Published on: 26th September, 2009
If there's every a cry that should drive fear into an opponent, it's not the quack of a duck. Unless, of course, there's around 54,000 of you doing the "quacking" in Autzen. And by "quacking," of course, we mean yelling. That's because Autzen Stadium, built into the ground, was loud today. ...Published on: 23rd September, 2009
In honor of Penn State freshman Joseph Dado, who was found dead in a stairwell on Sunday after the PSU game, the VFA isn't going to give our booze awards.Here's our Week Three awards (A little late, we know)!!The "Did you REALLY see that happening?" AwardFirst, Washington beating USC. Then ...Published on: 15th September, 2009
Some writers like helmet stickers to celebrate great college performances of the week. We prefer adult beverages.Champange: Great! Budwesier: Good, solid performance if nothing special. Nattie Light: absolute crap. Champagne Notre Dame-Michigan"Both sides aren't very good," said a friend of mine. Frankly, I don't care if the game pitched two ...Published on: 14th September, 2009
Sorry, we've just seen the new AP Poll and we've got to say these three words: "You're joking, right?"Seriously. Penn State at No. 5 (albeit tied with Ole Miss)?They've played NOBODY. OK, nor have Texas. Or Florida. Why isn't USC and Alabama No. 2 and No. 3, after big wins ...Published on: 11th September, 2009
I spoke to a friend of ours who's going to the Texas vs. Wyoming game and I asked him if he was excited about the game on Saturday.His quote? "It's only Wyoming". Methinks that a Tennessee fan might have said that on the eve of the Wyoming game last year. ...Published on: 11th September, 2009
If you read the VFA's Twittering during the Clemson-Georgia Tech game, you'll find out that we didn't exactly expect it to end up as the nail-biting thriller that it was.After two brilliant special teams plays, including a touchdown pass from kicker Scott Blair, a monster run to the house from ...Published on: 8th September, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen,If any of you were lucky enough to see THAT Miami-Florida State game last night, then you saw one of the games of the season. Actually, you didn't. You probably saw one of the games of the decade.We should be used to a game like this, with all ...Published on: 4th September, 2009
After 101 conference predictions, loads of cheerleader comments, some love from Souvenir City, we're here: the Penn State preview.Because Penn State's our team (in case you hadn't guessed!), we thought we'd leave the team we really wanted to write about until last....Firstly, let's talk about the receiving corps....Anyone who's received ...Published on: 27th August, 2009
The only thing that most sports fans associate with the Big East is the way the conference destroyed their March Madness brackets during the college basketball season. As for college football, West Virginia's the perennial favourite to win, and everyone else is trying to catch up. But with Rich Rodriguez doing ...Published on: 26th August, 2009
Hedges, pretty co-eds, jorts, and monster-sized stadiums...that's the SEC for you. Oh, and they play some pretty good football, too.A quick few words about Florida:Very. Good. Indeed. Preseason ranked No. 1. Tim Tebow. Brandon Spikes. Great defense. National Championships. Favorites to repeat in 2009. Big game on the road at ...