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BCS Programs Making Coaching Moves While Boston College Stands Still
Brian: It has been a big, big year for the college football coaching carousel. To date, a total of 24 Division I-A programs will be breaking in new coaches in 2012, including 11 from BCS AQ conferences. Within the conference, North Carolina just hired Southern Miss's Larry Fedora to replace the...
A List Of BCS Programs Refusing To Accept Mediocrity
A list that continues to grow ... and will not include Boston College this season. UCLA -- 6-6 overall, 5-4 Pac-12, Pac-12 South "Champions" Report: Neuheisel done after Pac-12 title game (CBS Sports) UCLA was blown out 50-0 by USC on Saturday night to finish the season at 6-6 and 5-4 in the...
Brother v. Brother: Surviving & advancing, the (other) undefeated Ducks, and the return of the 'Stache?
Everyone has an arch nemesis. Mine just happens to be my older brother. But our mutual hatred (okay, maybe that's an exaggeration) has led to many an entertaining discussion through the years. And because much of the debate has centered on college sports, it seems only appropriate we take these...
What Does Pete Carroll's Departure Mean for the Pac-10?
With Pete Carroll's official resignation, the Pac-10 now moves into a new, uncertain era. Barring a huge coaching coup by the Trojans, other teams in the conference can no longer point to Heritage Hall as the reason their band isn't rocking down Colorado Avenue New Year's Day. One of the greatest...
Hitting the Links
Slow time of year with baseball coming along, and all the other major sports on hold for the moment. Some links for you: The most interesting story to me? This one here at AZC, which talks about ASU building this $22 million dollar Weatherup center to "woo top recruits and maintain top flight...
A Brief Explanation of ASU Furloughs
This analysis is somewhat related to ASU sports, due to the news that Herb Sendek and Dennis Erickson have to take furlough days (thanks to Dirk Diggler for the link). Michael Crow first announced the furloughs in an e-mail to the school on January 28th. I am disappointed that I didn't read this...
Recruiting Roundup: Max Smith, TE
Max Smith TE, 6-2, 258 LBS, ESPN Grade = 75 Fr., Scottsdale, Arizona (Saguaro HS) via www.azcentral.com Sup. Name's Max.Overview:The top tight end prospect in the state of Arizona. A powerful two-way threat at tight end. Versatile athlete who excelled...
A Look at the Recruits: Vontaze Burfict Edition
So, now that the class is finalized we seem to be ranking anywhere from #27-#35 depending on the source. This is up from the #43-#57 rankings we were being tagged with before the last 3 kids signed (including Burfict) and shows how much top talent can change a class. While the class did not include...
Spaulding Roundup: ASU Notes & Coaching News
I will start with an ominous number as we head into this Friday’s game following bye week. Our guys have been blasted by a score of 93-6 in two games coming out of bye weeks this year against BYU and Oregon State. For that to change this Friday, Bruins will need a steady performance from...
Spaulding Roundup: ASU Gameweek & Season Data Points
Bruins get back in game week mode tonight. From the LA Times: The UCLA football team begins a short week of preparation for Arizona State with an unusual evening practice today. Coach Rick Neuheisel won't gather his players on Spaulding Field until 7:25 p.m., getting them ready for a Friday...
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