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Draft Talk: Is Nate Davis Your QB?

With all the hype going on with three QBs—Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez, and Josh Freeman—aren't you forgetting someone? Nate Davis. Could this guy be the right quarterback? Can he be your NFL team's franchise QB? Here is the Draft Talk...

Written by Josh Dhani about 8 months ago 559 reads 6 comments
MAC Daddy: What NFL Team Will Draft Nate Davis?

In a year where the top two quarterbacks in the NFL Draft are more or less set in stone, the pool gets a little more shallow after round two...

Written by Sixty Feet, Six Inches about 9 months ago 349 reads 7 comments
An Open Letter to Nate Davis: Leave Ball State Early for the NFL Draft

Nate, Over the last few years I have grown quite fond of you. I, being a BSU alumni, appreciate all you have done for our program and will never forget this last season...

Written by vrushhik borad about 9 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
North Texas-Ball State: UNT Impressive With 20-10 Victory

North Texas appears to have turned the corner after tonight’s 20-10 national broadcast victory over Ball State. What a big victory it was too. I’ve never seen things look so good on the field for North Texas...

Written by Ryan Metcalf about 2 months ago 377 reads 3 comments
The Biggest Mistake: Nate Davis Enters NFL Draft

Ball State Cardinals football is having a pretty rough time these days. Losing head coach Brady Hoke to San Diego State University, plus the three assistants that followed suit, and now the ...

Written by Joe Huber about 10 months ago 588 reads 6 comments
Is MiQuale Lewis the Best College Football Player That You've Never Heard Of?

Most bowling balls live a mundane life. They only roll down lanes and knock over pins. Human bowling balls also tend to go through life inconspicuously, but tend to enjoy life a lot more. This statement is especially true when they play college football.

Written by Calvin W Boaz about 3 months ago 329 reads 4 comments
Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is One Of His Strengths

I've seen a range of commentary that ranges from bizarre to pedestrian to stereotypical with the signing of Nate Davis by the 49ers. Some border on prejudicial...

Written by Glenn Franco Simmons about 4 months ago 1,200 reads 15 comments
Tulsa-Ball State: Mitch Picks the GMAC Bowl—Jan. 6, 2009

The GMAC Bowl: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama Ball State (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3) Jan. 6, 2008, 8 EST The Line: Tulsa -3 Overview For those looking for an offensive show, they may have come to the right place...

Written by Mitch Wilson about 10 months ago 170 reads 6 comments
Ball State-Tulsa: GMAC Bowl Guide

No. 22 Ball State (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3) January 6, 2009 8:00pm ET Ladd-Peebles Stadium Mobile, AL How they got here... Ball State ran the table in the MAC before dropping the conference championship game against Buffalo...

Written by Trey Bradley about 10 months ago 485 reads 1 comments
Kurt Wermers Lacks "Family Value" of Telling the Truth

Kurt Wermers is a clown. Last week, Wermers decided to be the latest transfer out of Ann Arbor. His excuse? He didn't fit in. He didn't hang out with the "type of crowd" the coaching staff was bringing in...

Written by Michael Schottey about 4 months ago 475 reads 17 comments
Bye, Bye Brady Hoke

Arguably the best coach in the history of the Ball State Cardinal's football team will be departing... Because Jo Ann Gora disrespected the entire staff...

Written by Joe Huber about 11 months ago 413 reads 13 comments
NFL Truths: T.O. a Big Part of Romo's Problem

The NFL Truths are back, and they include a little bit of everything, including my long list of pathetic excuses for my Ball State Cardinals losing to an inferior team. 10. Tony Romo is starting to develop quite the reputation: big-game choke artist..

Written by Jason Whitlock about 11 months ago 387 reads 6 comments
Ball State-Buffalo: Mess With the Bulls and You Get the Horns

Looking back on my preview of the game, I highlighted three key comparisons that could have turned the MAC Championship Game. Quarterbacks: Drew Willy: 19-of-28, 206 yards, 3 TDs. Nate Davis: 31-of-48, 351 yards, 1 TD, 4 fumbles lost, 1 INT...

Written by Josh Walfish about 11 months ago 192 reads 1 comments
Clock Doesn't Strike Midnight Yet, Cinderella Wins MAC Championship!

