Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin has his work cut out for him this season. While the Fighting Irish ranked No. 7 nationally in total defense in 2012, the offense ranked a mediocre No. 54, behind the likes of Air Force and Penn State.  The loss of starting quarterback Everett Golson and subsequent resurrection of veteran Tommy Rees means that Martin will need to rework his playbook this season to accommodate the differences in their playing style. For those unfamiliar, Golson ...

Once upon a time, college basketball recruiting was done with an eye toward the future. These days, at least for the big boys, rosters are built over one or two years and then turn over quickly. Take a look back at the 2010 class for instance. The consensus top class was Kentucky. All six players are no longer Wildcats. The teams that Rivals.com and ESPN.com had in the next two spots were Memphis and Ohio State. Only ...

With the 2013 college football season rapidly approaching, fans are craving any and every taste of what is to come in what should be an invigorating year.  As we inch closer to the action kicking off on August 29, I'll release schedule analysis for a new ACC school every other day.  For now, let's take a look at the Virginia Cavaliers:   Outlook Aug. 31 - Brigham Young Sept. 7 - Oregon Sept. 14 - Open Sept. 21 - VMI Sept. 28 - at Pittsburgh Oct. ...

Entering the 2013-14 season, the Texas A&M Aggies are one of the most highly-touted college football programs in the country. They're No. 6 in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll, earned one first place vote and have a cast of stars at skill positions. The question is, which players must step up for the Aggies to cash in and win the national title? It'd be easy to start with reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, who is the ...

True freshman Jared Goff has beaten out redshirt freshman Zach Kline for California's starting quarterback job, reports Jeremy Fowler of CBSSports.com, and Goff is exactly the type of quarterback that Cal needs to succeed in 2013. Head coach Sonny Dykes has already showed that he favors Goff, but it will take a few games before he really sees just how great of a decision he has made. Goff is a pocket passer that possesses a quick ...

Everywhere you look on the field, the Alabama Crimson Tide have playmakers. It's one of many reasons that they are the undisputed favorite to hoist the Sears Trophy for the third consecutive season.  While Nick Saban and his program are usually associated with dominant defenses, the offensive unit was just as potent for last year's championship team. The Tide were No. 12 in the country in scoring offense at 38.7 points per game.  Unfortunately for the rest ...

There are several college basketball legends, but some are revered much more than others. By definition, the term "revere" means to "regard with respect tinged with awe." To be a figure, one must make a lasting impact on the game and earn the respect of his/her peers. This can make it very difficult for players to stand the test of time when compared against legendary coaches. Early NBA draft declarations make it less likely for fans ...

Syracuse basketball fans have enjoyed a very good period in recent times. The past decade in particular has offered a few Elite Eights, a couple Final Fours and that elusive NCAA championship they’ve been dreaming of for so long. Add to that, a few overtime thrillers, fantastic recruiting and a 900th win for Jim Boeheim, who has patrolled the Syracuse sideline for his entire coaching career. With Syracuse coming off of its latest trip to the Final Four, ...

Cameron Robinson, 5-star offensive tackle, is the No. 1 recruit in the 2014 class according 247Sports. It should come as no surprise to you then that Robinson is planning on visiting Alabama this weekend. As if that's not enough, it's been reported that 5-star safety Laurence Jones and 4-star receiver Cameron Sims will also be attending Alabama's second scrimmage. Charles Power of BamaOnline posted the VIP report. Matt Scalici of AL.com passed it on: Five-star safety Laurence "Hootie" ...

The biggest hurdle for the Butler basketball program in its first season in the Big East is no longer the absence of Brad Stevens. For the first year, at least, it will be playing without Roosevelt Jones. The school announced Friday that the Butler forward will have season-ending surgery after suffering ligament damage to his left wrist on the team's trip to Australia. The good news for the Bulldogs and new coach Brandon Miller is that they ...