With Michigan’s recent loss to Iowa, there have been talks about Brady Hoke and others on his staff being on the hot seat. A 7-4 record is not where Michigan was expected to be going into the Ohio State game, but 7-4 is no reason to make any rash decisions. More people are calling for the head of Al Borges than they are for the scalp of Brady Hoke. But that doesn't mean … [Read more...] about Brady Hoke: how warm is his seat getting?
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Akron Zips: Brutally Honest Preview
Coming off a big win over rival Notre Dame, the Michigan Wolverines look to improve their record to 3-0 against Akron. The Zips travel to Ann Arbor for a 12:01 kickoff in what will be their first meeting in the history of these football programs. … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines vs. Akron Zips: Brutally Honest Preview
Big Ten Week 1 Review: Purdue is terrible, PSU finds a QB, Nebraska D = AWFUL
Every Big Ten team has a game in the books now. Here's what we learned. We knew Purdue and new coach Darrell Hazell had work to do coming into the 2013 season but— wow. Rob Henry and the Boilermaker offense had nothing, and their defense had even less, in their 42-7 loss to Cincinnati. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Week 1 Review: Purdue is terrible, PSU finds a QB, Nebraska D = AWFUL
Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon
Two short seasons after starting his Michigan Wolverines career on one of the nation’s worst defenses, Thomas Gordon, with the help of Brady Hoke, enters his senior season as an anchor on one of the nation’s best defensive units. Then again, they'll start two safeties today with zero combined starts. The Michigan Wolverines suspended Thomas Gordon today for the game versus … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon
Jake Golic leaves Fighting Irish for Cincinnati
Jake Golic, son of ESPN’s Mike Golic, is leaving Notre Dame and will join the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2013 season. The transfer will mark the end of the Irish football family legacy dating back to the 70’s. … [Read more...] about Jake Golic leaves Fighting Irish for Cincinnati
SEC and ESPN finalize SEC network
Today, the SEC and ESPN announced their partnership in forming an SEC network. The deal will give ESPN the rights to all SEC sports on television. However, CBS will still be able to keep one SEC game of the week, keeping a longstanding arrangement between CBS and the SEC. The SEC Network deal runs until 2034. Making it the longest television deal in history. Not the longest … [Read more...] about SEC and ESPN finalize SEC network
College Football Coaches That Earned Their Check: Or Not
Another college football season has come and gone. And with another season in the books, schools are hiring and firing coaches based on their team’s performance. Here, we are taking the highest paid coaches in college football and comparing their performance to their annual salary. … [Read more...] about College Football Coaches That Earned Their Check: Or Not
#7 Michigan Wolverines: College Football 77 in 77
Welcome to The Sports Bank 77 in 77. We’re previewing one team a day everyday as the college football season approaches. And we’re doing it in rapid fire sequence. Today, the Michigan Wolverines. … [Read more...] about #7 Michigan Wolverines: College Football 77 in 77
Joe Paterno’s Family Appeals Penn State Sanctions
Don Van NattaJr., ESPN.com is reporting that the family of Joe Paterno has sent a letter of appeal concerning the NCAA's Penn State sanctions. The letter, received by the NCAA on Friday, asks that the sanctions against Penn State and Joe Paterno for covering up the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal be appealed. A copy of the letter has fallen into the hands of ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno’s Family Appeals Penn State Sanctions
New Under Armour Northwestern uniforms: is this “it?”
Northwestern and Under Armour recently unveiled the new uniforms that the Wildcats will wear this season. Cutting their ties with Adidas after last season, Northwestern is the first Big Ten school to have Under Armour as their official apparel provider. Although what Under Armour created for Northwestern is kind of sharp looking, I am, for the most part, disappointed. … [Read more...] about New Under Armour Northwestern uniforms: is this “it?”