A weekly rundown from a tepid football fan of the best and worst college football has to offer, some serious but mostly requisite raillery due to basketball deprivation 1. Russell Wilson QB (Wisconsin) Weekly stats: 10-13, 255 yards, 2 TD/0 INT/0 sacks; 62 yards rushing, 1 TD This kid is what they call a "gamer." Watched him play for two years at NC State where he … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
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CFB Splinters | 9/26/10
By Paul Casey Gotham Nevada in the top 25 One week after a convincing 52-13 beat down of Cal the Nevada Wolfpack did their BTO impersonation and "took care of business" knocking off BYU, 27-13. The win and a 4-0 record earned the Wolfpack a top 25 spot in both the AP and Coaches' poll for the first time since 1948. Nevada's emergence along with Boise St. makes two WAC … [Read more...] about CFB Splinters | 9/26/10
CFB Splinters | 9/19/10
By Paul Casey Gotham Make mine a bloody mary Coming off their big win over Notre Dame, Michigan showed early the signs of a hangover. The Wolverines squared off with the 1AA Massachussetts Minutemen. Heisman candidate, Denard Robinson, rolled up plenty of yards, but so did the Minutemen. A pair of Jonathan Hernandez second quarter touchdowns reminded the Wolverine … [Read more...] about CFB Splinters | 9/19/10
CFB Splinters | 9/6/10
By Paul Casey Gotham What if we give it away? How do you turn a three-point advantage into a 20-point deficit? Just ask Butch Davis and the UNC (University of Non-Compliance) Tar Heels. The Heels took a 10-7 lead over Les Miles and the LSU Tigers with 8:24 to go in the second quarter. Fourteen plays from scrimmage, one poor kick-off coverage, a porous punt coverage, a … [Read more...] about CFB Splinters | 9/6/10
Big 12 Football Coaches: Make It A Decaffeinated
By Paul Gotham Recent allegations of player abuse by Texas Tech's Mike Leach call to mind a series of questionable interactions by Big 12 football coaches. Maybe these guys should cut down on the coffee intake. First, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy had a good message. He wanted to protect his player. The fact that he reminded folks that he coaches students and not … [Read more...] about Big 12 Football Coaches: Make It A Decaffeinated