Daily Archives: January 5, 2010

Tonight, we’re all Hawkeyes.

Even the governor of our fair state passes on the traditional betting gesture. DES MOINES – An offer for a friendly wager over Tuesday’s Orange Bowl from Iowa Gov. Chet Culver was apparently ignored by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue’s office. … Continue reading

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Filed under Georgia Tech Football

Tuesday morning buffet

Stay up late watching the bowl game?  Grab a cup of coffee and dig in. Nick Saban has been berry, berry good to the Alabama athletic department coffers. To the surprise of probably no one, Reshad Jones confirms he’s leaving … Continue reading

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Filed under ACC Football, BCS/Playoffs, ESPN Is The Devil, Gators, Gators..., Georgia Football, It's Just Bidness, Mike Leach. Yar!, Nick Saban Rules, Political Wankery, The Body Is A Temple

Some Fiesta Bowl thoughts

Three perspectives: Boise State. You know how we in the SEC used to refer to Spurrier as the guy you’d pick if you had to have a coach for one game?  Well, Chris Peterson is that guy now.  What an … Continue reading

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Filed under BCS/Playoffs, It's Not Easy Being A Mid-Major

The not-so-fine line between crazy and desperate

If you’re a fan of the Auburn program, there’s a quote from Tommy Tuberville that ought to have you rolling on the floor.  Speaking of his interest in being considered as the successor to Mike Leach at Texas Tech, here’s … Continue reading

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Filed under Tommy Tuberville - Mythical National Champ

In Knoxville, going to the stoopid well one more time

Mike Hamilton continues to be comedy gold. Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said Monday there will be a zero-tolerance level for future gun-and-drug related incidents similar to those committed by players on the Vols’ football and basketball teams during the … Continue reading

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Filed under Because Nothing Sucks Like A Big Orange, Crime and Punishment