By Kyle Soppe The BCS National Championship boasts 23 NFL prospects, according to Todd McShay and is expected to be a battle. The first meeting was a 9-6 affair, where Bama missed field goal after field goal. Trent Richardson is my favorite player from this game as far as pro potential goes, but that doesn't mean Alabama can bloody the nose of the LSU … [Read more...] about Alabama vs LSU
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Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Prior to hearing Brutus' rousing speech about the validity of Julius Caesar's murder in the Roman Capitol, a plebeian suggests that Rome should "Give him [Brutus] a statue with his ancestors!" Those familiar with Shakespeare's play know that this venerable request comes much too eagerly following the morally ambiguous murder of Caesar. Two acts later … [Read more...] about Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
Pickin Splinters Top 15
By Kyle Soppe LSU reigns supreme off yet another impressive victory. With conference championships matching many ranked teams against one another, we experienced quite a shift from last week's Top 15. Houston and Virginia Tech were the most notable fallers, while Oklahoma State's domination of the Sooners swayed just enough polls to edge Alabama as the second best team in … [Read more...] about Pickin Splinters Top 15
College Football: Conference Championship Weekend
By Aaron M Smith After 13 weeks, college football comes down to this weekend - Conference Championship Weekend. What's on the line? Oh, a potential right to the BCS National Championship. A chance to play in a BCS Bowl Game. So there is plenty to play for - let's not waste any time and take at this week's games. UCLA vs. Oregon (#7 PSCFP): The only reason UCLA is … [Read more...] about College Football: Conference Championship Weekend
PickinSplinters Top 15
By Kyle Soppe LSU has all but clinched a spot in the BCS title game, as the seem to be more impressive with each passing week. A rematch with Alabama seems likely, but Houston still has a doughnut if the right hand column, which will lead to endless debating. Georgia is a team getting very hot at the right time, and continued their rise among our "experts". … [Read more...] about PickinSplinters Top 15