It is quite common, within the world of sports, to feel that the status quo will never change for the better. Until one day it finally does, and then that one long-awaited breakthrough leads to a new standard, and with that, a new ceiling. You saw that with the 2022 Illini football team, which was Bret Bielema's second year in charge of the program. That team laid the … [Read more...] about 2024 Illini Football vs the 2022 Team: Who’s Better and Why
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Man United vs Real Madrid attended by Ndamukong Suh, Ziggy Ansah
Ndamukong Suh was famously quoted a few years ago: "I'm just a different breed. I hate to say that, but it's kind of like, no athlete in the NFL is like any other person. You can't treat everybody the same exact way. That would be unfair, but there's guidelines that everybody needs to follow behind, so that's more or less the understanding that I needed to see." … [Read more...] about Man United vs Real Madrid attended by Ndamukong Suh, Ziggy Ansah
Georgia Bulldogs handle Nebraska Cornhuskers in Capital One: news and notes
In their respective conference championship games, the Georgia Bulldogs came up 5 yards short of competing for the national title versus the Crimson Tide. The Nebraska Cornhuskers had 70 points hung on them by a 5 loss Wisconsin Badgers team. So on this college football holiday, what would happen in the Capital One Bowl? They day belonged to UGA, so thus will the news and notes … [Read more...] about Georgia Bulldogs handle Nebraska Cornhuskers in Capital One: news and notes
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Georgia Bulldogs in Capital One Bowl
The SEC championship game runner-up Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) were extended, and accepted, an invitation to the Capital One Bowl (we used to know it as the Citrus Bowl) Sunday to face Big Ten championship game runner-up Nebraska (10-3) in Orlando, Tuesday, Jan. 1. UGA will be HUGE favorites! They were five yards away from playing for the national title, and taking on a team … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Georgia Bulldogs in Capital One Bowl
Big Ten Title Game between Wisconsin and Nebraska has B1G ramifications
For the Wisconsin Badgers, a win at the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis would mean three straight Big Ten titles and three consecutive Rose Bowl appearances, a feet which is unprecedented in school history. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a win in the Championship game would be their official welcome to the conference as they move on from a successful history in the … [Read more...] about Big Ten Title Game between Wisconsin and Nebraska has B1G ramifications
Nebraska Cornhuskers clinch Big Ten Title Game berth
With a victory at Iowa, Nebraska earned at least a share of the Legends Division title and clinched a berth in the second annual Big Ten Football Championship Game. The Cornhuskers will face two-time defending Big Ten Champion Wisconsin, which won the inaugural title game last season. The Big Ten Football Championship Game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Lucas Oil … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers clinch Big Ten Title Game berth
Nebraska Cornhuskers Taylor Martinez: Big Ten MVP?
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez has improved his throwing mechanics quite a bit this year. Last season they were just plain unsightly. This fall he looks and throws like a top flight college football quarterback. And the numbers back it up, as he's tossed 15 TDs against just 4 picks, 1,615 yards and 67% completion. … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers Taylor Martinez: Big Ten MVP?
Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Excitement, mystery and revenge are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the start of the conference season for the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Both teams look to move forward from what was a disappointing non-conference slate from not only their-selves, but the entire Big Ten conference as a whole. The Badgers are still searching for their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne retires
University of Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne, the legendary national title winning college football coach with the Cornhuskers is stepping down. And what a career he's had before he retires. From the football field to the administrative offices to the political realm, Osborne was a success and a Big Ten icon every step of the way. From the L.A. Times: … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne retires
#17 Nebraska Cornhuskers: 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers. … [Read more...] about #17 Nebraska Cornhuskers: College Football 77 in 77