The Long Way

For many people, San Diego is a vacation destination; a place to enjoy the sun and beaches and unending attractions and excellent food. As one of America's most-livable big cities, it's easy to understand why those who vacation there often want to move there. For football coach Rocky Long, a life's-journey through remote regions … Continue reading The Long Way

2018 preview: Conference USA (CUSA)

1. Florida Atlantic Controversial coach Kiffin took the Owls from six wins to eleven and was top-10 in the nation for total offense, rushing yards, and fewest turnovers. QB Jason Driskel quit college football and defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin opted for the NFL, but FAU ranks second nationally for most returning starters (18). The … Continue reading 2018 preview: Conference USA (CUSA)

2018 preview: Pac-12 Conference

1. Washington Every PAC-12 coach needs to be at the Huskys' commencement ceremonies next June. To congratulate the Husky seniors? No. To make sure that Jake Browning finally leaves. Sometimes it feels like he's been here forever and like he should have walked the stage already. I mean, he's been something of a preeminent … Continue reading 2018 preview: Pac-12 Conference

2018 preview: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

1. Clemson Outstanding coaching. Top-5 rushing attack. QB Kelly Bryant is a true dual-threat but pass efficiency needs work. Probably the best defense in FBS with lots of returning talent that will dominate. Will win ACC outright but less-likely than Alabama to win it all. Twelve regular season wins plus the playoff. 2. Virginia Tech … Continue reading 2018 preview: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

Who is the best passer in the PAC-12?

There are eight returning PAC-12 quarterbacks who played in six or more games last season. Each has a dynamic story to tell, but today, we are out to determine who the best returning passer is. To do that, we use a simple table that ranks players in four different categories: Number of games played, completion … Continue reading Who is the best passer in the PAC-12?

2018 preview: American Athletic Conference

1. UCF With coach Scott Frost off to Nebraska, the future of the Knights will be interesting to watch. Frost took this program from 0-12 in 2015 to 13-0 in 2017, a feat that ranks high on the all time list of turn-arounds. Josh Heupel is the new head coach here and comes to the … Continue reading 2018 preview: American Athletic Conference

2018 preview: Mid American Conference

1. Ohio Legendary coach (and Nebraska Hall of Fame) Frank Solich has been at Ohio University for 13 years and is the fifth-longest tenured head football coach in the FBS. In that time, he's piled up 96 wins and eight bowl appearances. That's not bad considering the Bobcats had only been to two bowl … Continue reading 2018 preview: Mid American Conference

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