Editor's note: I originally published this on December 29th, 2011. Looks like I saw the future a few months ahead: As Notre Dame prepares to kick off versus Florida State today in the Champs Sports Bowl, the answer to where ND fits in the long term conference expansion is becoming painfully obvious. The Irish will face their fourth ACC opponent, and look to go 4-0 in the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame and the ACC: I called this two years ago
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#13 Clemson Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
Welcome to The Sports Bank 77 in 77. We’re previewing one team a day everyday as the college football season approaches. And we’re doing it in rapid fire sequence. Today, the Clemson Tigers … [Read more...] about #13 Clemson Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
The season ending loss to the Florida State Seminoles had a few things in common with the season opening defeat to South Florida: the quarterbacks threw too many interceptions, especially in the red zone; the defense kept bailing out the offense only to see the O turn it over again. And the explosive Brian Kelly hissy fit on the sidelines, caught on national television. This … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
#22 Miami Hurricanes: College Football 77 in 77
"I heard the rain storms ain't nothing to mess with, but I can't feel a drip on the strip." Yes we've come to the Miami Hurricanes, and you what that means, the obligatory cliche reference to 1.) the cheesy Will Smith song and 2.) the greatest ESPN "30 for 30" ever, "The U. It's all about the U." Really, I'm sure all you Canes fans will agree that movie was AWESOME! Ok … [Read more...] about #22 Miami Hurricanes: College Football 77 in 77
College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils
When it comes to Duke Blue Devils college football, there is no equivalent of: the Cameron Crazies, Krzyzewskiville, slapping the floor when you get back on defense, the Tobacco Road rivalry or the tradition of ACC championships. To call this place a college basketball school is to say that Kim Kardashian has "a bit of a booty on her." The football program is pretty much … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils