Archive for September, 2011
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Still the only weekly picks section by a real, live Indiana alumnus/fan who prefers college football to college basketball...
What I'm watching this Saturday:
12 pm - Penn State at Indiana until it's a blowout in the second quarter, then probably Aggies/Razorbacks with a side of Air Force/Navy
3:30 pm - Baylor/Kansas State ...
Posted in College Football | 3 Comments »
Friday, September 30th, 2011
The Los Angeles Kings and star defenseman Drew Doughty finally agreed to a deal late Thursday night that will keep the 21-year-old in Los Angeles for eight more years.
Doughty is undoubtedly one of the bright young stars in all of hockey, and he was looking for a big payday. Well, ...
Posted in Los Angeles Kings, NHL | 1 Comment »
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
So, remember back in December when the Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Carl Crawford to a ridiculous seven-year, $142 million contract when they already had several expensive outfielders under contract, plus a few solid prospects in the minors? Yeah, that turned out well.
The 30-year-old Crawford finished his first year in ...
Posted in MLB | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Striker Carlos Tevez has officially been suspended from Manchester City.
On Tuesday night, in a game against Bayern Munich, manager Roberto Mancini told Tevez to go in the game during the second half, but Tevez didn’t budge from the bench. City lost 2-0.
Shortly after the game, Tevez explained his behavior by ...
Posted in EPL, Soccer | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Bob Sanders was supposed to turn around his career and re-establish his reputation this season. As a starter in the San Diego Chargers' secondary, the safety was looking to prove he wasn't just an injury waiting to happen. Well, he lasted all of two weeks on the roster.
Sanders was placed ...
Posted in NFL | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Despite facing a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson will play this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis confirmed that Wednesday afternoon.
Benson has appealed the suspension and had his hearing on Tuesday. He feels it went ...
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
I'm embarrassed. Hopefully we're all embarrassed. Because we're just as human as he is.
"He" is Steve Bartman, who went from being a normal guy to the world's most infamous fan to having ESPN air a documentary, "Catching Hell," that recalled the whole unfortunate thing. And "we" are Cubs fans.
Most likely, ...
Posted in Chicago Cubs, Steve Bartman | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis has not played since September 15 due to a sports hernia and bursitis in his left hip. Youkilis has taken some swings off a tee over the past few days which has given hope to some Sox fans hope that he could return ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Well, that didn't take long. On the same day he was reportedly set to be let go by the Chicago White Sox - and current Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon announced he'd retire - Ozzie Guillen is reportedly headed south to become the first manager of the Miami Marlins.
ESPN Chicago ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Monday, September 26th, 2011
I'm sure our audience's patience has been exasperated by our insistence on bringing you constant ramblings involving Indiana University football. But hey, we're proud alums and apparently enjoy self-torture.
But just when you think it can't get any worse, another fall Saturday rolls around.
Luckily, I was at a wedding Saturday night ...
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