Archive for October, 2012

Will Gene Chizik Still Be Around to Witness Iron Bowl Embarrassment?

Posted by Ian Berg on October 27 2012 Add Comments
The Auburn Tigers have lost their sixth conference game of the season and are well on the way to a winless record in the SEC. The last time the Tigers were winless in the conference was 1980—prior to that it was 1952. Auburn has had down years, but the Tigers are never this bad. This has been an embarrassing season for Auburn, and Gene Chizik won’t be around to witness what will be a terrible loss ...

Washington State vs. Stanford: Cardinal in BCS Bowl Doesn’t Sound so Bad Now

Posted by John Degroote on October 27 2012 Add Comments
The Stanford Cardinal nearly managed to give the lowly Washington State Cougars their first Pac-12 win of the season, but a 25-yard fourth-quarter interception return by Ed Reynolds sealed the deal for the No. 17-ranked team in the nation.Stanford was not projected to be as good as the Andrew Luck-led team that went to the Fiesta Bowl last year, and they haven't been. However, the current team has proven that it is not too far ...

Florida State Football: Why Loss to NC State Is Hurting More Than Ever

Posted by Marcelo Villa on October 27 2012 Add Comments
Florida State's 17-16 loss to North Carolina State earlier this month continues to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the Seminoles as several top-ranked teams went down with losses this week. Jimbo Fisher's squad has been on a tear all season, putting on offensive clinics against opponents for more than 44 points a game. However, the one blemish on its record has been the devastating loss to the Wolfpack, making itsr goal for a ...

Penn State Football: Moral Victories Adding Up Despite Snapped Win Streak

Posted by Steven Gerwel on October 27 2012 Add Comments
The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-3) hosted the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) in a Big Ten showdown that provided Penn State with their biggest challenge of the season. The Nittany Lions fell behind after the Buckeyes put up 21 points in the third quarter, and despite scoring 13 points in the final quarter, it was not enough for Penn State to cover the deficit. The final score was 35-23. Quarterback Matthew McGloin was productive through the air with ...

Georgia Football: 10 Things We Learned from the Bulldogs’ Win vs. Kentucky

Posted by Brian Jones on October 20 2012 Add Comments
It was not an easy win, and it sure wasn't an pretty win, but the important thing is the Bulldogs leave Lexington with a win against Kentucky.After the loss against South Carolina, the Bulldogs needed a bounce-back game from the offense, defense and special teams.And while they did some good things, there are a lot of things they need to work on this week before they take on Florida next Saturday.Here's 10 things we learned ...

Notre Dame vs. Oklahoma: Will Irish Magic Continue Against Sooners?

Posted by Bleacher Report Productions on October 20 2012 Add Comments
Notre Dame ran their record to 7-0 with an ugly 17-14 win over BYU. Next up for the Fighting Irish are the Oklahoma Sooners who are coming off a 52-7 rout of Kansas. Watch as Bleacher Report’s Marc Kohn breaks down Saturday’s big matchup between Brian Kelly’s upstart Irish and Bob Stoops' Sooners. Who has the advantage, Everett Golson and the Notre Dame offense or Tony Jefferson and the Oklahoma defense? Tune in to find ...

Florida State vs. Miami: Seminoles Win Battle, Lose the War with Thompson Injury

Posted by Michael Felder on October 20 2012 Add Comments
The Florida State Seminoles beat their Sunshine State rivals, Miami, by two scores, but in the end Florida State might have suffered a bigger blow than the one they dealt to the Hurricanes. Chris Thompson, the 'Noles leading rusher, suffered a knee injury that took him out of the game and could leave him sidelined for quite some time.Obviously, getting the win was job one for Jimbo Fisher and his team, but losing Thompson is ...

Princeton Stuns Harvard to End Winning Streak and Take 1st Place in Ivy League

Posted by Mark Bator on October 20 2012 Add Comments
With Harvard ahead 20-0 at halftime, the 10,823 fans in Princeton Stadium were disheartened, likely believing that their beloved Tigers had met their match against the undefeated powerhouse of the Ivy League. But whatever head coach Bob Surace said to the Tigers at halftime, Princeton came out in the second half and provided an offensive explosion that left the Crimson stunned and sent the Princeton fans home delighted. After a Quinn Epperly touchdown run and a ...

Alabama vs. Tennessee: Why Crimson Tide Really Haven’t Proven Anything Yet

Posted by Ian Berg on October 20 2012 Add Comments
Alabama is the No. 1 team in the country, and its win against Tennessee Saturday solidified the Tide’s position at the top. Even with a big win in Knoxville, the Tide still haven't proven anything yet. This year has been a parity-filled season where a number of top teams have fallen expectedly. Alabama has been the only convincing winner throughout the first few weeks of the season, but it hasn't been challenged. Even though Alabama ...

USC Football: Post-Game Thoughts on the Trojans’ Rout of Colorado

Posted by Amy Lamare on October 20 2012 Add Comments
50-6 feels good, no matter how it happens, and the Trojans’ beatdown of Colorado happened exactly how one would expect it to.USC has the exceptional talent and experience, while the Buffaloes have been muddling along, trying to keep their heads above the proverbial water all season. That said, I have to laugh. I just got home from the game and Sports Center is on. The anchors are lauding Matt Barkley’s performance and calling him a ...