It’s rare that a non-BCS conference player enters the conversation for the illustrious Heisman Trophy. Usually, it's an honor reserved for the big boys at the major programs. The last lower conference player to be invited to New York was record setting Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan, who finished third in the voting in 2007, although he was never considered a serious favorite. Brennan was one of the few players to play outside of the spotlight of ...

We are getting to that point where all the analysts are going to start breaking down schedules and stating who they think are gonna win conferences and national titles. The one thing that is absolutely true about winning championships, you had better know how to beat teams you should beat, and you better win at home. I went through the NCAA schedule and tried to find 10 FBS teams that I thought could run the table at ...

The "home run" receiver is reserved for players that are a threat to take the ball to the house on any given play, on any given route, in any given situation. No matter where you put them on the field, these guys just make plays time and time again to separate themselves from the herd. There are some electrifying, heart-pumping and thrilling receivers in the 2011 class. Guys like Jarivs Landry and Damiere Byrd, top ...

The NCAA announced today that the North Carolina Tar Heels football program is being put under review after it was realized that the Heels somehow had 8-5 record each of the past two seasons. This discovery happened today when college officials were looking at the books from last season to decide early season schedules. The schedule maker immediately phoned his boss, and asked if he remembered anything about North Carolina actually not sucking at football. His boss ...

As you may have heard, the Big Ten will be expanding in 2011. With the addition of Nebraska, the Big Ten will have 12 members with eligible stadiums to host the Conference Championship. The league is due to vote on scheduling the title game on August 2-3. Currently, the ACC, SEC, and Big 12 all have conference title games with the Big 12 and SEC usually hosting it at an indoor stadium. So considering the elements in ...

While the past two seasons of Georgia football have been disappointments to most of Bulldog Nation, there is still a lot to be said for the talent that has graced the field for the red and black. Players like Matthew Stafford, Knowshon Moreno, and Rennie Curran have filled many a Dawg fan with excitement. These players sacrifice their bodies, and put on a show for us spectators every single Saturday. The 2010 edition of Georgia Bulldogs is ...

In the spirit of “YOU WANT ANSWERS?!!” we’ll start with the news on Malcolm Brown’s impromptu unofficial visit to Austin, which was originally reported by Recruitocosm just after the San Antonio Express-News posted it on their website. What can I say, their hamsters are faster. Malcolm Brown rolled up to the 40 with family in tow to get a vibe for the campus as a student and not the rock ...

Game 1 Houston Rockets 82 def. Denver Nuggets 75 Patrick Patterson – HOU: His shooting was inconsistent for the week, but his overall game looks promising. Solid rebounding presence down low, but he can get up and down the court with ease. He can also step outside for a pick and pop, looking comfortable when shooting mid-range jump shots. He had six points and 10 boards in this one. Ishmael Smith – ...

If you want to understand one of the primary reasons that the league will take a on a decidedly defensive slant in 2010 compared to years previous, perform this simple exercise: Open a Word doc or take out a piece of Dukes of Hazzard stationery. Make two columns. There are 24 offensive tackles in this league and 24 edge rushers (3-4 OLBs or 4-3 DEs) to oppose them. List #1 1. List out all ...

Many may have already forgotten the circumstances under which Lon Kruger was hired by the UNLV administration.  Rick Pitino was the hot choice at the time and the deal was all but done.  Then, someone forgot (allegedly) to pick up Pitino's wife at the airport when she arrived and the deal was blown up. Next in line was Lon Kruger and the hire was perfect for both—Kruger was looking to settle down, and the UNLV Runnin Rebels ...