Hope everyone’s Christmas was splendid! Since we’re only a few days away, I figured that we’d take a closer look at the MSU vs. Alabama bowl game. First, why the title? The BCS did it. I’m a firm believer in the fact that since the Spartans didn’t start the year ranked, we ended up lower… [Read more…]
December 18, 2010
Yes, I hate what they’ve done with the conference. Instead of seizing the opportunity to make something cool and revolutionary, they settled with the lamest logo and division names I’ve ever heard. Legends and leaders? Talk about tacky and cliche. Might as well have named them A & B or football & pigskin. Or pink… [Read more…]
December 13, 2010
It’s ugly. Let me tell you. It comes as no surprise that the conference took the “safe route,” it’s the most conservative BCS conference I can think of. Only one team in the conference ever breaks from tradition in a loud way, and we all hate them. Thankfully, it was announced that Nebraska was joining.… [Read more…]
December 12, 2010
Since the season is almost over– and we’re getting in to bowl season– I figured it would be a perfect time to look at the top 5 things that have surprised me this season. This has been an interesting season so far– a lot of teams have shocked fans, and players have too (both good… [Read more…]
November 13, 2010
I love football. I also never thought I’d write a post about a Northwestern QB. But today’s effort against Iowa… It’s just too good for words. I think Dan Persa may be one of the most overlooked QBs in the nation, especially in the Big Ten. Playing for Northwestern doesn’t help matters, but he’s playing… [Read more…]
October 23, 2010
1. Who’s going to win the Big Ten? Joe: While I’d love for it to be Wisconsin, the way I see it playing out has Michigan State firmly in the driver’s seat. Norm: This is set up perfectly for Iowa-every big game for the Hawkeyes is at home the rest of this season, starting this… [Read more…]
October 14, 2010
It is (sadly) already the middle of the season, for most teams anyway. I forget how short college football season is. I thought I would break down the Big Ten season thus far, and give out some midseason awards. IllinoisGrade: B+ They’ve played a hell of a season so far, one that includes a victory… [Read more…]
September 24, 2010
Part four of our ongoing roundtable series– we discuss dark horses and Broncos, and the Best. Norm runs an entertaining blog, Far From the Norm. Joe runs the (mostly) sports blog, Joe Knows Stuff. Welcome to our round table, stay a while? 1. At this point in the season, do you have a dark horse… [Read more…]
September 21, 2010
Okay, let’s be honest. No one likes Ohio State. Their mascot looks like a turd with eyes in a sweater. I mean, really, how do you personify a buckeye? The correct way is to turn to something completely irrelevant to your school’s nickname and make that your mascot. See Stanford: Okay, maybe not the best… [Read more…]
September 21, 2010
Man, I can’t remember the last time the Battle for the Megaphone was a blowout, in fact, the last time the game was decided by more than 20 points was 1999. In recent memory, I’ve got to say that this is one of the best, most even rivalries in college football (that involves good teams).… [Read more…]
December 26, 2010
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