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If LSU or Oklahoma State Falls, Who Should Play in New Orleans?

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If there is anything that we have learned in college football over the years, it's that the most chaotic situation is the one most likely to happen. Whether it is a two-loss team like LSU getting a berth in the national title game due to several late losses by other contenders, or a team like Michigan getting passed over because voters didn't want a rematch between the … [Read more...] about If LSU or Oklahoma State Falls, Who Should Play in New Orleans?

Big East Football Realignment HURTING Big East Basketball

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At the Chicago college basketball media day, DePaul coach Oliver Purnell made a joke at the podium about announcing a new additions to a new super-conference that was planning on adding more teams in the near future. We in the media appreciated his jab at the chaotic landscape that is conference realignment/expansion. And again at the DePaul media luncheon, Purnell was asked … [Read more...] about Big East Football Realignment HURTING Big East Basketball

Big East Invites Boise State, Navy and Air Force Football to Join

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I guess the Boise State Broncos are going to follow the TCU Horned Frogs around the carousel of college football expansion/realignment. You could say they'll scoop up their "sloppy seconds." Today the Big East Conference invited Boise State, Navy and Air Force for football only and SMU, Houston and Central Florida for all sports, a source with knowledge of the situation told … [Read more...] about Big East Invites Boise State, Navy and Air Force Football to Join

LSU, Alabama Remain on Top as SEC Dominates Latest BCS Poll

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With only six days until their titanic clash in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide remained on top of the latest BCS standings, which were released on Sunday night. Despite not playing this week, they both remained ahead of an Oklahoma State Cowboys squad that destroyed Baylor on Saturday, but none of that matters now as what will arguably be the … [Read more...] about LSU, Alabama Remain on Top as SEC Dominates Latest BCS Poll

LSU, Alabama Top BCS Dogs as Oklahoma, Wisconsin Tumble

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After a surprisingly eventful weekend in college football, the new BCS rankings came out on Sunday night with some big moves both up and down the board. LSU and Alabama remained the top two teams after their victories this weekend, but the Oklahoma Sooners and Wisconsin Badgers both felt the pain caused by their losses to Texas Tech and Michigan State, respectively, as they … [Read more...] about LSU, Alabama Top BCS Dogs as Oklahoma, Wisconsin Tumble

#7 Boise State Broncos: College Football 77 in 77

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This is the year. It has to be. To quote Elvis Presely "It's now or Never." (by the way, anyone notice that song is a blatant rip off of "O Solo Mio" just like "My Country Tis of Thee" is a rip off of "God Save the Queen) Anyways, the Boise State Broncos, the mid-major darlings of college football, will be fielding a team dominated by seniors and seven returning starters on … [Read more...] about #7 Boise State Broncos: College Football 77 in 77

Maaco Las Vegas Bowl is Actually Worthwhile

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Traditionally, college football bowls that take place before the new calendar year are frowned upon. In fact, recently even those that occur on the holiday for those nursing hangovers are seen as second rate-besides the Rose Bowl. Well, it’s time to further delve into the match-ups instead of just drinking the kool-aid that the establishment would like to serve us. Yahoo … [Read more...] about Maaco Las Vegas Bowl is Actually Worthwhile

Illinois Sports Extravaganza, Part Two, Basketball

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By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt 8 minutes until tipoff Welcome back to Champaign, the Pauls are still in the house.  Quite literally, the House of Paign! Is this game on TV?  Who knows...who cares??? We're here to break down all of the action for you tonight, and we're only slightly tired after the barnburner that was the Illinois football game. Illinois and Boise … [Read more...] about Illinois Sports Extravaganza, Part Two, Basketball