Ayn Rand once said, “Indifference, not hatred is the opposite of love.” Remember that quote the next time you voice hatred for your rival team. Red Sox fans hate the Yankees, but they desperately need the Yankees in the same way the Jedi needed the Sith. Rivalry unifies and defines. And it starts early. In a Boston sports memorabilia shop, I once overheard two seven-year … [Read more...] about What does and doesn’t make a rivalry
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Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 3: NFL Draft
Drafting a player with high potential is a lot like owning a pet tiger. Let me explain. Part 1: Coaching Staff Part 2: Free Agency … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 3: NFL Draft
Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools
Just days after being embarrassed on national television by the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered another loss. No, not coach Brian Kelly who had a very well publicized interview just hours after losing in the national title game, and just days after saying ND is his dream job, with the Philadelphia Eagles. Although that loss may or may not be coming … [Read more...] about Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools
#9 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #9 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
#3 Marquette vs. #7 Florida: everything you need to know
For the second straight season, Marquette has reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. While last year's run was somewhat unexpected as an 11 seed, this year's Golden Eagles were expected to do some damage as the third seed in the West Regional. Thursday evening in Albuquerque, Buzz Williams' team will match up with Billy Donovan and the seventh seeded Florida Gators with … [Read more...] about #3 Marquette vs. #7 Florida: everything you need to know
#11 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #11 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Tigers Bulldoze Shorthanded Gators Behind Big Offensive Effort
Spencer Ware rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, and Reuben Randall had four catches for 127 yards and a touchdown in the LSU Tigers' 41-11 thrashing of the Florida Gators in Death Valley. The LSU defense stood strong as well, only allowing 213 yards to the Gators' attack, and they also forced two turnovers in the contest. … [Read more...] about Tigers Bulldoze Shorthanded Gators Behind Big Offensive Effort
#1 LSU Tigers vs. #17 Florida Gators: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Is there a national championship party in the cards for the Mad Hatter? The LSU Tigers are atop the poll for a second straight week after destroying Kentucky 35-7. QB Justin Jefferson, you remember him? The athlete who pummeled a guy in the parking lot of a bar called Shady's, (this stuff just writes itself) made his season debut last Saturday after being suspended for the … [Read more...] about #1 LSU Tigers vs. #17 Florida Gators: Brutally Honest Game Preview