2005 Rewind: USC-Fresno State

If the USC-Arizona State game was a wake-up call, the Fresno State game was a near-disaster. Even though Fresno State was ranked No. 16, this game was considered another routine victory. But Fresno State led 21-13 at halftime. USC then looked like it put the game away with 21 straight points to start the second half for a 34-21 advantage. Fresno State came back and … Continue reading 2005 Rewind: USC-Fresno State

When Will Season Start, Take 2

Here’s another prediction football will start in October. “We get questions a lot about football…[and] in some conversations with SEC officials and NCAA, I think they’ve come to the conclusion that you can probably start football as late as October and still have a 13-game schedule,” Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp told the Texas Tribune. Meanwhile, Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, a former football … Continue reading When Will Season Start, Take 2

USC Morning Buzz: Ranking Win Totals For Coaches

With Caesars Palace ranking USC’s over/under for victories at 8 games, which I find to be low, let’s imagine what Caesars would do with some other coaches in the job. Coach Clay Helton 8 victories A mannequin 9* Ed Orgeron 10 Urban Meyer 11 *Remember the mannequin does no harm, so it is always listed above Helton. USC has committed to fully pay employees who … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Ranking Win Totals For Coaches

Could College Football Season Just Keep Playing Through To February?

There has been talk about the college football season starting later this year than scheduled. But Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock said at a press conference today he wouldn’t mind if football overlapped with basketball. “We would be open to shifting the season, even if it overlapped with other sports,” Babcock said. Babcock stressed he would not hold games unless it was safe for … Continue reading Could College Football Season Just Keep Playing Through To February?