Archive for June, 2013
Florida Football: 4 Gators Most Likely to Disappoint in 2013
Although some stood out more than others in 2012, the Florida Gators found so much success because they received valuable contributions from many different players on both sides of the ball.Unfortunately, there were also some who greatly underachieved.Andre Debose is one name that immediately comes to mind. After a decent season in 2011, Debose caught a measly 3 passes only one calendar year later. As a result, no one is expecting much of anything from ...
Howard ‘Skip’ Stern: The CWS Chauffeur of Champions
Skip Stern has been driving his whole life.The Air Force veteran got his start behind the wheel of military fuel trucks on the runways of U.S. air bases in Germany. He was serving his country then. He serves the players and coaches of the College World Series now.Skip has been a bus driver for Arrow Stage Lines in Omaha, Neb., for decades. Arrow has the contract to drive the College World Series teams everywhere they ...
Comparing Zach Mettenberger to Other LSU QBs of the BCS Era
Expectations were through the roof when Zach Mettenberger arrived in Baton Rouge. Many considered him to be the difference-maker LSU needed to finally balance out the offense. However, once he became the starter, it didn't take long before folks realized that it was the same song and dance.LSU had no passing game to speak of, Mettenberger was struggling and the offense was one-dimensional. The passing game finished 11th in the SEC, averaging barely 200 yards ...
Johnny Manziel on Stage Singing Country Music and Backstage Talking About Vodka
Johnny Manziel is a little bit country and quite possibly a little bit rock and roll. Oh, and he has some thoughts on vodka. Barstool Sports spotted a couple of Vine videos that feature the star Texas A&M quarterback letting loose while hanging with country singer Wade Bowen. Here is a post from Twitter user Rachael Leisten.
Why is everybody so in love with Saturday nights? Johnny Manziel, Wade Bowen https://t.co/j83D1H0E94— Rachael Leisten (@MissRachieTX) June 13, 2013
Johnny Football is ...
College World Series 2013: Pitchers Who Will Dominate Thier Opposition
The 2013 College World Series will commence tomorrow in Omaha, and while LSU and Oregon State have made it there as a result of superb starting pitching, a pair of dominnat relievers has been the story for Mississippi State.Among the eight teams remaining in the tournament, there are some notable arms with lights-out stuff. LSU: Aaron NolaThe Tigers made quick work of Oklahoma in the Super Regionals, and they can thank their ace Nola for getting them ...
Meet the SEC West Division’s Most Indispensable Football Players
On Thursday, we examined the SEC East's most indispensable players.Today, we head out West to take a look at the players who each team in college football's toughest division absolutely have to have in order to be successful.What happens if Alabama's AJ McCarron goes down? Is Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel the Aggies' best player and their most indispensable?We did it last season at the SEC Blog, and the SEC West's most indispensable players makes its ...
College World Series 2013: Definitive Guide to Saturday’s Opening Games in Omaha
Opening day of the 2013 College World Series is scheduled for Saturday, when the first of four games over two days will help separate the eight teams into the pretender and contender categories. Then again, with a double elimination format, no team is either until the title is in hand. The eight teams that made it through the Regional and Super Regional rounds are as follows: North Carolina, North Carolina State, LSU, UCLA, Mississippi State, Oregon State, ...
Phil Steele Magazine Has USC Football Ranked 6th, and That’s Too High
Phil Steele's annual preseason magazine is out, and he has ranked USC at No. 6. That is too high.Steele projecting USC as a top-10 team is probably based on talent, schedule and reputation. The talent is there, but the experience in the secondary is not. As far as reputation, has USC done much to solidify it since beating Penn State 38-24 in the 2009 Rose Bowl? The Trojans' schedule does not have Oregon on it, ...
College World Series: America’s Perfect Sporting Event
As I gaze out over the skyline high atop TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, I realize that I'm sitting at the site of what may well be the greatest and perhaps only perfect sporting event in the United States.Every sport has a championship, but few play theirs at the same venue in the same town every year. Few towns who host championships do so with the pride, passion and precision that Omaha does. It ...
College World Series 2013: Star Players Who Will Crumble On Big Stage
The College World Series leads off with Opening Celebration Day on Friday, June 14 and will dig into gameplay starting Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. It’s then that heroes will reveal themselves and others will buckle beneath the pressure. With the opening pitch just a day away, let’s take a look at what stars may not shine so brightly in the College World Series. Kyle Schwarber, C – Indiana University The ...