News and notes from the college football world on the best day of the year:
*University of Oklahoma President David Boren’s comments yesterday are setting the stage for the birth of 16-team superconferences. The future is now.
*Myself and CBR colleague Michael Felder are among 25 must-follows for college football on Twitter (#braggingbrag).
*Boise State is facing some strange adversity leading up to its huge showdown in Atlanta tonight with Georgia. This is what you get for getting in bed with the Dutch, Broncos.
*FYI, LSU fans, they sell beer at JerryWorld during the games. Show us what you’re made of.
*Looking for a potential upset in an FBS-FCS match-up? Keep an eye on Delaware-Navy.
*Desmond Howard is sporting a sharp seersucker suit on GameDay this morning – very sensible decision given the triple-digit temperatures in the Dallas area today.
*Of the early games today, Northwestern-Boston College looks like the most intriguing match-up, even with Dan Persa ruled out. While we’re on the subject, better “Strong:” Persa or Country?
*Great story out of East Lansing, where cancer survivor Arthur Ray Jr. got the start last night for Michigan State.
*On the other end of the emotional spectrum, thoughts and prayers go out to NFL Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon and his family. A major stroke has left the Oklahoma Sooners legend in what is being described as “grave” condition.
