0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/19/2014
This will be one of the top plays of the week. Watch and enjoy the hustle of Connecticut’s Byron Jones against South Florida. Byron Jones’ Pick Six http://t.co/VwVhwwiSZj — Terry P. Johnson (@SectionTPJ)
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0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/18/2014
Here’s a list of things to pay attention to on the gridiron this weekend: Believe it or not, the key to the Clemson – Florida State game has nothing to do with Jameis Winston: it’s the Tiger offense. In order to pull out a “W,” Dabo Swinney’s team must keep the sticks moving early on […]
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0 comments by TSS LOCKER on 9/13/2014
After opening the season with a 28-point loss to Western Kentucky, many expected this year to be a rebuilding one for Bowling Green. Thanks to a clutch TD pass in the fourth quarter, no one will use the dread “r” word to describe the Falcons again this season. Check out this well-executed pitch and catch […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/8/2014
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for me to release this week’s top 25. As always, here are a couple of things to remember about my poll: This poll is a projection of where each team will finish the season. I always factor strength of schedule into my rankings. Polls should reward teams that beat quality […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/7/2014
Because so many teams chose to play a soft non-conference slate, there weren’t as many meaningful games on the schedule this week. However, here are some items to take away from what transpired on the gridiron this weekend: USC’s defense deserves all of the credit for its 13-10 victory over Stanford. Although the Cardinal dominated […]
Few coaches are going to face as much withering pressure next season as USC’s Steve Sarkisian. Anything less than a Pac-12 South title will be an unquestioned and absolute failure. The lack of a Pac-12 championship — with Oregon no longer having Marcus Mariota — would be a modest disappointment at the very least. Sark can’t squander the considerable talent he’s stockpiled in L.A.
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/6/2014
Is USC a contender to win the Pac-12 championship? If Saturday’s contest against Stanford is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. Make no mistake about it: the Trojans were far from perfect in this game. The offense struggled for most of the first half, going three-and-out in its second series while shooting itself […]
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Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a defensive lineman coming up with a one-handed pick.
Urban Meyer, a superstar head coach and a national figure in college football, spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Monday in Chicago. Big Ten Network did not provide live coverage of his session with the media. ESPN deserves plenty of criticism for how it elevates the SEC and undercuts the levels of exposure it gives to conferences such as the ACC and Big 12. However, when BTN can’t provide live coverage of Meyer, Mark Dantonio, and the coaches of its other big-name programs, the collection of factors that feed into conference bias becomes a lot more complicated. It’s not just about ESPN loving the SEC too much; it’s about BTN and Pac-12 Networks being markedly inadequate when covering their own conferences. Conference bias is, in other words, a two-way street and a multi-source problem. ESPN’s competitors have to do a better job.
0 comments by TSS LOCKER on 9/5/2014
If you’re in the media, be sure not to wear a blue shirt to an Ohio State practice. No we are not OSU homers, but Brad & I both inadvertently wore blue shirts to practice! Urban took care of it!
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/4/2014
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for me to provide some thoughts, tidbits, and statistics for week two. Here’s what I’m looking at this week… I said it last week, but it bears repeating, it’s time to beef up the non-conference schedule. While it’s a slight improvement over opening weekend, there are still too many […]
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0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/31/2014
Now that week 1 is in the books (except for Monday night’s epic Louisville – Miami showdown), it’s time to post this week’s top 25 poll. As always, here are a couple of things to remember about my poll: This poll is a projection of where each team will finish the season. I always factor strength of […]
A gassed Clemson defense was no match for Todd Gurley, who ran for 198 yards and 3 TDs.
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I know there are still a couple of games to play in week one, but let’s look back at what transpired on the gridiron this weekend. Takeaways Yes, Ohio State is a Big Ten and national championship contender. While it wasn’t perfect against Navy, the Buckeyes showed that they have what it takes to challenge […]
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0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/30/2014
Thanks to a number of offseason incidents, many wondered what to expect from the Georgia defense this fall under the leadership of new defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. After Saturday night’s contest against Clemson, there’s no doubt that the Dawg defense will be one of the best units in the country. That’s not to suggest the […]
Urban Meyer, a superstar head coach and a national figure in college football, spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Monday in Chicago. Big Ten Network did not provide live coverage of his session with the media. ESPN deserves plenty of criticism for how it elevates the SEC and undercuts the levels of exposure it gives to conferences such as the ACC and Big 12. However, when BTN can’t provide live coverage of Meyer, Mark Dantonio, and the coaches of its other big-name programs, the collection of factors that feed into conference bias becomes a lot more complicated. It’s not just about ESPN loving the SEC too much; it’s about BTN and Pac-12 Networks being markedly inadequate when covering their own conferences. Conference bias is, in other words, a two-way street and a multi-source problem. ESPN’s competitors have to do a better job.
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Despite its lackluster showing against Navy, Ohio State proved that it’s still a contender for Big Ten – and possibly national championship – honors this fall. Make no mistake about it: the Buckeyes were far from perfect today. Navy’s ground game dominated this contest at times, rushing for 370 yards and an average of 5.9 […]
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It’s only Week 1, but this run might be a candidate for play of the year despite not producing a TD. How many total yards do you think
0 comments by TSS LOCKER on 8/29/2014
Here’s something you don’t see every day DOUBLE PUNCHO
