Arizona State football: Thunder and Lightning in the Herm Edwards Era

For more than two years, Arizona State administrators have told us that the hiring of Herm Edwards and the installation of an NFL-style program will not only work, but it will change college football. Some even doubled-down and tripled-down and whatever comes after that. (Sorry. I went to public schools.) Like desert storms that are … Continue reading Arizona State football: Thunder and Lightning in the Herm Edwards Era

Will transfer quarterback Anthony Brown win the job at Oregon?

"He always wanted to go somewhere where he could make a difference. He never wanted to go somewhere where he just fit in.’’ Those are the words of Anthony Brown, Sr. as he described the motivation and dedication of his son, Anthony Brown Jr., the newest quarterback at the University of Oregon. But will Anthony … Continue reading Will transfer quarterback Anthony Brown win the job at Oregon?

A Spring Look at the Returning Rosters of All 130 FBS Teams

Over the years, it has been interesting to watch the vast expansion of college football prognosticators and wonder if fans think that we now have too many or if they think we don't have enough. It reminds me of deadpan comedian Steven Wright who wondered how much deeper the ocean would be if it didn't … Continue reading A Spring Look at the Returning Rosters of All 130 FBS Teams

Uncharted Route – The Story of UCLA’s Alexander Knox presented by Los Angeles director, editor, and filmmaker O.J. Pipkin

In these difficult days of national quarantine, our goals may seem to have been knocked down a rung or two. They might even seem to be falling completely from sight. Maybe you've fought hard and overcome obstacles and defied naysayers only to wonder if the obstructions of today are enough to cancel your dreams of … Continue reading Uncharted Route – The Story of UCLA’s Alexander Knox presented by Los Angeles director, editor, and filmmaker O.J. Pipkin

Previewing all 130 FBS coaches in 2020

Now that all of our FBS football teams have coaches, we can take a look at each team's situation, at least as it pertains to the coaches, and do some projections of how teams will do in the 2020 season. That is, if there is a 2020 season. Since we're all in this Corona-mania thing, … Continue reading Previewing all 130 FBS coaches in 2020

Ceded Power: the decline of Stanford football

PAC-12 fans have long known Stanford football for its brute-bully mammoth linemen who push and grind and bulldoze freeway passages for running backs who rise to Heisman candidacies. It was a scheme built by Jim Harbaugh in 2007 and in its first season, it produced the biggest point spread upset of all time---a 24-23 win … Continue reading Ceded Power: the decline of Stanford football

2020 by the numbers—a preliminary look at PAC-12 quarterbacks.

At the risk of dropping a giant clusterfark, I'm going to use data I've assembled from some updates of our prediction system and see if we can rank the returning PAC-12 quarterbacks in 2020, at least on a statistical basis. Yes. I know. Doing this six months ahead of time carries risk but we're also … Continue reading 2020 by the numbers—a preliminary look at PAC-12 quarterbacks.

Oregon’s Joe Moorhead: fresh schemes, stale scandals, short video

Remember all of the times this past season when the Oregon Duck offense exploded for 90-second touchdowns that reminded fans of those good ol' days with Marcus and D'Anthony? Yeah. Me neither. But, things are about to change. As Oregon's new offensive coordinator, Joe Moorhead brings back that adrenaline gush of quick-strike euphoria. Duck plumage … Continue reading Oregon’s Joe Moorhead: fresh schemes, stale scandals, short video

The Savvy Index final rankings and predictions review 2019

I have a friend who used to sly-grin chicks into going out to lobster dinner with him. Then he would stick them with the tab. I told him that was no way to pay for his new SAAB, but some people just don't listen. I wish they would because some of us here in … Continue reading The Savvy Index final rankings and predictions review 2019

Bowl-itis: Join the resistance

Bowl-itis: Agitation brought about by exposure to an excessive number of bowl games. Symptoms include low-grade moaning, ambivalence, and face-planting into the depths of sofa cushions in search of illusory escape. Maybe you aren't showing those symptoms, but you might still have it. Let's find out. Without any help---right off the top of your head--- … Continue reading Bowl-itis: Join the resistance