What is a gumbo…you may ask? Louisianans are obviously very familiar with this savory, prominent state dish, and although there are thousands of recipes that call for all types of ingredients, our metaphorical pot will hold 11 special morsels…12 if you count the appetizer. First, we’ll need to define our ingredients. • 1 cup ‘Vandy’ oil - (I know, I know…the Vanderbilt’s made their money in Railroads & Shipping…but ‘Oil‘ comes to mind with ‘Blue Bloods‘) • 1 cup ...

Nobody can forget the original Batman movie starring Jack Nicholson as the "Joker." In the movie there is a particular scene where the Joker is passing out money to Gotham City. A very memorbable scene it was the Joker riding atop a massive float asking the people of Gotham "who do ya trust, me or the bat?" On a beautiful average afternoon, I found myself reviewing ESPN's college football program power rankings; crafted in NFL mock draft style. ESPN's three college ...

For the defending Mid-American Conference Football champs, the expectations are very high. A repeat is not out of the realm of possibility by any means even with the loss of Quarterback Drew Willy. The offense will return star running back James Starks, Wide Receiver Naaman Roosevelt as well as Tight End Jesse Rack. With that being said here is the offensive preview for the University at Buffalo Bulls.Begin Slideshow

The 2009 BCS National Championship Game marked the end of the tenth season of the BCS in college football. Though it has been very controversial, the system has at least been capable of naming a national champion prior to the previous system where champions were only decided by the polls. Every season seemed to be mired in some controversy, whether it was a case of three undefeated teams in 2004 to the Big XII South voting controversy ...

As fall practice opened in Tempe, the defense was the talk of the town. Although the story line has shifted to the offensive side of the ball as recent practices have unfolded.  The top story coming out of the ASU camp has revolved around the quarterback position.  Senior Danny Sullivan has stolen the spotlight in recent practices, making unbelievable throws on deep routes, short sideline routes, and slant patterns to wide receivers Kerry Taylor, Kyle Williams, and ...

Each season, a team earns a clean slate, and 2009 will be no different.  Whether a program likes it or not, everyone earns a reputation and a theme even before the season begins.Call it a Big Ten preview set to music (featuring all 11 schools) and the theme song each should have blasting over the loudspeakers in the locker room this week.   BIG TEN PREVIEWPenn State Nittany Lions“Secondary” – Brand New“Secondary… And it comes down to ...

Michigan practice notes— The starting defense is seriously lacking depth and the defensive line is no exception. John Ferrara might move back to the defensive line after moving to the offensive line last year.— Rich Rodriguez feels the reason the offense is getting big plays in practice is due to its execution and not a reflection on the defense.— Martavious Odoms sat out on Thursday due to a headache.— Kelvin Grady continues to ...

There are two things certain in life: "death and taxes" and hopefully not death by taxes. In the University of Alabama idioms...there are two things certain Lee Corso and ESPN game day in Tuscaloosa, and being on the cover of the SI magazine. The curse that is known to Alabama Football Fan. Its like the Bambino curse to the Boston Red Sox. Although, the curse on Bama broke a few years ago...but it will still make ...

Question: When was the last time that Longhorn LB talent was this good from top to bottom? You may be surprised at the answer. Let’s look at the current crop… Sergio Kindle was first team All-Big 12 last year despite not having a clue what he was doing. Now he does. And we hired him a chauffeur. He’ll be an All-American this year. 6'4", 255, runs like a sable, and has a ...

The season of 2007 could have been viewed as "exciting" for one reason: the freshman class. As soon as that class stepped in the door, many of them were projected to find a spot in the starting rotation or to see significant playing time. Although Clausen and Co. were a great haul by Charlie Weis, the freshman did not have to earn their minutes. Instead, they were handed them. Fast forward to the year 2009. At every position on the depth chart, ...