Archive for April, 2010
What New NCAA President Mark Emmert Means For the BCS and a CFB Playoff
The NCAA unleashed a shocker on the world Tuesday, announcing that Mark Emmert will be the new president of the collegiate governing body.
The University of Washington president wasn't even on the job search radar, as Hartford president Walter Harrison, Georgia prez Michael Adams and NCAA executive Bernard Franklin were seen as the front runners.
Emmert will assume his new role as of Nov. 1. Once you get to know this guy a little bit, it's quickly ...
Can Cal Survive Another Year with Their Achilles Heel Kevin Riley Under Center?
I’m spent.
Seriously, I used my 6-month-old daughter as an excuse to skip the Cal football team’s spring game.
She couldn’t possibly sit through that and a Cal-Stanford tennis match.
Really, all it took to send this featured column into a month-long hibernation was one CalBears.com box score.
In Cal’s first scrimmage of spring practice, Kevin Riley attempted seven more passes than Beau Sweeney and nine more than Brock Mansion, despite what Cal coach Jeff Tedford had deemed an ...
The Business of Conference Expansion: Why Conferences Must Be Careful
A goof, a flop, a backfired ploy.
With Coke we tinkered; with coke we toyed.
New Coke came out you said nix, nix.
Old Coke came back, we learned new tricks.
During the 80’s when Coke committed the blunder of attempting to improve their flagship brand, marketing industry trade journal Advertising Age ran the words above as part of a “new” jingle for Coke to the tune of “Coke is It.”
In Atlanta, the people in charge just knew they ...
College Football’s Top 10 Worst Defenses
In recent years, college football has developed into an offensive game. The spread offense has been instituted and defensive players at the collegiate level do not have the speed and talent to stop it.
Many teams from major conferences across the country are averaging upwards of 40 points and nearly 500 yards per game.
Now while there are still some teams that boast a fearsome defense, the fact is, college football is an offensive game ...
Wolverine Wednesday: Players Transfer From Other Programs?
When Rich Rodriguez took over the Michigan program a number of media outlets went crazy when players started transferring to other schools.
This must directly relate to Coach Rod and staff and their lack of family values, right?
If you remember, that was Justin Boren's famous line as he headed out the door to "pay his own way" at Ohio State. Other big names that left the program include Ryan Mallett, Sam McGuffie, and back up ...
When Christian LeMay Talks, Will Georgia Bulldog Fans Be Listening?
All eyes will be on Christian LeMay on Friday, April 30, at 6:30 pm. Why? Because that is the day he will announce the “leader” for his signing day commitment. The event will be broadcast live on ESPNU and is considered must-see TV for all who follow recruiting and LeMay in particular.
For those of you who are not aware of who Christian LeMay is or why you ...
UConn Huskies Baseball On 22 Game Winning Streak
For most people, interest in college athletics usually stops at basketball and football. That's quite understandable, given that those are really the only two college sports on TV, but we have this cool thing now called "the Internet." Using this Internet, Smitty has uncovered a startling revelation.
More than halfway through the 2010 regular season, the University of Connecticut Huskies baseball team is 34-7 (13-2 in Big East play), on a 22-game winning streak ...
Christian Lemay Announcement: Who Will Make Top 2011 QB’s Next Cut?
Mathews, North Carolina quarterback Christian Lemay has announced that he will name his final three candidates and a "leader" this Friday, April 30.
So far, he's narrowed down his choices to a top five that does NOT include the Florida Gators, whom many assumed were Lemay's likely destination given that his father was Florida's team chaplain in the 90's.
So what teams are left standing? Who holds the edge? Click through and find out.Begin Slideshow
West Virginia’s Offensive Line Key
One of the main keys for West Virginia's success in 2010 lies on the shoulders of the offensive line. The Mountaineers line gave up 25 sacks in 2009, up from 18 in 2008.
This will be offensive line coach Dave Johnson's third year at West Virginia, so this will be a big year in determining how well he can coach up the players.
West Virginia returns four starters on the offensive line, losing only right tackle Selvish ...
Three Arizona State Sun Devils Sign As Undrafted Free Agents
Three Arizona State Sun Devils signed contracts with NFL teams this week.
Wide receiver Chris McGaha, running back Dimitri Nance, and cornerback Pierre Singfield were all offered contracts in their pursuit of making the roster for the 2010 NFL season.
Chris McGaha, who was the only Sun Devil to enter the draft and not hear his name called, was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Leading up to the draft, McGaha was the highest-graded draft ...