Kelvin Sampson’s days as head coach of Indiana basketball are numbered due to NCAA recruiting violations. This buffoon decided to break the same NCAA rules he previously broke while head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. Sampson made over 100 illegal phone calls to recruits while he was still under restrictions from the 500 or so illegal calls he made while at Oklahoma. I have to admit I’m very shocked Sampson hasn’t already received the boot by Indiana, but it’s only a matter of time. I can imagine Indiana fans won’t stand for a frickin cheater standing on the sidelines representing their University.

On a side note, there appears to be a ground swell of supporters calling for Bobby Knight to return as head coach. What??? This has to be a few old boosters trying to revive the past, but it won’t work guys. He can’t recruit anymore and in all reality isn’t that good of a coach these days. Indiana must come to the realization that Sampson does need to be fired, but then you start fresh rather than bringing back the General.

UCLA covers -7 against Indiana

Michigan State covers +9.5 against UNC

OVERALL RECORD:

College Basketball 47-37-2

NBA 3-1

NFL 12-5-1

College Football: 10-8

The slate is full of great college basketball games so here are our picks.

Duke covers -14 at home against George Mason

Wisconsin covers +4 at Marquette

Indiana covers +5 against Kentucky

OVERALL RECORD:

College Basketball 9-4

College Football: 6-7

NFL 5-3-1

Maryland covers +4 at Illinois

Wisconsin covers -10 at home against FSU

Indiana covers +13.5 at Duke

OVERALL RECORD:

College Football: 6-7

College Basketball 4-2

NFL 5-2-1

Last year was the epic run of George Mason to the Final Four and Gonzaga has become a household name in recent years due to their excellent play. Mid-major teams in NCAA basketball continue to get better and better and last night was another testament to this point. The Butler Bulldogs defteated Gonzaga in the Preseason NIT 79-71 to win the title. Butler previously defeated Indiana in Bloomington and then nationally ranked Tennessee to reach the championship. Butler is only one of many mid-major teams who you will hear from this year. Creighton, Hofstra, Southern Illinois, Old Dominion, Oral Roberts and even Missouri State who just upset #7 Wisconsin yesterday. I love the underdog so this year in the NCAA should be fun!

Story: Butler Bulldogs

Indiana Hoosiers cover -3.5 against Butler Bulldogs in a NIT Season Tip-Off Matchup

Overall Record:

College Football: 5-5

College Basketball 1-0

NFL 0-1