Archive for August, 2010

Ohio State’s “Marshall Plan” Is to Corral the Herd

Posted by Chip Minnich on August 31 2010 Add Comments
Game 1 Marshall Thundering Herd   Location Ohio Stadium (Columbus, OH), 7:30pm EST, Big Ten Network   Head Coach Doc Holliday   Marshall Players Who Were Recruited by Ohio State N/A. Marshall LB George Carpenter is the younger brother of former Ohio State LB Bobby Carpenter, but was not offered a scholarship by Ohio State. When Marshall Is on Offense VS Ohio State's Defense Talk about a plunge into the unknown. Marshall hired Doc Holliday last winter, but it is truly anyone's ...

USC Football 2010: How To Keep Enthusiasm Without the Polls or Postseason

Posted by Reid Brooks on August 31 2010 Add Comments
So by now, unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard that USC is not going to be in the polls for a couple of years and we aren't going to be able to play in the postseason. Reggie got caught. Oops. Now, I have no intention of rehashing all of my arguments for why the punishment was unfair. Instead, I simply want to help you know that there are reasons to stay excited ...

2010 College Football Predictions: Mississippi State Will Go Bowling

Posted by The ACC and SEC Blog on August 31 2010 Add Comments
Head Coach Dan Mullen begins year two in Starkville looking to elevate the program to the next level with a bowl game at the end of the season. His first season had to be a success with an increase in the win total and most importantly a win over Ole Miss or "the school up north" as Mullen calls it.But can the Bulldogs rebuild their offensive scheme without all-time leading rusher Anthony Dixon? What about ...

2010 College Football Predictions: 10 Must-Watch Games From Opening Week

Posted by Ross Lipschultz on August 31 2010 Add Comments
In just two days, the best weekend of the year begins. And I’m not talking about the NHL All-Star game. It’s college football time, folks! Fans across the nation are throwing on jerseys and firing up barbecues for tailgating as tickets are being gobbled up.The 2010-2011 college season could not come at a better time. Football is saving fans from summer sports doldrums. The average fan would much rather camp out to see the Fighting ...

MAAC Season Preview: Will Siena Make Its Way to a Four-Peat?

Posted by Jesse Kramer on August 31 2010 Add Comments
1. Fairfield Stags Key Returning Players: Greg Nero, Derek Needham, Yorel Hawkins Key Recruits: Majok Majok, Maurice Barrow The Fairfield Stags appear to be the frontrunners in the MAAC for the upcoming season. In the MAAC championship game last season, the Stags took first-place Siena into overtime before falling just short of a win. Since then, Fairfield has only gotten better.  The only major loss that the Stags are faced with is the loss of forward Anthony Johnson. Johnson averaged 16.1 ...

Tennessee Vols Football: 10 Things To Look For In Week 1 vs. UT-Martin

Posted by Johnny Lewis on August 31 2010 Add Comments
Derek Dooley makes his Neyland Stadium debut on Saturday against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.  Don't look for much of a challenge for the Vols in this one and don't expect it to get much time on Sportscenter. There are still lots of reasons to circle this game on the calendar.  Here's ten things to pay attention to while the Vols are running up the score on Saturday.  Begin Slideshow

Escaping The Muck: Saving BYU’s Reputation and maximizing BYU’s revenue

Posted by Tobi Writes on August 31 2010 Add Comments
(BYU joined the WCC as I was finishing editing this Bleacher Report.  Please see post script following this report.) This is the second Bleacher Report in a two part series of dealing with BYU and WAC D-Day.  The first dealt with reports that BYU is considering joining the West Coast Conference.  This one deals with what might be the best scenario BYU to extract itself from this ugly business with some dignity, some perceived morality, plenty ...

How Kentucky Has Changed College Basketball

Posted by Jeremy Hughes on August 31 2010 Add Comments
The marriage of John Calipari and the University of Kentucky brought together the most storied college basketball program and the best recruiter in the country.  The full effect of this marriage was seen with the commitment of Kyle Wiltjer, a 2011 power forward prospect.  Wiltjer, a lanky 6'9" Oregonian, has smooth low posts moves, an old school sky hook, and draws comparisons to Keith Van Horn with his ability to shoot the three in transition.  ...

2010 College Football Predictions: 2010 A Turning Point for Virginia Tec

Posted by Johnathan Cace on August 31 2010 Add Comments
Blacksburg, Virginia is buzzing.  Between all the returning offense talent and the high profile opener against Boise State, there hasn’t been this many Hokies this excited for football season in a long time.  Arguably ever. There are homers every year who say that it will be the year Virginia Tech wins the national title but this year they have a lot more credibility.The only thing more exciting than winning the national title would be winning ...

Former Oregon Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli Can Run But Can’t Hide From NCAA

Posted by Joe Penkala on August 31 2010 Add Comments
After a loss in the Rose Bowl, the focus for Jeremiah Masoli and the Oregon Ducks should have been on preparing for a run at the national championship. Instead, it was a season full of turmoil and changes. In late January, reports and rumors began to swirl in Eugene about the potential of a theft that occurred at a campus frat house. As the rumors continued to grow, the common name involved was Jeremiah ...