Colorado and Nebraska was traditionally a great Thanksgiving leftover. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)
With conference realignment running rampant in college football, there are a number of rivalries that have been pushed along the wayside. While many have been done with the best interest of the school or program in mind, some just seem [...]
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Football Rivalries in Need of Rejuven...
Colorado and Nebraska was traditionally a great Thanksgiving leftover. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)
With conference realignment running rampant in college football, there are a number of rivalries that have been pushed along the wayside. While many have been done with the best interest of the school or program in mind, some just seem [...]
FSU QB Battle Far from Settled After ...
Clint Trickett performed well, but did not separate himself in Saturday's Garnet and Gold game. (Photo: Chris Holder)
If Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher was hoping that Saturday’s Garnet and Gold game to end the spring would help the Seminoles sort out their search for a starting quarterback, Saturday’s game may have had [...]
Down to the Wire for Bubble Teams (Ma...
Trae Golden and Tennessee are currently the last team in the field of 68. (Photo: Ben Ozburn/Tennessee Journalist)
Selection Sunday is just three days away and the number of bubble spots available have dramatically shrunk. There are 31 projected conference champions and now 30 teams at the moment seen to be solidly in the NCAA Tournament fiel [...]
Big East Tournament Rundown (March 14...
NEW YORK– The 2013 Big East Tournament continued on Thursday with four games. The action will resume on Friday at 7:00 P.M.eastern time.
(9) Cincinnati 43, (1) Georgetown 62
The Georgetown Hoyas pulled away from the Cincinnati Bearcats 62-43 behind a great defensive effort. Otto Porter Jr. led the way for Georgetown (25-5) scoring a game-hi [...]
Bids for Bubble Spots Shrinking (Marc...
Joe Harris and Virginia are hoping to get back to the NCAA Tournament. (Photo: Dennis Adair/dbadair on flickr)
Selection Sunday is now less than one week away. Many teams are shoe-ins for the NCAA Tournament, but there are still a number of teams with work to do to get into the field of 68. There are 31 projected conference champions and 26 t [...]
The State of the Bubble (March 2nd)
Phil Greene and St. John's are currently on the outside looking in.
The calendar has struck March and Selection Sunday is roughly two weeks away. Many teams are shoe-ins for the NCAA Tournament, but there are still a number of teams with work to do to get into the field of 68. There are 31 projected conference champions and 25 teams at th [...]
A Return to the Bubble (February 9th)
Illinois has enough quality wins to feel good about its tournament chances.
For most teams, the conference schedule is halfway over. Selection Sunday is not that far away and the bubble is still relatively large. There are 31 automatic bids and 37 at-large bids to be had. Teams currently leading their conferences will be presumed conference c [...]
First Eye on the Bubble (February 1st...
Trevor Releford and Alabama is hoping to avoid letting another bad non-conference keep it out of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo: Dennis Adair/dbadair on flickr)
The calendar has struck February and March Madness is now just a little over a month away. The NCAA Tournament field will soon be taking shape, but as now, there are many teams sitting v [...]
Flacco Outplays Brady…Again
Joe Flacco threw three second half touchdowns to lead Baltimore past New England on Sunday.
For a second year in a row, Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Joe Flacco outplayed New England quarterback and future first ballot Hall of Famer, Tom Brady, in the AFC Championship. Last season, the Ravens’ season ended in a loss to the Patriot [...]
Bowl Roundup (January 4th-6th)
The national championship is upon us, but there were three non-BCS games leading up to the title game including an intriguing match-up in the Cotton Bowl.
AT&T Cotton Bowl (January 4th)
Arlington, TX
#9 Texas A&M 41, #11 Oklahoma 13
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel accounted for 516 yards and four touchdowns as the Texas A&M [...]
ACC Finds Some Vindication During Bow...
Logan Thomas and Virginia Tech were arguably the biggest disappointment for the ACC in 2012. (Photo: T.J. Witten)
2012 was a tough year for the ACC, but a strong finish should make the conference feel a little better about itself and its reputation. The ACC finished 4-2 in bowl games this season and had some pretty strong performances. The AC [...]
Florida 15: Week 14 (FSU Wins ACC)
Florida State captured its first ACC title since 2005 on Saturday. (Photo: Chris Holder)
Only three Florida schools were in action on Saturday with two competing for conference championships. (1) Florida was waiting for a bowl invitation while (2) Miami, (3) Florida Atlantic and (4) Florida International has each completed its season. (5) UCF [...]
Pitt Bulldozes USF 27-3
Fans look on as South Florida falls to 3-9 on the season.
TAMPA – After a deceiving 2-0 start to this season, the USF Bulls lost their ninth game in ten tries to the Pittsburgh Panthers Saturday night, 27-3. South Florida has struggled all season with poor execution, weak defense and injuries. The Bulls have not been able to start the [...]
Justified? Round 1 – A Look at ...
Tom O'Brien went 40-35 in six seasons at N.C. State. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
There have already been a number of college football coaches fired this offseason including two from the ACC and three from the SEC not including John L. Smith who was hired on an interim basis at Arkansas. Here are a look at those five coaches and [...]
Notre Dame is Back for Good
Michigan was the first ranked team to be defeated by Notre Dame this season.
Like it or not, Notre Dame football is nationally relevant again and probably will be for a long time. As the only undefeated FBS school eligible for postseason, the Fighting Irish will be headed to Miami on January 7th for the BCS National Championship and will be j [...]
Mid-Season Report: BCS Overachievers ...
Logan Thomas and Virginia Tech have been one of the bigger disappointments in the country. (Photo: T.J. Witten)
It’s hard to believe, but college football’s regular season is already halfway over. Needless to say, the top 10 looks a lot different than it did at the beginning of the year. Even the conference standings do not look e [...]
Dolphins Begin Bold New Era on Sunday
Joe Philbin led one of the more successful offenses in the NFL over his six years as coordinator.
The Miami Dolphins have not won a championship in nearly four decades, but falling into NFL obscurity is a relatively new thing for the ‘Fins. For years in Miami, two things that were never an issue were the head coach and the quarterback.
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2012 Preview: ACC Coastal Division
Logan Thomas looks to lead Virginia Tech back to a BCS bowl. (Photo: T.J. Witten)
2012 ACC Coastal Division Preview
Virginia Tech- By far the most consistent ACC team since the league expanded, the Hokies look to notch their ninth consecutive double digit win season under long time coach Frank Beamer. Redshirt junior Logan Thomas has the size [...]
