Archive for August, 2008

Top 10 potential BCS party crashers

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
Will another non-BCS school crash the big party in 2008? Here are the 10 teams who have the best shot to follow in Hawaii's footsteps.

Spread offense is helping the little guy thrive

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
College football's balance of power was shook to its core in 2007. Greg Boeck says the spread offense was the great equalizer.

Selig: Football key to WKU’s future - WKU Athletics

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot

Selig: Football key to WKU’s future
WKU Athletics, KY - 1 hour ago
... expansion of Houchens-Smith Stadium as WKU football continues its transition into becoming a full NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly IA) member. ...

Hogs relying on Dick to fuel new-look offense

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
With Darren McFadden, Felix Jones and Houston Nutt gone, CFN says another bowl bid for Arkansas depends on QB Casey Dick.

Recruiting: As season opens, recruiting already done - FayObserver.com

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot

Recruiting: As season opens, recruiting already done
FayObserver.com, NC - 45 minutes ago
North Carolina produced 51 players a year ago who signed a national letter-of-intent with Football Bowl Subdivision programs. Assuming a similar number ...

Harper is in lead position to make Clemson roar in ACC

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
Cullen Harper, starting quarterback for Clemson and the Atlantic Coast Conference's preseason player of the year, is one of the ...

Watson: Will Fresno’s schedule translate to success?

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
Anybody, anytime, anywhere. It's Fresno State's motto, and it's going to face a stiff test despite the Bulldogs returning a talented team, writes Graham Watson.

USC QB Sanchez hopes to play in opener

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, who dislocated his left kneecap and was carted off the practice field earlier this month, is feeling much better and hopes to be ready when the No. 3 Trojans open the season at Virginia on Aug. 30. "I'm optimistic about it, we're ahead of schedule," Sanchez said after taking some drops, throwing some passes and doing a bit of light jogging Monday. "Everything today felt good. That's a good sign. If it were up to me, I'm playing.

Ex-Marshall coach implicated in academic scandal

August 19th, 2008 by NewsBot
Sworn affidavits in a federal lawsuit implicate former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett in an academic scandal and a jobs program for athletes that drew NCAA violations.