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Pac 10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football: I Knew It

The UCLA Bruins just stomped the Tennessee Volunteers. What happens next? I don't know, probably UCLA finishing 500 in the Pac-10 and Tennessee winning the SEC. But I guess the SEC really is superior to the Pac-10...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,545 reads 62 comments
A Tribute To The Good Guys of Bleacher Report

I would like to take some time out to discuss an ofttimes under-talked about topic on Bleacher Report. That is to express the gratitude we have towards our top editors, top writers, and top fans...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 745 reads 4 comments
What Can We Expect from LSU's Defense in 2008?

In the past three seasons, LSU's defense has been outstanding. Each year, they have been in the top five defensive units in the country. This year, we can expect a bit of a drop-off. Not too significant, but some...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,046 reads 14 comments
What Can We Expect from Alabama's Offense in 2008?

The Alabama offense was nothing to write home about in 2007. This year, I'm not so sure it will be different. The Crimson Tide have a new offensive coordinator in Jim McElwain, who came over from Fresno State...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 986 reads 4 comments
Why The South Carolina Gamecocks Won't Fold Again

The South Carolina Gamecocks raced out to a blistering 6-1 start last year, including a road victory over the Georgia Bulldogs...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,497 reads 6 comments
Dave Wannstedt the Worst Coach Ever?

If Dave Wannstedt ever finds himself out of coaching, he should consider a job in the home demolition business. In my era, I have never seen a worse coach. Anywhere he goes, he drives that football team right into the ground...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,398 reads 14 comments
My Experiences With Ohio State Football

Most years, I go to the Ohio State-Michigan game by myself. I love to soak up the atmosphere before and after the game, just to live the college life all over again. I especially love going to the bars after the game, particularily in Columbus...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 521 reads 8 comments
Why the Clemson Tigers Won't Be Top 10 By Season's End

1. Tommy Bowden is going to potentially start three freshman on his offensive line this season. The ACC produces prolific pass rushers, and this year should be no different...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 898 reads 21 comments
Getting to Know Gus Hansen

Gus Hansen first started out as a witty, athletic young man in Denmark's capital city, Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Conman excelled at soccer and tennis before he discover the battleiforous game of Backgammon in high school...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 337 reads 3 comments
Why The Miami Hurricanes Will Never Be Good Again

Over the past couple of years, the Miami Hurricanes' football program has rolled downhill faster than a Lena Horne clone bobsledding naked in the Candian Olympics. Brian Pata was killed. Miami had their on-the-field skirmish with Florida International...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 3,797 reads 86 comments
Bolt To Phelps: I Am Better Than You

There are one thousand reasons why Usain Bolt is better than Michael Phelps. Firstly, the names. You know Bolt just sprung up out of the heart of a Civil War genocide hungry and starving as an orphan in the middle of Africa...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,747 reads 24 comments
With God on Their Side, Notre Dame Will Always Be the King of College Football

The world has always hated Notre Dame. If you are amongst those people, I would run for cover. Even the Bible supports Notre Dame football...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 803 reads 36 comments
Pac-10 Week One Predictions: Pac-10 Rolls

Thursday, August 28 9:00 PM Oregon State at Stanford Again, look for the Beavers to be a silent killer in the Pac-10. They never get respect and always have quality seasons. Also, I have a sneaking suspicion something is wrong with Stanford WR Sherman..

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 302 reads 9 comments
Why Fresno State's Tough Scheduling Ultimately Hurts the Bulldogs

I've written many opinionated pieces on the weak non-conference scheduling of the SEC. However, in all reality, it makes perfect sense to schedule cupcakes...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,016 reads 14 comments
SEC Week One Predictions: Alabama, UCLA Primed for Upsets

Thursday, Aug. 28 7:30 p.m.—Vanderbilt at Miami (OH) Miami (OH) has a promising starting quarterback in Clay Belton, and its defense is anchored by three linebackers on the Dick Butkus watch list...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 1,084 reads 23 comments
How Would The Auburn Tigers Have Fared Against The USC Trojans in 2004?

I thought it would be interesting to take look at how the 2004 Auburn Tigers would have fared against the 2004 USC Trojans. Many fans to this day believe that Auburn should have been playing for the national title that year...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 716 reads 25 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Three)

2004 Auburn 10 2 u Cal 16 9 u Arizona State nr 19 u USC 1 1 Tennessee 13 13 Oregon 23 nr d Georgia 3 7 ...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 331 reads 9 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football, Part 12

Now let me read your mind, SEC fans—you’re going to tell me, “Well, this is only at the skill positions, and what really kills teams is that speed on defense, especially at defensive end...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 583 reads 33 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Eleven)

Now let’s move on to receivers. I compared the top two wide receivers on each Pac-10 and SEC school’s depth chart and sorted them by speed. SEC Team WR 40 Time Alabama McCoy 4...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 307 reads 3 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Ten)

The top four running backs in the Pac-10 are faster than the top four in the SEC. From that point, there is a big drop off in the Pac-10 by a tenth of a second. The SEC gradually continues upwards at a consistent pace...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 246 reads 0 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Nine)

Next, let’s compare cornerback speed in each conference. SEC CB 40 Time Pac-10 CB 40 Time Castille, Alabama 4.7 Cason, Arizona 4.49 Jackson, LSU 4.58 Fontenot, Arizona 4...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 240 reads 3 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Eight)

Another thing I am tired of hearing about is how fast the SEC is. I have some news for you: the Pac-10 is faster. You guys just probably miss all the action because you are too drunk from your tailgating...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 303 reads 5 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Seven)

Erick England pointed out sarcastically that, “I guess the fact the LSU continues to schedule the PAC-10 for out-of-conference games (home and home with ASU, AU, and Washington, and OSU ...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 445 reads 6 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football Part Six

One more thing, I am tired of hearing about how USC is the only team that is of any significance in the Pac-10. I don’t want to beat this fact over the head, but the Pac-10 is 9-6 head to head versus the SEC since 2002...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 199 reads 2 comments
I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football Part Five

He says, “In fact, the whopping 77 bowl appearances that SEC schools have made in the BCS era give them a commanding lead in this category. At a distant second is the Pac-10, with only 55 bowl appearances in the same time period...

Written by Thomas Brown about about 1 year ago 302 reads 0 comments

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Thomas Brown Article Archive

Pac 10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football: I Knew It

A Tribute To The Good Guys of Bleacher Report

What Can We Expect from LSU's Defense in 2008?

What Can We Expect from Alabama's Offense in 2008?

Why The South Carolina Gamecocks Won't Fold Again

Dave Wannstedt the Worst Coach Ever?

My Experiences With Ohio State Football

Why the Clemson Tigers Won't Be Top 10 By Season's End

Getting to Know Gus Hansen

Why The Miami Hurricanes Will Never Be Good Again

Bolt To Phelps: I Am Better Than You

With God on Their Side, Notre Dame Will Always Be the King of College Football

Pac-10 Week One Predictions: Pac-10 Rolls

Why Fresno State's Tough Scheduling Ultimately Hurts the Bulldogs

SEC Week One Predictions: Alabama, UCLA Primed for Upsets

How Would The Auburn Tigers Have Fared Against The USC Trojans in 2004?

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Three)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football, Part 12

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Eleven)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Ten)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Nine)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Eight)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football (Part Seven)

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football Part Six

I'm Back: Pac-10 Football Is Better Than SEC Football Part Five

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