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The Golden Toe

Feb 21st, 2010 | By John Kelly | Category: Football, Top Story

Love hate relationships correlate with NFL Placekickers. Make or miss, they never know if they are going to be kissed or killed.
In the Oakland Raiders case, they decided to form a marriage with kicker Sebastian Janikowski. Instead of an extravagant ring Janikowski received a hefty four-year, $16 million contract with $9 million guaranteed making him [...]



Tuberville becomes Texas Tech’s New Boss

Jan 14th, 2010 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

After a year’s hiatus, Tommy Tuberville returns to college football. He’ll relocate three states over to the gulf coast to man the post at Texas Tech.
Tuberville inherits an explosive spread offensive attack in Lubbock. He replaces Mike Leach who was fired last month after allegations arose about him mistreating injured wide receiver Adam James, son [...]



Texas Tech ousts Mike Leach

Dec 31st, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football, Top Story

LUBBOCK, Texas- The Big 12 became the Gulag of College Football in 2009. The first general dishonorably discharged was Mark Mangino was. Today, another highly decorated general has been sent packing.
Mike Leach, the creator of the Air Raid offense, was fired from Texas Tech this morning.
Ted Liggett, Mike Leach’s attorney, received a letter of termination [...]



BYU Thumps Oregon State

Dec 27th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

Whatever happens in Vegas tends to stay in Vegas for BYU. However, their dominance in the Nevada desert is no longer a secret.
Senior quarterback Max Hall went out in style during his final visit to the Sin City throwing for 192 yards and three tds in No.14 BYU’s 44-20 rout of No.15 Oregon State Tuesday [...]



London Takes Over at Virginia

Dec 8th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

In Charlottesville, the search for a new Head Football Coach has been called off. According to CavsCorner.com Mike London, a former Head Al Groh assistant will be announced as the Cavaliers’ 39th head coach this afternoon. Both parties agreed to a 5-year contract that pays London 1.7 million a season.
“Coach London’s experience as a championship [...]



Weis Out At Notre Dame

Dec 1st, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

After another 6-6 season AD Jack Swarbrick officially pulled the plug on the Weis regime. The Irish plummeted in the month of November for the second year recording and four straight losses to Navy, Pitt, Connecticut and Stanford.
The University put out a statement just after 3 p.m.
“We have great expectations for our football program, and [...]



Fat, Arrogant, Rude Is No Way To Go Through Coaching Sir

Nov 12th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football, Top Story

Charlie Weis, John Tenuta, and Corwin Brown have you seen your midterm grades? In 2009 I’ve seen them.
Mr. Brown, great cornerback recruits, making every Quarterback look like a Heisman winner, and tight ends, torching an experienced secondary. Including one that plays intramurals at Annapolis? One C, two D’s, and an F congratulations you’re at the [...]



We Win Like a Team. We Lose Like a Team.

Nov 12th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football, Top Story

While browsing you tube for Flyers and Penguins clips over the years I came across an instructional video for Eagle fans. Any person who has experienced the nightmare of a Philly fan probably had a better chance guessing these guidelines then winning the lottery.
Let me guess…
Drunkenness? Check. Booing? Check. Fighting someone? Check. Yet, it was [...]



Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East Recap- Week 7

Oct 24th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

Midterm grades are in and all report cards have been distributed. Some parties got a pat on the back while others took a whipping to the backside.
The 2009 College Football season would drive thoroughbred handicappers crazy
Preseason darlings that swept up preseason polls now are a distant memory. Iowa and Cincinnati, dark horses of their conferences, [...]



Complete Performance powers Fordham over Bryant

Oct 12th, 2009 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football, Top Story

Bronx, NY – Nothing makes Tom Masella breathe easier than an all-around performance before a road trip. While Michael Douglas and Shia Labeouf performed under one set of lights on campus and the Rams followed suit under another trouncing Bryant 35-7.
Fordham’s Offense put on a clinic a week ago, shattering school records in total yards. [...]