Andrej Stojakovic, a former McDonald’s All-American and son of three-time NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic, is coming to Champaign. We learned earlier today that Stojakovic has signed with the Illinois basketball program, transferring in from the University of California-Berkley. He averaged 17.9 points per game last season, leading the team and ranking sixth in the league. Most … [Read more...] about Projected Illinois Basketball Depth Chart, with Andrej Stojakovic
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Athletic Club
Manchester United are headed to Athletic Club, or Athletic Bilbao, as the quest to win the UEFA Europa League continues. A trophy is on the line, and it's within striking distance now. And with that, a berth in next year's Champions League. So there is a whole lot to play for, and United will be majorly motivated. Of course, a road clash at Athletic Club is a challenging … [Read more...] about Man United Starting Lineup Prediction at Athletic Club
Man United Team News vs Athletic Club: Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt
More bad injury news for Manchester United came in over/just ahead of the weekend- Diogo Dalot may be done for the season. The very solid fullback suffered a calf muscle injury, and he'll be out a couple/few weeks. United manager Ruben Amorim provided the following update on Monday: "There is a possibility [that he may not play again this season], but I don't know. We will … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Athletic Club: Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt
FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
As FC Barcelona prepare to host Inter Milan, in the first of their two-legged UEFA Champions League semifinal tie, the question must be asked- is a treble potentially in the works for the Catalan club? After all, they just beat their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in the Copa del Rey. They are the UCL favorites, and they currently reside at the top of the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
FC Barcelona, as a squad, are getting healthier at just the right time. No. 1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to the team for the 3-2 El Clasico triumph in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. He didn't feature, and probably won't on Wednesday night, but he's back. And that is no doubt a triumph for Ter Stegen, given that back in September, he was actually ruled out … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Inter Milan: Ter-Stegen, Balde, Lewandowski
Berhalter Apologizes for Fire’s ‘absolute disaster’ at Nashville SC
There is no spinning this. When you lose 7-2 in MLS, as the Chicago Fire FC did last night to Nashville SC, there is nothing positive to be said. Fire head coach and football director Gregg Berhalter pulled no punches afterward, calling the result an "absolute disaster." Berhalter also apologized, to both the owner and the fans. The result left the Fire on the outside … [Read more...] about Berhalter Apologizes for Fire’s ‘absolute disaster’ at Nashville SC
Jaguars, Illini Legend Kevin Hardy on NFL Draft Past and Present
Editor's Note: Flashback to 2020, and our interview with Kevin Hardy, the #2 overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. NFL Draft Day is here, and with it, we conversed with a man who knows it well- Kevin Hardy. The man who was rated the #15 best Jacksonville Jaguars player of all time by the club website, discussed the NFL Draft- how it's grown, what his experience was like, and … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Illini Legend Kevin Hardy on NFL Draft Past and Present
Northwestern WR A.J. Henning: 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
Happy NFL Draft Day Northwestern Wildcats fans! One Cats player to watch, as this draft plays out over the next three days is wide receiver A.J. Henning. The speedy Michigan Wolverines transfer matches Xander Mueller with a day three grade. Other than A.J. Henning and Xander Mueller, it's doubtful that Northwestern sees anybody get else drafted. The 2025 NFL Draft will be … [Read more...] about Northwestern WR A.J. Henning: 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
Why Some NFL Draft Picks Fail and Others Succeed
The NFL Draft is a moment of hope for teams looking to improve their rosters and young athletes poised to make their professional dreams a reality. Franchises devote enormous amounts of time and money yearly to scouting and drafting players. … [Read more...] about Why Some NFL Draft Picks Fail and Others Succeed
50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
It is NFL Draft talking season! Which means we have enough soundbites for every NFL draft prospect to make some word salad. Actually, the gobbeldy-gook started flowing well before this week, due to the over-usage of NFL Draft cliches. All Draftniks do it, not just Mel Kiper or Daniel Jeremiah. Yes, I'm aware that many of these are just scouting terms that have made their way … [Read more...] about 50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
