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Movin over
Well I have taken a long extended break on this blog as the season has come to an end. I'm moving on for now over to my new digs, 7 to the 4, a blog about baseball in NYC. Stop by if you wish but this site is far from dead. For now I'm going to be working mostly on the other site but will head ...
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February 10, 2009
Gators Get it Done
The Florida Gators got it done last night as they dismantled the powerful Oklahoma offense en route to their second national championship over the last three years. It was a good game... not a great game. In the end its hard to believe that a game can live up to USC Texas from a few seasons ago.W... ...
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January 09, 2009
Whose Got it Tonight?
I've been mulling this one over for quite awhile; going back and forth
between Florida and Oklahoma but I have indeed made my pick for
tonights BCS National Championship Game.At first I was positive
that this was the Sooners year. I thought that Sam Bradford would lead
his team to victory, Heisman in tow but alas it is not meant to be. The
mighty Tim Tebow cannot be slain...
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January 08, 2009
When in Doubt... Sue!
Utah's attorney general, Mark Shurtleff, is looking into whether or not he can sue the BCS for violiation of anti-trust laws. His main argument is that the BCS puts the smaller schools at a competitive and financial disadvantage; that a school like Utah will never play for a national championship.In order for the case to go forward Shurtleff must prove that a conspiracy exists...
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January 07, 2009
Texas Wins Fiesta; No Chance at Split Title
This time Texas was on the receiving end of some late game heroics.
After having their title hopes ended by Michael Crabtree and Texas Tech
two months ago the Longhorns returned the favor to Ohio State. The
Buckeyes looked like they were going to end their BCS drought but Colt
McCoy and Quan Crosby hooked up with 16 seconds to give the Longhorns
the win.
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January 06, 2009
Inside the Brain of Mike Leach
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January 05, 2009
Fiesta Fiesta
Tomorrow night's Fiesta Bowl means oh so much for both Texas and Ohio State. Both programs have something to prove and are looking to use the Fiesta Bowl as their stage.The former #1 Texas Longhorns don't believe they should be playing tomorrow night, rather they should be suiting up on Thursday ...
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January 04, 2009
Harvin Will Give it a Go
Percy Harvin, the spark plug of the Florida offense, will be playing in Thursday's championship game. Harvin went down with a high ankle sprain in the regular season finale against Florida State but the Gators will have him back for the big one.Harvin, a junior, is Florida's best receiver and ...
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January 03, 2009
Oh Ya This Happened
Amid the big Rose Bowl win for USC and the stunning upset for Utah the Orange Bowl was somewhat forgotten.Frank Beamer's Hokies took on the Brian Kelly's surprise Cincinnati squad in what turned out to be a lackluster BCS matchup. Tyrod Taylor, the VT quarterback, who was originally redshirted ...
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January 03, 2009
Utah Dominates Alabama; Saban Looks for Backdoor
Pretty much from the start the Utah Utes controlled this year's Sugar
Bowl against Alabama. They become the first non-BCS team to win two BCS
bowls and have a legitimate case for a national championship berth but
the current system does not allow such things.
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January 03, 2009
Does USC have a Case for that National Championship?
USC started the season with national title expectations but a major
hiccup prevented them from reaching their true potential. But after
thrashing Penn State in the Rose Bowl does USC have a case for the
national championship? The answer is no.
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January 02, 2009
RoboCop
Taylor Mays is a freak. 6-3 230 pounds of pure metal. This is a hit from today's Rose Bowl. While he was flagged for helmet to helmet its fun to watch him kill a man.
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January 02, 2009
What Does Joe Pa Do Anyway?
Look I understand the guy had hip surgery recently and is 80+ but when
you spend the game in the press box and can't even talk to your team at
halftime I think you have to start really wondering what the hell JoePa
is doing at Penn State.
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January 01, 2009
USC Rolls Again; Big Ten Flounders
Well after being ridiculed for claiming that Penn State and the Big Ten did not belong in the Rose Bowl I was proven correct. Yet again USC just pummeled Penn State and demolished the Big 10 for the third year in a row.
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January 01, 2009
Two-Day-Bowl-Fest
December 31st Armed Forces BowlHouston v Air ForceThis one is going on right now and its 17-17 going into half. Tune into this one cause it is shaping up to be a good one.Sun BowlPitt v Oregon StateOregon State had their eyes on a Pac-10 Championship until a late season loss to Oregon crushed ...
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December 31, 2008
Does Anyone Really Care about the Bowls?
Well after spending hours watching the PapaJohns.com Bowl and the MagicJack St. Petersburg Bowl and all the other absurd named bowls I've decided I don't like bowl season. I know GASP... how could I say that... yada yada yada.
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December 30, 2008
Jahvid Best is Insane
The Emerald Bowl is on ESPN right now and Jahvid Best is tearing it up. With 6 minutes left in the 2nd quarter he already has 106 yards rushing and two touchdowns. This could get out of hand. We see where he finishes up in the morning.
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December 29, 2008
Weekend Preview
Well this is round two of the college bowl season and were getting some special match ups;SaturdayMeinike Car Care BowlWVU vs UNCThe clash of the mediocre conferences starts with this bowl game. ACC vs Big East... battle of who sucks the least.Champs Sports BowlWisconsin vs Florida StateThis ...
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December 26, 2008
Inside the Recruiting World
The NY Times followed blue-chip prospect Jamarkus McFarland as he limped his way through the non-stop recruiting world that is big-time division I football. He was pursued by the best of the best; OU, Texas, LSU and USC. It is scary how the world works; Alcohol, drugs, sex... where do I sign up?
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December 26, 2008
An Absolute Freak
Barry Sanders, the college years... just enjoy
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December 25, 2008
Weekend Preview
Well we are opening the bowl season on Saturday. Lets take a look:EagleBank BowlWake Forest vs Navy The underachieving deacons take on a team that already beat them this year. Its the first time in 63 years that WFU is playing a team for a second time in a season but the question is whether they ...
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December 25, 2008
Bad News For Michigan Fans
Well one of their two QB recruits, Shavodrick Beaver, has switched his commitment from Michigan to Tulsa. This is a serious blow to the Wolverines as Beaver was considered one of the top dual threat QBs in the class. Michigan still has Tate Forcier, from California, committed and he is no ...
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December 25, 2008
The AP is Giving Stuff Out
Heisman.... CheckDavey O'Brien.... CheckFirst Team All-American... CheckAP Player of the Year.... CHECKSam Bradford has pretty much racked up every major award this season (except for Big XII player of the year but go figure). The AP awarded the OU gunslinger yet again with their most ...
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December 25, 2008
New Digs
Well faithful readers the college football season is winding down... I know it hurts. But during the off season when worthwhile college football news is few and far between I will be working on another site; 7 to the 4.This new blog is about baseball in New York City. If you haven't figured out ...
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December 25, 2008
Haywood Joins Greats like Tressel, Schembechler and Hayes
Miami (Ohio) has snagged themselves a new coach. Mike Haywood, the
Notre Dame offensive coordinator, has agreed to step in for the
Redhawks and lead this storied program.
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December 23, 2008
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