The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived.BYU is no longer in the MWC. I would say that we have been waiting for a year, but it has been much, much longer than that. Ever since the "new" media deal was put in place, it was apparent that the MWC would never provide what was needed for any program to succeed in the current environment.Success in college football is about two things: Money and ...

The 2011 College football Heisman candidates are presumed to be Andrew Luck, LaMichael James and Landry Jones. Who are the next wave of candidates that will fly under the radar? There are 5-10 players that are in that next wave. These players will not only need to put up great statistical numbers but be on a team that has a chance for a BCS bowl game. Here are my 10 under-the-radar Heisman candidates.Begin Slideshow

The Tennessee Volunteers have been looking for a great quarterback since Peyton Manning.Well, Tyler Bray may be that guy in 2011.Bray showcased impressive talent during his rookie season last year, throwing for nearly 1,900-yards and 18 touchdowns in only nine games.The Tennessee sophomore has been given the full reigns as the offensive play caller by second-year head coach Derek Dooley.Backup option Matt Simms, son of Phil Simms, proved last year that he can still get ...

Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy shot his mouth off via Twitter Thursday about the Wisconsin Badgers and their new quarterback, Russell Wilson, who transferred from North Carolina State earlier this week.ESPN and other college football experts believe this makes the Badgers the team to beat in the Big Ten Conference's Leaders Division, which also consists of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions.Some analysts believe ...

Which school has the ultimate fan base? Who has fans that are vitriolic in their hatred of rivals, cry when their team loses and know how to tailgate? People who name their children "Bear", "Woody" and "Bo". Schools where Saturdays revolve around football, and the epicenter of that pigskin universe beats in the heart of every crazy fan begging with all his might for that crucial first down. This list has them all. All schools have "fans". This is list of schools ...

The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have one of the most unique schedules of any team in the nation year after year.The program's independent status allows it to schedule games against any opponent from any conference in America.Many of those opponents have been and continue to be annual matchups.That format allows for a significant amount of hype leading up to every contest. It also allows for some heated rivalries that are steeped in tradition and ...

Wisconsin right guard Kevin Zeitler and Michigan State's Joel Foreman are considered the best guards in the Big Ten. Zeitler is a potential 2012 NFL draft pick and left guard Foreman was All-Big Ten in 2010.The remaining guards on the top 10 list will undergo a learning curve this year.  Some will step up to the challenge and others will falter during the season.Here's a look at the guards of interest in the Big Ten ...

Nebraska's gone.  Colorado's gone.  The conference title game is gone.  Yet, Big 12 football should be every bit as exciting and dramatic as before with so many questions and potential high-stakes opportunities on the line. Oklahoma State is good, looking to be great.  Oklahoma is great, looking to be the best in the nation.  Texas is a mess, but has a coach who can turn it around in a hurry. With its current state of flux, the Big 12 will no ...

The NBA chose the wrong time to have a lockout. Last season, the NBA was the most exciting its been in years. The underdogs, Dallas Mavericks won the title, beating the juggernaut that is the Miami Heat. The Chicago Bulls are relevant again. Blake Griffin is making the Clippers watchable. The best position in the NBA, point guard, is dominated by little men. As of yesterday all that was shut down. Who benefits? College basketball and all those ...