Chivu is having an excellent first season in charge of Inter, a club that he represented as a player for many years. Some had concerns about his lack of top flight coaching experience, and yet he has the Nerazzurri eight points clear at the top, albeit with Milan having a game in hand. If the Rossoneri beat Pisa tonight that will become five points, adding a bit of pressure ahead of their game against the Bianconeri.
No one can be considered a true fan of a sports team unless they believe the rest of the world is trying to get them. The "us versus them" mentality helps fuel our love for our favorite teams, which makes it even sweeter when that one enemy we hate above all others is finally conquered. Barcelona have had to deal with quite a few villains in their history, with their connection to Catalonia inviting some extra challenges that went far beyond normal sports competition.
USC's athletic director Jen Cohen acknowledged the changing landscape of college football, arguing that while tradition matters, evolutionary needs must also be recognized amid newer schedules.
Borzello has ranked Purdue, UConn, and St. John's as the top three teams in his 'Way-Too-Early Top 25', indicating a competitive season ahead.
