Crash and Wally Order a BLT To Go »

Crash and Wally Order a BLT To Go

4-4-5. That’s four games, in four cities, over five days. Sept 23-27 were the dates for my recent BLT (Bucket List Trip)  … a journey that I will fondly remember until Alzheimer’s kicks in.   Mike “Crash” Mergen, the architect of this sports odyssey, had been planning the details for the better part of a year.  The goal was [...]

Notre Dame Would be a Great Addition to the Big Ten »

Notre Dame Would be a Great Addition to the Big Ten

A couple of weeks ago, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno denied reports that he came out and said that the Big Ten should add a twelfth team to the conference. Regardless whether Paterno did say this or not, many fans feel that it would be appropriate for the twelfth team to be added. There are many benefits from this. The question is what are the setbacks, if there are even any?

Let the Madness Begin (In the Big Ten) »

Let the Madness Begin (In the Big Ten)

By:  Greg Kincaid       With it being March, College Basketball season is starting to heat up as the regular season comes to an end and the conference tournaments begin to heat up.  This year, the Big Ten conference has witnessed a very exciting season, with many teams being a pleasant surprise.    Michigan [...]

February Frenzy in the Big Ten »

February Frenzy in the Big Ten

With the Big Ten basketball season closing the final stretch, eight teams are fighting for their lives to clinch that ever important berth into the NCAA Tournament. With Michigan State, Purude, Minnesota and Illinois locks, there are four teams that have a lot of work to do to make sure they remain in the hunt. [...]

Big Ten Gridiron Report: Michigan State »

Big Ten Gridiron Report: Michigan State

by Greg Kincaid Big Ten Gridiron: Michigan State The Spartans had a nice turnaround season in 2008, finishing third in the Big Ten and appearing in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando Florida. Javon Ringer stole the show for the Spartans, making himself a Heisman Trophy candidate for most of the season. With him graduating [...]

Will the Buckeyes Bring it Back in 2009? »

Will the Buckeyes Bring it Back in 2009?

by Greg Kincaid This week in the Gridiron Report, we take a look at the Ohio State Buckeyes, who always show promise as a team every season. With the Buckeyes losing a handful of talented players to either the draft or graduation, Jim Tressel will have to be patient with a team that is still [...]

Big Ten Gridiron Report: Who is the Big10 football team to beat in 2009? »

Big Ten Gridiron Report: Who is the Big10 football team to beat in 2009?

After a somewhat down year for the Big Ten conference, many people in the media and fans hope for an improvement in the conference in 2009. However, with so many talented players headed to the NFL Draft, how good really will the Big Ten be next year?

The Rose Bowl Experience, Beyond the Game »

The Rose Bowl Experience, Beyond the Game

by Greg Kincaid It’s January 1 at 12:01 a.m. People are jumping up and down, celebrating a new year and new things to come. The champagne cork is popped and there are plenty of new things to celebrate. However, there is one thing about the New Year that people forget: College football. New Year s [...]

Insight of the week

Rey: "15 seconds left, tie ball game. If Carolina shoots a three on this last possession, I’m throwing my TV out the window."


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