Checking the Las Vegas lines are usually a good starting point when wondering how games may fare. These are people who put their money where their mouth is. Currently Alabama is is anywhere from a six and half to a seven point favorite. The over and under line is 38. Now anybody can do the math from this point. If 'Bama is favored by seven and 28 points are scored, that makes the final score somewhere around ...

Lets get this party started. Thursday night, College Football begins on ESPN. It should be a memorable season. 2009 Star power is highlighted by having the returning Heisman winner Sam Bradford and top competing candidates from last year, Tim Tebow, and Colt McCoy in the lineup for their respective teams. Tebow has the chance to become the first two time winner since the great Archie Griffin (Ohio State 1974, 1975). This is the first time a top three candidate ...

First, it was quarterback Mark Sanchez bolting school a year early for the NFL, even though "Slippery Pete" begged and pleaded with him not to leave him hanging (ten). Never mind the silly surfing joke there. You probably missed it anyway. Secondly, USC had a stellar defense in 2008—one of the best in the nation, in fact—but eight of those 11 starters are now gone. Yes, we all know USC reloads with more talented four- and five-star ...

In a story that could have major ramifications throughout Ann Arbor, the Big Ten, and the country, the Detroit Free Press is reporting that the Michigan football program has ignored and/or broken NCAA rules that legislate the number and duration of approved workouts.Michigan has the country's all-time winningest football program, and the accusations are sure to send shock waves all the way from Michigan to NCAA headquarters.The detailed Free Press story by writers Michael Rosenberg ...

Two days ago I ranked and presented the six teams that offer the least amount of fear to Notre Dame fans at this point in the preseason. Now it’s time for the six most frightening opponents on the 2009 Irish docket.6. NavyNavy starts the season with new starters at major skill spots like quarterback, fullback, slot back, and both wide receiver spots. The only returning offensive threats are senior back Cory Finnerty (73 yards gained) ...

Is there anybody who hasn't anointed Florida as not only the SEC East Champion but the SEC Champion? If there is, I haven't met them. It's been said by many men, much smarter than this author, that it is the hardest thing is to repeat, rather than win the first one. Though there is no reason for me not to jump to same conclusion, and I will, I want to warn the Florida Gators that ...

With the first game of the season in exactly one week, and excitement building in all corners of the Washington team, I felt it would be great to put together a recap of who will be the big players for UW this season. This will be an interesting season for the Huskies as they break in a new coach and get over the 0-12 season last year. So with no further ado here are some of the ...

It is finally here, the third and final part in my breakdown of the Tar Heels season. This last part of the season will be easier for the Heels than the second part was, and my prediction for the Heels is very good.   Duke: Nov. 7 at Chapel Hill A Duke vs. Carolina game is always exciting even in football. It is hard to tell whether or not Duke will be up to the challenge this year, ...

Nimrod Tishman, a 6-foot-6 point guard, is hoping to join Billy Donovan for the 2009-2010 season. The Israeli guard averaged just over 18 points during the Under 18 European championships where he paired up with some of the world's greatest talents.  Tishman comes to Gainesville just two months after Florida lost star Nick Calathes to professional ball in Greece. This left the Gators scrambling but they managed to find someone from the international talent pool.   Tishman is the first Israeli ...

Following practice on Friday, the Colorado State Rams finally have a starting quarterback, and not a second too soon with just a week until the season opener against the Colorado Buffaloes Examiner, Sept. 6 in Boulder. Head coach Steve Fairchild said after Friday’s practice, “We will start Grant Stucker at CU. He has just played a little more consistently down the stretch. Since last Saturday, I have been pleased with the direction he’s headed.” This news comes ...