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Reacting to the College Football Playoff Week 3 Rankings

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The third week of College Football Playoff rankings are out. And what do you know? More and more the Committee looks like they might just know what they’re doing. I’m still not a believer in Iowa despite their apparent knocking on the playoff door. As I wrote last week, I can’t see a scenario where… Continue reading Reacting to the College Football Playoff Week 3 Rankings

Here Come the Hawkeyes

It’s been a season of surprises and underdogs in College Football. Teams that were supposed to be rebuilding (Michigan, Florida) have been better than expected. Teams that were supposed to be contending have disappointed (Georgia, Mississippi State). And a lot of the little guys, or at least some of the forgotten schools, have reeked havoc… Continue reading Here Come the Hawkeyes

TCU: A Defense-Centered Team Now Needing To Rely On Offense

Up until recently, the TCU Horned Frogs have been truly known for their top-tiered defense year in and year out. At the helm of that prestigious honor is Head Coach Gary Patterson. Unfortunately, Patterson’s team enters this 2015 season of college football riddled with a number of injuries on their defense. It’s happened before. Prior… Continue reading TCU: A Defense-Centered Team Now Needing To Rely On Offense