Published on: 17th May, 2010
If you want to get paid as a college football coach it’s best to be in the SEC. In 2009, eight of the top 25 paid coaches (who are still coaching this year) were in the SEC—and this doesn’t count Lane Kiffin since he bolted Tennessee for USC. Not to be ...Published on: 11th May, 2010
The news reverberated quickly yesterday as word spread that the Big Ten had formally invited Notre Dame, Rutgers, Nebraska and Missouri to join. Then it sort of fizzled a bit as Nebraska denied any overture from the Big Ten, Rutgers and Missouri sort of issued a non-denial denial and Notre ...Published on: 10th May, 2010
ESPN’s Mel Kiper has posted his initial Top 25 Big Board for the 2011 NFL Draft (only 11 months early). There are very few head scratchers, but no one should get too attached to his analysis right now. Last year he did get it right with Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford on ...Published on: 5th May, 2010
Why are there only two "legitimate" scenarios for Notre Dame? The first is to remain independent and the second is to be the jewel in the Big Ten's expansion plans. But what if there were a third option that satisfied the Irish's needs? The solution would be to join the Big East ...Published on: 2nd May, 2010
It’s always tough for fans to understand how their team can overlook a team on the schedule, or get knocked off by an inferior opponent. But keeping 18-23 year olds motivated for 12 regular season games is never easy – not even for motivational guru Urban Meyer or the intimidating ...Published on: 26th April, 2010
Simply being the offspring of someone famous doesn’t guarantee success. Of course, there are the Peyton and Eli Mannings or a Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bonds—all of which are arguably more successful than their papas. But that’s more the exception than the rule. Trying to become larger than ...Published on: 16th April, 2010
When athletic directors and senior administration make the final decision on hiring a football coach, there are a number of factors they must consider. Does he have a winning track record? What’s his pedigree (more like Nick Saban and Jim Tressel and less like Lane Kiffin)? How does his personality fit ...