http://www.yardbarker.com/content/school/508 Recent Yardbarker Articles: Florida Gators en-us Click the link to see DTI's pre-season All-America Offense.....More great articles, opinions, and more from Yardbarker Network Site dottingthei.com...check out our raw feed in YBN and our site at http://dottingthei.com for the hottest news, opinions, and analysis on Ohio State Sports. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:52:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287312 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287312 There's something wrong with the bias held towards CBB programs now. It's a shame how one program will be scrutinized for an action and another will be celebrated. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:31:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287110 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287110 Which college football rivalries shape up to be for more than just bragging rights in 2008? Here's a my top 10. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:15:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286313 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286313 Since I have done the way, way too early Top 25 in college basketball I figured that, as I sit down at my computer after a great Fourth of July, a way too early Top 10 in college football can be done as well. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285893 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285893 hhyge dchygxgrgvjhsdgbhjcdebcjxbfhcbdyhc Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:07:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285617 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285617 So many of you may have seen my Top 25 Predictions I published back in January, and yes I agree it was way ahead of the game, and just may have been the first 2008 Top 25 out there. Rest assured with injuries, additions, and subtractions since February, that WILL BE updated in the near future. But in getting my ducks in line for my new Top 25 (should be issued within the next 2 weeks) I decided to first rank each conference Top ... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:48:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285116 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285116 City Vehicles Painted with Anti-Obama Sayings: The person or persons left a business card with political ramblings and other phrases such as 'How 'Bout them Gators' and 'Legalize Marijuana/ Stop Building Prisons'. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:10:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/283860 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/283860 Florida is stockpiling weapons for a run at the national title and Percy Harvin is expected to be a huge factor for this team. Not only is Harvin one of the best receivers in the NCAA, he's also the top fantasy receiver in Athlon Sports' 2008 SEC Fantasy WR Ranks. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:44:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281803 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281803 While fantasy college football hasn't really existed, many think it should. If you're one of those folks, check out Steven Lassan's newest article over at Athlon Sports. Lassan ranks the top 50 college quarterbacks, as if they were fantasy commodities. BJ Pickard Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:57:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280615 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280615 Summer is definitely known for blockbuster hits, like Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Hulk, etc. What loyal college football fans don't know is that there are several college football movies coming out too, like the one above. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:44:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280378 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280378 At the risk of rendering some of my future posts in this series futile (not that they aren't already), here is my top 10 games in Tennessee Volunteers football history Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:04:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280062 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280062 After a stellar freshman season, Georgia's Knowshon Moreno has his sights set on an even better 2008 - and one that could result in a Heisman Trophy. Moreno is one of the top five fantasy running backs in college football and is the top rated option in the SEC. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:35:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279385 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279385 The media, like the military, is often guilty of re-fighting the last war. And so we will see preseason top 10 lists and All-American teams for 2008 based almost solely on what happened in 2007. It's no different with the Heisman Trophy. Since Archie Griffin became the only two-time winner in 1975, Billy Sims, Ty Detmer, Jason White, Matt Leinart and now Tim Tebow have all been seen as strong contenders to repeat. In reality, none of them had a real shot, because as Heismandment No. 9 states, there will never be another two-time winner. There are many reasons why a Heisman winner can't repeat. For starters, imagine how hard it is for a player to have ONE Heisman-worthy season. But to have back-to-back Heisman-worthy seasons? Forget about it! Furthermore, once such a season is accomplished, it must also be perceived as more worthy than all the other candidates in the running. In essence, everything has to fall perfectly into place for a player to win the Heisman…once. For things to fall perfectly into place twice is highly unlikely. And so we come to the very special case of Mr. Tim Tebow, the only underclassman to win the award. The circumstances that brought about the breaking of Heismandment No. 2 were rare indeed: Not only did Tebow put up one of the most amazing statistical seasons in college football history, but he did it while every other major candidate magically flubbed things along the way, be it individually or team-wise. When the dust settled, there were no upper class quarterbacks or running backs from traditional Heisman powers left standing. Tebow was a rare specimen as a true sophomore, complete with an already-built-up cult following. He was the fresh-faced quarterback of a sexy offense who played for an elite program in the nation's toughest conference. These, I posit, are circumstances that will not soon be replicated. While Tebow was the exception to Heismandment No. 2, he will not be one to Heismandment No. 9. The reasons are fairly simple. Besides the remote likelihood of the aformentioned circumstances repeating, keep in mind that Tebow's biggest opponent in the race for the 2008 Heisman will be himself. He will be running not only against his peers, but the legacy of his incredible 2007 performance. If his stats do not compare to his sophomore season, then it will be hard to avoid the perception that he underachieved. Additionally, there could be structural changes to Florida's offense that will prevent Tebow from piling up such huge numbers, especially on the ground. By this I mean that there is a chance that the Gators will actually have a legitimate tailback, be it Emmanuel Moody, Chris Rainey or Mon Williams. Throw in the increased Heisman attention that is sure to descend upon Percy Harvin and, once again, the obstacles will be there for Tebow. On top of all that, he will be challenged to stay healthy once again given his reckless style. WIth all that said, you then have to look at the candidates out there who can also make a legitimate case. Chris Wells is a supremely talented back who will be playing for a top five, traditional Heisman power. He's coming off a fine season and has a chance to put up big numbers in several marquee matchups. Tebow can have another fine year, but it may not matter if Wells–HP's current front runner–has the kind of season of which he is capable. Then there is a slew of candidates with outstanding name recognition and credentials: Chase Daniel of Missouri, Pat White of West Virginia, Colt McCoy of Texas and Harvin, plus a healthy group of legitimate darkhorses. Finally, there is the overexposure factor, the Tebow Fatigue, that will set in at some point. Tebow is one of the most popular, larger-than-life Heisman winners in recent times. He has spent the offseason traveling the globe. He's got a great Q rating. But too much Tebow on television and in the news will cause the voters to turn elsewhere. It's a natural reflex. There is also the stinginess factor to take into account, as voters will look for every reason NOT to pick Tebow–last year, they ran out of reasons when no other player stepped up–and most Heismans voter will be reluctant to grant a second trophy unless the circumstance overwhelmingly calls for it. In the end, I do believe Tebow is the best player in college football. He's a physical phenom who could very well end up doing something far more meaningful than winning two Heismans–that is, he could lead the Gators to their second BCS title in three years. But as good as he is and as good as his season will be–and believe me, he's a lock to finish in the top three of the vote barring injury–the odds of him joining Archie Griffin are slim and none. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:56:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278851 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278851 Now that spring practice is long gone and signing day a distant memory, we're finally getting our first good look at the teams going into 2008. Stocks have risen and fallen, some up like a rocket and some down with a thud. It pains me to say this, but on paper, the SEC should retain its top conference reputation. I'd follow that closely by the Big XII, and then the Big Ten. It's not the usual landscape we've been used to, with teams like Kansas, Missouri up top, and Illinois and Pitt bringing back old memories. 2008 should be a very fun year for college football. At least, I think it will be. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:39:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277602 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277602 Dick Vitale was wrong twice. Lee Corso couldn't get it right the first time, until he followed his own advice. Two years after the Gators Chain Gang started a trend in the Final Four, Urban Meyer picked up where his partner Billy Donovan left off. The rest is arguably the biggest streak and greatest achievement that will never be surpassed. And so far, that's been proven years later. www.rawsportsblog.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:30:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277010 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277010