Published on: 13th November, 2009
Hail, hail, Mountain West Conference. College Football’s biggest little league continues to steal headlines from the big dogs of the BCS. First, there was Utah’s 2005 Fiesta Bowl triumph over Pitt. Then came the Ute’s 2009 shocker against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Now, the Mountain West Conference presents TCU. And the fourth-ranked ...Published on: 6th November, 2009
Let’s all pretend for a moment, that the big wigs in college football had a brain. Let’s pretend that they realized that the BCS system was BS and that a playoff system would not only be the healthiest thing for the sport, but by far the most enjoyable process for the ...Published on: 30th October, 2009
Remember Thursday, September 3rd ? That was the night that Oregon lost at Boise State, LeGarrette Blount shocked the sports world and everyone and their Nike swoosh jumped off the Ducks’ bandwagon. So much for a magical season. A season in which the Ducks expected to challenge USC for a Pac-10 title ...Published on: 20th October, 2009
Dear Mr. Bowlen, I have been a Broncos fan since the day I was born. Seriously, I think the nurse wrapped me in a John Elway jersey when I made my debut. Because of this, I’ve seen a lot of ups-and-downs for the local football team. I’ve seen Super Bowls and I’ve ...Published on: 9th October, 2009
Often in sports, two teams from the same conference/division/league play each other in what analysts describe as the “de facto” championship game. For example, a few years ago in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots faced off in the AFC Championship. Experts coined it the “de facto” Super ...Published on: 2nd October, 2009
So, college football coaches, what’s a national title worth to you? We know it’s worth a whole lot of offseason work, countless hours staring at film and long weeks away from home on the recruiting trail. We know it’s worth the pressure of making tough decisions, even some that will be highly ...Published on: 24th September, 2009
Flash back, if you would, to the 2002 college football season. You’ll remember the Miami Hurricanes, with a loaded roster that included names like Ken Dorsey, Andre Johnson and Jonathan Vilma, cruised to the BCS title game against Ohio State. Everyone and their dog expected Miami to easily pick up their ...Published on: 17th September, 2009
Welcome to the Age of Parity in college football. This is the era that will be written about years from now. The time when college football transformed from a top-heavy, dynasty-laden sport to one in which upsets rule and anybody really can beat anybody. Remember the days when you could pencil in most ...Published on: 3rd September, 2009
Go big or go home. That might as well be the motto this weekend for a pair of non-BCS teams looking to make big statements against Top 25 opponents. First, on Thursday night, 14th-ranked Boise State gets a shot at No. 16 Oregon in what likely will be the Broncos' ...Published on: 31st August, 2009
I know you don't want to hear about the Florida Gators anymore. I know you're sick of "Tim Tebow Saves the World" documentaries. I know you're going to roll your eyes and yawn when you see the predictions below. And you know what? I don't blame you. I fell asleep a ...