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Get Your NCAA Bracket Challenge Results Here

Tree Riddle — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:34 +0000

The tourney is over. Check your Million Dollar NCAA Bracket Challenge bracket below, to see how you did after the fiery Final Four finale, and the NCAA championship game on April 8. To see your final score, log in below. Click over to “Leader Board” at the top of the bracket, where you’ll also see [...]

College Football 2012 – Week Five Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:03:02 +0000

After a Saturday full of big games and big upsets last weekend, things look to be a little calmer this week with a handful of ranked teams on byes and only two games between ranked teams. However, for most schools, this week marks the first games of conference play so there is still a lot on the line.

Here is what to watch for in college football this week.

NCAA Brings Hammer Down On Penn State And Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:35:38 +0000

Finally, something I’m happy to report about on the Penn State story. My thoughts on Penn State’s recent punishment, the red-hot Tigers, and the Lions recent decision to cut a knucklehead. NCAA Football: Penn State Severely Penalized By NCAA A lot of people were calling for the “death penalty” for Penn State after all the [...]

What Should Happen To Penn State Football and Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:41:31 +0000

I hope this is the last time I ever write about Penn State Football and the horrific sexual scandal that surrounds it. My thoughts on what needs to happen to the school and the football program, plus the Tigers coming back to life and why I'm glad the Lions didn't give Cliff Avril a long time deal.

The Week In Sports Recap 6/2/12

Fantone — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:21:36 +0000

It’s July, which means we are in the sports doldrums. The good news is that sports, much like herpes, never really go away. Thoughts on Tiger Woods, Dwight Howard’s bitch ass, and the deepening Penn State story. Golf: Tiger Woods Wins Again So I’ve got to assume that Tiger Woods is back to banging porn [...]

The Week In Sports Recap 06/25/12

Fantone — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:43:21 +0000

Now that the NBA Finals are over, America can finally turn back to it’s favorite summertime past time, waiting for football season to start. Until we get there though, let’s talk Tigers, Pistons and why the guilty verdict in the Jerry Sandusky case should just be the beginning. College Football: Jerry Sandusky Found Guilty of [...]

Brady Hoke Speaks About Michigan Vs Michigan State Rivalry

Fantone — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:01:25 +0000

The rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State football is more intense than ever, especially when you consider the recent success of Sparty and the fact that the all-time record belongs to the Wolverines. Brady Hoke is well aware of both facts and he recently spoke out about the rivalry. It wasn’t long ago that Mark [...]

Preseason Looks Good For Both Wolverines and Spartans

Fantone — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:51:00 +0000

College football will be here before you know it, and fans of both Michigan and Michigan State both have reasons to be excited. The Spartans and the Wolverines have been productive this off-season are seem ready to make a run at both the Paul Bunyan Trophy and the Big Ten Title.

Flint Native and Spartan Legend Andre Rison to Coach at Michigan State

Fantone — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:31:19 +0000

Michigan State Football fans may Sparty a little harder, as Green and White legend, NFL star, and Flint native, Andre Rison will be returning to East Lansing to help coach the Spartans and to finish his degree. It’s been almost 25 years since Andre Rison dominated the world of college football for the Spartans, and [...]

Michigan State Coach Tells ESPN Spartans Are Not Threatened By Michigan Wolverines

Fantone — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:34:58 +0000

Over the past 4 years, the so called little brother, Michigan State has beat Michigan in football, and Spartan head coach, Mark Dantonio isn’t about to let anybody forget it. Let’s get the college football smack talking started. Maybe it’s because of Michigan State’s recent success in football, but the big brother/little brother debate [...]

Michigan State Center Derrick Nix To Be Reinstated After Marijuana Arrest

Fantone — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:37:07 +0000

They say everybody gets a second chance, and in the case of Spartan Basketball star Derrick Nix, they’d be right. The Michigan State Athletic Department and Spartan Head coach, Tom Izzo have suspended Nix for a week, but the returning senior will not be released from the team. Check out the details. This [...]

Weekend Sports In Retrospect 4/2/12

Fantone — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Most dudes would love to be able to sit around and watch sports all weekend, but they have houses keep up, kids to keep alive, and women to keep happy. Lucky for me, I rent, practice birth control, and ignore my girlfriend. Check out my thoughts on what’s going on in sports. NCAA Tournament News: [...]

2011 NCAA College Football – Week 12 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:27 +0000

With the season winding down, things are really starting to get tight for a lot of teams. LSU and Oklahoma State control their own destinies in the national title hunt, but there is still a lot of movement that could occur if one of those two loses. Several teams are still trying to lock up spots in their respective conference championship games while others are just trying to improve their bowl resumes.

We’ve had plenty of upsets in college football this year, and this week has all the signs of some more coming soon. Nine ranked teams, including five of the top 10, are going on the road against teams with .500 or better records and three ranked teams are in action Thursday or Friday night to whet your appetite for another big weekend of college football. Here are all the highlights to look for this week in the AP Top 25.

NCAA College Football – Week 11 Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:21 +0000

After all the disgusting headlines out of Penn State dominating the sports world this past week, it was good to return to the field with some actual football. And the Top 25 gave us plenty of excitement to discuss.

Seven ranked teams, including two in the Top Five, went down to defeat. Boise State saw its BCS hopes die on a missed field goal as time expired (again). Oregon downed Stanford in a wild Pac-12 shootout. Oklahoma State looked every bit the part of a title contender. And Penn State hit the field without Joe Paterno at the helm for the first time in 46 years. Here are all the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25.

NCAA College Football – Week Ten Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:00:55 +0000

It was a wild week in college football with a defensive showdown between #1 LSU and #2 Alabama, #3 Oklahoma State surviving an offensive shootout, and eight Top 25 teams going down. Here are all the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25. #1 Louisiana State 9, #2 Alabama 6 (OT) While it [...]

NCAA College Football – Week Nine Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:49:04 +0000

It was another wild weekend in college football, with seven Top 25 teams, including three in the Top Ten, going down to defeat. Stanford remained in the national championship hunt with a triple overtime win, while Clemson and Kansas State are likely out of the title discussion as their undefeated seasons came to an end. Here are all the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25.

2011 NCAA College Football – Week Nine Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:26:37 +0000

While much of the college football world is either looking back at last week’s upsets or looking ahead to next week’s #1 vs. #2 matchup between LSU and Alabama, there is still a lot of football left to be played this week. There are a number of intriguing games this week, many of which will have big effects on the ultimate conference and national championship races. Here are the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25.

NCAA College Football – Week Eight Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:25:00 +0000

It was the most exciting week of the year so far, as six Top 25 teams, including two in the Top Five, went down to defeats. Oklahoma and Wisconsin saw their national title hopes take a big hit, while LSU and Alabama continue on a collision course for a huge showdown in two weeks. Here are all the highlights from this week in the Top 25.

NCAA College Football – Week Seven Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:06:33 +0000

It was an exciting week in college football as five ranked teams went down to defeat, records were broken and several long-running streaks (including one in Austin, TX dating back to 1893) came to an end. Here are all the highlights from this week in the Top 25. #1 Louisiana State 38, Tennessee 7 Tennessee [...]

2011 NCAA College Football – Week Seven Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:00:14 +0000

With the autumn temperatures starting to fall, the action on the field is heating up. This week in college football features a key in-state Big Ten matchup, along with top 25 games in the Big 12 and Pac-12. Here are the highlights for this week’s key matchups. #1 Louisiana State (6-0) at Tennessee (3-2) [Saturday, [...]