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Posts published in December 2009

D.J.s Live In-Game Blog: Bradley vs. Loyola

It’s T-minus 47 minutes to tonight’s 7:05 contest between Bradley and the Loyola Ramblers.  There are already some big things shaking here at Carver Arena as it was announced earlier that freshman Dyricus Simms-Edwards will miss three to six weeks with a stress reaction in…

D.J.s Live Blog – Bradley vs. WCU

Pregame hunch  Twenty-one minutes to the tip-off of what could be a gut-check game for the Braves, who are hosting the Catamounts of Western Carolina.  WCU enters the contest with a record of 7-1 after knocking off Furman (64-57) on Saturday.  They also defeated a…

Braves score upset over 20th ranked Illini

The University of Illinois is the best men’s basketball in Illinois, according to Scott Powers at ESPNChicago.com. But last week, the Bradley Braves demonstrated why games aren’t played on paper.  In the consolation game of the Las Vegas Invitational, the Braves knocked off the Illini…

Braves split at Lady Rebel Round-Up

Playing two games in less than 24 hours is tough for any team. Coming back after losing the first to win the second is something completely different.  When the women’s basketball team left for Las Vegas, the plan was to come back victorious. For this…

March to perfection and some other football stuff

NFL history is taking place as I write this. As of now, two NFL teams are 11-0 which is pretty remarkable. And so begins the discussion of which 11-0, team is better: the Indianapolis Colts or New Orleans Saints.  Now as a Tennessee Titans fan,…

One-on-One: Should the NFL govern over health issues?

No At the age of 18, everyone in this country is considered an adult. If you commit a crime, you get tried to the fullest extent of the law. At this time, any person can make decisions for themselves, especially concerning health. Last week, Pittsburgh…

Volleyball announces new recruits as the Braves wrap up season

Volleyball ended its season by signing two players. Six-foot-2 Allie Falter and 6-foot-0 Lauren Zerante are both blockers who will join next year’s roster. “They are both middle players, and that is something we are thin in,” coach Sean Burdette said. “When we meet with…

Voice picks top movies of the decade

Sure, this decade brought us the rise and fall of Lindsay Lohan, the legend of the Snuggie and VH1’s “Rock of Love Bus,” but the last 10 years have been great for film.  Except for maybe “White Chicks.”  2000  “Almost Famous”  Right from the moment…

Mayer’s “Battle Studies” sappy, nothing new

John Mayer is infamous for his love of women – namely beautiful, big-named celebrities.  For a period in time, he was better known as a playboy than a talented singer-songwriter. With “Battle Studies,” however, Mayer aims to gain his credibility back, through his seemingly infinite…

Peoria Heights restaurant offers good food, atmosphere falls short

Taste buds on strike from Peoria’s daily humdrum eats? Got a pocket-searing wad of money to burn? You just might find yourself at the door of Peoria Heights’ chic restaurant, Seven on Prospect.  This self-proclaimed cosmopolitan grill is lost somewhere in the bevy of boutiques…

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