Every year the NFL releases a list of players that fail the NFL combine’s “confidential” drug test. Every year the confidential report is leaked. This year NBC is reporting USC tight end Anthony McCoy is one of headlining acts, along with Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer. But while Dwyer’s positive amphetamine test was likely […]
Read moreHancock, Ex-Bush Cronies Helps Spread the BCS’ B.S.
Bowl Championship Series coordinator Bill Hancock was a guest of Adam Gold and Joe Ovies earlier this week on 620 The Buzz in Raleigh. Hancock made it clear he is against expanding the current system into a plus-one format, where the top four teams would play with the winners squaring off in a title game. […]
Read moreUnder Armour Rosters
Here’s the rosters for the Under Armour High School All-America game on Jan. 2 in St. Petersburg, Fla. QB Jesse Scroggins and TE Xavier Grimble are the current USC commitments in the game. TEAM BLUR Note: Some players have the same jersey number, but won’t be on the field at the same time. No. Player […]
Read moreThis ‘n That
Random thoughts from the past weekend… —USC coach Pete Carroll–an avowed disciple of pro-style offenses and defenses–got a healthy dose of college-style medicine against Oregon. Is it just me, or is Carroll turning into the next Mack Brown/Lloyd Carr/Phil Fulmer? Meaning, like the programs headed by the aforementioned coaches, USC is laden with talent, but lacking […]
Read moreCrystal Ball
A look at how prognosticators from around the country view this week’s games. Tim Sullivan, New York Post: Texas keeps plodding along. Oklahoma is 0-2 in its only true tests. Yes, Sam Bradford is back, but that’s not enough for the Sooners. Take the Longhorns and give the points in the Red River Rivalry. Jon […]
Read moreWeek 7
A glorious week ahead. Five days of football, starting Tuesday night with Arkansas State at Louisiana Monroe. The Red Wolves open as 3-point favorites. On Wednesday, Boise State is at Tulsa. This could be one of the last major challenges for the Broncos, who are trying to go undefeated and earn a berth in a […]
Read moreExamining the Fallout from the USC Basketball Apocalypse
A look at something a bit different in the midst of all the preseason and training camp hoopla from Football Regardless of how anyone feels about Tim Floyd, his 4 year tenure at USC was one of the most sucessful in the history of SC hoops. The three conecutive NCAA tournament sppearances had never been […]
Read moreTrojans 4th in USA Today Coaches Poll
USC is 4th in the USA Today pre-season coaches poll, behind Florida, Texas and Oklahoma. Ohio State came in at 6th. There are three more Pac-10 teams in the top-25, Cal at #12, Oregon at #14 and Oregon State rounding out the list at #25. The Trojans received a single first place vote, while defending […]
Read more2009 Preview: Rating the Running Backs
My rankings continue with the top 10 running backs for 2009: Go here to see the top quarterbacks for 2009 1. Jahvid Best, Cal–The most exciting back in the country. Gained 1,580 yards, scored 15 TDs, averaged 8 yards per carry…and was dinged up for much of the year. If he stays healthy, he may surpass […]
Read moreLooking Forward To…
…seeing how Ryan Mallet develops under Bobby Petrino. Look out SEC. …Caleb King turning into a big star. Could be better than Knowshon. …the look on Lane Kiffin’s face after the Florida game. Whatever happens. …Auburn’s new offense under Gus Malzahn. Can he change the culture? …the weekly Gator track meets with Demps, Rainey, et al. […]
Read more2009-2010 Men’s Basketball Schedule
One piece of info that came out the Coaches Tour last night was a tentative 2009-2010 Men’s Basketball Schedule. Sunday, Oct. 25: Cardinal and Gold game (exhibition) Saturday, Nov. 7: TBA (exhibition) Tuesday, Nov. 17: vs. UC Riverside Saturday, Nov. 21: vs. Loyola Marymount Friday, Nov. 27: vs. Coppin State Sunday, Nov. 29: vs. Nebraska […]
Read moreCollege Athletics Are a Rich Man’s Game
Times are tough for the Average Joe. The national unemployment rate is 8.9% and continues to rise in the worst financial crisis to grip the country since the Great Depression. Athletic departments are having to deal with budget issues as well, but according to a study earlier this year by Bloomberg, athletic directors appear to […]
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