1. Big Ten Breakdown: Ohio State Buckeyes, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series , I looked at Ohio State's offense, as well as the overall team outlook. In this part, I'll take a look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

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  2. Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Breaking Down the Depth Chart Against Tennessee Tech

    On Friday, August 26, Kirk Ferentz released the depth chart for the Tennessee Tech game . Most of the time, and for the remainder of the season, I'll preview each contest by looking at the upcoming game's key matchups...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about over 1 year ago 2,919 reads 0 comments

  3. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan State Spartans, Part 3 (Schedule & Final Breakdown)

    In the past two articles, I looked at the offense, defense, specialists and the team as a whole. In this article, I will look at the incoming freshmen, intangibles, schedule and ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about over 1 year ago 285 reads 8 comments

  4. Big Ten Breakdown: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series, I looked at Wisconsin's offense, as well as the overall team outlook . In this part, I'll look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about over 1 year ago 329 reads 0 comments

  5. Big Ten Breakdown: Ohio State Buckeyes, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    What an offseason for the Buckeyes. First came the accusations . Then came the initial suspensions . Then came the allegations that head coach Jim Tressel knew about the indiscretions the whole time...

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  6. College Football Predictions: Forecasting Every Bowl Game for the 2011 Season

    It's almost that time of the year. College football is upon us, and that means 120 teams will begin a mad scramble to reach a bowl game. Some teams, such as Western Kentucky or New Mexico State, will be satisfied simply to make a bowl...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about over 1 year ago 11,276 reads 150 comments

  7. Big Ten Football: Power Ranking the Running Backs

    The Big Ten has always been about pounding the football. Whether it was the wishbone, three yards and a cloud of dust or the modern spread option, the key has been to move the ball on the ground...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 2,398 reads 12 comments

  8. Big Ten Breakdown: Iowa Hawkeyes, Part 3 (Schedule and Final Breakdown)

    In the past two articles, I looked at the offense, defense, specialists and the team as a whole. In this article, I will look at the incoming freshmen, intangibles, schedule and ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 3,035 reads 10 comments

  9. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan State Spartans, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series , I looked at Michigan State's offense, as well as the overall team outlook. In this part, I'll look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 425 reads 18 comments

  10. 7 Reasons Why Oklahoma Shouldn't Be No. 1 in Preseason College Football AP Poll

    This Saturday, Oklahoma is likely to find themselves at the top of the AP preseason poll. They have begun the season in the top 10 every season during the past decade...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 868 reads 12 comments

  11. AP Poll College Football 2011: How the Last 10 Preseason No. 1's Fared

    The 2011 preseason AP poll, which comes out this Saturday, is sure to have either the Oklahoma Sooners or the Alabama Crimson Tide at the top. This leaves one to wonder how the pollsters have done in the past...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 2,279 reads 6 comments

  12. 9 Programs That Will Be Ranked in 2011 AP Poll That Weren't in Coaches' Poll

    Last season, the preseason AP Poll had one team included that the USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll was missing. That team was Southern Cal. The coaches' poll had Utah in the Trojans' place...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,589 reads 2 comments

  13. AP Poll College Football 2011: 6 Teams With Potential To Be 2011's Auburn

    Last season, Auburn began the season ranked No. 23 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll and No. 22 in the preseason AP Poll. They had 15 returning starters, a record of 8-5 the previous season and the No...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 4,794 reads 54 comments

  14. Big Ten Breakdown: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    At the end of 2008, I had my doubts about Bret Bielema. His Badgers finished a disappointing 7-6, including a Champs Sports Bowl curb stomping at the hands of the Florida State Seminoles...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,904 reads 0 comments

  15. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan State Spartans, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    Team Overview Michigan State blog theonlycolors.com went to great lengths and used complex mathematics to prove that 2011 Michigan State will not be a repeat of 2010 Iowa...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 383 reads 0 comments

  16. Big Ten Breakdown: Iowa Hawkeyes, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series , I looked at Iowa's offense, as well as the overall team outlook. In this part, I'll look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 2,510 reads 8 comments

  17. Michigan-Ohio State or Auburn-Alabama: Which Is the Greater Rivalry?

    Rivalries. They are what make college football special. There is no other sport—amateur or pro—where rivalries are as ubiquitous, intense, enduring and important. And, of course, there are plenty of collegiate football rivalries...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 2,796 reads 71 comments

  18. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan Wolverines, Part 3 (Schedule and Final Breakdown)

    In the past two articles, I looked at the offense, defense, specialists and the team as a whole. In this article, I will look at the incoming freshmen, intangibles, schedule and ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,083 reads 13 comments

  19. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan Wolverines, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series , I looked at Michigan's offense, as well as the overall team outlook. In this part, I'll look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 698 reads 3 comments

  20. Big Ten Breakdown: Iowa Hawkeyes, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    Team Overview When one looks at the tangible evidence, it is difficult to have much confidence in the 2011 Hawkeyes...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,267 reads 0 comments

  21. Big Ten Breakdown: Michigan Wolverines, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    Team Overview It's been an interesting five or so years for the Wolverines. Five years ago, in 2006, Michigan had arguably the best squad it's had since the 1997 national championship team...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,066 reads 20 comments

  22. Dominic Alvis: Next in Line of "High Motor" Iowa Hawkeye Defensive Tackles

    On July 28, the Hawkeyes released their pre-camp depth chart . Most of what is on the two-deep was expected, and besides, there will be a lot of shuffling between now and September 3, when Iowa opens its season against Tennessee Tech...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 779 reads 0 comments

  23. Big Ten Breakdown: Penn State Nittany Lions, Part 3 (Schedule & Final Breakdown)

    In the past two articles, I looked at the offense, defense, specialists and the team as a whole. In this article, I will look at the incoming freshmen, intangibles, and schedule, ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 460 reads 0 comments

  24. Big Ten Breakdown: Penn State Nittany Lions, Part 2 (Defense and Specialists)

    In the first part of this series , I looked at Penn State's offense, as well as the overall team outlook. In this part, I'll look at the defense, as well as the measurable parts of the special teams...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 677 reads 2 comments

  25. Big Ten Breakdown: Penn State Nittany Lions, Part 1 (Overview and Offense)

    Team Overview 2011 will be Joe Paterno's 46th year as head coach of Penn State. In that time, he has compiled 401 wins and 39 winning seasons. However, four of his six losing seasons have come within the last 11 years...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about almost 2 years ago 1,603 reads 2 comments