With top-ranked Oklahoma visiting fifth-ranked Florida State, we have our first de facto in season playoff game. Since college football doesn't have a playoff system, and really a joke of a postseason when you think about it, the regular season becomes single elimination playoffs. Because you need to be undefeated to even have a chance to play for a national title. The … [Read more...] about #1 Oklahoma Sooners vs. #5 Florida State Seminoles: Brutally Honest Game Preview
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#5 Florida State Seminoles: College Football 77 in 77
Expectations are sky high in Tallahassee this fall. But I have to be honest, I believe the main theme of this Florida State Seminoles season will be more like 1991 or '92, or some of those mid 90s teams that just missed than the 1993 or 1999 national championship seasons. When I look at this roster, and focus in on class standing, I think 2012 is their year to win it all. So … [Read more...] about #5 Florida State Seminoles: College Football 77 in 77
NBA Lottery Sleeper Pick? Florida State’s Chris Singleton
This NBA Draft season look out for Chris Singleton. No, not the late ’90s/early ’00s Chicago White Sox position player turned ESPN analyst, but one of the best defenders in college basketball this past season. If you're looking for a lottery sleeper pick, then focus on the junior from Canton, Georgia The Seminoles specialized in defense, leading the nation in points against … [Read more...] about NBA Lottery Sleeper Pick? Florida State’s Chris Singleton
#10 Seed Florida State Upsets #2 Seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish
You could say this was payback for the storied 1993 #1 vs. #2 college football game of the century between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Florida State Seminoles. It was the first ever ND-FSU meeting in college basketball, and the 'Noles ran away with it 71-57. In a game that was never really ever in doubt after the first ten minutes. The east coast really smacked up … [Read more...] about #10 Seed Florida State Upsets #2 Seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Florida State’s Chris Singleton one of Nation’s Best Defenders
Look out for Chris Singleton. No, not the late '90s/early '00s Chicago White Sox position player turned ESPN analyst, but one of the best defenders in college basketball. The Seminoles specialize in defense, leading the nation in points against average and they have their main weapon back in Chris Singleton. The 6-9 forward is the ACC's Defensive Player of the year, and a … [Read more...] about Florida State’s Chris Singleton one of Nation’s Best Defenders
Notre Dame vs. Florida State: Football Powers Clash for Sweet 16 Berth
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles have never met in college basketball. They've played some classic battles in college football, including #1 vs #2 "game of the century" in South Bend in 1993. They'll meet on the United Center hardwood Sunday night, with a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance on the line. Expect a tough, physical and very … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Florida State: Football Powers Clash for Sweet 16 Berth
Take It To the Bank — College Football Saturday!
It's been a long couple weeks. I didn't do so good for most of ya a couple weeks ago. I had to go into hiding. You don't believe me? Here's an email our esteemed Mr. Banks got: Dear Louie: I cannot believe that a simp like you who lives in Vegas went only 1-4 or 2-4, depending how you look at your parlay win. What a joke. And you get paid for this? And people follow … [Read more...] about Take It To the Bank — College Football Saturday!
Take It To The Bank, College Football Week 3
So I was sitting at the book at the Las Vegas Hilton over the weekend, and it was just like old times. "Louie!!!" "Hey, Louie, what's cracking?" "SECURITY!!!" Now, maybe I groped that woman, maybe I didn't. I'm an old man, and my mind ain't what it used to be. I do know, and I can say with absolute certainty...that those puppies were real. True story. Now … [Read more...] about Take It To The Bank, College Football Week 3