Since I had so much fun doing it for the Pac-10, let's run the same drill with the Big Ten.Parameters are the same as for the Pac-10. Only thing that's changed are the schools involved. For the Big Ten, while there have been a few names tossed about, let's focus in on the six likeliest... Continue Reading →
One Final Thought On LeGarrette Blount
I've been travelling all day, so I haven't had a chance to comment yet on the news of Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount's season long suspension.The suspension effectively ends his career, as he was a senior.It's an ignomious conclusion to his career. The stat line is absolutely horrific.Eight carries for negative five yards.And one sucker... Continue Reading →
How Do You Solve A Problem Like LeGarrette Blount?
It was a decent game on the Smurf Turf in Boise State, although it was quite a sloppy victory for the Broncos.But the real action took place after the game, as Oregon Ducks star running back LeGarrette Blount punched Boise State defender Byron Hout.Now, Hout did push Blount in the shoulder and shouted something in... Continue Reading →
Michigan Revelations Speak To Larger Issue
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg has a good point with this blog post regarding the allegations coming out of the University of Michigan football program.Part of the issue regarding the remuneration of college football players centers around the fact that being a football player is a full time job.Yes, the NCAA mandates that players can only spend... Continue Reading →