Photo courtesy of Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Every year people complain that the same teams get into the College Football Playoff at the end of the year. In a world in which only a small handful of teams get a shot at the sport’s biggest prize, there has been a lot of controversy and arguingContinue reading “2021 CFP Party Crashers”
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Eye of the Storm
“The only two good words that can be said for a hurricane are that it gives sufficient warning of its approach, and that it blows from one point of the compass at a time.” – Gertrude Atherton We are only five weeks into the 2020 college football season and it is already shaping up toContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
Glory, Glory
“It’s a unique thing. It’s like playing against your brother. I don’t think anybody who plays in that game can ever forget it. It just doesn’t matter much where it’s played or what somebody’s record is. It’s so intense and tough, but at the same time, it’s family” – Pat Dye Photo courtesy of StreeterContinue reading “Glory, Glory”
Southern State of Mind
“As you know, the South is known for its hospitality, traditions, football, pageants, and food. Football is almost like a religion here. People say their priorities are faith, family, and then football. People eat, breathe, and sleep it in the South. It’s a huge deal.” — Katherine Webb. Photo courtesy of Auburn Football There’s somethingContinue reading “Southern State of Mind”
App State and Marshall renew rivalry Saturday
No. 23 Appalachian State and Marshall ready for a trip down memory lane For fans who have been around awhile, like myself, the rivalry between Appalachian State and Marshall has extremely deep roots even though Saturday’s contest will mark only the 23rd time the two teams have met. The two former Southern Conference juggernauts sawContinue reading “App State and Marshall renew rivalry Saturday”
Canes, Cards: Primetime Showdown
On a rather lackluster weekend of college football games, one Top 25 ACC match-up will take center stage. The ACC takes center stage in Week Three as the league highlights some of Saturday’s biggest game. None bigger than the Top 25 match-up between Miami and Louisville. The Hurricanes are 10-3-1 all time against the Cardinals,Continue reading “Canes, Cards: Primetime Showdown”
It’s Showtime! – Week 2 Preview
After a hectic off-season full of uncertainty and changes, Power 5 football gets started this week as the ACC and Big 12 open their 2020 seasons. The 2020 college football season officially got underway a week ago as a small handful of teams from the American, Sun Belt and C-USA took the field. This week,Continue reading “It’s Showtime! – Week 2 Preview”
Pony Express makes stop in Memphis
Week 10 of the college football season is pretty bland as far as the slate of games is concerned, but a couple of Top 25 American teams square off in the “City of Blues”. Photo courtesy by Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News. It’s been 30 years since SMU went down in college football loreContinue reading “Pony Express makes stop in Memphis”
Tigers Tussle – Week 9 Preview
Big SEC West match-up one of just a couple marquee games this week in the FBS. However, don’t sleep on the #1 vs. #3 match-up in the FCS on Saturday. Photos courtesy of Brandon Marcello & Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. Taking a look at the slate of games this week in college football, there areContinue reading “Tigers Tussle – Week 9 Preview”
Sent Packing! – Week 8 Recap
Wisconsin was not alone this week as they were just one of several teams upset on the road in Week 8. Photo courtesy of Patrick Gorski/USA TODAY Sports. This past Saturday was one of those days in college football where highly favored Top 25 teams went on the road and got beat or nearly beaten.Continue reading “Sent Packing! – Week 8 Recap”
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