Archive for December, 2011

Notre Dame vs. Florida State: What You Need to Know About the Champs Sports Bowl

Posted by Connor Killoren on December 24 2011 Add Comments
Are you anxiously awaiting this year's edition of the Champs Sports Bowl? If so, you've come to the right place.We'll be outlining exactly what you need to know about the matchup between the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the Seminoles of Florida State.The meeting between the two schools will renew a rivalry that has been dormant since a 37-0 Florida State victory over the Fighting Irish on November 1, 2003, in South Bend.And away ...

LSU vs. Alabama Rematch: Mayan Prophecy Reveals the Last Champion, LSU?

Posted by Henry Ball on December 24 2011 Add Comments
When Dr. Michael D. Coe—the world's foremost Mesoamerican archaeologist—began decoding the Mayan calendar and the ancient civilization's predictions about the future, little did he know that the these seers of sights would foretell not only the end of modern civilization but more importantly, the victor in the Game of the Century (of the week, of the month) part two. A recent discovery in the North Georgia Mountains is believed to be evidence of the migration of the ...

Independence Bowl, Missouri vs. UNC: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

Posted by Jonathan McDanal on December 24 2011 Add Comments
Bookmark this page for updates on the score and noteworthy events happening in the 2011 Independence Bowl between Missouri and North Carolina. Kickoff set for 5 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.Defensively speaking, these two teams are knotted.UNC is more proficient in the passing game, and Missouri is more proficient in the rushing game. Missouri will be trying to use its rushing attack to wear down the UNC defense.A win for the Tigers would go a ...

Louisville vs. North Carolina State: Game Time, & TV Coverage Info for Belk Bowl

Posted by Nicholas Goss on December 24 2011 Add Comments
North Carolina and Louisville will end their mediocre seasons in the Belk Bowl, which will be played in Charlotte, making it almost a home game for the Wolfpack.Both teams head into this bowl with 7-5 records and will be hoping to avoid a disappointing 7-6 season with a loss.Let's look at everything you need to know about this matchup that pits the Big East and the ACC battling for the Belk Bowl. Where: Bank of America ...

Gunner Kiel: Signing Touted QB Would Put Notre Dame Back on Map

Posted by Justin Welton on December 24 2011 Add Comments
Highly touted quarterback prospect Gunner Kiel will be committing to a program very soon. He lists LSU, Vanderbilt and Notre Dame as options for his collegiate career. Notre Dame and Head Coach Brian Kelly need to put their name back on the college football landscape by landing the No. 2 overall prospect coming out of high school. The Fighting Irish have a great opportunity to land Kiel, who committed to Indiana in July but reopened ...

Nevada vs Southern Mississippi: Golden Eagles Will Blow out Wolf Pack in Hawaii

Posted by Austin Green on December 24 2011 Add Comments
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles got robbed out of a more high profile game and they'll prove it by blowing out Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl.The Conference USA champs finished the season at 11-2 after spanking then-sixth ranked Houston 49-28.Southern Miss then thought they would be heading to the Liberty Bowl, which usually reserves a spot for the C-USA champion.However, they were denied and will be facing Nevada on Saturday instead. And frankly, the Wolf ...

Oklahoma State Football: Fiesta Bowl Will Be Best Quarterback Bowl Matchup

Posted by Brad Ross on December 24 2011 Add Comments
When Oklahoma State faces Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2nd, it will be the best quarterback matchup of the entire bowl season. Brandon Weeden and Andrew Luck have been two of the premier quarterbacks in college football for the past few seasons. Weeden, a 28-year-old former minor league pitcher, has thrown for over 8,000 yards and 68 touchdowns in his two years as a starter at Oklahoma State. He’s led the Cowboys to ...

Cal vs. UNLV: Rebels Shut Down the Golden Bears of California

Posted by Jason Harrel on December 24 2011 Add Comments
The 21st-ranked UNLV Runnin’ Rebels fired multiple shots from behind the arc Friday, beating California 85-68.  UNLV has clicked lately, becoming a half-court threat for any team that steps onto the boards to face them. First, the previous No. 1 North Carolina squad was shutdown last month, and then the Rebels beat No. 19 Illinois in Chicago last Saturday.  Anthony Marshall had nine rebounds and 22 points to lead UNLV.  Chace Stanback also contributed 15 points, ...

Gunner Kiel: Which School Is the Best Fit for Nation’s Top Quarterback Prospect?

Posted by Michael Mill on December 24 2011 Add Comments
It's only a matter of time before Gunner Kiel, the top quarterback prospect in the nation, chooses where he will be heading to school next season.Kiel is ranked as the top quarterback by Scout.com and Rivals.com, and is expected to make his decision known by Christmas.According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, Kiel has narrowed down his decision to Notre Dame, LSU and Vanderbilt.Here is what Scout had to say about Kiel:  "Kiel has the size you want ...

LSU Football Video: Watch Tigers Sing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Posted by Kyle Vassalo on December 24 2011 Add Comments
LSU is certainly in the holiday spirit. Their video of the most unenthusiastic rendition of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer just screams Christmas.A little break from the pressures of being the No. 1 team and heading into the BCS Title game isn't a bad thing, but it's clear the players aren't feeling it at all.This is lame. This forced Christmas carol looks like a holly jolly nightmare. Everyone went along with it and there weren't any ...