Daily Archives: February 2, 2010

I have to admit I didn’t see this one coming.

Finebaum on Obama’s BCS letter to Hatch (h/t The Wiz): … There may be another aspect of this as well. One of Obama’s top aides and chief media strategists is a huge college football fan. He is Robert Gibbs, the … Continue reading

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Filed under BCS/Playoffs, General Idiocy, Political Wankery

They don’t pay Trooper Taylor big bucks for his choice in hatwear.

There’s a good reason why schools chase after five-star recruits.  They’re where the best odds lay. That’s right.  A five-star recruit is ten times more likely to become an All-American than the average recruit. Those Thomas Davis-was-a-tw0-star-recruit stories are nice.  … Continue reading

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“Any team with a pulse gets in.”

Because we all know that expanded college tournaments are a myth, like the Yeti.  And it’s not about the money if the NCAA runs the show. Right.

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Filed under BCS/Playoffs, It's Just Bidness

More why Georgia is doomed in 2010

Since I’ve been cast in the role of yin to T. Kyle’s yang, I would be remiss if I didn’t bring next year’s schedule to your attention. Here ’tis: Sat, Sep 04 University of Louisiana-Lafayette Athens, Ga. Sat, Sep 11 … Continue reading

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Filed under Georgia Football

Tuesday morning buffet

Don’t push.  There’s plenty for everyone. Georgia’s defensive recruits wonder where they’ll line up in Grantham’s 3-4. Mat drills! How much does it say for Houston Nutt’s hire of Dave Rader when SI.com’s header reads Ole Miss hires businessman as … Continue reading

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Filed under BCS/Playoffs, College Football, Georgia Football, Media Punditry/Foibles, Mike Leach. Yar!, SEC Football, The Blogosphere, Tommy Tuberville - Mythical National Champ