The Rose Bowl game will still go on, but in non-College Football Playoff years it will never be anything close to what it once was now that the Pac-10 (later the Pac-12) is officially dead. The whole concept of a Big Ten champion versus Pac 10 champion was ingrained in the very DNA of the Rose Bowl game. It will still be held, but when it's not in a CFP format will exist in a … [Read more...] about R.I.P. Rose Bowl, College Sports “Leagues” and “Conferences”
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Former MLB COO Tony Petitti Takes the Big Ten Reins
Exactly two weeks from today, former Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer Tony Petitti will take the leadership role of the Big Ten Conference. He becomes the league's seventh commissioner, replacing Kevin Warren, who has now become President and CEO of the Chicago Bears. Warren was on hand for Pettiti to greet the media, for the first time, on Friday. College … [Read more...] about Former MLB COO Tony Petitti Takes the Big Ten Reins
Ohio Sports Betting: 5 Most Popular Online Betting Sites
With the recent legalization of sports betting in Ohio, the Ohio betting industry has been rising with haste. Tons of betting operators are trying to get access to the booming marketplace, and online betting operators are not falling short. More and more online operators are joining in on the action, offering a range of sports and betting options to Ohio residents. … [Read more...] about Ohio Sports Betting: 5 Most Popular Online Betting Sites
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Perfect Fit for Baltimore Ravens
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was unavailable for most of this past season, due to what was designated as a lingering hamstring injury, is potentially the top wideout prospect in this NFL Draft class. He only had five catches for 43 yards in 2022, but he still holds the FBS Bowl Game and Ohio State single game record for receiving yards with 347 in the 2022 Rose Bowl (after the 2021 … [Read more...] about Jaxon Smith-Njigba Perfect Fit for Baltimore Ravens
C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
NEW YORK- The idea of Ohio State's starting quarterback being the best overall player in the Big Ten and among the best in the country is certainly nothing new. It's a story we've seen more than Godzilla, Dracula and Batman combined. C.J. Stroud is much more than all that though. He's a hero like Batman to the Buckeye faithful and a terror like Dracula and Godzilla to Ohio … [Read more...] about C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
Urban Meyer is the Most Teflon Man in Sports
Donald Trump is the classic example of somebody who just never gets held accountable for his wrongdoing. Whatever the reason, the concept of facing consequences for one's actions just doesn't apply to him. The same can be said for Urban Meyer. You can make strong cases for other individuals being the sports version of Trump, but Urban Meyer totally embodies it. … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer is the Most Teflon Man in Sports
Sources: Luke Fickell Next Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach
According to sources close to The Sports Bank, Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell is set to become the next head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers. Fickell is meeting with his players to say goodbye this afternoon, while Wisconsin is expected to make an official announcement on his hire within the next 24 hours or so. The UW has already announced a Board of Regents meeting. Fickell … [Read more...] about Sources: Luke Fickell Next Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach
Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons
The graphic below, of which we are uncertain the origin, serves as the centerpiece of this post. We first saw this on The Big Lead, many years ago, but that link is now dead. Enjoy as we try to decipher why certain Big Ten football programs were assigned certain characters, and others...well, we really have no idea about the analogy. … [Read more...] about Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons
Notre Dame Heavy Underdogs in Marcus Freeman Homecoming Game
2022 marks the first full year of the NIL (name, image, likeness) era of college football. We've already seen the first national signing day of this brave new world that NIL has ushered in, and the first NIL season will get going with week zero in just 15 days from now. Notre Dame has a new head coach in Marcus Freeman, and he discussed how his brand new regime will handle the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Heavy Underdogs in Marcus Freeman Homecoming Game
Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
Looking forward to the 2023 NFL Draft, there are a lot of questions as to who might be picking first. Many experts suggest the Houston Texans, while others predict the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions or even the Carolina Panthers as potential options. If there is something specifically known about next year's draft, it's that the focus will be on the quarterback class. While … [Read more...] about Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
