2018 preview: Sun Belt Conference

1. Troy Teams that challenge for national championships have one thing in common: high-ranked rush defenses. Last season, Troy was #7 in the nation, ahead of such teams as Clemson, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Michigan, LSU, Auburn, and a dozen other et-ceteras. Is coach Neal Brown trying to build a national champion? In Troy, … Continue reading 2018 preview: Sun Belt Conference

Til Mars Freezes Over

Maybe things are finally going to change at Ole Miss, but until we actually see that, perhaps we should rename it for what it is: A-Mess. Just forty-four days before the start of last season, Hugh Freeze resigned as head football coach amid allegations of personal misconduct. It didn't help that the football program was … Continue reading Til Mars Freezes Over

PAC-12: Too danged pretty to wear the big tiara

Before the season, it was fun to brag about how good the PAC-12 Conference was, and how our favorite teams were ready for a big year, and how we all believed commissioner Larry Scott when he assured us that someone from the PAC-12 would be knockin' on the Natty. So how did that turn out? … Continue reading PAC-12: Too danged pretty to wear the big tiara