The Alabama Crimson Tide are trying to do something no one has ever done in college football- win three straight national titles. They looked the part in opening week, crushing Virginia tech 35-10. Bama wide receiver and return man Christion Jones scored three touchdowns and accounted for 256 all-purpose yards (100 via punt returns, 109 via kickoff returns and 47 receiving) … [Read more...] about Alabama Crimson Tide begin quest for three straight titles
Archives for August 2013
Still counts! Illini football ends losing skid (barely)
For Illini football and Tim Beckman, I reference Lonely Island: "STILL COUNTS!" Yes, it was a FCS opponent; and one that was very mediocre in the FCS last year at that. And it went down to the last 40 seconds. And the Illini football team only out-gained the SIU Salukis by just 57 yards and....well, you get the idea. A 42-34 win over a FCS team projected to finish in the … [Read more...] about Still counts! Illini football ends losing skid (barely)
Badgers release new three-headed monster in 45-0 win over UMass
While the students, coaching staffs and players all change with time, the bread-and-butter running game stays the one constant in the Wisconsin Badgers football program. A new three-headed rushing attack was revealed in the Badgers 45-0 shutout win over the Minutemen of UMass. James White, Melvin Gordon and true freshman Corey Clement combined to rush for 388 rushing … [Read more...] about Badgers release new three-headed monster in 45-0 win over UMass
Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon
Two short seasons after starting his Michigan Wolverines career on one of the nation’s worst defenses, Thomas Gordon, with the help of Brady Hoke, enters his senior season as an anchor on one of the nation’s best defensive units. Then again, they'll start two safeties today with zero combined starts. The Michigan Wolverines suspended Thomas Gordon today for the game versus … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines suspend safety Thomas Gordon
Manchester United at the final hours of transfer window
After crashing out of Europe's most prestigious club futbol tournament, Manchester United will be eager to put the devastation of going out to Real Madrid behind them. That all started in Monaco, where the UEFA Champions League draw was held Thursday. Manchester United are in a group with Bayern Leverkusen, Shaktar Donetsk, and Real Sociedad. … [Read more...] about Manchester United at the final hours of transfer window
Top 5 college fight songs list
In compiling this college fight songs list, I tried to keep emotion and association out of it. I tried the best I could. Hey, my alma mater, Illinois is only honorable mention for best five. Schools I hate made the list too. And schools I like made the worst list as well. However in the end, both the best and worst were programs with mascots from ancient warriors of the Aegean … [Read more...] about Top 5 college fight songs list
Worst 5 college fight songs list
In compiling this college fight songs list, I tried to keep emotion and association out of it. I tried the best I could. Hey, my alma mater, Illinois is only honorable mention for best five. Schools I hate made the list too. And schools I like made the worst list as well. However in the end, both the best and worst were programs with mascots from ancient warriors of the Aegean … [Read more...] about Worst 5 college fight songs list
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden: make or break season
For quarterback Brandon Weeden, it's put up or shut up time. The Cleveland Browns will either invest in him long term after this season, or move on. Unfortunately for Brandon Weeden, he has Norv Turner as his offensive coordinator; but at least Weeden doesn't have Turner as his head coach. So he has that going for him, which is nice. The 2014 NFL Draft class is LOADED at … [Read more...] about Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden: make or break season