College football subjected viewers to six blowouts New Year’s Day—and once again zero games between the two conferences that play head and shoulders above the others.
Author: John Pudner
The Best Conference in College Football Isn’t the SEC, Big Ten, or Pac-12
The CBS emblem during SEC games includes the words, “The Best Conference.” But the SEC lacks the edge crucial in final decision on college playoff invites. Early last year the SEC ranked a touchdown better than every conference and talk centered on two or even three teams receiving invites. But it became acceptable to pick Ohio State after the SEC faltered and the Big Ten closed the gap (see Indiana’s win at Missouri). Teams are graded from an “A” for performances that help their conference’s rating dramatically to “F” for a performance that hurts conference credibility. An “I” by their score means in intra-conference game that does not impact the conference rating. This year the Big Ten ranks fourth and not far behind any conference, but the conference did not do enough to justify two playoff teams. Either No. 1 or No. 2 Michigan State or some other Big Ten team will make it but not both. The Big 12 is the top conference, and in an eight-team playoff they would be the one to deserve two teams in Baylor and TCU. This is the last week with the big scoreboard in the final week of the conferences jockeying for
Oklahoma, ND, and Mich St Score Big Wins
This weekend’s “A” grades went to the Mid-American and American Athletic Conferences, while Conference USA and the SEC struggled.
Best Pitching Streak Since 1974 Orioles Snapped
The Astros 7-5 loss to the Twins on Sunday snapped an 11-game stretch during which they matched a feat last accomplished 41 years ago by the Orioles rotation of Mike Cueller, Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, and Ross Grimsley.
Jake Arrieta Throws No-No as $300 Million Dodgers Hitless Again
The Los Angeles Dodgers managed zero hits for the second time in their nine days of existence as the first $300 million team in baseball history. At least this time a great pitcher, Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs, held them hitless. Arrieta lowered …
$300 Million Dodgers’ Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend
Magic Johnson’s creation of baseball’s first $300 million team batted .198, boasted three extra base hits (all doubles, see box score), and played on the wrong end of a no-hitter during their ill-fated series against the Houston Astros, a team with th…
Hawaii: Top Athletes Surf, Dive Off Cliffs
Tyler Larronde of Haiku (pictured) burst on the surfing scene last year at 17, and at 23 Andrew Agcaoili of Oahu and his friends produce the incredible cliff diving footage covered earlier this month by the Huffington Post.
New Mexico: Top 10 Student-Athletes to Watch in 2015-16
In the world of football, if you have an offense that can consistently gain first downs, that’s a good thing. But when you have a player that can virtually gain a first down every time he touches the ball, you have yourself a dangerous weapon.
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Minnesota: Top 15 Student-Athletes to Watch in 2015-16
It has been 50 years since the Minnesota Golden Gophers could call themselves the best football team in the Big Ten. But 2015 represents perhaps the best chance to change that—with a few breaks falling their way, of course.
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Indiana: 25 Student-Athletes to Watch in 2015-16
Yogi Ferrell’s decision to wait on the NBA gives the Hoosiers a chance for a run, he may not be the best basketball player in the state (Alec Peters, Valparaiso) or best athlete on his campus (Nate Sudfeld, 60% of passes completed all three years and 3…