The College Football Sideline Report: July Edition

Joel Barker by Senior Analyst Written on June 27, 2009
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 05:  Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes snaps the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on January 5, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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Top NCAA FB Stories (My opinion on the latest in the college football world)

Alabama decides to appeal the NCAA ruling that cost them 21 wins-

Well, technically the NCAA ruling didn't cost the Tide the wins. The fact that 200 plus student-athletes were illegally obtaining books for friends is the real culprit. Hey Bama, you have a great program, try keeping your nose clean for more than five years at a time.

Cincinnati adds one year to coach Brian Kelly's contract-

Brian Kelly is a tremendous coach. He was my choice for the Tennessee job until the Lane Train rolled through Knoxville and took us all by storm. Cincy may struggle a bit this season, but Kelly will have the Bearcats back in the BCS before too long. He will now make roughly $1.5 million per year through 2013. Congrats coach!

BCS Rejects Mountain West's Playoff Poposal-

Wow,I don't know about you, but personally, I am shocked. The truth is that college football's championship participants will continue to be determined by an Intel Pentium processor for years to come.

ACC Title Game is Back in Prime time-

Rightfully so. We had a few laughs at the ACC's expense last season when it seemed the conference was one of the nation's worst. In '09 the ACC will be one of the nation's best. Ga. Tech, FSU, UNC, Va. Tech, Clemson, NC State, and even Miami have quality teams and great talent. That prime time game will definitely be one to watch!

NCAA Quotes of the Week:

"They're (recruits) so excited about everything but they say 'Coach, who's going to throw us the ball?' - UT Coach Lane Kiffin on not finding a QB for the 2010 signing class so far.

"It quickens the pace of everything we are doing." - Former Alabama head coach, and current Georgia State head coach, Bill Curry, talking about his decision to schedule 'Bama for the upstart program's 2010 inaugural season.

"The league is going to get some unbelievable exposure." - Florida AD, Jeremy Foley on the SEC's 15 year media deal with ESPN and CBS.

Vote Now! - Author Poll

How much hardware will Ohio State bring back to Columbus in '09?

  • Heisman & Capital One Bowl Trophy
  • Heisman & Rose Bowl Championship Trophy
  • Heisman & National Championship Trophy
  • Capital One Bowl Trophy Only
  • Rose Bowl Championship Trophy Only
  • National Championship Trophy Only
  • None of the Above
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Results - Author Poll

How much hardware will Ohio State bring back to Columbus in '09?

  • Heisman & Capital One Bowl Trophy

    1.5%
  • Heisman & Rose Bowl Championship Trophy

    10.2%
  • Heisman & National Championship Trophy

    24.0%
  • Capital One Bowl Trophy Only

    10.5%
  • Rose Bowl Championship Trophy Only

    27.5%
  • National Championship Trophy Only

    7.6%
  • None of the Above

    18.7%
  • Total votes: 342
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