Miami and Notre Dame are hard in preparation for their matchup on December 31st in the Sun Bowl renewing one of college football’s best rivalries.  There have been mixed emotions regarding the game among Hurricane fans, with some commenting that this is merely a game against two irrelevant programs living off past glory.  The fact that the game sold out relatively quickly is an indication that most people are excited about this matchup between two ...

You have seen all the breakdowns and other analytical stuff. But this will try to keep it simple: the absolute nightmare scenarios for Oregon and Auburn. (I am not talking about injuries to star players or anything like that). This is the one thing that each team fears the most, and if this happens they will know that it will be a long night!Begin Slideshow

With the kickoff for the Franklin American Mortgage Company Music City Bowl in Nashville just a day away, the Tennessee Volunteers (6-6, 3-5 SEC) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (7-5, 4-4 ACC) are making final preparations for the game that nearly never happened. Scheduled to play a home-and-away series in 2011 and 2012, Tennessee abruptly canceled the series a few months ago, much to the displeasure of Vol and Tar Heel fans alike. Strangely enough, after Tennessee Athletic Director ...

As the college basketball season heads into the final week of December, it’s the last chance for teams to put a quality non-conference win on their resume, the type of win that makes the selection committee take note.  For mid-majors and middle-of-the-pack power conference teams, a win now could pay dividends come March. This week provides some key matchups that may be critical for teams down the road.  Here are six games that should carry implications ...

It's that time of year.No, not the Alamo Bowl, silly.It's time to look at more cheerleaders.As the No. 14 Oklahoma State Cowboys get set to lasso the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, TX, I've decided to give you all a little preview.No, not of the Alamo Bowl, silly.Of the cheerleaders.Sure, the Cowboys football team might be ranked higher than the Wildcats, but who's ranked higher in the cheerleader department?For some action ...

Wednesday looks like it should enjoy a very interesting afternoon of college football.   Maryland-ECU The action kicks off at 2:30 pm Eastern Time as Maryland takes on Eastern Carolina. This is almost home game for the Terps, as Maryland's campus is about 10 miles from RFK Stadium. This is East Carolina's fifth straight season with a bowl appearance. For the Pirates watch their athletic quarterback Dominique Davis produce a lot of yards, touchdowns and "wow moments". The guy ...

Now the top sports betting site, OffshoreInsiders.com previews the BCS Bowls 2011 using the key numbers exploited by pro gamblers. We'll start with the Rose Bowl between TCU and Wisconsin, and then we'll examine Virginia Tech vs. Stanford and Auburn vs. Oregon. Rose Bowl: TCU vs. Wisconsin Commencing with the yards per carry data, the higher rated offense is neither as it’s a push. On the same side of the line of scrimmage, yards per reception gives the ...

West Virginia fans, be forewarned. What I’m about to tell you is rather heartbreaking. The Noel Devine era is over. Yes, tears will surely be shed once the realization sets in that one of the most exciting football players ever to step foot in Morgantown will never put on a blue and gold uniform again. What makes losing a running back the caliber of Devine and the rest of his departing senior teammates especially difficult ...

There have been countless greats in world of college basketball but only a select few have influenced the game for generations.Either through innovations of coaching, spectacular playing, or just sheer guts and determinations the 50 people that make up this list have shaped the game of college basketball on both the men's and women's side for years to come. Note: This is not a ranking. This is a compilation of 50 of the most influential people ...

The 2011 Rose Bowl will kick off the new year in a game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Wisconsin Badgers. While the game may lack the traditional Big 10 versus Pac 10 rivalry, it offers a different intrigue because the Horned Frogs are undefeated.Wisconsin, however, is no slouch winning their last seven games en route to a 11-1 record and a share of the Big Ten title. Wisconsin is led by their terrific ...