0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/29/2015
Sorry, Iowa State fans, but once again, you’ve hired the wrong guy. While he’s a talented coach, Matt Campbell was not the best choice to lead the Iowa State program. That’s not to say that Campbell isn’t an outstanding coach. In four years at Toledo, he’s guided the Rockets to three nine-win seasons and three […]
STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 28 : Running back Joe Mixon #25 of the Oklahoma Sooners outruns defensive end Trace Clark #90 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for a touchdown November 28, 2015 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
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Heading into this weekend’s action, some people still had questions about whether or not Oklahoma belonged in the College Football Playoff. Depending on who you talked to, either Michigan State or Notre Dame (or both) belonged in the field over the Sooners. After Saturday evening’s throttling of Oklahoma State in the Bedlam Series, it’s clear […]
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 Terry P. Johnson on 11/23/2015
At the conclusion of each week’s games, the staff at the Student Section will team with writers from other Bloguin sites to publish a Top 25 poll. Here’s the latest installment, with some notes and analysis about our panel’s choices after a very exciting week 12. Rank Team Points 1 Clemson (6) 174 2 Alabama […]
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 21: Matt Dimon #94, Steven Parker #10 and Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrate a failed two-point conversion by the TCU Horned Frogs in the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 21, 2015 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/22/2015
In nail-biter like the TCU-Oklahoma game which unfolded on a crisp November night filled with playoff intensity, it’s easy to come up with a number of different takes about what just transpired. After all, in a one-point ballgame, a number of things could have happened that would have produced an entirely different outcome. However, there […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 12: Deon Hollins #58 and Cameron Judge #4 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate after a play against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on September 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/21/2015
It’s been a season of ups and downs for UCLA football. The Bruins started out the year with a bang, earning a 36-point win over defending Pac-12 South champion Arizona in the conference opener. The team followed that up with consecutive losses to Arizona State and Stanford. After that, UCLA won three straight to get […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/20/2015
It’s Friday, which means its time for me to tell you what you need to know for this Saturday’s games. Here’s a list of thoughts, observations, and things to watch for in week 12. I don’t know what to make of this weekend’s slate of games. Sure, there are some fantastic tilts on the schedule, […]
Oct 31, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars running back Ryan Jackson (22) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/19/2015
Once again, this week’s Group of Five Power Poll is a day late because of #MACtion on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Since two of those games had a profound impact on the rankings, it was only appropriate to wait one day. As always, remember that these rankings are fluid, and will change from week to […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/16/2015
At the conclusion of each week’s games, the staff at the Student Section will team with writers from other Bloguin sites to publish a Top 25 poll. Here’s the latest installment, with some notes and analysis about our panel’s choices after a chaotic Week 11. Rank Team Points 1 Clemson (4) 170 2 Ohio State […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes away from Jamal Adams #33 of the LSU Tigers in the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Heading into week 11, I cautioned everyone to disregard the College Football Playoff rankings because there was plenty of football left to play, and there was a lot that could still happen. Saturday’s action proved this point perfectly. Four 0f the top 10 teams suffered painful losses, while the squads that many felt were ranked […]
at McLane Stadium on November 14, 2015 in Waco, Texas.
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/15/2015
Shortly after the College Football Playoff rankings came out, many media experts said that the Big 12 needed to produce an undefeated champion in order to get a team in the field. Naturally, I disagree. I even made the case for it in Friday’s column about what to expect this weekend. In case you didn’t […]
(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/13/2015
Week 11 promises to be an exciting one with a docket that includes three matchups between teams ranked in the College Football Playoff’s top 25. Here’s a list of thoughts, observations, and things to watch for this weekend. I know that I’ve said it before, but I’ll mention it again: don’t get too worked up […]
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 26: Greg Ward Jr. #1 of the Houston Cougars runs out of the pocket as he his pursued by Jerrid Jeter-Gilmon #4 of the Texas State Bobcats and Easy Anyama #7 on September 26, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/12/2015
Once again, this week’s Group of Five Power Poll is a day late because of #MACtion on Tuesday and Wednesday night. With two of teams on this list in action — and another that would have cracked the list with a “W” — it was only appropriate to delay the standings one more day. As […]
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 Terry P. Johnson on 11/9/2015
Every Monday, the staff at the Student Section will team with writers from other Bloguin sites to publish a Top 25 poll. Here’s the latest installment, with some notes and analysis about our panel’s choices. Rank Team Points 1 Clemson (6) 218 2 Ohio State (3) 214 3 Alabama 196 4 Oklahoma State 192 5 […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 07: Leonard Fournette #7 of the LSU Tigers is tackled by Reuben Foster #10 and Denzel Devall #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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With a number of big games on the docket, this weekend’s action was easily the most exciting of the season so far. Here are five things we learned from week 10: 5. The Baylor offense will be fine under the leadership of quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Yes, I was pretty sure that this would be the […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes away from Jamal Adams #33 of the LSU Tigers in the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/8/2015
When the initial College Football Playoff rankings came out, everyone had an opinion about Alabama being in the top four. Some felt the Tide deserved their No. 4 ranking, while others complained that their inclusion was just another example of SEC bias. I took a completely different approach. Rather than address the rankings — which […]
