Posted by John Mitchell on January 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment
2012 Sugar Bowl
Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2)
vs.
Michigan Wolverines (10-2)
KEY PLAYERS
The play of Denard Robinson could very well determine the Sugar Bowl.
Strobl: The Michigan offense rises and falls with the fortunes of Denard Robinson. The shifty QB remains more of a rushing threat than a true passer, but his arm is dangerous enough that opposing defenses must respect it. But perhaps more importantly... Read More
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Posted by John Mitchell on September 30, 2011 · 5 Comments
John Mitchell: Most college football teams have either already started or will be starting conference play this weekend as the season continues on its rapid pace. I hate to see the season moving by so quickly, but I’m very excited about the upcoming slate of games this weekend and the coming weeks. We are through four weeks, so we have a decent sample size at this point. With that in mind, which team do you feel is the most overrated at this point... Read More
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Posted by John Mitchell on August 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Last week, I wrote my inaugural Heisman Watch for the 2011 season, highlighting 10 of the favorites to take home the award, and making my pick to take home the Heisman Trophy.
Now, I’m moving on and trying to highlight five possible sleepers that could make a run at the 2011 Heisman. The last two seasons, players have come out of nowhere to win the Heisman in Alabama’s Mark Ingram in 2009, and then Auburn’s Cam Newton in 2010.
Those two players... Read More
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