Published on: 3rd May, 2010
Last year, The Wall Street Journal generated some preseason buzz in the college football world with an article touting offensive line experience as a "telltale predictor" of success . This revelation would fall into the category of "water is wet" for many long-time observers, but the difference was that, this time, ...Published on: 27th April, 2010
Aside from His Holiness, Tim Tebow, the story of the 2010 NFL Draft had to be the marquee talent produced by the Big 12. The conference produced the first four picks of the draft and five of the first six. Nine picks in the first round hailed from Big 12 schools, ...Published on: 13th April, 2010
Remember back when Phil Mickelson held the unofficial title of "Best Golfer Yet to Win a Major" for what seemed like a decade? Watching Lefty collect his third green jacket on Sunday should give hope to the "almost great" athletes and coaches in all sports. Mickelson's magnificent Masters should serve as ...Published on: 6th April, 2010
They're timeless questions, really. Puppy dogs or ice cream? Chocolate or vanilla? Betty or Veronica? Lenny or Carl? College football has its own fair share: Bo or Woody? Auburn or Alabama? Weis or Willingham? Brats or spiedies? Time to pick a side. On fall Saturdays, there is no middle ground.Begin SlideshowPublished on: 1st April, 2010
With April upon us, I'd like nothing more than to kick around some news from the Oklahoma Sooners' spring practices. Unfortunately, coach Bob Stoops has his squad drilling under radio silence. Media members and fans aren't welcome. The best anyone can hope for are third-hand reports filtered through the coaching staff ...Published on: 30th March, 2010
Change never comes easy in college football. Players and coaches come and go, but, come fall, we know what to expect. Michigan and Ohio State will meet the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Notre Dame fans will way overrate their team. Beano Cook will make creepy comments about the Song Girls. Florida will ...Published on: 30th March, 2010
Pro football bigwigs such as Mike Holmgren and Pete Carroll descended on Norman, Okla., Monday to take in the long-awaited pro day of Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford. Hope all the big-name gawkers enjoyed watching Bradford, because they're certainly not going to be coaching him any time soon. Sign it, seal it, ...Published on: 16th March, 2010
The Alabama Crimson Tide completed a perfect season in January with a win against the Texas Longhorns in the BCS championship game. A perfect season, however, does not a perfect team make. Colt McCoy with the Tide's running backs behind him. Or Nebraska's defensive line with Joe Haden and Major Wright ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
When spring practice starts up, Oklahoma Sooners coach Bob Stoops typically gives his upperclassmen a light load, looking instead to find out where the youngsters stand. Heralded newcomers start to prove whether they're buzz-worthy or not, while the veterans take a backseat. With spring practice starting this week, here are the ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
For all the talent in states like Florida and California, it's tough to top Texas in terms of sheer passion for college football. The Lone Star State boasts a total 10 D-I programs (assuming North Texas still counts). And with top programs taking up residence, we're not talking quantity over quality, ...