0 comments by Kevin McGuire on 12/17/2011
Steve Addazio took one year to do something his predecessor at Temple, Al Golden, could not accomplish in five seasons. But don’t take that as a knock on Golden, who certainly turned this desolate football program around. Addazio led the Temple Owls to their first bowl victory since the 1979 Garden State Bowl, as Temple […]
When it comes to betting on college football, we can pretty much break the season down into four phases. *Phase One: September The first month of the season gives gamblers an opportunity to assess their homework from the preseason and get a handle on who’s who. Teams offer hints as to who might be overrated/underrated […]
0 comments by Tom Perry on 12/16/2011
No one, not even Lane Kiffin, was shocked by the news that All-American offensive lineman Matt Kalil has decided to forego his final season at USC. Kalil is considered the top offensive line prospect, and may even be the No. 2 overall selection after Stanford’s Andrew Luck. The bigger question/concern for USC and Kiffin is […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
Right around 12 hours after the Division III National Championship game ends in Salem, VA the Division II National Championship game will begin in Florence, AL. Wayne State continues to be the Cinderella story of these playoffs going from a lowly sixth seed in Super Region 3 to the National Championship. It’s simply one of […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
We have championship football in Division II and Division III this weekend but let’s not forget that we also have the FCS Semifinal matchups to watch! In what will be a jam packed and exciting weekend of small school football these FCS matchups are sure to be fun to watch. Sam Houston State v. Montana […]
Want proof I’m an idiot? Check out my assessment from 18 months ago of 2011 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Mike Gundy. A few choice snippets: “I still can’t shake the feeling that Gundy is holding the Pokes back.” “More importantly, under the brightest lights, Gundy’s teams routinely flop.” “Maybe this is as good […]
0 comments by Reginald Eller on 12/15/2011
Gildan New Mexico Bowl Wyoming Cowboys vs. Temple Owls Dec. 17, 2:00 pm ET University Stadium (Albuquerque, New Mexico) Website: http://www.gildannewmexicobowl.com/ TV: ESPN Line: Temple -7 Wyoming and Temple may not get quite the name recognition, but this battle of two 8-4 teams brings college football back to your television. For that alone, be grateful. Making […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
Here we finally are! Its been 14 long and hard weeks in the making but finally all that blood and sweat has paid off. Welcome to Salem, Virginia and welcome to the power of the color purple. In case you’ve been living under a rock the past few years (or if you’re just stubborn like […]
0 comments by Reginald Eller
FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL Ohio Bobcats vs. Utah State Aggies Dec. 17, 5:30 pm ET Bronco Stadium (Boise, Idaho) Website: http://www.famousidahopotatobowl.com/ TV: ESPN Line: Utah State -1.5 Nothing says famous like playing a bowl game on blue turf in the heart of potato country and pitting a small North American cat against a common land-grant […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire on 12/14/2011
The following is an excerpt from a public letter Todd Graham released to Pittsburgh players, fans and family on January 12, 2011. Two days earlier he had accepted the job offer to become Pittsburgh’s head coach. It is an honor and privilege to be your football coach at the University of Pittsburgh! As I write […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
Rematch or no rematch? Count Charles Davis in favor of the rematch. On the No 2-Minute Warning Podcast this week I spoke with Davis, lead college football analyst for FOX Sports, to recap the 2011 season in college football and the bigger stories that took up all of our time for the past few months. […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
After Charlie Weis was hired at Kansas last week, Crystal Ball Run told you that there simply wouldn’t be more shocking coaching hire this offseason. Well, with all due respect to Mr. Weis, move on over, because we’ve got a new “most surprising hire of 2011” to report. According to the website AStateNation.com, the Arkansas […]
