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Further evidence of prejudice against offensive linemen

Don’t read too much into the title, it’s just a joke. Just a quick one here, folks. Perhaps you haven’t heard, but an Oregon State lineman got kicked off the team for being naked in another person’s apartment. Sure it’s funny to those of us who are casual observers, but this is a fairly serious [...]

Everything You Need To Know About BYU Football Independence

Ok, I went to BYU, so just throwing that out there to start. I worked 2 years at the school paper in advertising and BYU athletics was my client. I have seen football practices, met the marketing directors and met Tom Holmoe, the Athletic Director. This is coming from someone who actually understands a thing [...]

Preseason Polls Purportedly Possess Purpose

Apologies to everyone for the title, it seemed like a good idea at the time, I swear. Any hoo, yesterday (August 21) the second major poll in college football was released for public consumption. Sure, there was nothing in the way of surprises (defending champion Alabama #1? Really? How daring!), but the release of these [...]

TCU’s Fate In Conference Expansion

Lots of people talk about BYU and what they are up to and its impact on the conference expansion talks. But what about the best remaining committed team to the MWC, TCU? They have been to a BCS bowl, had an undefeated season and come from holy recruiting grounds in college football. They should not [...]

BYU is sealing itself for a BCS Bowl

……And you thought realignment talk would cease with the opening of the College football season upon us? Sorry but it is not done. Sloppy Joe and Nellie have already had a take on this basically believing that BYU would be wise in claiming independency and joining the ranks of Notre Dame, Army, and Navy.