Monthly Archives: December 2009
It’s so easy, Xbox edition.
I get that, like so many people, SI.com’s Andy Staples, really, really wants a football playoff. I just wish he wouldn’t write such appalling dreck about his heart’s desire. I didn’t think he could come up with anything more awful … Continue reading
Filed under BCS/Playoffs, Media Punditry/Foibles
Envy and jealousy: something was rotten in Vegas department
Sure, it sounds like something straight out of a cheap detective novel, but in terms of describing how awful Oregon State looked last night, it’s hard to beat this (h/t The Wiz of Odds). For Oregon State, the stench of … Continue reading
Filed under Envy and Jealousy
Wednesday morning buffet
Nothing particularly earth shattering on today’s menu, but there are still a few bowl-flavored items worth checking out. It’s bad enough to sit through Thom Brennaman verbally fellating Tim Tebow without having to pay for the privilege. Fox wanting to … Continue reading
Coaching them up
Factoids of the day, via the Wall Street Journal: … In this year’s 34 bowls, half of the participating teams didn’t have a single starter in their final regular-season game that was considered a top-100 prospect in high school, according … Continue reading
Filed under Recruiting
I’ll take strange SEC pairings for $400, Alex.
A. Both of these men have been immortalized in Lil Wayne lyrics. Q. Who are Lane Kiffin and Tim Tebow?
Filed under Don't Mess With Lane Kiffin, Tim Tebow: Rock Star
Kiffin watch: pay ‘da man.
Say what you will, Mike Hamilton has been there for Junior, financially speaking. … According to athletic director Mike Hamilton, the Vols agreed to a three-year, $300,000 deal to bring Kippy Brown back to UT as a wide receivers coach … Continue reading
Filed under Don't Mess With Lane Kiffin, It's Just Bidness
Watch out for that little inside trap.
I’m not sure if this says more about Joe Kines or the Independence Bowl, but here’s a great lede from Marc Weiszer’s article today about TAMU’s defensive coordinator: Joe Kines is making his third postseason trip to Shreveport, La. The … Continue reading
Filed under College Football
Like a bridge over troubled waters…
Injuries, coaching defections, drunk dudes, motivational issues – none of it troubles the GPOOE™. It’s all going to be magically fixed by the Baby Jesus’ birthday. Somehow. Tebow understands his team is hurting, but he’s seen some recovery and he’ll … Continue reading
Filed under Gators, Gators...
Our long national nightmare may soon be over.
David Hale reports that Mark Richt has a vision (you only have a plan in Knoxville). Coaches get another opportunity to contact recruits again in January, and Richt said he plans on making a round of home visits then – … Continue reading
Filed under Georgia Football
The upside of unseemly
Mike Fish has written a fascinating piece for ESPN.com that explores the money rolling in to big time college football programs, mainly through the lens of the SEC. We’ve all heard or surmised some of the stuff, but it’s the … Continue reading
Filed under College Football, It's Just Bidness, SEC Football
