Tailgater 2012 Sugar Bowl Preview
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
BCS Sugar Bowl Offers Worst At-Large Matchup in Series History
Regardless of whether you not you support a rematch between #1 LSU and #2 Alabama, the BCS achieved its primary goal. The best two teams in the nation are about to square off for the National Championship. There is room for debate over Alabama’s inclusion in the title game; did Oklahoma State do enough to warrant a chance at the Tigers? Perhaps so, but from a pure football standpoint, it’s hard to argue that the Cowboys are a better team... Read More
Tailgater: Week 12 College Football Preview
John Mitchell: We have just three Saturday’s remaining in college football’s regular season as the year keeps on flying past us. This week lacks the luster of a lot of big time matchups, but many teams have a lot to play for. Zach Bigalke and Matt Strobl join me to break down all the action. Let’s start with an interesting article on some big changes in the BCS. What do you think of the BCS possibly severing ties with the BCS bowls? Zach Bigalke:... Read More
Tailgater: Week 7 College Football Preview
John Mitchell: Can you believe that we are halfway through the regular season already? We are entering week seven of the college football season, and Zach Bigalke and Matt Strobl are with me to break down all the action. Before we get started, the big news in college football this week was Auburn being cleared of any wrongdoing in the recruitment of Cam Newton. What are your thoughts on this? Zach Bigalke: I wish I could say I was mad, or even just... Read More
2011 Heisman Watch: Week 5
The Heisman race is beginning to take shape. While there are still candidates that are on the outside looking in at the moment with chances of busting down the Heisman doors, through five weeks we have established a few guys that seem to be locks to make it to New York City for the Heisman Presentation in December. The front runners this week feature a familiar name atop the list, but also features two guys that made significant jumps as they rode... Read More
