Paterno says he’s coming back, guarantees win
November 22, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
Penn State head coach Joe Paterno said he plans to return for the 2009 season while addressing a crowd at a pep rally tonight, momentarily putting to rest those retirement rumors.
Paterno also seemed to guarantee victory Saturday against No. 15 Michigan State.
“Regardless of what you hear or what you read or [...]
The Big Game is Still Big This Weekend
November 21, 2008
The Michigan Wolverines (3-8, 2-5) have struggled mightily in new head coach Rich Rodriguez’s first year.
They have lost eight times, which is the most in school history, snapped a streak of 38 straight bowl games, suffered their first losing season since 1967, and to add insult to injury, lost to No. 15 Michigan State (9-2, 6-1) at home for [...]
Talkin’ Noise: Volume 2
November 21, 2008
“On this episode of Michigan is 3-8….”
Could it get any worse for RichRod and the Wolverines? Yes it can, actually. That super-recruit, Terrelle Pryor, and his merry band of Buckeyes look to stomp Michigan and send them to a 3-9 season. Not too good for the coach who spurned lawsuits, threats, buyouts, and basically mortgaged [...]
Pigskin Punditry No. 15: Rivalry Week Begins
November 21, 2008
Normally I try to come up with a fun or interesting topic to lead this piece off each week. Some weeks it works well. Other weeks, my pregame writing falls flat.
But I don’t really feel the need to comment on too much this time of year. It’s time for a big batch of rivalry games.
These [...]
Illinois LB Wilson to miss Northwestern game
November 21, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
Illinois sophomore linebacker Martez Wilson will miss Saturday’s regular-season finale at Northwestern after violating team rules. Wilson, a Chicago native, didn’t make the trip to Evanston with the team.
If Illinois doesn’t reach the postseason, this is a disappointing end to a disappointing season for Wilson, a highly touted recruit who was [...]
Is It Time For The Rose Bowl To Change Its Format?
November 21, 2008
So here we are during rivalry week (actually weeks) and one thing has become abundantly clear- the Rose Bowl could end up be called the Stinking Rose.
Yes, the stinking rose is technically garlic, but the fact of the matter is, two possible Rose Bowl games could be regular season rematches.
Raise your hand if you want [...]
Sweet Sioux Tomahawk trophy to be retired
November 21, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
The Sweet Sioux Tomahawk trophy will make its final public appearance at Saturday’s Illinois-Northwestern game.
The 61-year-old trophy will be retired as part of Illinois’ effort to eliminate any Native American imagery from its athletic programs. Even if Illinois retains the trophy by winning Saturday, it will remain at Northwestern for good. [...]
BCS 2008: A Simple Game of What Ifs Turns Complicated
November 21, 2008
We’ve all got questions for the BCS. Even the kid in the photo is tired from staying up all night with the hopes that his future alma mater will play for the National Championship. But the next four weeks will be crucial for everyone in the country.
Who would have thought that a simple game of [...]
Thinking Greene: Iowa’s Shonn Greene Should Be a Heisman Candidate
November 21, 2008
As the college football season winds down, the Heisman candidate talk is only increasing. It seems everyone has their mind set on the candidates being Texas Tech’s Graham Harrell, Missouri’s Chase Daniel, Texas’s Colt McCoy, Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, and Florida’s Tim Tebow.
Will anyone give Shonn Greene, Iowa’s starting running back, some love? Since no one [...]
Ohio State-Michigan: Wolverines Look to Prevent Fifth Straight Buckeye Victory
November 21, 2008
Before I get started with this week’s preview, congratulations are in order. Give some props to the Michigan basketball team for beating the number four-ranked UCLA Bruins Thursday night by a score of 55-52 at Madison Square Garden.
I could not believe my eyes and was ecstatic afterwards. Hey Sparties, still want to wait for basketball [...]