0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/17/2015
While the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ game in Japan on Friday against Pittsburgh turned into a slip and slide, it still revealed what GU needs to address. While the cancelled game was not a fair showing of what Gonzaga is capable of, it did show some liabilities for the Zags. Kyle Wiltjer is not one of them. […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/16/2015
Editor’s Note: The Student Section begins a series of team-specific examinations meant to show how analysis can and does change over the course of the season. The Pac-12 might be out of the playoff, but the Oregon Ducks represent a primary case of how teams are very different in November compared to October… and compared […]
STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 14: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles Dak Prescott #15 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 14, 2015 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/14/2015
When Alabama has faltered recently in SEC play, and that has been rare over the last five to six years, it has been predominantly to quarterbacks who have the ability to get outside the pocket and run. Enter Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott, who is the unquestioned leader of the Bulldogs and fits that profile […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/12/2015
When thinking of the word underrated, another word — unappreciated — also comes to mind. However, that is not always the case. Hype and accolades can follow a player, and he can still be deprived of the recognition he deserves. This is true with a couple of the most underrated players going into the 2016 […]
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Is Stanford this year’s Ohio State in terms of postseason rankings? While it is hard to project Stanford into the playoff this early in the process, there are a lot of similarities between this year’s Stanford squad and last season’s Ohio State title team. While Stanford has not endured the devastating quarterback injuries which made […]
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With the dawn of a new college basketball season on Friday, several pressing questions will certainly be answered sooner rather than later. How each of these storylines play out will certainly have a significant impact on the schools and individuals involved. * 1) How quickly will Shaka Smart impact Texas? Texas certainly made a splash […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/10/2015
With so many tight conference races likely to emerge this season, picking the most hotly contested one is difficult. However, further examination reveals that one league should be a little harder to win than others. Over half of the Big Ten could take the conference crown this season. Anyone in the top half of the […]
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With thousands upon thousands of basketball players across the country, each player has something to prove to himself, his coach, and his team. For a select few, the presence of huge fan bases and the hype machine attached to them enhances those expectations. This gives those players a little more to prove. While everyone wants to […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/9/2015
When do we start believing in Oklahoma State and the Big 12? The popular choice would be after Saturday’s 20-point beatdown of TCU, but the Cowboys have been flying under the radar in the conference all season. The TCU game could make them the flavor of the week, but when do they officially crack the […]
CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 07: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/7/2015
Last week, Clemson’s defense let the squad down a bit, allowing North Carolina State to look like a Big 12 offense. When the Tigers needed their defense to take over in an ugly contest to keep playoff hopes alive against Florida State on Saturday, the group did not disappoint and allowed Dabo Swinney to dance […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 11/4/2015
With last Thursday’s 26-19 win at Pittsburgh, North Carolina now has itself a week away from potentially taking a stranglehold on the ACC Coastal Division. In order to do so, it has to get past an old rival in Duke. Everyone loves a Duke-Carolina game. ESPN always loves to put it in primetime. Dicky V […]
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0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 10/31/2015
Points were certainly not at a minimum in the Oklahoma State-Texas Tech contest Saturday. Neither were big plays. However, this has pretty much been the case all season for both squads — some particular ingredients in this latest victory recipe allowed the Cowboys to remain unbeaten. Versatility is necessary in college football. So many teams […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 10/29/2015
Mike Leach had not yet brought his high-flying offense to full effect at Washington State… until the past few weeks. In the three seasons prior, Leach compiled a 12-25 record with the Cougars, which included a pair of 3-9 campaigns. This season got off to an even rockier start, with a loss to Portland State […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 10/15/2015
At the beginning of the season, few would have guessed that a mid-October matchup between Northwestern and Iowa could have Big Ten Championship Game implications, but that is certainly where we are. Coming into the season, Wisconsin and Nebraska were heavy favorites to run away with the Big Ten West. Iowa was predicted to finish […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer on 10/12/2015
It is time to pump the brakes on all the Ohio State doubt that’s flowing from all corners of the country. While the Buckeyes have not shown the precision many people expected from their offense, it must be noted that Ohio State is in a better spot through six games than it was last year. […]
