So I guess AJ McCarron made a really poor impression on NFL scouts and front office people. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that AJ McCarron, who quarterbacked Alabama to a pair of national titles, rubbed teams “the wrong way” when he met with them heading into the draft. It’s not the first time that we’ve heard things along these lines about AJ McCarron. NBC's Pro Football … [Read more...] about AJ McCarron falls to round 5, best of #BeforeMcCarronIsDrafted
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Danica Patrick talks about leading laps in a race for a change
Danica Patrick is hoping to carry momentum to Kansas from Talladega, where Sunday she led six laps in the Aaron’s 499, becoming the first woman to lead at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Yes, we're talking about Danica Patrick leading laps, a story about her leading laps? Yes, that's where we're at now. Seriously. Because in Danica's case, this is in fact news. You can only … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick talks about leading laps in a race for a change
When will the Chicago Fire finally win a game?
The Chicago Fire may be winless, but they're still drawing on average, about as many fans as the Chicago White Sox. It's reflective of the lack of buzz for the Chicago baseball crosstown series that begins today. (I know you're like what? That's happening today? I didn't hear anything about it) It won't be long before the NFL Draft is over, and only the Blackhawks remain to … [Read more...] about When will the Chicago Fire finally win a game?
Danica Patrick led a few laps yesterday, no seriously, she did
Danica Patrick led six laps early in the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway before finishing 22nd in the second of four restrictor-plate races of the 2014 season. No, this isn't an out take scene from the film "Talladega Nights." This is real life, Danica Patrick actually led raps in a real NASCAR Cup race. Not once but twice. Not just … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick led a few laps yesterday, no seriously, she did
Big Ten Big East Challenge A.K.A. Gavitt Tipoff begins! (DETAILS)
A Big Ten Big East Challenge is coming! There's been lot of rumblings about a Big Ten Big East scheduling partnership coming for awhile. And tomorrow the details will be announced. University leaders and Big wigs from both conferences are Madison Square Garden to unveil the Dave Gavitt Tipoff Games (named after Big East visionary Dave Gavitt) to the media. So what will the … [Read more...] about Big Ten Big East Challenge A.K.A. Gavitt Tipoff begins! (DETAILS)
Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire drawing about the same crowds
The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Fire are doing remarkably at the box office. What makes that interesting at first glance is the historical disparity between Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. What makes this trend even more fascinating is that the Chicago White Sox are competitive, and mediocre, while the Chicago Fire are winless in eight games. Here's the … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire drawing about the same crowds
Jimmy Garoppolo and Jimmie Ward: Directional Illinois in the NFL Draft
It's NFL Draft season, and instead I'm writing about Eastern Illinois (Jimmy Garappolo will probably go in the first round) and Northern Illinois (Jimmie Ward will be a second round pick, he could sneak into the first). Before today I've never written about EIU. Before 2011, I had never written about NIU. For obvious reasons. And before you start the Jordan Lynch talk, he's a … [Read more...] about Jimmy Garoppolo and Jimmie Ward: Directional Illinois in the NFL Draft
Danica Patrick needs to improve, A LOT, to stay in NASCAR
Danica Patrick has to improve this season. That was conventional wisdom coming into the Daytona 500 and the beginning of the season. As part of SHR with Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch, Danica has some accomplished teammates, and some powerful backers. To much is given, much is expected. Unfortunately, Danica Patrick hasn't improved. If anything, she's gotten … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick needs to improve, A LOT, to stay in NASCAR
Here’s your 2014 Big Ten ACC Challenge schedule
The Big Ten ACC Challenge has been announced. ESPN released the match-ups 15 minutes ago. Specific networks and tip times to be announced later. I put the games that the obvious headliners in bold. But you can make up your own mind about the Big Ten ACC Challenge. … [Read more...] about Here’s your 2014 Big Ten ACC Challenge schedule
Penn St.’s Allen Robinson: Kiper predicts where he’ll get drafted
Former Penn State wide receiver Allen Robinson would have been better off staying in school, and ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. agrees with me. Imagine if Robinson had another year in State College working with Christian Hackenberg? They would easily be the Big Ten's best pitch-and-catch combination this fall. However, you can't leave money on the table so if the payday … [Read more...] about Penn St.’s Allen Robinson: Kiper predicts where he’ll get drafted