Wisch: The Windy City Deserves To Feel An NFL Draft

The NFL Draft needs a change of scenery and belongs in a city that loves football.

• Jun 12, 2014

Wisch: I'm Now A Rashad McCants Fan

Former North Carolina star McCants says he took fake classes to stay eligible in college.

• Jun 6, 2014

Wisch: Time For Cubs To Draft A Pitcher And Enter Arms Race

The Cubs need a couple power pitchers to reach their ultimate goal.

• Jun 5, 2014

Wisch: It's Time Kris Bryant Gets The Big League Promotion

Bryant is as polished as Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo were when they made their debuts.

• Jun 3, 2014

Wisch: Notre Dame, Penn State Taking Recruiting Fight To The SEC

SEC coaches are crying foul as coaches from the North help coach (recruit) at camps down South.

• May 30, 2014

Wisch: Court Is The Last Place Cubs Need To Be

The Cubs would be best served to buy out the contract with the rooftop owners.

• May 22, 2014

Wisch: How Does Blackhawks' Run So Far Compare To Bulls' Three-Peats?

Not since Michael and Scottie has anyone shown Chicago greatness like these Blackhawks.

• May 20, 2014

Wisch: Groce's Leadership A Bright Spot in Dark Illini Saga

John Groce suspended Darius Paul for an entire season, which was a proper move.

• May 15, 2014

Wisch: Rutgers' Bad Rep A Scarlet Letter For Big Ten

Rutgers just can't get out of its own way.

• May 13, 2014

Wisch: Big Ten Must Remember Roots While Branching Out East

If you add schools out East, you need to embrace the region. And the Big Ten has already.

• May 7, 2014

Wisch: NIU Should Push For Big 12 Membership

In the money-driven culture of collegiate athletics, the Chicago market and continued gridiron success make NIU appealing.

• May 2, 2014

Wisch: Taking A Quick Run Through Big Ten Football

Wisconsin has a most favorable 2014 conference schedule.

• Apr 30, 2014

Wisch: Stained By PEDs, Sosa Needs To Come Clean

The frosty relationship will continue until Sammy Sosa tells the truth.

• Apr 25, 2014

Wisch: The Six Most Maddening Cubs Closers Ever

It appears that the Cubs may have figured out a solution to their lack of a closer: Just never lead again.

• Apr 18, 2014

Wisch: What I Like - And Don't - About The Illini Rebrand

• Apr 17, 2014

Wisch: Is Chicago Missing An Olympic-Sized Opportunity in 2024?

There's a growing sentiment that the Olympics are coming back to America in 2024.

• Apr 11, 2014

Wisch: Fans Deserve Second Chance To Know Fab Freshmen

Should Duke's Jabari Parker go pro? Should Kansas' Joel Embiid? What about Kentucky's Julius Randle, or any of the Wildcats' other fab frosh?

• Apr 5, 2014

Wisch: By Claiming He Was Misquoted, Illini's Beckman Misfires

It's best for all if Tim Beckman just has a realistic view of his program.

• Apr 3, 2014

Wisch: With Football Focus, NU Neglecting Hoops Arena

Northwestern is embarking on a $3.75-billion fundraising campaign, but Welsh-Ryan Arena will remain an eyesore.

• Mar 20, 2014

Wisch: My One Big Problem With Groce This Season

Had John Groce gone to his bench earlier in the season, the Illini might be in the NCAA Tournament.

• Mar 18, 2014

Wisch: Illini Fall, But Groce's Arrow Is Still Pointing Up

Illinois has a lot to prove next year after a strong finish to this season.

• Mar 14, 2014

Wisch: With Win, The Bubble Now Beckons For Illini

A new-look starting five has paid dividends for Illinois, which is in dire need of at least one more win.

• Mar 13, 2014

Wisch: A New Arena Won't Fix DePaul Basketball Alone

Taaxpayers should be worried because it's a long shot that DePaul comes close to filling any arena.

• Mar 11, 2014

Wisch: Cubs Can't Be Shortsighted With Castro

If Javier Baez has a higher defensive ceiling than Starlin Castro, then the latter needs to look at moving positions.

• Mar 7, 2014

Wisch: Expand Soldier Field, But Not For A Super Bowl

Adding more seats would benefit Bears fans and allow for more revenue from non-football events.

• Mar 6, 2014

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