Archive for the ‘Indiana Hoosiers’ Category
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
University of Virginia head coach Al Groh is now former University of Virginia head coach Al Groh.
Why do I care?
Because Groh’s Cavaliers absolutely destroyed my beloved Indiana Hoosiers 47-7 earlier this season. It was one of UVA’s three wins this year.
It begs the question, if Groh can be fired, than ...
Posted in Al Groh, Bill Lynch, College Football, Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana University, Virginia Cavaliers | 8 Comments »
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
The Indiana Hoosiers are contacting the Big Ten about the egregious officiating job done during last week's Iowa/Indiana game in Iowa City. In particular, the Hoosiers have an issue with an overturned touchdown reception in which the original call was made by an official who was in perfect position to ...
Posted in College Football, Indiana Hoosiers | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
I know times are bad right now. Jobs keep disappearing faster than Deadspin posting photos of fans with creatively-shaved chest hair or Kanye West saying “I." But there’s hope. Good times, they are a comin.’
How can I be so optimistic? It’s simple. If the dredges of college football can actually get their ...
Posted in Baylor University, Duke University, Indiana Hoosiers, NCAA Football, Vanderbilt | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Wow, talk about your rough day for Indianapolis-based sports patriarchs.
First, news came this morning that Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon had died. His Rumors and Rants-styled obit is below or here.
But now this afternoon, the NCAA, headquartered in Indianapolis, has sent out a press release that the association's president, Myles ...
Posted in Bobby Knight, Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana University, Myles Brand, NCAA Basketball | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
He was a celebrated college hero from my beloved alma mater I had never heard of.
A quarterback so good he stole playing time from Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II only to come home and play a major role in one of ...
Posted in 1946 NFL Championship Game, A Rumors and Rants History Lesson, Bert Bell, CFL, Frank Folchick, Indiana Hoosiers, New York Giants, NFL, Sammy Baugh, Washington Redskins | 3 Comments »
