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Report: LSU Could Be Without Three Key Cogs Vs. Auburn

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Just three days after it was revealed that the LSU Tigers had edged the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first BCS rankings, the news turned bad for the squad. They will be hosting the Auburn Tigers in the Feline Bowl in Death Valley, and they will be doing it without three of its top players. According to reports from Baton Rouge, the team has suspended running back Spencer Ware … [Read more...] about Report: LSU Could Be Without Three Key Cogs Vs. Auburn

Tigers Bulldoze Shorthanded Gators Behind Big Offensive Effort

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Spencer Ware rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, and Reuben Randall had four catches for 127 yards and a touchdown in the LSU Tigers' 41-11 thrashing of the Florida Gators in Death Valley. The LSU defense stood strong as well, only allowing 213 yards to the Gators' attack, and they also forced two turnovers in the contest. … [Read more...] about Tigers Bulldoze Shorthanded Gators Behind Big Offensive Effort

Sooners Rout Longhorns, Put Pollsters On Notice

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Over the past few weeks, the Oklahoma Sooners have kept winning football games, but have seen their standing in the AP college football poll drop to #3, behind LSU and Alabama. They still received seven first place votes, but they still weren't getting much respect for the voters, and they came into Saturday's Red River Shootout with the Texas Longhorns looking to make a … [Read more...] about Sooners Rout Longhorns, Put Pollsters On Notice

Alabama Demolishes Florida, Puts Nation on Notice in Big Win

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In what was supposed to be a showcase of two of the best defenses in the country, the Alabama Crimson Tide steamrolled the Florida Gators 38-10 on Saturday night in Gainesville. Trent Richardson racked up 181 rushing yards and scored twice, and Courtney Upshaw returned an intercepted John Brantley pass 45 yards for a touchdown as the Tide dealt the Gators a crushing defeat, … [Read more...] about Alabama Demolishes Florida, Puts Nation on Notice in Big Win

#3 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #14 Arkansas Razorbacks: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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Get ready for the first of two college football national championship "elimination games" this weekend. In the SEC, you have #3 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #14 Arkansas Razorbacks. Both have legit national title aspirations as do the #7 Oklahoma State Cowboys and #8 Texas A&M Aggies. In both conferences, you have other teams in the mix for the big prize, but eventually they'll … [Read more...] about #3 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #14 Arkansas Razorbacks: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Alabama’s Trent Richardson: Best Running Back in ’12 Draft Class?

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His predecessor, Mark Ingram won the Heisman trophy two years ago,  now Alabama Crimson Tide tailback Trent Richardson is the man in Tuscaloosa. No more splitting time, Ingram is with the Miami Dolphins, and Richardson's the focus of #2 Bama's offense. As a rookie, Richardson was also named to the 2009 SEC All-Freshman team alongside teammates OL Barrett Jones and LB Nico … [Read more...] about Alabama’s Trent Richardson: Best Running Back in ’12 Draft Class?

How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?

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When the Buffalo Bills took 21-year-old defensive tackle Marcell Dareus out of Alabama third overall at the recent NFL draft, a lot of people actually thought they got the best player available. That might be true, considering Dareus should be able to step into the lineup on opening day and have an immediate positive impact on the team. He might not be able to improve on the … [Read more...] about How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?

Ohio State 2010: Preseason Jitters

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This Thursday, at about 7:15 p.m. on September 2, the 2010 Ohio State Football Buckeyes will rush from the depths of Ohio Stadium and onto the Horseshoes’s FieldTurf for their opening game battle against the Marshall Thundering Herd. For the faithful, there will be goose bumps. For the rest of the college football community (and the Ohio faithful too), there will be a … [Read more...] about Ohio State 2010: Preseason Jitters

Rolando McClain Leads Alabama Defense

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By Paul M. Banks Alabama’s stellar defense is led by junior linebacker Rolando McClain. When you hear his name, you might first think of the protagonist from the Die Hard film series. He certainly has the same toughness and will to fight. The potential NFL 1st round draft pick was on conference call this week, and when asked about what his Coach Nick Saban instills in his … [Read more...] about Rolando McClain Leads Alabama Defense