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Interesting Look at the Final BCS Rankings
0Besides the SEC (6), the Big 12 (5) and the Big 10 (3) – guess who else has at least 3 teams ranked in the final BCS top 25? Let’s start with who it is not: The ACC – they have Virginia Tech at #13. …
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Thanksgiving Weekend – A Cruel Reminder of How Difficult it is for the Non AQ’s
So at halftime of the Alabama/Auburn game a week or so ago, my brother calls me to discuss all hell breaking loose with the BCS rankings. Auburn is getting trounced 24-7 and we are all thinking – okay, everything’s finally caught up to Cam Newton …
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Observations from "The Holy War"
– First of all, this rivalry is just ridiculous. How can this game get any better? It really was not a pretty game with several turnovers, not many points scored, etc. However, the fact that it came down to the last second once again qualifies it as …
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Hey Utah – Make Sure to Thank Lavell on Your Way Out the Door
This weekend’s BYU-Utah contest will certainly be more competitive than we thought just a month ago. Regardless of the outcome, the rivalry will change next year as Utah heads off to the PAC-12 and BYU to independence. As BYU and Utah arrive at this crossroads …
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Week 12 Wrap-up: Boise State Dominates and Utah Gets a Little Lucky
If you saw any of the Boise State game on Friday night, you had to be impressed with their performance. They absolutely bludgeoned Fresno State 51-0. And it wasn’t like Boise put 28 on them in the first quarter and then it was over. Boise …
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Coach Patterson goes Public Relations during TCU bye week and Week 12 Preview
Gary Patterson is no dummy. He realizes his team is gonna need a little help to reach the national championship game. So he’s hitting the campaign trail. It’s ridiculous that the system forces a head football coach to have to do something like this but I give …
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Hawaii to the Mountain West Conference in 2012?
Check out the link on yet another potential defector from the WAC to the MWC. http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2010-11-18/mountain-west-to-add-hawaii-for-football
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Vegas Top 30 Poll and Jimmer the Super Hero
Though it carries no weight, it’s fun to see the Las Vegas oddsmakers Top 30 College Football Poll. As I mentioned last week when I posted it, this poll might actually be the most accurate. Despite a close call against San Diego State, TCU remains …
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A Little Something for the Frequent Flyer
I know it’s hard to believe, but this blog of mine doesn’t pay my mortgage. I actually have a real job, one that requires me to travel a bit. One of my favorite things about flying is meeting the aviation expert on board. No, I …
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I Think Rivalry Week Must Be Close
An amazing thing has taken place across the Wasatch front in the past few days. Cougar fans, who just 10 days ago were openly cheering for Utah to beat TCU and carry the torch for the conference and the state, are now licking their chops for …
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