Weird sports weekend. A Triple Crown candidate gets pulled as a late scratch from the Belmont Stakes. The Mariners of all people get one of those strange combined no-hitters. Manny Pacquiao is a Celtics fan. But we start with a situation that added to the overall bizarre tenor of the weekend, albeit in a very […]
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Vegas wise guys haven’t forgotten just how good Urban Meyer is at covering the pointspread. Respect for the Buckeyes was one of the storylines Monday, as the Golden Nugget sportsbook in Las Vegas released pointspreads on 111 college football games. Meyer enters his first season as Ohio State head coach with the best record against the […]
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For almost 18-year-old anywhere in the country, the single happiest moment of their lives comes on high school graduation day. But what if, in addition to the cap and gown, diploma, and getting to hear Green Day’s “Time of Your Life” on loop 2,500 times in a row at your graduation party, you were lucky […]
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As we’ve previously mentioned here at Crystal Ball Run, it’s no secret that we’re in the midst of the doldrums of the college football news cycle. Simply put, there isn’t much going on, and even when “news” does break, it’s usually not good. Even the “best” day in June doesn’t carry nearly the excitement of […]
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In all reality, not a single one of these players has a legitimate shot at winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy. But that doesn’t mean these guys don’t deserve some consideration. How tough is it for the small-school stud to win the Heisman? Consider no one has won it from a non-BCS school since BYU’s Ty […]
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We’ve come to the end of Heisman Week here at CBR. There’s only one thing left to on our plate: Picking the winner. So, who’s it going to be, fellas? David Purdum: Matt Barkley. The Trojans will likely be favored in each of their games. Robert Griffin III was the 10th quarterback in the last […]
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What makes up a Heisman Trophy contender? Looking at just the past five winners (Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin), it seems quarterback is the best option. In fact, in the past ten years, a quarterback has won it eight times. Of those four quarterback winners, three were running threats, […]
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It’s the age old Heisman Trophy debate – Are you voting for the best player or for the player with the best season? That simple debate has caused many a stir when it comes to who should win the Heisman Trophy and it’s made for great sports debate on TV and amongst sports fans nationwide. […]
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Three sports writers in their mid-20s—none with any professional oddsmaking experience—set point spreads for every college football, all 798 of them, this week. On behalf of college football fans everywhere, we thank them. The list from the fabulous sports betting site Beyond the Bets includes everything from Alabama at LSU (-3) to Texas-San Antonio at […]
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Welcome to Friday folks. Yes, we made it through another week, which means that we move just a little bit closer to the start of the college football season, and that’s a good thing. Before we go any further, do yourself (and us) a favor and make sure you are following us on
Landry Jones may have fewer weapons at his disposal as Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has stripped two wide receivers, Jaz Reynolds and Trey Franks, of their scholarships, according to reports. A third wide receiver, Kameel Jackson, must earn back his scholarship following the summer semester. Defensive back Quentin Hayes has had his scholarship pulled, too. […]
