Mike Rice’s actions were shameful, and every broadcaster on every network across the nation condemned Rice’s actions and applauded his firing … right? Sadly, that’s not quite the case.
Wisconsin Beats Michigan Thanks To Ben Brust’s Miracle Shot
February 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
In yet another Big Ten classic (there seems to be a lot of those this year), Wisconsin and Michigan put on a show that was wonderful to watch.
Tom Watson is the Right Choice for U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
December 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Last Thursday, Tom Watson was officially introduced as the captain of the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup team. While the rumors in the days preceding the announcement had said that Watson was going to be tapped to captain the team, it still came as at least a little bit of a surprise for me, because I figured it was too good to be true.
Brad Stevens and Butler Do It Again
December 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
We’ve seen Butler pull of upsets time and time again under Brad Stevens, to a point where it’s almost expected of them. But Saturday’s thrilling win over #1 Indiana was different, and it was one of Stevens’ finest moments during his tenure at the helm of the Bulldogs.
Complete College Football Bowl Game Predictions:
From the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to the BCS Title Game
December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Aside from March Madness, there is nothing that I look forward to more in sports than bowl season. It’s going to be an exciting slate of games yet again, and here are my picks for each of them.
Bret Bielema Bolts For Arkansas, Leaving Wisconsin Stunned
December 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
I don’t know what’s more shocking: Wisconsin’s utter domination of Nebraska in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday, or the news that Bret Bielema will leave the Badgers after 7 seasons to become the head coach at Arkansas.
Wisconsin Steamrolls Nebraska in Big Ten Championship Game
December 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
In an article I wrote earlier in the week, I picked the Nebraska Cornhuskers to beat the Wisconsin Badgers, 28-24, in the Big Ten Championship Game. Clearly, I was wrong.
2012 Big Ten Championship: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wisconsin Badgers Preview & Prediction
November 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
On Saturday night, the Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-2) and the Wisconsin Badgers (7-5) will face off in the second Big Ten Championship Game. While the game features last year’s champion, this season’s championship has a much different feel then the Wisconsin-Michigan State classic.
Interview with Butler Assistant Coach Michael Lewis:
Brad Stevens and Butler Are Ready For The Atlantic 10
November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are few NCAA basketball coaches, if any, that have a brighter career ahead of them than Brad Stevens, the head coach of the Butler Bulldogs. Zach interviewed one of Stevens’ current assistants, former IU guard Michael Lewis, about what makes Stevens special and what the transition to the Atlantic 10 will be like.
Celebrating 10 Years of ESPN’s Around the Horn…The Best Show on Television
November 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
On Friday, Around the Horn celebrated its 10th anniversary with an epic 30-minute episode. If you missed it, watch it, because it’s a great tribute to the best show television has to offer.
Packers-Seahawks Final Thought: The Fallout of ‘The Seattle Screwjob’
September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What has the NFL come to? That’s the question a good majority of us who watched Monday night’s football game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks are thinking today.
Milwaukee’s Miller Park Plays Cinderella in ESPN ‘Battle of the Ballparks’ Poll
June 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Cinderella stories are what make sports great. They are something everybody can root for. In an unusual sports-related Cinderella story, 24th-seeded Miller Park has won ESPN’s Battle of the Ballparks poll.
Guilty Verdicts in Jerry Sandusky Trial Ensure Justice Prevails Even if Peace of Mind Never Will
June 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Seven months after the scandal that shook the nation first erupted at Penn State, a verdict in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial has been reached. The verdict: Guilty. Guilty on 45 of 48 counts to be more specific.
R.A. Dickey: From AAA Afterthought to Cy Young Frontrunner
June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets has been about as dominant as humanly possible over the past few weeks, and it has put him in a spectacular position in the NL Cy Young race.
Is Tiger Woods Back?
March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Until Sunday, Tiger Woods had gone 132 weeks without winning a PGA Tour event, by far the longest drought of his career. Now that he is finally back to his winning ways, can we really say that Tiger Woods is…back?
