College Football
Easier to talk about rival when you beat them
By GREG WALLACE
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Two programs. Two Tigers. Two outspoken coaches named Tommy.
One town.
Two very different perspectives.
On December 26, 2005, while Clemson made its final preparations for the following day's Champs Sports Bowl matchup with Colorado, the Auburn football program joined them in Orlando, Fla., arriving for New Year's Day's Capital One Bowl against Wisconsin.
Remembering when Nixon hurt Penn State's title hopes
By SHELLY ANDERSON
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Before there was Rutgers and the Bowl Championship Series and the hullabaloo over whether the Scarlet Knights should be worthy of national championship consideration if they finish undefeated, there was Penn State in 1969.
The Nittany Lions, under fourth-year coach Joe Paterno (doesn't that sound odd?), were not yet a powerhouse.
Ohio State, Michigan shouldn't have a rematch
By LONNIE WHEELER
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Let's assume that Ohio State wins this colossal struggle by a narrow margin, which is probably the way it'll have to be won, considering that Michigan gives up an average of less than 30 rushing yards a game, which is just crazy.
Will Ohio State, Michigan meet again?
By JAKE CURTIS
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
College football is weird. The past eight weeks, people have been impatiently looking ahead to a dream matchup between unbeaten No. 1 Ohio State and unbeaten No.
Erickson's return buoys Idaho's program
By BRYANT-JON ANTEOLA
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Idaho quarterback Steve Wichman doesn't mind admitting it: If not for coach Dennis Erickson, few - if any - would know or care about Vandals football.
"Everyone in America knows him," Wichman said.
We're still stuck with the BCS
By RAY McNULTY
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
As a college football fan, I'm brimming with anticipation over the most compelling Ohio State-Michigan showdown ever.
Fierce rivals going toe to toe in their traditional season finale.
Both undefeated.
No.
Did Fresno State's decal ploy work?
By MATT JAMES
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The weird part is, the Fresno State Bulldogs looked better without the helmet decals.
They didn't play better, but when the mailman brings improvement, you don't turn him away, no matter how small the package.
Last Saturday, if you were one of those who found something else to do, Fresno State played its first football game in 30 years without mascot decals on their helmets.
You also missed the strangest drive of the season, when New Mexico State ran 18 plays before finally scoring on a quarterback sneak.
Ohio State, Michigan prepare for historic game
By JOHN TUCKER
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Nobody rooting for Ohio State or Michigan wants to think about the possibility of losing Saturday's battle of the decade in Columbus. That could knot up the stomach, make you feel woozy, susceptible.
Better for Buckeye and Wolverine players, and fans, to think along the lines of Vince Lombardi:
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.''
For the loser, there is no solace.
For the winner, there is no greater gridiron glory.
This is "The 100 Yard War," between hated rivals of a hundred-plus years.
Henne avoids blitz of criticism
By MATT MARKEY
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Nobody knows the University of Michigan comptroller, the chair of the economics department or the student rep to the board of trustees. But everyone here knows who Chad Henne is.
As a true freshman in 2004, Henne was named the starting quarterback for the winningest program in the history of college football.
Smith looks for a three-peat against Michigan
By RON MUSSELMAN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Troy Smith isn't a history buff.
But the Heisman front-runner will become part of an AFLAC trivia question if he can lead top-ranked Ohio State past No.
