0 comments by Jonathan Biles on 6/24/2013
Coffee didn't miss a 'Bama game from 1946-2013. (Photo: ABC 33/40 Birmingham) Some fans, many not actually graduates from the schools that they support, claim to be diehards. Some may attend every home game, or every "big game," but eventually miss the action in person once or twice. Alabama fan Dick Coffee was unlike any […]
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Is Jordan Lynch a legitimate Heisman contender? We will find out in the fall. Photo: USA Today Sports Ty Detmer, from BYU, was the last Heisman Trophy winner from what we consider today to be a non-BCS conference program, so the odds would seem to be stacked against any player not playing for one of […]
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Kansas State reigned supreme in the Big 12 in 2012, but fell just short of a BCS title shot. Photo: USA Today Sports Saddle up, because it is time to relive the 2012 Big 12 season! From the additions of West Virginia and TCU to the BCS and Heisman push by Kansas State, the 2012 […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire on 6/21/2013
Today on the Crystal Ball Run Google hangout we recap the Big Ten preview with some thoughts on the conference in 2013, players to watch, hot seats and more. Join Crystal Ball Run staff members Kevin McGuire and Andy Coppens as well as our friend Brandon Cavanaugh from Eight Laces for an jam-packed hour of […]
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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is a favorite for Big Ten MVP honors according to our staff. Photo: USA Today Sports We have had quite a week covering and previewing the Big Ten this week here at Crystal Ball Run. Now, before we break for the weekend and regroup for our next conference preview next […]
0 comments by Andrew Coppens
Thanks Northwestern, you have impecable timing. Earlier today they released a video to YouTube meant to promote Northwestern football and their upcoming season – one loaded with expectations mind you. They also chose wisely, deciding to spoof on the famed ESPN commercial series known as "This is SportsCenter." You know, the one that often promotes […]
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Could new look D be the difference for Wisconsin? That's what Andersen and Co. are hoping for! (Photo Courtesy: USAToday Sports) Aggressive – it's fair to say that's an adjective not often associated with the Big Ten (outside of it's TV dealings) and for good reason. When you think of the conference you think of […]
Urban Meyer is coming for you, SEC. (Photo courtesy: USA Today Sports) Urban Meyer is operating ahead of schedule in Columbus. In Meyer’s three previous head coaching stops – Bowling Green, Utah and Florida – his second season was his peak campaign. A 9-3 year with the Falcons gave way to a 12-0 season and […]
0 comments by Kevin McGuire on 6/20/2013
Christian Hackenberg (No. 1) is one example of how Bill O'Brien can still recruit despite crippling sanctions. Photo: USA Today Sports Christian Hackenberg's recruitment is already being thought of as one of the most important recruitments in the history of Penn State's football program. And he has yet to participate in a single practice with […]
CLICK HERE to download. The Big Ten had an awful 2012 campaign, but there are signs of the conference getting back on track in the upcoming season. CBR's Allen Kenney and Andy Coppens, who also writes for The B1G Time and Madtown Badgers, preview the upcoming season in the conference. Andy and Allen hit on: […]
0 comments by Dave Singleton
For most of its history, the Big Ten has been a model of stability. Of course, with the realignment games finally coming to a conclusion (or at the very least, a détente), the Big Ten has not found itself immune to change. First was the addition of Nebraska to bring the league to twelve […]
0 comments by Jonathan Biles on 6/19/2013
All of the other teams are too fast. (Photo courtesy: USA Today Sports) A few years ago, up-tempo styles in the SEC were an afterthought; offenses that teams “out West” put into place because they couldn’t play defense. But this year, there will be more high-flying offenses in the SEC than ever before, and some […]
