By: John After three of the greatest seasons in modern Vanderbilt football, many Commodore fans are left heartbroken. The success that these fans have tasted has gone for a sour ending now. From what they have feared from day one, that fear became a reality. James Franklin has left to become head coach at Penn… Continue reading Vanderbilt Recruiting
Month: January 2014
ACC/Maryland Lawsuit Takes An Unusual Twist
For months now, the ACC and Maryland have been embroiled in a lawsuit over Maryland’s exit fee. The ACC argues that Maryland owes the conference $52.3 million while Maryland says they are not obligated to pay that amount and alleges the ACC improperly withheld $16 million from the school. Things took an unusual turn when… Continue reading ACC/Maryland Lawsuit Takes An Unusual Twist
The Case for Eliminating Football Divisions
One of the biggest problems to arise out of conference realignment has been the logistical difficulties of scheduling 12 and 14 team conferences. The problem is further complicated by what is perhaps the most loved but at the same time most hated NCAA rule amongst conference commissioners. The regulation is officially known as 17.9.5.2 (c)… Continue reading The Case for Eliminating Football Divisions
75 Miles of Backyard: How Conference Realignment Ruined a Storied Rivalry
By: Jon Juracko The Hatfields and McCoys. Batman and Joker. Hulk Hogan and any anti-American 1980’s wrestler. Good versus Evil. However you want to analyze it, rivalries tell a story…a wonderful prolific tale of two foes meeting on hollow ground to right all wrongs and further chase destiny. Destiny and glory aren’t as important as money as… Continue reading 75 Miles of Backyard: How Conference Realignment Ruined a Storied Rivalry
Grading the Conferences’ Bowl Performances
Atlantic Coast Conference: It is no secret that the BCS era hasn’t been kind to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Entering the season the ACC had won just a single BCS title, appeared in just three title games and had the worst record in the BCS bowls (3-13) among AQ conferences. This bowl season broke new… Continue reading Grading the Conferences’ Bowl Performances
Is Arizona Really the Best Basketball Team in the Nation?
Traditional thinking by the voters in the polls dictates Arizona is the best basketball team in the nation followed by Syracuse. But personally, I think the sportswriters and coaches who vote in the two major polls have gotten it wrong. Syracuse, not Arizona, deserves to be ranked first in the nation for the following reasons.… Continue reading Is Arizona Really the Best Basketball Team in the Nation?