Paul Franke

University of Michigan

Paul Franke

Paul Franke is a NGJ Contributor and a freshman at the University of Michigan. He's originally from San Diego, California.

Articles by Paul Franke

Paul Franke Quick vs. Elliot: The Hero vs. The Blame May 7, 2012 While LA Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick became a hero at the Staples Center on Sunday, St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott rode out his goaltending woes to a delirious crowd. But only time will tell whether the Kings can continue the march to their first Stanley Cup.
Paul Franke The Madden Curse — It’s for Real April 26, 2012 Though being selected to be the cover athlete for Madden NFL is quite an accomplishment, the season following the selection hasn't proved successful for past winners. 2013 cover winner Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions will look to dodge that bullet.
800px-Shabazz_Muhammad_lean UCLA Basketball Finds Its Savior April 12, 2012 The past few seasons for Bruins' fans have been far from what they had planned following back-to-back-to-back Final Four appearances. Landing top recruit Shabazz Mohammad gives them hope for a future.
1986035719_f9e0f6b345_z College Basketball Attendance: On the Decline March 23, 2012 Whether it be internet streaming, off-the-court distractions, one-and-done players, lack of student interest, or a combination of these factors, college basketball is dire need of a change. Nothing can take the place of filling a college basketball arena—you can’t storm the court from your couch.
Paul Franke Last Year’s March Heroes—Where Are They Now? March 10, 2012 Each year, a new March brings new heroes and Cinderella teams in NCAA basketball. Where are last March's heroes today, from Kemba Walker to Jamie Skeen? And who will remain shining through this year's Madness?
Paul Franke As the Madness Approaches… February 21, 2012 With March Madness fast approaching, the time has come to make some early predictions...and realize that they will likely be for naught. No matter what we think we know about college basketball, come March the NCAA always finds a way to keep us all unsure of what's coming next.
Paul Franke Who’s the Better Brother Now? February 6, 2012 Peyton Manning is often considered one of the top quarterbacks of all time. But after another phenomenal fourth-quarter Super Bowl performance by Eli, the question has become all the more interesting: which brother is better?
Paul Franke Inside the Al Glick Field House with the President January 30, 2012 Going forward, I want to vote for President Obama after the great character he displayed in Ann Arbor. I just can’t fathom how he realistically plans on fulfilling all of his aspirations, from lowering tuition costs to increasing domestic manufacturing.