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Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1

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Mock drafts come a dime a dozen these days, and projections seem to change by the minute. Since the NFL Draft Combine started a few days ago, you can expect every draft expert to be shuffling prospect’s names all over their big boards as their stock rises or falls. It’s still way too early to make a concrete prediction as to who the Bears will pick with the 20th overall pick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1

Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?

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Story-lines run thick in the 99th installment of the Rose Bowl between the #8 Stanford Cardinal and Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers are playing in their third straight Rose Bowl and look to hall-of-fame coach Barry Alvarez to improve upon his perfect 3-0 record in Pasasdena. Stanford enters the game on a three-game streak in BCS Bowls (Fiesta in 2011 and Orange in 2010) as … [Read more...] about Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?

Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?

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With Wisconsin’s Big Ten Championship win over Nebraska, the loser to Stanford in the Rose Bowl has been determined. Okay, just a small joke touching on the weakness of the Big Ten conference this season, but, does Wisconsin stand a chance against Stanford in Pasadena on January 1st? If they play like the team that just completely obliterated Nebraska 70-31, you bet! Going … [Read more...] about Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?

Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?

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Notre Dame has notified Michigan that they will be cancelling their series with the Wolverines after the 2014 season. This announcement is a result of Notre Dame’s recent deal with the ACC. The deal states that the Irish will play five football games per season vs. ACC opponents once Notre Dame moves their athletic allegiance the ACC starting in 2014. However, Notre Dame will … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?

Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?

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New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?

Stanford and Northwestern initiate football series; not academic quiz bowl

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Think of it like an Academic Quiz Bowl, except on the gridiron. Northwestern continues college football series with all the schools across the nation with similar elite graduation rates and exceedingly stringent entrance requirements. They've had recent home-and-homes with Vanderbilt, Duke and Rice. They have a similar series slated with Notre Dame, and now Stanford. … [Read more...] about Stanford and Northwestern initiate football series; not academic quiz bowl

Indianapolis Colts’ New GM Faces Decision on Jim Caldwell

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We're nearly five days into the Ryan Grigson era in Indianapolis, and the Colts' new general manager should be about ready to make the call on the first of many crucial decisions this offseason. Grigson, the former director of player personnel with the Philadelphia Eagles and an Indiana native (Purdue alum), is expected to decide either today or in the next couple of days … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ New GM Faces Decision on Jim Caldwell