Sports From the Basement

Salt Lake City Shakes Up College Football

Not a lot that has happened during the 2015 college football season has been predictable. Sure, The Ohio State University remains #1 in the AP poll. But some (including yours truly) would argue that’s by default rather than merit. Most of the top teams have been dinged, deflated, and defeated at least once. Those that… Continue reading Salt Lake City Shakes Up College Football

A Battle is Brewing in Death Valley

Notre Dame Half Back Robert Hughes attempts to get a first down during the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 15, 2008. The Fighting Irish ended up defeating Midshipmen 27-21. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen (released)

Notre Dame knows it will be noisy in Death Valley on Saturday night. The #6 ranked Fighting Irish take on #12 Clemson in a primetime ABC/ESPN game of the week. All the lights will be on both teams and a sellout crowd of more than 80,000 are sure to be raucous. Supposedly, tickets are so… Continue reading A Battle is Brewing in Death Valley

Bama and Georgia Set for SEC Game of the Year

Maybe it’s a testament to the season the Georgia Bulldogs are having. Maybe it’s a chink in the Crimson armor of Alabama football. Or maybe it’s just Las Vegas having some fun. But for the first time in 73 games, #13 Alabama is listed at the underdog as they travel this Saturday to Sanford Stadium to… Continue reading Bama and Georgia Set for SEC Game of the Year