Published on: 26th November, 2009
Dick Vitale is about as famous as, well, Paul McCartney. Jack Nicholson? Donald Trump? Oprah Winfrey? Let's just agree he is one of the most famous personalities of the past 25 years. So when the college basketball guru makes a statement, the rest of the world perks up its ears to hear what ...Published on: 22nd November, 2009
The storyline may vary, the locations differ, but rising to the occasion will be the theme as one reviews the college football activity of this past weekend. Stanford, fresh from two of the most impressive victories in the BCS era, was beaten on their home field by ancient rival California, 34-28. The Cardinal had their chances, and were only turned away in the ...Published on: 21st November, 2009
In this edition of the Friday night challenge we will pursue the answers to some of college football's most argued and discussed enigmas. While there should be some thought provoking activity in any inquiry of college football history the answers are clear. Guard against falling victim to over-thinking or suggestive slide ...Published on: 16th November, 2009
The third Saturday in November serves up many of the great rivalry games. With an eye to the all-important jockeying for BCS rankings, the spotlight this week will feature several classic rivalries. Baby's Losers 1 . Ohio State @ Michigan The Buckeyes have clinched a trip to the Rose Bowl so they have to come down emotionally. The Wolverines are ...Published on: 15th November, 2009
The Horned Frogs of Texas Christian have not spent a great amount of time this season croaking up the wrong tree. They have gone out and put away the opposition, usually leaving no doubt who is the best team on the field that day. Case in point would be the 55-28 ...Published on: 14th November, 2009
The ACC, Coaches, and Trickery 1. This former N.C. State coach handed John Cooper his final defeat as coach of Ohio State. 2. This former Appalachian State coach won the BCS Championship in Pasadena. 3. This former Duke coach won the last non split National Championship before the coming of the BCS. 4. This former ...Published on: 12th November, 2009
The Texas Longhorns have a proud and storied past on the gridiron. Over the decades UT football has proudly presented rugged linemen, dependable runners, and spectacular quarterbacks to a variety of all-star teams. When the jolly crowd in Austin can put all three together, a championship is often the result. As the current ...Published on: 8th November, 2009
Saturday was a big day for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ohio State put their foot on the neck of rival Penn State in Happy Valley, 24-7, to lay claim as the eminent challenger for the Nittany Lions' Big 10 crown. The Buckeye position was further enhanced by Iowa's dismal performance and 17-10 ...Published on: 7th November, 2009
Another trip through time to discover the answer to eight of life's great questions. 1. First team defeated by Bear Bryant as head coach of Alabama? A) Michigan, B) Kentucky, C) Furman, D) Tampa, E) Georgia 2. Last team to defeat Bear Bryant as head coach of Alabama? A) Michigan, B) Auburn, C) Southern ...Published on: 4th November, 2009
Most of you watched Boise State overpower Oregon 19-8 to start the season. It was a Duck team at full strength bent on revenge for a loss in 2008 to the Broncos. The Ducks failed. They were controlled by Boise State and sent packing. So angry was one Oregon player at the ...