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Big Ten Week Eleven Predictions: Separation
November 07, 2008 by
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Taking a quick peak at the Big Ten Standings thus far this season, it looks as if only Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan State have a real shot at winning the Big Ten crown. Minnesota and Northwestern still have a mathematical shot, but it is a long shot at best. With Penn [...]
In The Bleachers Podcast - 2008 Week 11 Preview
November 06, 2008 by
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We are back! After a week off to regroup and get things in order, Brian and Adam are back talking College Football on this week's edition of the In The Bleachers Podcast. We recap the action from the past two weeks and talk about the teams, players, and coaches that have surprised [...]
Blame and the BCS…Two Peas in a Pod
November 05, 2008 by
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Hopefully everyone did their civic duty yesterday and got out and voted. Just remember, there are people in this world who do not have that right, so please exercise it whenever possible. Keeping on the subject of voting, the BCS is once again making headlines. I always find it humorous this ...
In the Bleacers Podcast 2008: Pac-10 Preview
July 25, 2008 by
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Breaking down the California contenders (USC, UCLA and Cal) and seeing how there will be anyway for the Trojans to be stopped this year.
2008 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 1-10
April 23, 2008 by
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This will be presented in the form of a mock draft, but is not meant to be predictive. Rather, with each team we'll take a look at their needs, and who is likely to be available that they might covet. Not being an insider, all that I know is that Miami will pick Jake Long, since...
Bold Predictions: BCS Games and Heisman
April 03, 2008 by
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One of my favorite things about blogging is making predictions, then when they come true I can brag about them. If they don't come true, I can pretend they never occurred but still boast about the ones I got correct or nearly right. In the second part of MIZZOURAH's bold predictions...
Canes, Longhorns, Bulldogs, and Tigers wrap-up Spring Practice
March 31, 2008 by
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A lot of teams up north are only beginning their spring drills, but for Miami, Texas, Mississippi State, and Auburn, last weekend was finale for their 2008 spring campaigns with their spring scrimmages. For the most part these games are just glorified practices put on for us, the fans...
2008 Pac Ten Spring Dates and Needs
March 18, 2008 by
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In an ongoing series I will look at the BCS conferences and when their spring practice starts and ends for this season. Spring football is really important since it is where most battles commence and get settled for most positions. I will first start out on the left coast, and talk about the [...]
Rutgers Stadium Expansion Isn’t Really Cutting Into the Academic Budget
March 14, 2008 by
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Hey who’s this guy? Don’t act all surprised. I’ve been here before. Anyhow, Rutgers got the go ahead to move forward with plans to expand their football stadium to 56,000 seats. While this is good news for a growing program in a conference that is rebuilding much...
In The Bleachers Podcast - 2008 Under Center Interview #2
March 14, 2008 by
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Once again I was a guest on Adam Nettina’s show Under Center. I recorded the interviewed and those who could not listen to it live, can listen to it in this podcast. Adam and I talk about what coaching changes we thought were the best and the worst, the Terrelle Pryor saga, and [...]
2008 ACC Spring Dates and Needs
March 14, 2008 by
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There are a lot of ACC teams with some big holes to fill, mainly Virginia Tech. The Hokies lost a lot of key players from their ACC Championship teams. Other teams such as Florida State and Miami look to come back to the elite of college football. Duke and Georgia Tech are [...]
Live Blogging: 2008 National LOI Day
March 12, 2008 by
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Throughout the day I will be posting my comments and some news that happens during the first day that the 2009 High School class can sign their letters of intent. Usually we have a few shockers and a few switches, so we could be in for a long ride. All times posted are [...]
Building An Offense and Possibly The Final Day of Pryor Watch
March 12, 2008 by
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A lot of times it isn’t getting the best recruits or athletes to come to your school as much as getting the ones that will fit your particular system. For example, a running quarterback at West Virginia (and now Michigan), a pro style passer at USC, or a combination runner/passer...
