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Pac-10 commissioner Tom Hansen has a short memory. That can be the only explanation for his vehement opposition to the outrageously sensible Plus-One format that is gaining momentum in college football circles. “Our presidents have no interest whatsoever in a plus-one model — none,” Hansen says. “It’s a little annoying that my colleagues continue to…
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Entering his senior season, similar pressure is being placed on Booty, a fifth-year senior. The question is, Can the 22-year-old live up to it? If the answer is yes, it will likely mean that USC, currently ranked No. 1 by many preseason pundits, will be playing in the BCS championship game and that Booty will…
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I’ll say it right now, right from the start, the best game I’ve ever seen is not on this list: The 2006 Rose Bowl/BCS title game between USC and Texas was the best game I’ve ever seen. It had everything: massive stakes, great performances, controversy, a thrilling finish …… Continue reading…
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The New York Post is reporting that the BCS conferences are moving toward a new format to start in 2011 that would implement a final-four format for college football. The “plus one” format would have four teams compete in semi-final games, with the two winners meeting in the national championship game. “There haven’t been any…
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>In most programs when a 6-foot-5, five-star receiver with great hands and speed arrives on campus it doesn’t take long for him to crack the starting lineup. But USC isn’t most programs. Now a junior, Patrick Turner is poised to have a breakout season and help the Trojans reach their 6th straight…
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Filed under: Chiefs, LSU Football, USC Football, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 10, SEC, The Word What is it about the SEC that compels folks to regularly combine a fetid brew of boastfulness with ignorance? The latest example Via The Wizard of Odds provides all kinds of quotable outward contempt from LSU coach Les Miles…
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Louisiana State coach Les Miles, whose team is a popular pick to play in this season’s BCS title game opposite USC, is calling into question the strength of the Pacific 10 Conference, suggesting the Trojans should be a cinch to make it to the Jan. 7 game in New Orleans because of a suspect league…
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According to our latest poll, fans want to see USC vs. LSU in the national championship game. The margin was slim, however, as LSU edged out the defending champion Florida Gators by just two votes. This is an interesting choice because there has been something of a rivalry brewing between the fans of each school…
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As the college football preseason magazines come out and the websites assemble their preseason lists, here’s a quick look at some of the higher profile college football preseason top 25 lists. Lindy’s Athlon FoxSports Rivals.com AJC 1. USC 1. USC 1. USC 1. USC 1. USC 2. LSU 2. Texas 2. LSU 2. Michigan 2.…
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The complete college football bowl game schedule for the 2007-2008 college football season. Bowl Game Date/Time (ET) Site Matchup Network Poinsettia Dec. 20/9 p.m. San Diego Mountain West vs. Navy/At-Large ESPN New Orleans Dec. 21/8 p.m. New Orleans Sun Belt Champ vs. C-USA ESPN2 PapaJohn’s.com Dec. 22/11 a.m. Birmingham, Ala. Big East vs. C-USA ESPN2…
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We’re sorry to report that Natalie Nelson, who rocketed to fame as a USC Song Girl after she was photographed cheering at the wrong moment in the 2006 BCS title game at the Rose Bowl, has completed her eligibility. Yes, her Song Girl days are over. Nelson was immortalized by the photo, which sparked a…
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Marc Tyler is making a speedy recovery: The No. 1 prep running back in America before breaking his leg in November, Marc Tyler from Oaks Christian High of Westlake Village is feeling a lot better – just one month after the final screws were removed from his leg bone. So much better, in fact, that…
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