The NFL Draft started last night. Which prospects are going to have the most successful careers? The Mike’d UP guys pick three. Kowaleski: Disclaimer: I hate draft prognoses. Always have and always will. But here goes. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: This kid is an absolute freak. I watched him play in the Orange Bowl against […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer on Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling Tuesday, banning him for life and fining him $2.5 million, the maximum amount allowed under the league constitution. Kelley: Sports Illustrated writer Michael Rosenberg summarized it well: “The punishment may or may not fit the crime, but it absolutely fits the man.” I […]
The NBA Playoffs kicked off last week. Who will take home the championship? Kowaleski: East: The Heat are the only logical option here. The Pacers got home court advantage, but to say they’ve been inconsistent would be an understatement—the fact that they’re tied 1-1 with the 38-win Atlanta Hawks says it all. The Nets swept […]
On Tuesday, the NCAA implemented small changes that included allowing players unlimited meals from their universities. Kowaleski: This is too little, too late for the maligned NCAA. It’s been a P.R. nightmare for them over the past few months. First, Northwestern football players gain the right to unionize and be recognized as university employees. Then […]
Ten years after both programs first accomplished the feat, the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams both won national championships in the same season. Which title run was more impressive? Kowaleski: This is a rough one for us, Mike. As fans of the Big East (old guard edition), it sucks to watch Connecticut take […]
Opening Day was Monday and the MLB is underway. The Mike’d UP guys offer their predictions for the 2014 season. Kelley: National League: The New York Daily News recently ran this headline: “Dodgers should win NL West, and with $233 million payroll, they better” To just win the NL West would be supremely disappointing for […]
A report by the International Trade Union Confederation estimates 4,000 immigrant workers will die in construction for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Kelley: This is an absolutely appalling situation. One 26-year-old Philippine worker said in the Bleacher Report that living conditions at the various construction sites include, “eight people to one bedroom, sixteen people share […]
NCAA basketball conference tournaments are wrapping up just in time for Selection Sunday. The Mike’d Up guys give their picks: Kowaleski: American—Louisville A10—VCU ACC—Virginia Big 12—Oklahoma State Big East—Creighton Big Ten—Michigan State Pac-12—Oregon SEC—Florida Kelley: American— Louisville A10— UMass ACC— Duke Big 12— Kansas Big East— Villanova Big Ten— Michigan State Pac-12— Arizona SEC— […]
LeBron had the greatest scoring performance of his career against the Bobcats on Monday night. Kelley: LeBron has made Mike’d UP history, Mick. Never before have we focused on the same person in two consecutive issues. Add it to his already countless awards, not that this one will find its way into his mansion in […]
The NFL is discussing penalizing players for the use of the racial slurs during games. Kelley: It is the thought that counts and I support it, but the actual implementation of this proposal is near impossible. There are too many issues for this rule to be effective in the National Football League. Many players this […]
The battle of North America is set for noon today between the United States and Canada. Kelley: USA-Canada, today at noon? Should be epic and I know I will not be the only one on campus watching this showdown, especially given the finish of the 2010 Olympic Finals between these two rivals. Now I refuse […]
The wait is over – the NFL will have its first openly gay active player in Michael Sam of Missouri. Kelley: The courage and confidence this young man possesses are abundant. Two personality traits I admire deeply in individuals and attempt to exude myself each day. Michael Sam defined those two traits in his interview […]
Controversy is brewing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Kelley: #SochiProblems is currently trending on Twitter. Guests of the 2014 Olympic Games have been told to not flush their toilets, to not drink the water and even to not fish in their toilets. How bizarre. One guest, Stacy St. Clair, a journalist for the […]
Super Bowl XLVIII is in front of us and it is now time for our annual predictions. Kowaleski: Well, Mike, here we are. The beginning of the end. We started our run ruling #MikedUPnation two Super Bowls ago. It’s been a real pleasure. I’ve gotta go with Peyton Manning and the Broncos here. The Seahawks […]
