Heisman Watch Week 10: Kenjon Barner makes a move
When Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein had a subpar game (by his standards) against Oklahoma State and exited the competition in the third quarter with an injury, the Heisman race got very...
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Mack Brown says Texas’ first play will be out of the wishbone to honor...
In college football, more than probably any other sport, a coaching legend's legacy never goes away. Even if that legend has been gone for a generation or two, a current coach will still live in that...
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Danny O’Brien benched again; Curt Phillips will reportedly start at QB for...
You can't blame Bret Bielema for taking a shot on Danny O'Brien. Last year the Wisconsin coach tried the same trick, getting a transfer quarterback from the ACC, and ended up with Russell Wilson, the...
View ArticleJim Mora apologizes and laughs off his rant about a Twitter imposter posing...
UCLA coach Jim Mora felt a little embarrassed Wednesday after reading his comments Tuesday regarding a Twitter imposter who tried to add fuel to the rivalry between UCLA and USC. The imposter, who was...
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Franco Harris continues to debate Joe Paterno’s legacy, this time at town...
We understand where Franco Harris is coming from, really. Joe Paterno was Harris' college coach, he holds him in high regard, and he wants to clear his name. He has been an outspoken supporter for...
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USC football’s student manager fired for intentionally deflating game balls
Deflating footballs gives the offense an advantage. The balls are softer, and easier to catch or hold. Try it out -- grab a fully inflated football, and then grab a deflated one. There's a difference....
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Dr. Saturday’s bowl projections: This week’s picks for all 35 bowl games
There are 35 bowls that need 70 teams this season. There are 120 full FBS members, and North Carolina, Penn State and Ohio State are winning teams that aren't eligible. That might make things dicey for...
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Auburn uses a private firm to enforce a nightly curfew
Auburn coach Gene Chizik has spent most of the year trying to figure out what's wrong with his Tigers and perhaps one of the things that's been wrong is that his players weren't getting proper rest....
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Bobby Petrino is interested in Kentucky. Why would anyone be interested in him?
The Courier-Journal talked to Bobby Petrino's father who (surprise!) said that his son would be interested in the Kentucky job. Of course, that supposes that Auburn or Tennessee or whoever doesn't hire...
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Navy player’s unique name lands on ‘Jeopardy’
When your name is Wave Ryder, you're bound to get a little bit of attention. When your name is Wave Ryder and you play for the Naval Academy, that gets you on "Jeopardy." During Wednesday's evening's...
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Marcus Lattimore has successful surgery
South Carolina announced Thursday that running back Marcus Lattimore had successful surgery last Friday. Perhaps the best news is that there are no plans for further surgery. The news release said...
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Houston cornerback suffered near fatal injury in practice after tearing large...
A routine play in a normal football practice this week at the University of Houston quickly turned into a life-and-death situation. Houston released information concerning an injury suffered by...
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Road to Saturday: Texas A&M adjusting just fine in the SEC
This is the type of week that will make Texas A&M's move to the SEC worthwhile. Texas A&M might not beat No. 1 Alabama. In fact, it probably won't. Alabama is favored by almost two touchdowns....
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Tennessee State football player dies at practice
Tennessee State freshman football player William Wayne Jones III caught a pass early in practice on Wednesday and threw it back to the defensive backs coach, a routine scene that plays out thousands of...
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Texas’ helmet decal to honor Darrell Royal is a fitting tribute
Texas is going all out with its helmet decal to honor legendary coach Darrell Royal, who passed away this week at age 88. Instead of a small decal somewhere on the helmet, Texas incorporated Royal's...
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What to watch, Week 11: Will Optimus Klein be ready?
By keeping Collin Klein's injury a state secret all week, Bill Snyder has drawn more attention to it. The drama over whether Klein, the Kansas State quarterback and Heisman Trophy frontrunner, will...
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USC star WR Marqise Lee’s Heisman campaign might see boost with snaps on defense
USC receiver Marqise Lee is already a strong candidate to go to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist, and playing some snaps on defense might give him a better shot to take home the award. Lee,...
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The week’s best picks: Could Notre Dame beat the odds and crash the party?
Over the last few weeks of the season, the four-team race for the BCS Championship Game will be the dominant storyline in college football. Of the top four -- Alabama, Oregon, Kansas State and Notre...
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Texas adds a tribute to former coach Darrell K. Royal to its field
Texas will have many tributes to former coach Darrell K. Royal, who died early this week, including adding his initials to the logo at midfield in the stadium that bears the famous coach's name. It's...
View ArticleMarcus Lattimore leaves a video message for teammates and fans
Marcus Lattimore might not have been able to make it physically to Williams-Brice Stadium, but he made sure to let fans and teammates know that he was watching. Prior to the game against Arkansas,...
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