Archive for December, 2013

Chick-fil-A Bowl 2013: Most Important Keys for Duke vs. Texas A&M

Posted by Tim Daniels on December 31 2013 Add Comments
The Chick-fil-A Bowl features a Duke team that exceeded expectations by reaching the ACC Championship Game going up against a Texas A&M squad that is more talented but struggled to elevate its level of play in big games. Of course, most of the eyes tuning in to the game will be doing so to check out what Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel will do in what could be his final collegiate game. While he wasn't able to ...

AdvoCare V100 Bowl: B.J. Denker Shows Arizona’s More Than Just Ka’Deem Carey

Posted by Andrew Coppens on December 31 2013 Add Comments
When Arizona football was brought up nationally in 2013, chances are the words "running back" and "Ka'Deem Carey" quickly followed it. After Arizona's 42-19 win over Boston College in the AdvoCare V100 Bowl, there's now another name people may remember—B.J. Denker.  Denker, the Wildcats' senior quarterback, came in with not much publicity to his name, completing a decent 60.5 percent of his passes for just over 2,200 yards and 14 touchdowns with seven interceptions heading into the ...

UCLA QB Brett Hundley Busts out for 86-Yard TD Run vs. Virginia Tech

Posted by Ken Chin on December 31 2013 Add Comments
UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley has NFL scouts drooling over his talent and big-play ability, which were both on display in the Hyundai Sun Bowl vs. Virginia Tech. In the middle of the second quarter with the game tied at seven, Hundley dropped back to pass and saw nothing but open space. Hundley then broke the pocket and got to the outside, courtesy of a few key blocks. It was all speed from there. Here is another angle of ...

Louisville Cardinals vs. UCF Knights Live Blog: Instant Reaction and Analysis

Posted by Nick Wiggins on December 31 2013 Add Comments
The 14th-ranked Louisville Cardinals (12-2) turned their third straight road game into a one sided affair by dominating the Central Florida Knights (8-4). The Cards won the inaugural American Athletic Conference game 90-65 in Orlando.   The Knights hadn't played since defeating Valparaiso 90-62 on December 22. The Cardinals were coming off a loss to archrival Kentucky on December 28. Louisville played like a team that had something to prove. The Cardinals made national headlines earlier this week when ...

Army All-American Bowl 2014: Top 10 Uncommitted Playmakers to Watch

Posted by Tyler Donohue on December 31 2013 Add Comments
The 2014 Army All-American Bowl kicks off at 1 p.m. EST Saturday on NBC, showcasing an abundance of exciting playmakers. While the majority of players have already announced their collegiate intentions, several remain uncommitted. We take a closer look at the prospects still searching for a perfect fit at the next level. Here are the top 10 uncommitted recruits to keep an eye on in San Antonio.Begin Slideshow

Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats’ 5 Keys to Winning the SEC

Posted by Bobby Reagan on December 31 2013 Add Comments
Owners of an absurd 47 SEC regular-season titles, the Kentucky Wildcats are looking to hang another banner in Rupp Arena.  With a young roster that is starting to mature and play together, Kentucky must continue to attack the rim and trust each other to beat the likes of Missouri, Florida and Tennessee.  This slideshow will take a look at the five keys for Kentucky to win the SEC title for the third time under John Calipari. Begin Slideshow

Michigan State Basketball: How Dangerous Will Spartans Be When Healthy Again?

Posted by adam biggers on December 31 2013 Add Comments
Shins, shoulders, blisters, ankles and toes—the Michigan State Spartans are feeling it everywhere, and the Big Ten season has barely begun. Injuries are common, but when nearly every key man on the roster suffers from some type of boo-boo, plans can quickly derail. Somehow, the Spartans (11-1) have avoided major trouble. Somehow, they’re the No. 5-ranked team in the nation despite poor rebounding and streaky shooting. Somehow, they’re still the team to beat in the Big Ten. So ...

College Basketball Player Tears His ACL During a Dunk Contest

Posted by Tristan Thornburgh on December 31 2013 Add Comments
University of Winnipeg player Seaton George misstepped on a dunk attempt during a contest that ended up costing him big, as HoopsRant and BallIsLife report that he tore his ACL on the play.Read more College Basketball news on BleacherReport.com

College Basketball Recruiting: Ranking the 25 Best 2014 Classes

Posted by Kerry Miller on December 31 2013 Add Comments
We may be elbows-deep in the 2013-14 college basketball season, but there's no time like the present to look ahead to the rankings of next year's incoming classes. It should be an exciting year for freshmen in the ACC, as Duke, North Carolina and Louisville all rank in the Top 6. North Carolina State, Miami (FL) and Syracuse also made it into the Top 25. Kansas and Kentucky both figure to lose a lot of players as ...

Gonzaga Basketball: Bulldogs’ 5 Keys to Winning the WCC

Posted by Hayden Deitrick on December 31 2013 Add Comments
Gonzaga basketball has been plagued by injuries lately, and the team is now limping into WCC conference play. With Sam Dower listed by NBC's CollegeBasketballTalk as day-to-day with a back injury and Gary Bell Jr. out with a broken hand for four to six weeks, according to Bud Withers of The Seattle Times, Gonzaga is going to have to rely on its bench to carry the load. Beyond this, though, there are a few significant areas for ...