Monthly Archives: February 2011
How to end the War on Terror in one easy step.
It occurs to me that if somebody could link Osama bin Laden to the Toomer’s Corner oak trees, the Alabama media and the Auburn fan base would have his whereabouts, along with those of everyone else in his organization, sniffed … Continue reading
Filed under Whoa, oh, Alabama
On Mike Bobo’s ‘honey, do’ list
Mike Huguenin reminds us about one of the more daunting tasks facing Georgia’s staff this spring, assembling a new wide receiver corps. As with Alabama, the Bulldogs lost their star receiver when A.J. Green decided to turn pro a year … Continue reading
Filed under Georgia Football
“I’m full-speed ahead and excited about coaching at the University of Georgia.”
Shockingly, Kirk Olivadotti didn’t resign from his position with the Redskins because he was worried about a possible NFL lockout and he doesn’t find it problematic to drop from the pro ranks to college. He’s just excited. “These opportunities don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Georgia Football
If you’re so smart, how come you’re winning?
This article from the Ohio State student paper answers this musical question – Do lower academic standards provide SEC advantage in attracting football recruits? – in exactly the manner you might expect. In doing so, it combines the blindingly obvious … Continue reading
Filed under Academics? Academics., Big Ten Football, Georgia Football
Accuracy in punditry, Mike Bianchi edition
Note to Mike Bianchi – If you’re going to tar the character of every SEC fan in existence with the actions of a certified jackass, you might at least get his moniker straight. Allow me to help. Here’s “Al from … Continue reading
Filed under Media Punditry/Foibles
“When you’re at the top, people question things.”
It’s nice that Dennis Lorio had no negative answers about Auburn when the NCAA questioned him about the recruiting of two former players. On the other hand, it’s the questions that should bother you if you’re an Auburn supporter. The … Continue reading
Filed under Auburn's Cast of Thousands, Recruiting, The NCAA
If Tom Lemming didn’t exist, we’d have to invent him.
One of my favorite ledes ever: Not long after Tennessee football Coach Derek Dooley told a crowd Saturday that the large amount of attention paid to high school prospects is a serious problem, former Ensworth standout Antonio Richardson showed up … Continue reading
Filed under Recruiting
Perhaps I’ve underestimated Mark Cuban.
I didn’t read the fine print in his Radical Football proposal. … Cuban said the purpose of the company was to “to impact college football so that the last two teams playing are the best two teams.” He’s found the … Continue reading
Filed under BCS/Playoffs
S-E-C! S-E-C!
You’re Boise State. You’re opening your season on the road against a team that runs a pro-style offense and one of those rare pro-style 3-4 defenses. How do you prepare? Here’s one way. Half of the Boise State football coaches … Continue reading
Filed under SEC Football, Strategery And Mechanics
A fate worse than death
Nick Saban casts out Al from Dadeville from the ranks of the Tide faithful: “We are truly saddened by this destructive behavior from an individual who certainly does not represent our institution, our program, or our fans in any way. … Continue reading
Filed under Nick Saban Rules, Whoa, oh, Alabama
