After a thrilling Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin, TCU wanted no part of a possible rematch come 2011. This week, Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema stated in a radio show interview on The Big 1070 that shortly after the Rose Bowl he was approached by a third party about playing TCU in their season opener. Bielema could not say “yes” fast enough. However, TCU head coach Gary Patterson did not seem as excited and turned down the invitation. Despite TCU needing to fill...
With TCU still reveling in their dramatic 21-19 Rose Bowl win over the #5 Wisconsin Badgers, the alumni continue to find creative ways to celebrate and to gloat for all of Columbus, Ohio. According to Dallas radio station 1310, the TCU faithful collected money to purchase up to 20 electronic billboard signs in-and-around Columbus to not only send a stern message to Ohio State but to memorialize their signature win: “Congratulations to TCU for their BCS Rose Bowl Victory-Little Sisters of the...
Looking back before last season, the Big 10 failed miserably come post-season play. However, this season the Big 10 is looking very strong despite struggles from yester-year. On Tuesday, Iowa took down #12 Missouri 27-24 in the Insight Bowl and on Wednesday Illinois, surprising to some, dominated Baylor 38-14 in the Texas Bowl. The conference is starting to show that it is finally out of its slump and returning back to elite status. To the true fan, this turn-around...
The first part of this Iowa news series received such a warm reception by Hawkeye Nation, hopefully part two promises more of the same. Apparently, Hawkeye football in Iowa is more popular than corn subsidies. Iowans from Sioux City to Waterloo either left comments or shot-off emails, sticking up for their head coach, with some using a few choice words to do so. Nonetheless, I would not expect any different from any true college football fan in coming to the aid and defense of their...
Though Nike Inc. has a very minor position in licensing the University of Wisconsin’s logos and trademarks, the school is officially terminating its agreement with the corporate giant because of its questionable employment practices. Specifically, the university is displeased with Nike’s treatment of its workers in Honduras where Wisconsin apparel is fabricated. Chancellor Biddy Martin has made it clear that Nike is not doing enough to help its workers in Honduras who have been displaced after the abrupt closing...
The 2009 Big Ten rushing leader will miss all of Wisconsin’s spring practices while recovering from ankle surgery. John Clay, a rising junior, has been plagued with ankle injuries since arriving in Madison and will undergo surgery on his right ankle on March 25th. He also had left ankle surgery in early January of this year as well. Even though a good portion of Clay’s career has been spent battling ankle injuries, he’s still established himself as a premier...
“The SEC has a lot more speed-type people. They (the Big Ten) have a lot more big guys. We’ve got great receivers and running backs to try to take advantage of something Penn State doesn’t have.” LSU QB Jordan Jefferson prior to PSU’s speed and defense dominating the game. As the bowl season is coming to an end, the most impressive and improved performance by any conference as a whole was the Big 10. As of late, the conference...
The Gophers not only lost a nail-bitter to Wisconsin 28-31 on Saturday, but in the midst, they lost their starting center, Jeff Tow-Arnett, for the rest of the season. Tow-Arnett broke his right leg with less than a minute left in the game. Coach Brewster was devastated by the news as he had a close relationship with the junior. QB Adam Weber will also miss Tow-Arnett as they developed and worked together since entering Minnesota as freshman. Sophomore Trey Davis will...
