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NFL Draft 6 through 10

6 Dallas Cowboys (From the Washington Redskins via Saint Louis Rams) Need: Cornerback Pick: Morris Claiborne; CB LSU (6’0’’, 185, 40 Time 4.45) In 2010, Claiborne played opposite Patrick Peterson, a LSU cornerback that was a  first round draft pick in … Continue reading

Posted in ACC, Alabama, Big 12, Boston College, LSU, SEC, South Carolina |

Top Five NFL Draft Picks

1. Indianapolis Colts: Need: Quarterback…            Pick: Andrew Luck; QB Stanford (Height 6’4’’, Weight 235, 40 time 4.73). Stanford led the FBS in Red Zone Efficiency in 2011 (64 penetrations / 63 scores, meaning Stanford scored 98% … Continue reading

Posted in Alabama, Baylor, Big 12, Mike's Blogs, Oklahoma State, PAC 12, SEC, Stanford, USC |

SEC Schedule for 2012

The vaunted SEC, winner of 6 straight BCS National Championships has released its schedule for 2012. In presenting the schedule and trying to demonstrate a relative perspective of its challenges, we have divided opponents into three categories: 1) BCS opponents … Continue reading

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Big Ten Schedule for 2012

As the Big Ten enters its second year of divisional play here is a breakdown of the schedule. We will evaluate the relative strength of the schedules by placing opponents into three constructed levels; 1) Bowl Championship Series (BCS) teams … Continue reading

Posted in Air Force, Alabama, Arizona State, Big Ten, Boise State, C-USA, California, Colonial Athletic Association, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana Tech, MAC, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri Valley, Mountain West, Navy, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio Valley, PAC 12, Penn State, Purdue, SEC, Sun Belt, SWAC, UCLA, Western Michigan |

Who Steps up in 2012

College Basketball ended last Monday night with yet another SEC team walking away with a national championship. Kentucky struggled, at least at times, with a very good Kansas team, yet prevailed 67-59.  In the end, to much defense, to much … Continue reading

Posted in ACC, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU, PAC 12, SEC, South Carolina, USC |

National Championship Player Breakdown on D Lines

This game or so we are told is all about the defense, so let’s start with defensive personnel! Defensive Lines LSU: The Tigers Play with 4 guys putting their hands in the dirt (43); Defensive Ends: Barkevious Mingo (6’5” 240) … Continue reading

Posted in Alabama, LSU, SEC |

BCS National Championship Game: Alabama vs LSU

The 205th game of the century is upon us and the SEC wins again. This time the powers that be at BCS headquarters, said, ‘forget it’, to the other 10 conferences. The SEC has won 5 of the last 5, … Continue reading

Posted in AAC, ACC, Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Oregon, SEC, Wisconsin |

AQ Conference Bowl Results

As the college bowl season nears its end, let’s see which of the AQ leagues is winning and which is not… ACC:  Boston College, not bowl eligible; Clemson, pounded by West Virginia, 70-33; Duke, not bowl eligible; Florida State, beat Notre Dame, … Continue reading

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SEC vs Big Ten in Bowl Games

This will come as a shock to those of you who think the Big Ten plays wearing combat boots and simply does not have the quickness to compete with the SEC’s suddenness; the shock is… the Big Ten leads the … Continue reading

Posted in Alabama, Arkansas, Big Ten, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Ohio State, SEC |

Bowl Schedule Announced

Here is a the 2011-12 Bowl Schedule and conference breakdown. Please note all times are Central Standard. 12/17/11 Gildan New Mexico Bowl: Temple (MAC) vs Wyoming (MWC) 1:00 p.m. kick off Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Ohio (MAC) vs Utah State … Continue reading

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