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2010 Ball State College Football Preview
The Ball State Cardinals were the buzz of the college football world two years ago when they threatened for a BCS invitation from a non BCS conference...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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August 27, 2010
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North Texas-Ball State: UNT Impressive With 20-10 Victory
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 decent to have a good season. I was by no means predicting a Mean Green win. I had my concerns about...
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September 03, 2009
Is MiQuale Lewis the Best College Football Player That You Never Heard Of?
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 bowling ball that plays running back for the Ball State Cardinals, who goes by the name of MiQuale...
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July 27, 2009
Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is One Of His Strengths
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 important ever.
Davis has already shown an ability to be successful at each stage of his football career...
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July 26, 2009
Kurt Wermers Lacks "Family Value" of Telling the Truth
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 along. Yet, they brought up the same "family values" questions that were in the forefront...
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July 20, 2009
College Football: Anatomy of a Ten Year Turn-Around
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...
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May 17, 2009
Draft Talk: Is Nate Davis Your QB?
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 on Bleacher Report...
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March 12, 2009
MAC Daddy: What NFL Team Will Draft Nate Davis?
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...
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February 25, 2009
The Biggest Mistake: Nate Davis Enters NFL Draft
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...
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January 14, 2009
Tulsa-Ball State: Mitch Picks the GMAC Bowl—Jan. 6, 2009
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...
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January 05, 2009
Ball State-Tulsa: GMAC Bowl Guide
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...
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January 03, 2009
Bye, Bye Brady Hoke
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...
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December 14, 2008
Ball State-Buffalo: Mess With the Bulls and You Get the Horns
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...
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December 07, 2008
Clock Doesn't Strike Midnight Yet, Cinderella Wins MAC Championship!
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...
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December 06, 2008
Where Do They Find These Guys?
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...
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December 05, 2008
Beggars Can't Be Choosers: Cowardly Ball State Pays For Declining Bowl Bid
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...
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December 05, 2008
Buffalo Tries to Ruin Perfect Cardinal Season
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...
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December 04, 2008
Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl
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...
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December 04, 2008
Does Ball State Deserve a BCS Bid?
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...
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December 04, 2008
"Monster From The MAC" Still Has a Chance
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...
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November 28, 2008
Can a Mid-Major Team Play for a BCS National Title?
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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November 19, 2008
B/R Top 25 Ball State Comments Week 13
Ron Johnson #10Why are the Cardinals in the Top 10? Because they're undefeated, they're the MAC Champions and they're surely not going to get any respect from the other rankings.Jared Reback #10Snu #10Matt Wright #11Peter R #12Undefeated...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 18, 2008
Ball State, Would You Like Any Brownies with That Cupcake Schedule?
As the 2008 college football season starts coming to a close, the top of the BCS standings look somewhat like what you would expect. You have your football powerhouses in Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama (just to name a few)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 15, 2008
Ball State-Central Michigan: The Super Bowl of the Mid-American Conference
Could anyone have drawn up a better scenario when the season started than what we will see next Wednesday Night? The two-time defending MAC champion Central Michigan Chippewas, 8-2 (5-0), will host No...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 13, 2008
B/R Top25 Ball State Comments Week 12
Archie Adams #5Jimson Cuenta #7The only undefeated team that has won ALL of their games by AT LEAST 10 points!Ron Johnson #9To say that Ball State is good is an understatement. They're in the MAC Conference and looking just as good as Boise State and UtahRead the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 11, 2008
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