The gold helmets that are the calling card of Notre Dame football were held high in triumph as the Fighting Irish trotted off Ryan Field in celebration of their 31-21 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. The classic gold matched up with Northwestern's throwback numbered helmets was emblematic of the first-half: Tough, grind-away offense that resulted in low-scoring. Each … [Read more...] about Notre Dame keeps playoff hopes alive in 31-21 win at Northwestern
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Book Report – Court Justice by Ed O’Bannon
The NCAA is a multi-billion dollar enterprise with a very vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Decades after Curt Flood and Oscar Robertson sued their respective leagues to gain free agency, the college system is still operating under a set of archaic rules governing "amateurism," even as young stars in hockey, tennis, and Olympic sports are reaping the benefits of … [Read more...] about Book Report – Court Justice by Ed O’Bannon
The Sports Report – February 2018
with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, and Jeff Rich Our special guest, former UCLA Bruin and NBA veteran Ed O'Bannon talks about his lengthy legal battle with the NCAA over the "amateur" status of college athletes, as chronicled in his book, Court Justice. Plus, the guys talk Winter Olympics, NBA, Jimmy Garopollo's new contract, the Lions new coach, and the fiasco over Josh … [Read more...] about The Sports Report – February 2018
Sweet Sixteen Recap, Spring Training – 3/26/15
On The Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal .... Jeff Rich join us for a discussion of Thursday night's Sweet Sixteen action in the NCAA tournament, including a look at the North Carolina - Wisconsin and his thoughts on where does the Kentucky team rank among great college basketball teams of the past thirty years. Steve traveled to Arizona this week … [Read more...] about Sweet Sixteen Recap, Spring Training – 3/26/15
2014-15 Big Ten Media Day
The rhetoric from all fourteen coaches appeared scripted and predictable as they spoke about the upcoming Big Ten basketball season. Rainbows and lollypops are in the minds of all the coaches, from the reigning Big Ten champ, John Beilein of Michigan, to the lowly Purdue Boilermakers and coach Matt Painter. Every team expects to take “the next step” and are smitten with their … [Read more...] about 2014-15 Big Ten Media Day