Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
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San Francisco 49ers trade Taylor Mays to Cincinnati Bengals
Indianapolis Colts Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
As many of you might agree, the NFL preseason tends to drag along, so I've been sitting around brainstorming these past few days trying to come up with some interesting ways to hold us over until the games actually count. Guys are going to be coming and going in the 3 1/2 weeks leading up to the Indianapolis Colts' season opener in Houston, so it makes sense to gauge who's … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
#30 USC Trojans: College Football 77 in 77
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
Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
Despite being in the MAC, Jerry Kill had some success against the Big Ten in his three-year tenure with Northern Illinois. Kill’s Huskies beat Purdue in 2009, and beat Minnesota in 2010, which was one of the major factors in the firing of Tim Brewster. Now, Kill has begun to turn around the Minnesota program he beat 10 months ago. But Kill doesn’t think success at NIU will … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
USC Trojans Once Again Loaded with NFL Draft Prospects
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
Viva la Sun Bowl! Notre Dame vs Miami: Game preview
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
Notre Dame vs USC…was good once as it ever was…and still is
It has been 22 years since this game actually mattered. Today, it is a battle of mediocrity. What the hell happened to Notre Dame vs. USC? What happened is that this rivalry has not really mattered in a generation. It might have mattered to the fans, but not to the polls, where it really counts. Never mind it's one-loss record in 2002 entering the final game, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs USC…was good once as it ever was…and still is
Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC
Tim Brewster came to Minneapolis with the reputation as a top notch recruiter who would bring college football excitement and energy back to the Golden Gophers’ program. To those Minnesota faithful who have seen this before, with none other than Jim Wacker, the hiring was puzzling. This is especially the case when Gary Patterson, head coach of Texas Christian, and Lane … [Read more...] about Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC
USC To Face Major Post-Season Ban?
It would appear that major trouble is headed the way of the USC Trojans. Amidst all of the talk of expansion -- and of, get this, a 16 team Pac-10 -- it would appear that the Trojans are headed for major sanctions before the end of the week. ESPN's college football recruiting insider, Bruce Feldman, tweeted late Wednesday night: "USC has been hit with a two-year … [Read more...] about USC To Face Major Post-Season Ban?