Following today's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, the most prominent European football/soccer competition is ready to kick off. And so is betting on the same. In this article, we will review all the groups and present them to you. Manchester City is the top contender for winning the trophy, and … Read More... about UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw Completed
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What Did We Just See?
After the first half on Thursday night, Texas Tech led 63-44 over Michigan … oh wait, sorry … that was the final score. The halftime score was actually 24-16. Yeah … 16. This wasn’t just a cold shooting performance by Michigan. This was one of the worst offensive showings in the storied history of the NCAA Tournament. We need some context. This deserves a deep dive … [Read more...] about What Did We Just See?
Ok … Michigan State Beat Michigan … Once
January 30th. On that date in 1661, Oliver Cromwell was ritually executed. On that same date in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated. Winston Churchill’s funeral was later held on that date in 1965. Historically, January 30th has not been a great date. Something big happened this past January 30th, however. On January 30th, 2019, I famously announced my bold prediction that … [Read more...] about Ok … Michigan State Beat Michigan … Once
Saturday Marquee Matchups with Playoff Spots on the Line
This past week has been the most eventful of the 2018-19 college hoops season. I will argue that point against anyone. We saw CINCY finally get their shot against Houston and UVA win in Chapel Hill. Maryland preserved their NCAA tourney hopes by knocking off the red hot Boilermakers while LSU escaped Rupp with a victory against a top-5 Wildcats team. Oh yeah … there was this … [Read more...] about Saturday Marquee Matchups with Playoff Spots on the Line
Introducing Ole Miss – The Best CBB Team of 2018
When you think about the best college basketball teams you probably think about the Dukes, Gonzagas, and Michigans of the world. While these are the most talented teams of the 2018–19 season, they are not the most profitable. There is a monumental difference between the teams that meet high expectations and the teams that exceed much lower expectations. Take a look at … [Read more...] about Introducing Ole Miss – The Best CBB Team of 2018
Roy Williams: “Right Now We Stink”
No.7 Michigan Wolverines (7-0) smashed No.11 North Carolina 84-67 in what was supposed to be the game of the day in NCAA basketball. It turned out to be one-sided domination by the Wolverines. North Carolina and coach Roy Williams don't like to get trashed by some of their opponents. Tar Heels got used to being a villain, not the victim. So we might understand the source of … [Read more...] about Roy Williams: “Right Now We Stink”
Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy
120 years ago, the University of Michigan defeated Michigan Agricultural College 39-0. The two teams began playing every year, with U of M deciding to suit up their freshman team against the Aggies, essentially treating the matchup as a practice game. It was not long before the MAC football program had become strong enough to beat Michigan, winning for the first time in … [Read more...] about Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy
Handicapping the Big Ten: Preseason Betting Odds and Preview
This was set to be a banner year for the Big Ten. Penn State loses one Heisman-level superstar but retains another as an upperclassman. Wisconsin’s ground game is an institution. Michigan, Michigan State and Iowa lurk as spoilers who could evolve into more. Did we forget Ohio State? That team that won another Big Ten title last season. That school where one great, bullish QB … [Read more...] about Handicapping the Big Ten: Preseason Betting Odds and Preview