...] about Vancouver Olympics: Week 1 Rewind
Can we get some real Nicknames these days Please?
By Paul M. Banks From now on we can refer to Demetri McCamey as "Baby Ben", as in "Baby Ben Gordon." Or we can simply call him "Cames." Just don't for the LOVE OF GOD call him "D. Mac". There are already plenty of subpar "nicknames" falling into this category, lame abbreviations such as: D. Wade (Dwanye Wade), D. Rose (Derrick Rose), JaBo (Jason Bohannon), A-Rod (Alex … [Read more...] about Can we get some real Nicknames these days Please?