By Breanna Jacobs With the continued emergence of the ESPN series, “Year of the QB,” we have been made to believe that the 2011 NFL season will be just that; it will be the year that the quarterback continues his climb to the top of the team, the year that all focus will be on the man that leads the offense. However, with this idea being forced down our football-loving … [Read more...] about Year of the QB?
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Week 8 Notes & Predictions
By TLarner Key injuries have affected many teams throughout the league. Is your team one of them? Check out predictions and more for Week 8 of the NFL season. Monday Night's Results: NYG 41, DAL 35 Boys will be boys, and the Dallas Cowboys continued to disappoint with not only another loss, but with an injury to Tony Romo that has likely ended the starting QB's … [Read more...] about Week 8 Notes & Predictions
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
September 20, 1975 Tennessee at UCLA The 1-0 UCLA Bruins of coach Dick Vermeil met the 1-0 Tennessee Volunteers of coach Bill Battle. This was the first time a previous Belt holder had an opportunity to reclaim the title. Bruins' RB Wendell Tyler had an 82-yard touchdown run to highlight the offensive explosion from both teams, as UCLA became the first team to … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
September 16, 1978 Alabama at Missouri The top-ranked, 1-0 Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Paul "Bear" Bryant traveled to Missouri to battle the 11th ranked, 1-0 Missouri Tigers coached by Warren Powers in his first year. Missouri was coming off a 3-0 upset of the 5th ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Alabama rallied for three 2nd half touchdowns to claim a … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15
September 15, 1984 Michigan at Washington After the upset of top-ranked Miami, the Michigan Wolverines of coach Bo Schembechler were 1-0 & ranked 3rd nationally as they welcomed the 16th ranked, 1-0 Washington Huskies of coach Don James. Washington featured All-Pac 10 players DT Ron Holmes, LB Tim Meamber, & LB Fred Small as well as QB Hugh Millen & RB … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15