Nebraska football fans are legendary for their knowledge, and it is not uncommon for those diehards to know the backups (and the backups for the backups) inside out. Football is a rough game, and a long season means teams will frequently have to rely on their depth to get through a game or more. So, which of Nebraska’s current backups will be most important for NU to challenge for a divisional title? Here are four backups ...

Day 2 of SEC media days is in the books with Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and some notable Vols taking center stage. Tennessee's freshman class was the hot topic of the day with Jones and his players praising the class for its dedication and the impact it will have in 2014.  Which early enrollee freshmen will have an impact this season? How many have a shot to start in 2014?   Highlights courtesy XOS DigitalRead more College ...

Even the best college basketball teams have massive question marks heading into the 2014-15 season. Whom will the defending national champions rely on in the post, and whom will the runners-up play at small forward? What happens if Duke's big man gets injured or is simply not as effective as promised? On the flip side of that coin, what if Michigan State's key players actually stay healthy this year? Will a freshman start at point guard for Kansas? ...

A great bench isn’t always a prerequisite for college basketball success, but that doesn’t mean any team is going to turn down a shot at an elite sixth man. Being able to throw in a pair of fresh legs to put quick points on the board or shut down the other team’s hot hand is a great way to turn the tide of a close game, especially in March when the long season has taken ...

Day 2 of the 2014 SEC Media Days is in the books in Hoover, Alabama. Texas A&M, South Carolina, Mississippi State, and Tennessee were center stage Tuesday as players and coaches fielded questions from the media. Watch Bleacher Report SEC lead writer Barrett Sallee break down the biggest stories coming out of Day 2, including how a new starting quarterback is adjusting to the spotlight.    Highlights courtesy of XOS Digital.Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

There are about 350 college basketball teams in Division I, but in reality, most of those teams will never have a chance to win a national title. It's the same 40 or 50 teams each year that are in the running for a championship, as well as to make a deep run through the NCAA tournament. A number of the traditionally strong programs had less-than-stellar seasons in 2013-14, though, performing so below expectations they either were ...

Butch Jones took the SEC media day podium Tuesday as the coach of a Tennessee football team without a clear-cut starting quarterback a season removed from finishing with the 13th in the league in passing. So, why did he proceed to tell the circus of conference media and millions of fans watching on ESPNU that the position would be a "strength" for the Volunteers in 2014? Because with the praise Justin Worley and Joshua Dobbs received this ...

There are five reserves in particular who are critical to the success of the UCLA football team this upcoming season.  Three of the aforementioned five reside on the defensive side of the ball. UCLA's defense will in all likelihood provide multiple looks. Although the base defense is a 3-4, one can expect to see an array of alignments and formations.  As a result, multiple "backups" could be seeing starter minutes.  The other two members of the team in ...

Day 2 of SEC media days is officially underway in Hoover, Alabama. Texas A&M made a showing with head coach Kevin Sumlin leading the way. Kyle Field, home to the Aggies, encompasses one of the most magnificent atmosphere's in all of college football, and Sumlin and company explained why.  Watch A&M's head coach, punter Drew Kaser, offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi and defensive back Deshazor Everett break down why Kyle Field is the best college experience in the ...

Before he was a two-time national champion, Urban Meyer cut his teeth as the wide receivers coach at Notre Dame. And while the current Buckeyes head coach doesn't hear "no" often on the recruiting trail, one of his biggest misses came when he failed to convince LeBron James to take his talents to South Bend. Although to be completely fair, Meyer never really stood a chance. After James put together a stellar sophomore season as a wide ...