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Put on yer best Midwest accent, serve up some hot dish, and grab yer mittens, because this week we’re taking a look at two of the nation’s premier state schools who rival each other in just about everything–but especially hockey. The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin–Madison are both members of the Big Ten conference and the northern region, where hockey is the recreational sport of choice. Can one of these schools score a hat trick?

1. Mascot Match-up

Minnesota- Goldy Gopher, the leader of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, has led fans in cheering for twenty-four NCAA  titles, five of which were won for hockey!
Wisconsin-The Wisconsin Badgers have won twenty-six NCAA titles, six of which were for men’s hockey. However, the men’s boxing team has won the most of any Wisconsin sport, with eight national titles.

Three credits to:  Wisconsin. Cuz they’d beat the crap out of me if I didn’t say that. Read More »

Alyssa Milano has answered your prayers.

That is assuming your prayers involved girly sportswear and peasant tops with your favorite team’s logo on it.

She has recently launched her new line of sportswear for women called the “Touch Collection.” Thanks to Ms. Milano women will no longer have to suffer through sporting events in boxy sweatshirts and boys’ tees. Now we can root for our teams in feminine style!

I know I’ve spent many nights lying awake in bed wondering how I could look cute while rooting for my Tigers. I’ve spent every Saturday at the Big House hoping that I would one day be able to show off my legs while being tossed in the air after a Wolverine touchdown. I’ve scoured the malls looking for a Pistons t-shirt that could show off my curves.

Ok, so that’s all a lie.

I never really cared what I looked like for sporting events, as anyone who has ever gone to a game with me can attest. I actually like the ease of throwing on some sweats, putting my hair in a ponytail and cracking a beer at the stadium. But I have to say, this new line from Alyssa Milano is really cute. No, I don’t think I’d ever wear a peasant top or dress to a game, but I do love the sweatshirts. The logo on the hood? Adorable. The hole for your thumb in the cuff? Love it!

Trust me, when I first heard about this new line I was ready to tear it apart. As much as I tried, though, I just couldn’t. I even bought a hoodie. Maybe now that peanut vendor will stop calling me sir.

What do you think?

“More sports?” you’re asking? Well, yes, especially if you’ve already given a new guy the impression that you at least kind of know what you’re talking about. I can’t stress enough the importance of at least feigning like you know what’s going on, because there are no limits to how hot sports-loving guys find girls who also seem to like sports. So what, if anything, should you be discussing this week? Here’s the rundown:

The NBA Finals – It’s the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Cleveland Lebrons, (ahem, I mean) Cavaliers, and after three games, it hasn’t been much of a series at all. The Spurs, led by Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, have simply dominated thus far, and with Lebron James being totally stymied by the Spurs terrific team defense, this series hasn’t even been worth watching. And that’s a shame, because the Spurs are easily the best team of this decade, and they are entirely under appreciated. Girls, do yourselves a favor. If you’ve ever liked or been interested in basketball at all, take some time on Thursday night to watch Game 4 of this series. Watching the Spurs’ offensive execution is absolutely a thing of beauty. And for you Desperate Housewives-loving girls, you can always get off on watching Parker, the soon to be Mr. Eva Longoria, as he flashes his quickness all over the court. Just so you know, if the Cavs win one game in this series, it’ll be a terrific accomplishment. Read More »