Published on: 9th August, 2009
Alabama and Virginia Tech are two very fine programs with two fine coaches, and they possess two of the best records in bowl games. But looking at the series record between these two teams, one has to wonder why it is so lopsided at 10-1 in favor of Alabama. With both teams ...Published on: 9th August, 2009
This not only looks like a good game on paper, but all indications are that it will also play out that way as well. These are two teams with some very similar styles and some things that are different enough to make it hard to foresee the outcome with certainty. Both believe ...Published on: 7th August, 2009
When Utah's football team opened camp Thursday at the practice fields, Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" blared over loudspeakers as the players warmed up. My friend Tim Boozer couldn't wait to let me know that Dirk Facer and Dessert News told all the Utah fans about that little ditty. I'm sure ...Published on: 2nd August, 2009
Alabama fans like to think they know about sports. Here's what most 'Bama fans may know: Frank Beamer is about as good a coach as any team could field. The Hokies have a big swarming defense that by year's end could be one of the top five units in the nation. They are ...Published on: 1st August, 2009
When you write articles, sometimes your friends and relatives can be your harshest critics as well as the source for your best ideas. My wife just saw one of my articles on Marquis Maze and said, "That's a cute play on his name, does he have a nickname?" and hence this ...Published on: 1st August, 2009
By all accounts, Alabama had a breakout year in 2008. They return one of the best defenses in the country and many expect the Tide to stay high for a few years. However, there are three things Alabama fans should fear going into this year and three things that they may ...Published on: 1st August, 2009
"Dag Nabbit! He was here a second ago! Where did he go?" That will be the question many a cornerback will ask this year once they get lost in the Bama 'Maze game.' With this 'Maze game,' if you ever take your eyes off of Marquis Maze, you're liable to get ...Published on: 30th July, 2009
Let's face it, the BCS committee has been pretty lucky so far in not having too many undefeated teams enter the bowl season. Attrition usually worked things out without having too many people fuss to hard about the final outcome. This could be year when the winner receives a trophy that's not ...Published on: 28th July, 2009
Tim Tebow is a virgin? Didn't Brittany Spears used to say that too? Hey everyone knows about Tebow's background and upbringing and I think he's telling us the truth and I admire him for his stand and his honesty. But seriously, I think with all the tail being thrown at him, a ...Published on: 27th July, 2009
Teams in the SEC don't scare me as much as certain athletes. These are people who can singlehandedly steal a game. So, in no particular order, here are the five scariest people in the SEC. Trindon Holliday, LSU I hold my breath when I see him with the ball. If you give ...