Day two of Big Ten Media Days got underway in Chicago, featuring both the hunters and hunted of the Big Ten. After another day of interviews, plenty was left to unpack in regards to the upcoming season. Iowa Iowa football is synonymous with old-school, smashmouth football. Kirk Ferentz, approaching his Iowa school record 144th win, will have to continue that track record … [Read more...] about 2018 Big Ten Football Preview-Day Two
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NFL Preseason Week 3, College Football Preview
on the Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal ....Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune joins us to for a College Football Preview. We'll look at Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin atop the Big Ten, as well as the local schools - Northwestern, Illinois, and Northern Illinois. Jeff Rich will talk about the NFC East and the controversy involving … [Read more...] about NFL Preseason Week 3, College Football Preview
Big Ten Media Day Recap
The offseason for college sports is like when a really hyped movie releases a trailer months before it’s actual release. Fans can’t wait until it comes out. But instead of full length trailers, you get lots and lots of teasers from your favorite teams. Considering the Big Ten won the first championship in the 4-team playoff format, there’s a lot to look forward to this year. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Media Day Recap
Sentiment Thawing for Four Team NCAA Football Playoff
In an AP story carried by SI.com, BCS Executive Director says he's pleased the Big Ten is revisiting the notion of a four-team playoff to replace the current BCS championship. "The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look. BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock … [Read more...] about Sentiment Thawing for Four Team NCAA Football Playoff
Coverage of Alabama’s Win from the Locals
Check out what the local papers in Alabama have to say about the Crimson Tide's big win over LSU in the BCS Championship game Monday night. … [Read more...] about Coverage of Alabama’s Win from the Locals