By Wally Here's a very interesting Q&A perspective on the future of College Football conferences written by Pete Fiutak of College Football News: Q: I consider myself a relatively sane and rational person. So why is it that I’m having a hard time believing that Big Ten expansion talk is that big a deal? Many are predicting Armageddon, but I’m just not seeing it. Is … [Read more...] about College Football Landscape and the Big 10
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Crash and Wally Order a BLT To Go
4-4-5. That's four games, in four cities, over five days. Sept 23-27 were the dates for my recent BLT (Bucket List Trip) ... a journey that I will fondly remember until Alzheimer’s kicks in. Mike "Crash" Mergen, the architect of this sports odyssey, had been planning the details for the better part of a year. The goal was to see several of his relatives in Illinois and … [Read more...] about Crash and Wally Order a BLT To Go
Notre Dame Would be a Great Addition to the Big Ten
By: Greg Kincaid A couple of weeks ago, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno denied reports that he came out and said that the Big Ten should add a twelfth team to the conference. Regardless whether Paterno did say this or not, many fans feel that it would be appropriate for the twelfth team to be added. There are many benefits from this. The question is what are the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Would be a Great Addition to the Big Ten
Let the Madness Begin (In the Big Ten)
By: Greg Kincaid With it being March, College Basketball season is starting to heat up as the regular season comes to an end and the conference tournaments begin to heat up. This year, the Big Ten conference has witnessed a very exciting season, with many teams being a pleasant surprise. Michigan State, who was the favorite to win the Big Ten this season, … [Read more...] about Let the Madness Begin (In the Big Ten)
February Frenzy in the Big Ten
With the Big Ten basketball season closing the final stretch, eight teams are fighting for their lives to clinch that ever important berth into the NCAA Tournament. With Michigan State, Purude, Minnesota and Illinois locks, there are four teams that have a lot of work to do to make sure they remain in the hunt. Here are my Big Ten bubble teams. Michigan Wolverines (16-10, … [Read more...] about February Frenzy in the Big Ten