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Can Anyone Tell Me What LSU Head Coach Les Miles is Yelling About

Robbie Cage — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:01:23 +0000

***This Video Contains Foul Lanuage*** Les Miles is known as the ‘Mad Hatter’. The ‘Mad” part of his nickname was never more apparent to me than when I saw this press conference following LSU’s 41-35 victory over Ole Miss this past Saturday. Miles goes from talking about how terrible he was at football in college [...]

College Football 2012 – Week Five Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:51:24 +0000

For a week that was supposed to be lacking in big games or traditional rivalries, this week sure gave us a lot of excitement. West Virginia and Baylor showed us an offensive shootout for the ages. Stanford became the latest Top Ten team to bite the dust. And Texas and Nebraska both needed fourth quarter comebacks to keep their conference title hopes alive.

Here are all the highlights from this week in college football.

What Is an Oklahoma Sooner Anyway?

Danny Groner — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:23:01 +0000

This weekend, the No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Sooners face off against the No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats, and it got us wondering: What exactly is a Sooner anyway? So we looked it up … During the 19th century, Native American tribes inhabited Oklahoma after they were chased away from the eastern U.S. At one point, as [...]

Florida State Defensive Star Brandon Jenkins Out for Season

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:38:33 +0000

Less than one game into his senior year, Florida State defensive end Brandon Jenkins has already seen his season come to an end. The Seminoles announced Tuesday that the star defender had suffered a Lisfranc injury (a dislocation or fracture in the middle of the foot) that will require surgery and keep him sidelined for [...]

The Five Worst Football Tattoos of All Time

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:10:53 +0000

We have gathered five of the worst football tattoos for your amusement. They include everything from Tim Tebow as a centaur, to a New York Giants helmet on a picture of male junk.

College Football 2012: Week One Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:40:00 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. School is back in session. Everyone’s favorite team is undefeated. Every fan just knows their team is underrated and will be better than expected. And we can finally stop focusing on offseason scandals and politics. Yes, college football is finally back.

With that, here is everything you need to know to be ready for week one action.

Get Familiar with the Rule Changes Coming to College Football So You'll Be Ready for the New Season

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:30:49 +0000

Player safety has been a major point of emphasis at all levels of football in recent years. That trend will be noticeable with several changes coming to college football games this fall.

College Football Might Finally Get a True National Champion

Robbie Cage — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:40:37 +0000

The move to the 4-team playoff will not be made official until June 26th when the presidential commitee for the BCS approves the plan. It is safe to assume however that while they may make a few small changes the overall plan will move forward and go into effect in 2014.

Should Penn State Rename Its Football Stadium After Joe Paterno? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:56:26 +0000

A year ago, it seemed inevitable that Penn State would eventually name its football stadium after legendary coach Joe Paterno. But a lot has changed since then, due to child sex abuse allegations levied against longtime Paterno assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Because of the Sandusky scandal, Paterno, who succumbed to lung cancer in January at age 85, [...]

West Virginia Crushes Clemson, 70-26, In Orange Bowl, Destroys Bowl Records

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:53:41 +0000

Clemson led West Virginia 17-14 after the first quarter of the Orange Bowl. But from that point on, it was all Mountaineers as West Virginia shattered record after record on their way to a 70-26 victory. With 10:28 to go in the second quarter, Clemson had driven 75 yards to the West Virginia three-yard line. [...]

Everything You Need to Know for the Sugar Bowl

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:55:50 +0000

While most of the BCS drama focused on the final poll and whether Alabama or Oklahoma State should face LSU in the championship game, the Sugar Bowl was not without its own share of controversy. Michigan and Virginia Tech are marquee names in the football world who received BCS at-large invites over higher ranked teams [...]

NCAA College Football Bowl Recap — Dec. 24-30

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:49:31 +0000

The second week of bowl season usually features some exciting games, and this year was no exception. Many of the games this week gave us wild plays, last-second finishes, great individual performances and, in the case of the Alamo Bowl, the kind of unstoppable offense that would make Bo Jackson in Super Tecmo Bowl proud. Here are all the highlights from the last week in college football.

Everything You Need to Know for the Fiesta Bowl

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:47:42 +0000

Although a late-season loss at Iowa State and a handful of poll votes kept Oklahoma State out of the national championship game, the Cowboys can still make their case for national respect, playing on the biggest stage in school history. OSU vs. Stanford OSU won its first outright conference title in school history to clinch [...]

Everything You Need to Know for the Rose Bowl

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:35:31 +0000

Oregon is no stranger to the BCS, having been to the Rose Bowl and the BCS National Championship in each of the last two years. But the Ducks lost both of those two games and are seeking their first BCS win since the 2002 Fiesta Bowl (38-16 over Colorado). Additionally, a win on Monday would [...]

NCAA College Football Bowl Preview — Dec. 31-Jan. 8

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:59 +0000

Bowl season is hitting its high point with the biggest games of the year coming up in the next week. While much of the focus is understandably on the BCS games and the national championship, there are a lot of other good games coming up for your viewing pleasure in the next few days. We’ll have previews of the BCS games coming up shortly. But in the meantime, here is what to watch for in all the remaining non-BCS bowl games.

How to Deal With the Total Failure of Your Fantasy Football Team

Luis Prada — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:00:12 +0000

Winter is a magical time of year. People are nicer because of the holidays. The first brisk and invigorating hints of winter grace your city. And, of course, your fantasy football team poops themselves during fantasy playoffs, like a child that can’t find a toilet so he silently craps his shorts in the middle of the ‘Frosty The Snowman’ school play.

NCAA College Football Bowl Recap — Dec. 17-23

Joe Student — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:41:07 +0000

Bowl season is in full swing. Here’s a look back at what went down in the first week of games. Thursday, Dec. 22 Maaco Bowl; Las Vegas, NV NO. 8 BOISE STATE 56 – ARIZONA STATE 24 Doug Martin returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and he also ran for 151 yards [...]

NCAA College Football Bowl Preview — Dec. 24-30

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:25:07 +0000

With the holidays comes the second week of the bowl season. This coming week features a lot of intriguing matchups, with Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III in action, along with several big name teams who struggled through disappointing seasons. Here’s are all the info you need to know for the next week in college [...]

The Hammer Falls on Ohio State as Buckeyes Banned from Bowl Game Next Season

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:28:07 +0000

Over a year after the first allegations of improper benefits being given to Ohio State football players broke, the NCAA has finally issued its final report on the matter and handed down its punishment.

The Buckeyes will not be eligible to play in the Big Ten Championship or a bowl game next season, and they will lose a total of nine scholarships (three in each of the next three seasons). The school will also be on probation through 2014.

Baylor Quarterback Robert Griffin III Wins Heisman Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:45:53 +0000

After leading Baylor to a nine-win season and its highest ranking in over two decades, Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III became the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night. Griffin edged out preseason favorite Andrew Luck of Stanford for football’s most prestigious award.