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 […]
This man’s in a lot of trouble.
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You might wonder why the title of this piece wasn’t simply “Underrated and Overrated Coaches.” There’s a reason for that. The overrrated part remains in place, but the underrated half of the equation could not be kept intact. In this conversation, Ryan Palencer and I will deal with overrated coaches, but the other half of […]
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Fans obviously want their own teams to do well, and they obviously want their rivals to suffer a 16-1 or 15-2 upset in the NCAA tournament, but what do they want from college basketball on a larger level? College sports — beyond basketball; the dynamic applies just about anywhere — bind people to teams through […]
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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How quickly the season has crashed and burned its way to week 11. The playoff picture is opaquely clear for now, but everything will shake itself out over the next few weeks. There are booby traps set for all the contenders this week. Let’s dive in. … GAME OF THE WEEK: ALABAMA at MISSISSIPPI STATE […]
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TSS columnist Allen Kenney — who really is college football’s finest mind (others are as smart, but no one’s noticeably smarter) — is a Big 12 expert. Naturally, he got to the heart of the matter with the Big 12 and its playoff-based discontents the other day: Allen’s statement speaks to several realities all at […]
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The American is enjoying a very successful college football season. Saturday night, a city known for its urban sprawl will appropriately host the game that might mean more to the AAC than any other in 2015. * Just chew on that last sentence for a bit. There’s a lot to take in. First, Houston is […]
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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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Last week, the time-slot complications which are a constant part of life as a college football fan or chronicler did not become as severe as they could have. Oklahoma State’s blowout of TCU in the 3:30 window enabled us to see the Florida State-Clemson conclusion without a sense of heightened worry that we’d miss meaningful […]
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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 […]
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)
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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 […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek on 11/11/2015
Plenty of coaching vacancies will open up again at the end of this season. As we noted earlier this week, a number of coaches are set up to fail in the coming months. How well did athletic directors fill vacancies during the past offseason cycle, particularly in the scramble during and immediately following the NCAA […]
BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes rushes the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
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We’ve probably all been in a situation where we see or know someone who has a point they’re trying to get across, but they go to absurd levels to continue driving that point home. The CFB Playoff committee rankings, version 2.0 came out last night, and while it’s been said many times in this spot […]
Former University of Texas head basketball coach Rick Barnes addresses reporters after being named head coach at the University of Tennessee Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Each season shapes and reshapes every sport. In many instances, the effects are short-term in nature. In some instances, the effects reach well into the future and cast a long shadow over the rest of the industry. In just about every instance beyond the immediacy of who wins and loses, it’s hard to know if […]
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College basketball is something we love here at The Student Section, but a loving relationship sometimes requires you to get mad at the one you love. If you care enough about something or someone, you will express your anger when you feel you need to. In our latest discussion of college basketball on the eve […]
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It’s easy to simply say, “The NCAA Tournament,” when asked what’s best about college basketball. However, the sport which will once again become a part of our lives through early April is about more than just the Dance. Yes, casual sports fans view college basketball as a March-only entity, but those who love the sport […]
