Tag Archives: Michigan
Iowa Football: Christian Ballard Helps Hawkeye Defense Disrupt EIU Offense
Defensive tackles are often the unsung heroes of the team; the warriors in the middle who get lost in the trench battles.
It’s difficult for the average fan to remember the names of players lost in the battles—they’re never in plain sight.
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Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football: Is Iowa’s Glass Half-Empty Or Half-Full After Week One
In case you hadn’t heard, this past Saturday, the Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers by a score of 37-7. The defense was predictably dominant, and the offense was surprisingly efficient.However, after the game I was listening to a radio c… Continue reading
College Football Week One: The East Carolina Miracle and Other Under-Rated Gems
With all of the storylines going into 2010’s first week of college football, several ran repeatedly. How would Florida look without Tim Tebow? Would Alabama come out swinging like defending national champions? How would North Carolina fare agains… Continue reading
Michigan State Football: Handing Out Helmet Stickers After The Win Over Western
It all came down to this, September fourth, game day. All of the two-a-days in 90+ degree heat, all of the blood and sweat shed were for this: The Michigan State season opener against Western Michigan.
Last season the Michigan State Spartans faced off … Continue reading
Ron Zook’s Last Stand at Illinois: Week 1—Missouri
The Illinois Fighting Illini began their 2010 season like they have the past three seasons, with an opening loss to the Missouri Tigers at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
In past years, the Illini have either played poorly in the first half and mus… Continue reading
Carrying On: Ohio State Buckeyes Breeze Through Tuneup, Ready For Miami Showdown
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: OHIO STATE 45, MARSHALL 7 In-depth spotlight and analysis of a game that deserves a closer look… COLUMBUS – There’s a Hurricane Watch around Ohio Stadium right now. And this particular alert doesn’t have a… Continue reading
Wisconsin Badgers Football: 10 Things We Learned In Week One
The Wisconsin Badgers started their highly anticipated 2010 football season in Sin City Saturday night. While the Badgers came away with a 20-point victory, there were a few concerns for fans, as the Badgers went into the half only up three. But after … Continue reading
Michigan State Spartans: What We Learned in Victory over Western Michigan
Michigan State’s first game of the season ended in a comfortable 38-14 win against in-state opponent Western Michigan, but the final score really doesn’t tell the whole story.
The Spartans—a team full of vigor and enthusiasm for month… Continue reading
College Football: 12 Thoughts on Big Ten Week 1 Action (Part 2)
I covered Ohio State, Penn State, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan State, and Minnesota in Part 1. In this part, I’ll cover the rest of the games from week 1 with a final thought to cap it all off.
Without further ado:
7) Indiana 51 – Towson 17: Nice, bu… Continue reading
Michigan Football: Where Should Wolverines Rank After Clobbering The Huskies?
There was a lot of hype surrounding this year’s UConn Huskies team—they finished last year 8-5, including a win over South Carolina in the Papajohns.com Pizza Bowl, snagged a big road win over Notre Dame, 33-30 in double overtime, and their … Continue reading