By Aaron M Smith "Summer is over, now it's fall - just the nicest time of all. " It's a phrase I heard many of times in my youth. While not sure of its origins, I am confident that the person had the relief from summer's heat and the changing colors in leaves in mind when they said it. For me, personally, it has always meant something different - the … [Read more...] about Ten games which could decide the national championship
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Alabama vs LSU
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
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