College Football 6 Pack – Great (Un)Expectations

Nicholas Sparks once wrote, “In the blink of an eye, something happens by chance – when you least expect it – sets you on a course that you never planned, into a future you never imagined.” This quote is very applicable to sports as one play can change the entire course of a game or…

MSU/Northerwestern Preview – Pound The Nail

The Chinese Philosopher Confucius once said ,“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” This quote is very accurate when you look at Michigan State’s football team this season. Prior to the start of Big Ten play, the team looked very average and I wondered…

Rivalry Week: It’s Personal

Vince Lombardi once said, “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” While they may not have the top recruiting class in their conference or have flashy players, that exemplifies the Mark Dantonio era at Michigan State. With less resources, notoriety and superstars, the 6-1 Spartans are looking to…

Should I Stay or Should I Go? NCAA and the NBA Draft

In anticipation of the NBA Draft tonight, lets take a look back at the decision young men have to make each year in anticipation for being drafted. Since players are no longer allowed to go to the NBA directly from high school, most choose the route of going to college for a year instead of…

From 68 to 16: The Madness Rolls On

If anyone is still wondering why the NCAA tournament is called “March Madness,” they got their answer in the form of several upsets in the opening rounds of the tourney. Given the parody we saw this season, I think everyone expected some higher seeds to lose – but few thought we would see so many,…