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North Texas-Ball State: UNT Impressive With 20-10 Victory
September 03, 2009 by
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North Texas appears to have turned the corner after tonight’s 20-10 national broadcast victory over Ball State. What a big victory it was too. I’ve never seen things look so good on the field for North Texas.
I said going into the game that North Texas just had to play...
Is MiQuale Lewis the Best College Football Player That You Never Heard Of?
July 27, 2009 by
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Most bowling balls live a mundane life. They only roll down lanes and knock over pins.
Human bowling balls also tend to go through life inconspicuously, but tend to enjoy life a lot more. This statement is especially true when they play college football.
In Muncie, IN, there is a human...
Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is One Of His Strengths
July 26, 2009 by
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I've seen a range of commentary that ranges from bizarre to pedestrian to stereotypical with the signing of Nate Davis by the 49ers. Some border on prejudicial.
Even though he has yet to take to play in an NFL game, Davis exemplifies character in a sport when character is more...
Kurt Wermers Lacks "Family Value" of Telling the Truth
July 20, 2009 by
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Kurt Wermers is a clown.
Last week, Wermers decided to be the latest transfer out of Ann Arbor.
His excuse? He didn't fit in. He didn't hang out with the "type of crowd" the coaching staff was bringing in.
On the surface, his excuses were a load of bull funky all...
Kurt Wermers Lacks "Family Value" of Telling the Truth
July 20, 2009 by
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Kurt Wermers is a clown.
Last week, Wermers decided to be the latest transfer out of Ann Arbor.
His excuse? He didn't fit in. He didn't hang out with the "type of crowd" the coaching staff was bringing in.
On the surface, his excuses were a load of bull funky all...
College Football: Anatomy of a Ten Year Turn-Around
May 17, 2009 by
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Fans at every school that is down on its luck, would love to look forward to the upcoming ten years and know that their team is going to be on the rise. But is their hope misplaced? For Ball State, absolutely not...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Draft Talk: Is Nate Davis Your QB?
March 12, 2009 by
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With all the hype going on with three QBs—Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez, and Josh Freeman—aren't you forgetting someone? Nate Davis. Could this guy be the right quarterback? Can he be your NFL team's franchise QB? Here is the Draft Talk...Read the full article...
MAC Daddy: What NFL Team Will Draft Nate Davis?
February 25, 2009 by
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In a year where the top two quarterbacks in the NFL Draft are more or less set in stone, the pool gets a little more shallow after round two...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
An Open Letter to Nate Davis: Leave Ball State Early for the NFL Draft
February 21, 2009 by
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Nate, Over the last few years I have grown quite fond of you. I, being a BSU alumni, appreciate all you have done for our program and will never forget this last season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
The Biggest Mistake: Nate Davis Enters NFL Draft
January 14, 2009 by
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Ball State Cardinals football is having a pretty rough time these days. Losing head coach Brady Hoke to San Diego State University, plus the three assistants that followed suit, and now the ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Tulsa-Ball State: Mitch Picks the GMAC Bowl—Jan. 6, 2009
January 05, 2009 by
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The GMAC Bowl: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama Ball State (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3) Jan. 6, 2008, 8 EST The Line: Tulsa -3 Overview For those looking for an offensive show, they may have come to the right place...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ball State-Tulsa: GMAC Bowl Guide
January 03, 2009 by
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No. 22 Ball State (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3) January 6, 2009 8:00pm ET Ladd-Peebles Stadium Mobile, AL How they got here... Ball State ran the table in the MAC before dropping the conference championship game against Buffalo...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Bye, Bye Brady Hoke
December 14, 2008 by
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Arguably the best coach in the history of the Ball State Cardinal's football team will be departing... Because Jo Ann Gora disrespected the entire staff...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
NFL Truths: T.O. a Big Part of Romo's Problem
December 11, 2008 by
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The NFL Truths are back, and they include a little bit of everything, including my long list of pathetic excuses for my Ball State Cardinals losing to an inferior team. 10. Tony Romo is starting to develop quite the reputation: big-game choke artist..Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ball State-Buffalo: Mess With the Bulls and You Get the Horns
December 07, 2008 by
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Looking back on my preview of the game, I highlighted three key comparisons that could have turned the MAC Championship Game. Quarterbacks: Drew Willy: 19-of-28, 206 yards, 3 TDs. Nate Davis: 31-of-48, 351 yards, 1 TD, 4 fumbles lost, 1 INT...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Clock Doesn't Strike Midnight Yet, Cinderella Wins MAC Championship!
December 06, 2008 by
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The University at Buffalo Bulls were facing their toughest task of the season coming into the Mid-American Conference Championship game last night. Coming in, everything was turned into the Ball State Cardinals favor...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Where Do They Find These Guys?
December 05, 2008 by
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12-1 isn't as good as 13-0. But MAC referees aren't as good as advertised. You might call me a homer and you might say I'm biased... And you'd be right...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Beggars Can't Be Choosers: Cowardly Ball State Pays For Declining Bowl Bid
December 05, 2008 by
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I don't know if it's the coaches or the administration who is at fault; I only know that it's not the players. The players and the fans, for that matter, have been cheated. I'll keep this short and sweet...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Buffalo Tries to Ruin Perfect Cardinal Season
December 04, 2008 by
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Buffalo comes into the MAC Championship game off a tough loss to Kent State. Their opponent, Ball State, doesn't know what that feels like. The Cardinals enter the MAC Championship game boasting a perfect 12-0 record...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl
December 04, 2008 by
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The Ball State Cardinals, the 12-0 Mid-American Conference champions, denied their invitation to play in the Humanitarian Bowl.The game would be against 12-0 Boise State, the Western Athletic Conference champions...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Does Ball State Deserve a BCS Bid?
December 04, 2008 by
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As an alum and super homer when it comes to Ball State athletics, it might surprise you to hear the next sentence. Ball State football does NOT deserve a shot at a BCS bowl...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
"Monster From The MAC" Still Has a Chance
November 28, 2008 by
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Despite the "Nay-sayers," of the world, Ball State Football is still pecking at the BCS door. Here's why. Nate Davis is the real deal when it comes to college football quarterbacks...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ball State: The Story ESPN Doesn't Want You to Know
November 26, 2008 by
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This was going to be your run-of-the-mill, I-told-you-so column gloating about my Ball State Cardinals running the regular-season table and climbing to No. 15 in the BCS poll...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Carrying On About College Football (Nov. 23)
November 23, 2008 by
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I asked Ball State wide receiver Briggs Orsbon if he thought his Cardinals should receive a BCS bid (provided they finish the regular season undefeated). His answer? You’ll just have to keep reading below about Ball State’s latest win...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Can a Mid-Major Team Play for a BCS National Title?
November 19, 2008 by
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Can a mid-major conference team ever play for a national championship under the current BCS system? In past years, I would cynically think that it is impossible for a team outside the Big Six to have a chance at the biggest game of the year...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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