The Big Ten Network has finally won my support, and all it had to do was use a classic logic-based argument that has convinced people of things for years: “You can have free beer.”
Before the beer I was unhappy about BTN, a television network ostensibly aiming to further the mission statements the esteemed institutions of higher learning it represents (and also Indiana University). (more…)
I’m a big Illini sports fan, and my passion has been rewarded this year by the Illini hockey team, ranked No. 1 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association polls and undefeated deep into the season at 32-0. It’s the most exciting thing to happen to University athletics since the football team went to the Rose Bowl in January and exerted some sort of effort.
The hockey team plays its final two home games of the season Friday and Saturday against Adrian College, both 7 p.m. faceoffs at the Ice Arena. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for non-students, though if you mention this column, they will still make you pay full price. (more…)