Never has there been more excitement for college football award watch lists. The twin lockout-induced free agency voids in the NFL and NBA has given us even less to talk about during MLB's slowest (and overall sports' slowest) week for media. Cuz NO ONE cares about the All-Star game and the ratings numbers reflect that. Let's talk gridiron! As the Davey O'Brien Foundation … [Read more...] about Who will be the Best QB in College Football this Fall?
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More Illinois Fighting Illini Named to College Football Award Watch Lists
We already told you about QB Nathan Scheelhaase being named a candidate for the Maxwell Award, the most outstanding player in college football. But there's more: Illinois senior wide receiver A.J. Jenkins has been named a preseason candidate for the 2011 Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation’s most outstanding wide receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club … [Read more...] about More Illinois Fighting Illini Named to College Football Award Watch Lists
College Football Hall of Fame to Remain in South Bend through 2012
During a street naming ceremony today, South Bend Indiana Mayor Steve Luecke imparted a recent developement regarding the future of the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend. "I am also pleased to announce that, as a result of further discussions with the National Football Foundation, the College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement will be held in South Bend again next … [Read more...] about College Football Hall of Fame to Remain in South Bend through 2012
Notre Dame’s Dayne Crist, Michael Floyd Make Maxwell List
Wide Receiver Michael Floyd is still in that Notre Dame University limbo/purgatory. He's not yet re-instated, but he'll likely play. If he is allowed to come back, he'll probably comprise a really exciting, high scoring combination with quarterback Dayne Crist. That is if Crist starts. Both members of the Fighting Irish are looking at uncertain roles this college football … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Dayne Crist, Michael Floyd Make Maxwell List
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
Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
The Ohio State University announced today via a press release that it has accepted the resignation of head football coach Jim Tressel. Tressel who went 106-22 in his 10 years at the helm fought back tears this morning as he told his players he was stepping down, according to Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
Ohio State LB Dorian Bell Transferring To Pittsburgh?
WBNS is reporting Wednesday morning that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel was unaware of linebacker Dorian Bell's intent to transfer to Pittsburgh. Bell had been suspended by the school for the entire 2011 season following what is being suspected to be a repeat offense in a violation of team rules. Bell was originally suspended for three games that caused him to miss … [Read more...] about Ohio State LB Dorian Bell Transferring To Pittsburgh?
How the U.S. Dept of Justice Could Bring About a College Football Playoff
The Department of Justice is currently investigating the BCS, the OPEC of big money sports, and NCAA President Mark Emmert and BCS Director Bill Hancock are doing little more than playing the denial and ignorance game. The Fiesta Bowl’s egregious offenses (and the slap-on-the-wrist ruling that followed) have called attention to corruption within the BCS. And now the Feds are … [Read more...] about How the U.S. Dept of Justice Could Bring About a College Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl Stays in BCS, Dept of Justice Continues Investigating Cartel
As you might have just heard, the Fiesta Bowl will be allowed to remain part of the Bowl Championship Series, though it must pay a $1 million fine (which sounds like a lot of money, but really isn't in the grand spectrum when you consider their annual earnings history) for apparent illegal campaign contributions and inappropriate spending. The BCS presidential oversight … [Read more...] about Fiesta Bowl Stays in BCS, Dept of Justice Continues Investigating Cartel
BCS Executive Director Sidesteps Justice Department
The United States Justice Department has now budded in front of the queue of the long line of BCS haters. On Wedenesday, the AP reported that Christine Varney, the antitrust chief with the department, asked the NCAA some very poignant questions in regard to why the NCAA continues to utilize the often scoffed at BCS instead of a playoff system to determine it's Division I … [Read more...] about BCS Executive Director Sidesteps Justice Department