Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City right now. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). Much of that has to do with their defensive line, which rivals Alabama as quite possibly the nation's best. Led by the All-World Adrian Clayborn, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
#2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
The last three times Illinois beat Ohio State: 2007, 2001, 1999, it was in Columbus. For some reason, the Illini play the Buckeyes much better in the Buckeye state than they do at home. The last time they beat Ohio State in Champaign, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer were at the peak of their popularity. Whenever Illinois is having a good season, they seem to beat the Buckeyes, as … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
Two Stellar Safeties lead Iowa’s #1 Ranked Defense
I've often said that you can usually have a great defense in college football whenever you have two smart starting safeties with experience in place. The Iowa Hawkeyes currently lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). A big part of that comes from the heads up play and solid run support of their … [Read more...] about Two Stellar Safeties lead Iowa’s #1 Ranked Defense
Arizona St. sets New Hilarious Standard for Tailgating Parties (Video)
After seeing this video, I understand why the University of Iowa issued their Homecoming tailgate advisory/warning message. Welcome to Tempe, Arizona where college football meets Cancun. I once dated a girl who often claimed that she appeared in an early "Girls Gone Wild" video. That "film credit" is banal and boring compared to the co-eds in this clip. (And yes, she truly was … [Read more...] about Arizona St. sets New Hilarious Standard for Tailgating Parties (Video)
University of Iowa sends Message to Tailgating Fans for PSU Game
Saturday night brings a Homecoming football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions. And since that leaves an entire and some of the evening for Iowa fans to tailgate, wait I should put quotes around "tailgate," the University felt the need to issue a few important reminders for those who will be in attending for the team’s 2010 Big Ten Conference … [Read more...] about University of Iowa sends Message to Tailgating Fans for PSU Game
2010-11 NHL Preview: Atlantic Division
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the Atlantic Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 NHL Preview: Atlantic Division
2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the St. Louis Blues, and what to expect for … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor Looking as Heisman as Anybody
We knew entering this fall that college football's Heisman race would be as wide open as ever. With Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy gone, and no big name senior quarterbacks to replace them, the race for the game's most prestigious trophy began wide open in the preseason. Given that there have been so few repeat winners, we knew the odds were stacked against Alabama … [Read more...] about Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor Looking as Heisman as Anybody
2010-11 Northeast Division Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweater are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the Northeast Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Northeast Division Preview
2010-11 Southeast Division Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweater are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the Southeast Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Southeast Division Preview