Published on: 5th October, 2009
The biggest game of the Sun Belt season is less than 24 hours away as Troy and Middle Tennessee set to do battle Tuesday night on ESPN2. The annual Battle for the Palladium pits the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-1) against the Troy Trojans (2-2) at Movie Gallery Stadium in Troy, ...Published on: 4th October, 2009
With the new Associated Press polls being released, you'll notice that the Boise State Broncos have fallen behind the Virginia Tech Hokies this week. BCS fans would tell you that it's because Boise had a "close" game with FCS squad California Davis. I'd tell you that it's because people are looking ...Published on: 4th October, 2009
A Houston Cougar loss this weekend has lessened the media attention on the success of "mid-major" programs in college football. All of that can turn around, tough, when ESPN airs Tuesday night's Middle Tennessee and Troy contest on prime time, 8 PM ET. The Blue Raiders have made the ...Published on: 1st October, 2009
Everybody loves a good homecoming story, the return of the local hero to where it all started. Tony Franklin has no such story. The current Offensive Coordinator of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders career can be summed up in one word: tumultuous. Tony Frankin's college career began at the University of Kentucky in ...Published on: 1st October, 2009
For the first time in the history of the Bowl Championship Series, a ''mid-major'' school is lining up for their shot at a National Championship appearance. With a top-five ranking in hand, the Boise State Broncos have a legitimate shot to come to Pasadena in search of a title, not only ...Published on: 30th September, 2009
A common occurrence among college football fans is the discussion regarding the best conferences in football. Whether you're an SEC guy, Big 12 man, or Pac-10 fan, you, the fan, know who's best. But what happens if you're a fan of a smaller conference? Say the Sun Belt? You know you're ...Published on: 24th September, 2009
The year was 2005. The Andy McCollum era was on the way out and the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders were looking for a new head coach. The team had under- achieved for another season, this time with a 4-7 record. Two men came to Murfreesboro promising change. Enter Chris Massaro ...Published on: 20th September, 2009
Dear Tennessee Fans: "You Play To Win The Game!" Herman Edwards taught us this lesson a few years back, and it will always remain the No. 1 commandment in football. Apparently your coach, Lane Kiffin, is of a different sect. Lane Kiffin believes you play to keep it close. That's unacceptable. Every year, ...Published on: 17th September, 2009
He's not the most recognized player in the state of Florida, and he might not even be known outside his own university. His name is Jacory Harris, and he's now on the track toward a Heisman Trophy. Yes, THAT Miami team that could have started the season 0-4, is now 2-0. ...Published on: 10th September, 2009
Ok Bleacher Creatures, it's nearing that magical day. Some call Saturday, but others simply refer to it as Football, it has no day or night. With college football back, its time we realize why we have so many teams in Division 1. It's certainly not for the equal competition, it's ...