Do you ever sit back and dream about what it might be like to watch the Oregon Ducks face off with some of the best teams in the country outside the Pac-12 conference?Maybe it's not even the best teams, but rather a few dream matchups that would have the entire college football world drooling.Sure, fans can look forward each season to the Civil War, the game against the hated Washington Huskies and the tumble with ...

To say that the Georgia Bulldogs are having a strong start to their 2014 recruiting season would be an understatement. Right now, the Bulldogs have 10 commitments for the Class of 2014, including running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. But the Bulldogs have a golden opportunity to have one of the best recruiting classes in recent memory, and it all depends on one player. Defensive end Lorenzo Carter from Norcross, Georgia, is the best ...

With bat regulations and the expansive TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., pitchers can shine in the College World Series. And some talented arms are throwing there this year. These three hurlers are full of potential and appear destined for a future in the majors.   Carlos Rodon, LHP, North Carolina StateIf things progress for Carlos Rodon like they have during his first two years at North Carolina State, the bulky left-hander is almost a lock to be selected No. ...

Defense, it is said, wins championships.The Texas Longhorns, who fielded their worst statistical defense in their program's history, will have plenty of fixes to implement this season as they vie for a Big 12 Title. But the issues stemming from a curious 2012 season will have undoubtedly lingered into the current year.Injuries to key players left Texas' defense very inexperienced at critical positions, and their absence stymied the group's true potential under defensive coordinator Manny ...

Though it would be impossible to apply an actual mathematical formula to weight its impact against other key elements, it’s absolutely true that hiring the right head coach is a fundamental cog in building a winning college football program. Indeed, illustrations across history tell the story of college football teams with elite facilities, top-ranked recruits and a generous cash flow that ultimately fail to hit the mark due to a coaching staff that can’t seem ...

Ranking LSU's opponents is a lot like listing the top five teams in the nation for the 2013 season.That's what happens when you play in the SEC West unfortunately. So who is LSU's greatest opponent in 2013? Is it Alabama? Is it Texas A&M? Or is it the Georgia? Whether it's Nick Saban's schemes, Johnny Football's athleticism or "Gurley's" physical nature, LSU will have its hands full this season, no doubt.Judging strictly by location, the strength ...

There are plenty of ways to slice the remaining storylines of the College World Series. Which team is the favorite? Who are the top players? Who will emerge as a surprise hero? Who might be the goat?But let's turn away from the players for a moment, and instead turn to the managers. Namely, which managers have the opportunity to add to their legacy in a big way?Obviously, to make this list you have to have ...

Ken Pomeroy does not care about your press clippings, your wingspan or your NBA potential. All college basketball's favorite advanced stats guru cares about is the numbers, and he's created a player of the year award that eliminates any biases that voters may have. This is how Pomeroy decides his player of the year, called the kPOY: I used a combination a player's offensive rating and his possessions used, which was valued relative to his team's offensive rating. On ...

The 2013 College World Series is quickly heating up, and Wednesday night's elimination game between Oregon State and Indiana proved just that. In the first 1-0 game since 1985, Oregon State's Matt Boyd out-dueled fellow starter Aaron Slegers to help legend Pat Casey move closer to earning his third national championship.And although Indiana was eliminated after the thrilling contest, the Hoosiers have no reason to hang their heads following the most successful season in school history. As ...

There are no official lineups for the Michigan basketball program's upcoming season, but there are some early hints as to who will be in the starting five come November. Given the structure this team appears to be taking on, each of the starters' best-case scenarios can be assessed.This year's starting lineup will look much different from last season in terms of positions. Both Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. are gone, which leaves to vacant ...