The University at Buffalo Bulls were facing their toughest task of the season coming into the Mid-American Conference Championship game last night. Coming in, everything was turned into the Ball State Cardinals favor...

Written by Matt Schaefer about 11 months ago 336 reads 0 comments
Where Do They Find These Guys?

12-1 isn't as good as 13-0. But MAC referees aren't as good as advertised. You might call me a homer and you might say I'm biased... And you'd be right...

Written by Joe Huber about 11 months ago 200 reads 7 comments
Beggars Can't Be Choosers: Cowardly Ball State Pays For Declining Bowl Bid

I don't know if it's the coaches or the administration who is at fault; I only know that it's not the players. The players and the fans, for that matter, have been cheated. I'll keep this short and sweet...

Written by Nathan B about 11 months ago 1,351 reads 9 comments
Buffalo Tries to Ruin Perfect Cardinal Season

Buffalo comes into the MAC Championship game off a tough loss to Kent State. Their opponent, Ball State, doesn't know what that feels like. The Cardinals enter the MAC Championship game boasting a perfect 12-0 record...

Written by Josh Walfish about 11 months ago 99 reads 3 comments
Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl

The Ball State Cardinals, the 12-0 Mid-American Conference champions, denied their invitation to play in the Humanitarian Bowl.The game would be against 12-0 Boise State, the Western Athletic Conference champions...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 3,391 reads 61 comments
Does Ball State Deserve a BCS Bid?

As an alum and super homer when it comes to Ball State athletics, it might surprise you to hear the next sentence. Ball State football does NOT deserve a shot at a BCS bowl...

Written by Joe Huber about 11 months ago 702 reads 23 comments
"Monster From The MAC" Still Has a Chance

Despite the "Nay-sayers," of the world, Ball State Football is still pecking at the BCS door. Here's why. Nate Davis is the real deal when it comes to college football quarterbacks...

Written by Nathan Posey about 12 months ago 77 reads 0 comments
Ball State: The Story ESPN Doesn't Want You to Know

This was going to be your run-of-the-mill, I-told-you-so column gloating about my Ball State Cardinals running the regular-season table and climbing to No. 15 in the BCS poll...

Written by Jason Whitlock about 12 months ago 1,095 reads 26 comments
Carrying On About College Football (Nov. 23)

I asked Ball State wide receiver Briggs Orsbon if he thought his Cardinals should receive a BCS bid (provided they finish the regular season undefeated). His answer? You’ll just have to keep reading below about Ball State’s latest win...

Written by Tim Cary about about 1 year ago 326 reads 29 comments
College Football: Anatomy of a Ten Year Turn-Around

Fans at every school that is down on its luck, would love to look forward to the upcoming ten years and know that their team is going to be on the rise. But is their hope misplaced? For Ball State, absolutely not...

Written by DB Soldier about 6 months ago 82 reads 0 comments

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Ball State Article Archive

Draft Talk: Is Nate Davis Your QB?

MAC Daddy: What NFL Team Will Draft Nate Davis?

An Open Letter to Nate Davis: Leave Ball State Early for the NFL Draft

North Texas-Ball State: UNT Impressive With 20-10 Victory

The Biggest Mistake: Nate Davis Enters NFL Draft

Is MiQuale Lewis the Best College Football Player That You've Never Heard Of?

Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is One Of His Strengths

Tulsa-Ball State: Mitch Picks the GMAC Bowl—Jan. 6, 2009

Ball State-Tulsa: GMAC Bowl Guide

Kurt Wermers Lacks "Family Value" of Telling the Truth

Bye, Bye Brady Hoke

NFL Truths: T.O. a Big Part of Romo's Problem

Ball State-Buffalo: Mess With the Bulls and You Get the Horns

Clock Doesn't Strike Midnight Yet, Cinderella Wins MAC Championship!

Where Do They Find These Guys?

Beggars Can't Be Choosers: Cowardly Ball State Pays For Declining Bowl Bid

Buffalo Tries to Ruin Perfect Cardinal Season

Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl

Does Ball State Deserve a BCS Bid?

"Monster From The MAC" Still Has a Chance

Ball State: The Story ESPN Doesn't Want You to Know

Carrying On About College Football (Nov. 23)

College Football: Anatomy of a Ten Year Turn-Around

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