0 comments by David Purdum on 6/28/2012
What do you want from me? Welcome to the Randy Edsall era, a time when Maryland has just as much of a chance at winning the ACC as Duke. The Terrapins and Blue Devils are each 125-to-1 longshots to win the ACC title and 30-to-1 to win their respective divisions at the popular online […]
0 comments by Andrew Coppens
Normally the Maize ‘N Blue announcing it’s non-conference schedule isn’t exactly nationally relevant news, however what came out on Wednesday is an ambitious slate of games in 2014-2016 and with Tuesday’s playoff announcement it is a big deal. However, it also served as the announcement that one of college football’s best rivalries – Michigan vs. […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
Now that the college football playoff has been approved, and widely criticized already, the talk has shifted back to the familiar argument of “pay for play.” Associated Press columnist Tim Dahlberg believes pay for play should be a part of the four-team playoff, and he is certainly not alone in this belief. Our contributor Michael Felder […]
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/27/2012
It’s ACC Week here at Crystal Ball Run and so far we’ve talked about some history and answered some burning questions facing the conference. But it’s time to step things up a notch or two as we put our jury to the task of figuring out one of the more intriguing teams in the conference, […]
0 comments by David Purdum
The Crystal Ball is playing hurt, but, two months before the season, remains undefeated. After seeing CBR legend Tom Perry pick Arkansas to beat Alabama, I’m pretty sure this Crystal Ball is broken. But I’ll do my best with damaged goods. In the meantime, you’re welcome to check out CBR’s Week 1, Week 2 and […]
0 comments by Reginald Eller
Eli Harold will look to make an impact in a hurry for Virginia. Is there another Sammy Watkins out there in the ACC? Another standout, super-versatile freshman ready to take the stage on the FBS level become the talk of college football’s town? If you are looking for an offensive breakout candidate in the ACC, […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
Welcome to a new age in college football, whether you like it or not. Yesterday it was confirmed that a four-team playoff format will be the new way to determine a national champion in college football, with a selection committee choosing the teams and seeding them in a rotating bowl set of six games. Needless […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
It’s not often we at Crystal Ball Run would make much of a fuss about a major college football program offering a scholarship to a soon to be high school sophomore. It happens every day, in every conference in college football. Nothing to see here, right? Not so fast my friends. We must remember that […]
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/26/2012
Progress in college football can be a slow developing thing and so that process continues as today the BCS Presidential Advisory Committee announced their support of a 4 team playoff to begin in the 2014 season. It’s a giant first step in giving college football fans everywhere what they want: A National Champion determined by […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
Entering the 2012 season, excitement is at an all-time high around the Arkansas State football program. Arkansas native Gus Malzahn has taken over as head coach. The team returns 12 starters off a team that won 10 games and a Sun Belt title last year. And most importantly, three-year starter Ryan Aplin returns at quarterback, […]
0 comments by Aaron Torres
It’s ACC Week here at Crystal Ball Run, and with it, time to ask the biggest questions entering the 2012 season. Is this the year Florida State emerges? The year Virginia Tech takes a step back? Can anyone come out of the deep dark basement and surprise some folks? It’s time to take a look […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
Before we get started, we recommend you get your day started with a well-balanced breakfast. This may or may not include a bowl of Cornhusker All Stars… Would love to see those trading cars if anyone has them. HT: Reddit Today is the day that could officially change college football postseason’s future with the adoption […]
