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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 [...]
Tags: All Time Leading Scorer, Defensive Lineman, Field Goals, Jay Feely, Jeff Reed, Kickoffs, Love Hate Relationships, Neil Rackers, New York Jets, Nfl Career, Nfl History, Oakland Raiders, Placekicker, Record Contracts, Richard Seymour, Sebastian Janikowski, Shane Lechler, Shayne Graham, Time Leading Scorer, Tommy Kelly Posted in Football, Top Story |
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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 [...]
Tags: Adam James, Air Raid, Bcs Bowl, Berth, Black Tie, Contract Worth, Craig James, Doubt In My Mind, Football Program, Mike Leach, New Boss, No Doubt, Offensive Attack, Recen, Red Raiders, Texas And Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Three States, Tommy Tuberville, Wide Receiver Posted in College Football |
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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 [...]
Tags: Adam James, Air Raid, Allegations, Bowl Game, College Football Analyst, Concussion, Courtroom, Craig James, Dark Space, Espn, Espn College Football, Gulag, Letter Of Termination, Letter States, Lubbock Texas, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Point Of View, Ted Liggett, Texas Tech Posted in College Football, Top Story |
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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 [...]
Tags: Ashworth, Byu, Canfield, City Of Lights, College Career, Fumble, Game Bowl, Harvey Unga, Jaquizz Rodgers, Las Vegas Bowl, Max Hall, Nevada Desert, Offensive Guard, Pitta, Rose Bowl, Thumps, Touchdown Strike, Yard Field Goal, Yard Score, Yard Touchdown Posted in College Football |
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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 [...]
Tags: Academic Achievement, Al Groh, Athletic Director, Casteen, Cavscorner, Coach London, Commitment To Excellence, Conference London, Craig Littlepage, Football Program, Head Coach, Head Football Coach, Heartfelt Emotions, M Press, Mike London, Old London, Personal Values, Players Fans, University Culture, Virginia Football Posted in College Football |
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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 [...]
Tags: Alumnus, Athletics Director, Bcs, Boos, Desired Results, Football Program, Great Expectations, Head Football Coach, Irish Illustrated, John I, Media Interviews, Month Of November, Offensive Coordinator, Predecessors, Rev John, Sampson, Straight Losses, Student Athletes, Swarbrick, Two Seasons Posted in College Football |
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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 [...]
Tags: Charlie Weis, Corwin Brown, Dean Wormer, Excelle, Fan Base, Grade Point Average, Heisman Winner, Jimmy Clausen, John Tenuta, Last Saturday, Midterm Grades, Mr Brown, Nd Nation, No Doubt, Pledge Class, Ranked Teams, Robert Hoover, Service Academies, Swarbrick, Tight Ends Posted in College Football, Top Story |
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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 [...]
Tags: Beach Balls, College Football Fan, Distinct Impression, Domers, Drunkenness, Eagle Fans, Future Leaders Of America, Happy Valley, Hardcore Fans, Index Fingers, Living Proof, Mallow, Personal Party, Pete Carroll, Philadelphia Eagle, Rebuttals, Student Sections, Three Songs, Vocal Chords, Winning The Lottery Posted in College Football, Top Story |
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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, [...]
Tags: Backside, Backup Quarterback, Charles Manson, College Football Season, Cornhuskers, Cybil, Dark Horses, Darlings, Distant Memory, Longhorns, Midterm Grades, Pat On The Back, Preseason Polls, Red River Rivalry, Report Cards, Rushing Attack, Shot In The Arm, State Of Oklahoma, Suh, Texas State Fair Posted in College Football |
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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. [...]
Tags: Aerial Assault, Backfield, Bronx Ny, Brother Stephen, Bulldogs, Coach Tom, Complete Game, Fordham, Good Job, Head Coach, John Skelton, Michael Douglas, Offense Defense, Offensive Line, Rams, Running Game, Shia Labeouf, Stephen Skelton, Two Stars, Xavier Martin Posted in College Football, Top Story |
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