Let's talk about the SEC for a minute.No, not about the conference dominance—that topic has been belabored to the point it's like a cow's cud at this point, chewed, regurgitated and re-chewed.The conference is the best in the nation—there is no arguing the point—but every team in the conference has cause for concern heading into 2013, although at varying levels.For instance, Steve Spurrier is more concerned with finding a real linebacker than he is with ...

With National Signing Day rapidly approaching, Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide are currently perched atop the 247 Sports recruiting class rankings. In the Crimson Tide’s quest to close with the nation’s top class for the third consecutive season, there are several big fish remaining on the board that Saban will try to sign by Feb. 6.  Some of the nation’s top uncommitted prospects—like defensive tackles Dee Liner and Montravius Adams, offensive tackle Laremy ...

In the 2013 recruiting class Urban Meyer and his Ohio State coaching staff picked up right where they left off with the 2012 class.When Meyer took over in late November 2012 the Buckeyes' recruiting class was in a state of limbo. But, three months later Meyer had signed one of the top classes in the country.The 2012 class was topped off with two commitments on National Signing Day from Jamal Marcus and Kyle Dodson. Like last ...

The Georgia Bulldogs offense was one of the most explosive in the country this year, breaking records left and right and battling its way to a Capital One Bowl victory. Luckily for Dawg fans, this squad will be returning almost all of its starters.With playmakers on the field like Aaron Murray, Tavarres King, Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall, it's no surprise that the Bulldogs seemed to score at will at times this season.Before we move ...

North Carolina State suffered a major blow on Tuesday night against conference rival Virginia, as junior point guard Lorenzo Brown had to leave the game with an ankle injury.Laura Keeley of the Charlotte Observer helped spread the ESPN sideline report with this tweet: The extent of the injury was not immediately known. Brown injured his ankle on a drive attempt in the first half, as he helped further deplete a squad already missing a talented starter. ...

In the 2001 season, the Duke basketball team was rolling along as one of the best in the country and a Final Four favorite until an injury to a key player had fans thinking the season was over.Carlos Boozer suffered a broken foot in a regular season loss to Maryland, which forced Mike Krzyzewski to change his lineup and rely on other players to step up in Boozer's absence. Duke also had to change its ...

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."—Political and spiritual leader, Mahatma Ghandi (via North Texas University Center for Sports Psychology)The Auburn football team had plenty of problems while stumbling through a 3-9 record in its 2012 campaign. There was poor tackling in the open field. A vertical passing game was never established. The SEC's elite teams pushed the Tigers around on both sides of the ball.However, the most disturbing ...

In a sense, Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen is starting from scratch all over again.Of course, Badger football is in much better shape than that of Utah State when he took over that program four years ago, but Andersen wants to make some changes in Madison. As we know, this will take time, as fans will have to be patient while waiting for Andersen to recruit his style of players and allow them to develop.That ...

There is a great deal at stake on Feb. 6, national signing day, for the Oregon Ducks and their continued football success. Big duh, huh? With Chip Kelly's untimely departure, the Ducks are scrambling and have a long recruiting priority list. New head coach Mark Helfrich undoubtedly knows that if he doesn't get good players next week, he likely won't have a good team the next few years. The good news is that Helfrich and his ...

Boston College played its heart out for the home fans, but the North Carolina Tar Heels were too much. North Carolina cruised to an 82-70 victory tonight at Chestnut Hill.Tar Heel star James Michael McAdoo notched his second double-double in three games, finishing with 17 points and 10 boards as the Tar Heels won the battle on the glass by eight. Marcus Paige started quietly, but he turned in a fine performance in the end, ...