Tag: College Football
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Bielema to Arkansas: poor career choice?
It has been announced today that Bret Bielema is the next head football coach at the University of Arkansas. I did not see that one coming. For Bielema, from a football perspective, I feel that this move makes no sense. He has led the Badgers to three consecutive Rose Bowls and has led a respectable…
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Ohio State – Florida: Notes and Thoughts
It was so metaphorical. The two offensive turnovers for Ohio State came from seniors Daniel Herron and DeVier Posey. They were two players who contributed to the tattoo scandal, and whose suspensions were extended past their initial penalties when news of further NCAA rules violations came to light. It was their actions that helped…
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Why Robert Griffin’s Heisman was obscure, unlikely, historic
On Saturday night, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III was awarded the 77th annual Heisman Trophy. Griffin’s win was an historical anomaly, and there were a number of unique factors which led to Griffin being the ultimate winner of the award. My purpose is not to say whether or not Griffin was the most deserving player.…
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Alabama – LSU: Great Example of Why College Football Doesn’t Need Playoff
I’m sitting and watching the Alabama and LSU football game. What a game it has been! It’s currently halftime, and this game has lived up to all of the hype that it has generated over the past few weeks. These appear to be the two best teams in the country, and they’re playing in November.…
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Ohio State – Illinois: Notes and Thoughts
It was unbelievable. For the whole game, the Ohio State offense had one play that was working: halfback lead draw. For the whole game, Illinois struggled to stop it. Earlier this season, when Ohio State completed a laughable four passes in a loss at Miami, I remember thinking, “Wow… Those are passing stats from the…
Josh Benner 