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Key Plays: Alabama vs. Ole Miss

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Billy Koehler

Today, we look at two plays from the Ole Miss – Alabama game on Saturday night.  Both plays showcase Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze’s offense, his innovation and understanding of the game.  He must be a nightmare to coach … Continue reading →

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Bielema was (Almost) Right

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Billy Koehler

Bret Bielema “got his ass kicked twice in a row” according to Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury apparently took umbrage with some comments that were attributed to Bielema in the off season. Bielema reportedly stated that “if you don’t … Continue reading →

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The Pride and The Shame: Week 3

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Billy Koehler

The Pride.  Northwestern.  There isn’t a lot of chest thumping from the Big Ten this week.  Ohio State and Minnesota survived scares against lesser opponents, and many of the other teams played uninteresting games as well.  In the high profile games … Continue reading →

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How Notre Dame Can Stop Georgia Tech’s Option

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Billy Koehler

After the season opening blowout of Texas and survival against Virginia, Notre Dame’s pre-season expectations seem less like hype and more like reality.  They will take that hype to Atlanta to play Georgia Tech.  The Yellow Jackets are off to … Continue reading →

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Variations on the Smash in E Lansing

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Billy Koehler

Michigan State defeated Oregon Saturday night in a game that was supposed to be a clash of styles.  From the West Coast came Oregon with their fancy uniforms and fancy, high octane offense to match.  Contrasted against the new power … Continue reading →

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The Pride and The Shame: Week 2

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Billy Koehler

The Pride.  Michigan State is now the holder of the undisputed best quality win in the country.  The Spartans held on at home to beat the Oregon Ducks 31-28.  Heinemann hopeful Connor Cook threw for 192 yards with a touchdown … Continue reading →

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The Play that Broke the Tarheels: SC’s Handoff Sweep

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Billy Koehler

The Gamecocks played from behind most of Thursday night.  South Carolina took the lead for the first and only time against North Carolina on Shon Caron’s 48 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.  Carson scored on a play Steve … Continue reading →

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Virginia Tech’s Double Eagle to Stop Ohio State Again?

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Billy Koehler

The last marquee match up of opening weekend kicks off Monday night in Blacksburg when Ohio State tries to avenge last season’s loss to Virginia Tech.  After last season’s surprising upset both teams’ seasons moved in opposite directions.  The Buckeyes … Continue reading →

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NCAA Dodges Bullet, Will Still Face Firing Squad

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Billy Koehler

On Monday the National Labor Relations Board declined to exercise jurisdiction over the case to unionize Northwestern football players.  Essentially the NLRB declined to make a ruling in the case, which is a loss for the plaintiffs trying to unionize … Continue reading →

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Bravo Big Ten

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Billy Koehler

Conference commissioners and coaches have been talking about what teams’ schedules should look like for years.  At its media days event the B1G took the lead in scheduling.  Beginning with the 2016 season, all Big Ten members will be required … Continue reading →

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