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#30 USC Trojans: College Football 77 in 77

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We are proud to reach a milestone here in the 77s- out first ever guest posting! Please welcome Amy Lamare from Gridiron Goddess. Ms. Lamare and I met at the Nike Football Media Summit in Dallas, and what follows is entirely written by her, so if/when you notice the "us" and "we" in reference to the team- that's why. No Illini would ever do such a thing. Enjoy: The USC … [Read more...] about #30 USC Trojans: College Football 77 in 77

USC Trojans Once Again Loaded with NFL Draft Prospects

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The USC Trojans have a long and illustrious history with the NFL Draft.  A cursory Google search reveals USC at the top or near the top on every list of Most NFL First Round Draft Picks by School.  They battle it out for that #1 position with a cast of usual suspect that includes Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, and Miami (FL).  Trojans are anxiously awaiting this week's NFL … [Read more...] about USC Trojans Once Again Loaded with NFL Draft Prospects

2011 March Madness Predictions

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It's crunch time. The tournament is less than 24 hours away. By now you have gone through a dozen brackets, second guessing each pick. You want to choose the upset that no one is talking about, but your sleeper is becoming everyone's sleeper. We see it every year; an upset pick that becomes so popular that it is no longer an upset, i.e. Richmond over Vanderbilt this year. At … [Read more...] about 2011 March Madness Predictions

Viva la Sun Bowl! Notre Dame vs Miami: Game preview

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Only few would have properly predicted the location of the old west Texas town of El Paso for the reunion, but nonetheless, the famed Notre Dame/Miami rivalry reignites on New Year’s Eve near the Mexican border. Bowl games are a great reward for the teams as the players and coaches get to enjoy a few days of activities and events leading up to the game, but once the ball is … [Read more...] about Viva la Sun Bowl! Notre Dame vs Miami: Game preview

When Will Joel Maturi Fire Tim Brewster?

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Tim Brewster signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him as the Gophers head coach through the 2013 season. In a town that has been famous for terrible football coaches (Glen Mason, Mike Tice, Brad Childress), this should come as no surprise. But only three days after the Gophers lost to USC in a game that had no business being as close as it was, it is … [Read more...] about When Will Joel Maturi Fire Tim Brewster?

Super Bowl Locations Should Change College Football

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Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 isn't going to be as great for media members as pretty much any Super Bowl in the past. It's likely to be cold, windy and maybe even snowy for kickoff of the NFL title matchup in the New York area – the first time for a legitimate shot at "football weather" for football's biggest game. So now the NCAA has to wake up and realize conference expansion … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Locations Should Change College Football