Published on: 26th July, 2010
While in nearly every sport defense wins championships, it certainly doesn't hurt to have a little offense, especially in college football. To make it to a BCS bowl game, it is necessary to be well-rounded on both sides of the ball. Last season some teams fell just short, due in large part ...Published on: 21st July, 2010
With the exception of college basketball, college football coaches jump ship and head for a bigger name program more often than any other sport. This opens the door for young coaches to burst onto the national scene. Some head coaches take the first job offered, while others wait around for ...Published on: 20th July, 2010
When news broke yesterday of the recent NCAA probe into the University of Florida, I couldn't help but smile. Former Florida Gator center Maurkice Pouncey allegedly received $100,000 from an agent after the SEC Championship game against Alabama and before the Sugar Bowl in January. If allegations turn up true, Florida will ...Published on: 12th July, 2010
With the beginning of the college football season now less than two months away, the countdown has officially begun. While everybody has their favorite team and university they will always support, it is time to put all of that aside and dish out the real preseason Top 25 for college football. Here ...Published on: 9th July, 2010
According to rivals.com, from 2002-2008, the University of Cincinnati had no four-stars in any recruiting class. In the days of former head coach Rick Minter and Conference USA, even three-stars were difficult to come by. With the Bearcats' entrance into the Big East, bigger name recruits began to come. Three-stars became ...Published on: 30th May, 2010
More so than any other sport, the offseason for football seems to have almost as much drama and entertainment as the regular season. Between spring practice and summer workouts, college football has become a year-round sport and quite possibly the most popular one in America. With every offseason comes numerous ...Published on: 25th May, 2010
No matter sport or even the level of play, there are coaches everywhere who are not afraid to be heard. College football is no different than any other sport, as there are numerous coaches who not only speak their mind, but also go above and beyond the game. The Big East ...Published on: 24th May, 2010
Without question, the rivalries in college football exceed those of any other sport. In college football, rivals only meet once a season. There are no second chances. A disappointing loss can turn into a tumultuous offseason and a big victory can make a teams season. There are a few rivalries that ...Published on: 20th May, 2010
Like any other sport, college football has its fair share of coaches who have been known to make boneheaded decisions. Some of the best coaches in college football have panicked when it comes down to crunch time and have consequently cost their team a victory. While it is certainly extra challenging to ...Published on: 14th May, 2010
While college basketball invented the term "cupcake" when it comes to scheduling early-season opponents, college football teams have started to do the same thing. Many big-name college football teams will schedule what they call "guarantee" games. These are games where they pay a smaller school to come in and get pounded ...