Post-Super Bowl Hangover
March 07, 2008 by
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Like many of you around the country, we are all sitting at our desks, drinking an extra cup or two of coffee this morning to try and be some what functional at work the day after the Super Bowl. With the football season officially over, unless you are a fan of the AFL, we [...]
Thanks to All The Readers and Listeners
March 05, 2008 by
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After a little bit of a delay, the 2007 College Football Blogger Awards have been slowly announced over the past few days. In The Bleachers was fortunate enough to be nominated for the Podcast or Best Audio award. Although we did not win this award, we finished second to a deserving...
Weekend Roundup
March 05, 2008 by
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Even though there aren’t any games, there is plenty of news in the college football world. First the East-West Shrine game happened over the weekend, not as prestigious as the Senior Bowl, but still a chance for college seniors to strut their stuff in front of NFL Scouts. It...
2008 Big East Spring Dates and Needs
February 22, 2008 by
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Now it is time to look at the Big East Conference as they all head towards spring practice and prepare for the 2008 season.
West Virginia
Spring Practice Begins - March 14
Spring Practice Ends - April 19 with their squad scrimmage that day.
The Mountaineers must put all of the off...
Post Recruiting Blues News and Notes
February 22, 2008 by
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We are 6 days removed from the 2008 LOI day and there are really only a few things to look forward to if you are a college football fan. First is the Terrelle Pryor saga and where he will end up signing. As I understand it right now, he will visit Penn State [...]
Stop The Presses…Pryor Will Sign Tomorrow
February 16, 2008 by
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All the speculation will end promptly tomorrow, February 6, 2008 at approximately 12:05 p.m. EST on ESPNU. According to this article, just posted on Rivals.com, Terrelle Pryor will sign and one team has waddled (hint hint) its way out of contention.
In The Bleachers Podcast - 2008 Under Center Interview
February 16, 2008 by
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I was fortunate enough to be the first ever guest on Adam Nettina’s show Under Center to discuss National Letter of Intent Day which is February 6, 2008. During the interview he asks me about where I think Terrelle Pryor will go, along with what I think about recruiting in general...
You’re Overhyped Hype Machine is Not Impressive
February 16, 2008 by
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And your synergy just plain sucks!
The curse of being a football fan is that you have to put up with all the window dressing that is needed to entice non-football fans these days. I know I’m not breaking new ground with this statement, but for me to not say it in some medium would just [...]
In The Bleachers Podcast - 2008 LOI Day/Bruce Feldman Interview
February 16, 2008 by
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Bruce Feldman, Senior writer on ESPN The Magazine, author of the book Meat Market, and college football expert talks with me for over a half an hour about recruiting and the other big topics in college football. Since Bruce was behind the scenes at Ole Miss doing his book, he has a lot of [...]
2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl Preview
February 11, 2008 by
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Hawaii 12-0 (8-0), 1st Western Athletic
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Georgia 10-2 (6-2), 1st Southeastern - East
January 1, 8:30pm, FOX
A lot of pressure is on both teams to win in the Sugar Bowl. Hawaii is the only remaining undefeated team left in FBS and they are stuck holding the torch for non-BCS Conference...
2007 Rose Bowl Presesented by Citi Preview
February 10, 2008 by
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Illinois 9-3 (6-2), 2nd Big Ten
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USC 10-2 (7-2), 1st Pacific-10
January 1, 4:30pm, ABC
Two seasons ago the Illinois football program hit rock bottom. In 2005 they won two games all year and went winless in the Big Ten, but two years later, Ron Zook has them playing in the Granddaddy...
2007 Outback Bowl Preview
February 10, 2008 by
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Tennessee 9-4 (6-2), 1st Southeastern - East
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Wisconsin 9-3 (5-3), 4th Big Ten
January 1, 11:00 am, ESPN
Tennessee comes to the Outback Bowl for the second year in a row, but this year they do it without three starters. Those starters are among a half dozen Tennessee Volunteers...
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