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
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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
Notre Dame-USC to get Increased TV Exposure on Rivalry Weekend
Don't you love rivalry weekend? Or more specifically, rivalry weekends in college football? I think it's genius marketing that they have almost every team play their bitter rival on the last weekend of the year. Last Saturday, we had Northwestern versus the Illini in the Wrigleyville Classic, Stanford-Cal in "the Big Game" and more. This Saturday we get more nick-named … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-USC to get Increased TV Exposure on Rivalry Weekend
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?
Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
Grading Minnesota Gophers 2010 Signing Day
By Mike Gallagher 4:30 in the early evening on Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 rolled around, and Seantrel Henderson broke Minnesota fans hearts. After much speculation and months of waiting, three letters were on the lips of the best lineman in the nation. … [Read more...] about Grading Minnesota Gophers 2010 Signing Day