1. Penn State Scandal: Why NCAA Death Penalty Is Not the Answer

    When the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal first broke out, I wrote a number of articles roundly condemning not only the former defensive coordinator but the other high-ranking ...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about 11 months ago 2,882 reads 22 comments

  2. Michigan Football: Could Denard Robinson Be the NFL's Next Mike Vick?

    A strong case can be made for the fact that Michigan's senior signal caller, Denard Robinson, is the most dynamic duel-threat quarterback college football has seen since Mike Vick played at Virginia Tech over a decade ago...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about 11 months ago 3,509 reads 41 comments

  3. Michigan Football: Is Fitzgerald Toussaint More Important Than Denard Robinson?

    With the college football season quickly approaching, there is a lot of optimism surrounding the Michigan Wolverines as they prepare to kick off the 2012-2013 season against SEC power ...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about 11 months ago 1,994 reads 26 comments

  4. Cotton Bowl 2012: Why Arkansas and Kansas State Can Be Conference Champs in 2012

    Arkansas is ranked No. 6 in the BCS standings, but are not eligible for a BCS bowl because of the LSU-Alabama rematch for the BCS National Championship...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 3,663 reads 11 comments

  5. Michael Dyer Transfer Rumors: Can Gene Chizik Keep Auburn Afloat If He Bolts?

    Auburn running back Michael Dyer is reportedly considering the possibility of transferring to Arkansas State to join former Tigers offensive coordinator and new Red Wolves head coach...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 2,411 reads 15 comments

  6. West Virginia vs. Clemson and the 10 Biggest Blowouts in BCS Bowl History

    So much for the Big East not deserving to be an automatic qualifying conference. West Virginia quieted the critics, at least for now, by posting 70 points on the ACC Champion Clemson Tigers...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 8,816 reads 23 comments

  7. Michigan vs. Virginia Tech: 5 Things We Learned from the Sugar Bowl

    The Michigan Wolverines are 2012 Sugar Bowl champions! Congratulations to Brady Hoke, his staff, and the rest of the Wolverines for a fantastic 2011-2012 season...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 13,216 reads 66 comments

  8. Michigan vs. Virginia Tech: 2012 Sugar Bowl Live Score, Analysis and Highlights

    The Michigan Wolverines, under first-year head coach Brady Hoke, were one of college football's biggest surprises in 2011...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 7 reads 23 comments

  9. Sugar Bowl 2012: 5 Keys for a Michigan Wolverines Victory over Hokies

    The Michigan Wolverines, under first-year head coach Brady Hoke, were one of college football's biggest surprises in 2011...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 2,534 reads 4 comments

  10. Michigan Football: 5 Reasons Denard Robinson Will Stay at UM for Senior Season

    In case you haven't heard, Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson is exploring his options for 2012. Specifically, he's asked the NFL draft advisory committee for an evaluation of his potential draft stock for next year's draft...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1 reads 2 comments

  11. 2011 Heisman Finalists: Comparing Tyrann Mathieu's Resume to Charles Woodson's

    Tyrann Mathieu was named as one of the five finalists who received invitations to New York for the 2011 Heisman Trophy presentation ceremony...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 6,254 reads 15 comments

  12. BCS Rankings Week 15: Bowl Game Analysis for the Top 25

    The final BCS standings have been released, and the bowl selections have been revealed. It's not too surprising that No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama will meet in an all-SEC BCS National Championship game...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,731 reads 7 comments

  13. BCS Bowl Projections: How Far Will Houston Cougars Slide?

    In somewhat of a shocker, Case Keenum and the Houston Cougars fell to Southern Miss in the Conference-USA championship game, ending a bid for a perfect season and a possible berth in a BCS bowl...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,239 reads 3 comments

  14. SEC Championship Game: The Bulldogs and Tigers' Top 2012 Commitments

    As LSU and Georgia do battle to determine who will be champions of the SEC, there is no shortage of talent on the field, as these two SEC powerhouses have already locked up a number of A-List recruits in their 2012 classes...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 951 reads 0 comments

  15. Bowl Projections: Which Bowl Games Are the Preseason Top 10 Headed To?

    It doesn't seem like that long ago that Oklahoma entered the season at No. 1 in the polls and a favorite pick of many to play for the National Championship, perhaps ending years of SEC dominance...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 213 reads 0 comments

  16. Big Ten Championship: No Hail Mary, Here, Wisconsin Wins in a Blowout

    With all respect to Trent Richardson, Montee Ball is the most dominating running back in college football right now. Ball has run for 1,622 yards and 29 touchdowns on 248 carries...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 2 reads 2 comments

  17. Big Ten Championship: 5 Best Matchups for Wisconsin vs. Michigan State

    In the inaugural Big Ten Championship game, Wisconsin and Michigan State will face off in Indianapolis to decide which team will represent the conference in the 2012 Rose Bowl...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 568 reads 1 comments

  18. LSU vs. Alabama Rematch: Why Tide DOES NOT Deserve to Play for BCS Championship

    Call me a BCS hater if you want. It's true; I hate the BCS! Call me a SEC hater or a Big Ten homer while you're at it. However, I'm not a SEC hater by any stretch of the imagination...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,135 reads 19 comments

  19. Michigan Bowl Projection: Where Will Wolverines Go After Slip in BCS Standings?

    With their 40-34 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Michigan Wolverines beat their hated rival for the first time since 2003; they also recorded 10 wins for the first time since 2006...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 2,878 reads 25 comments

  20. Bernie Fine Fired by Syracuse Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation

    This is going to be short, but I wanted to get this breaking news out there as soon as possible. I'll be posting updates as they become available...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 488 reads 0 comments

  21. Michigan Football: Grading Wolverines' Win over Buckeyes

    The seven-year drought is finally over! The Michigan Wolverines beat the rival Ohio State Buckeyes for the first time since 2003. In doing so, Michigan reached 10 wins for the first time since 2006, Lloyd Carr's second-to-last season...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 5,773 reads 24 comments

  22. 5 Things We Learned About the Wolverines' Win Against the Buckeyes

    The seven-year drought is over! Michigan beat Ohio State for the first time since 2003 and won its 10th game for the first time since 2006. With their 10th win, the Wolverines are at least eligible for a BCS at-large bid...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,213 reads 3 comments

  23. Ohio State vs. Michigan: Live Score, Analysis and Highlights

    This is it—the real biggest game of the year is just around the corner. Forget LSU-Alabama. This is Michigan-Ohio State. The Wolverines-Buckeyes rivalry is widely considered one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 6,639 reads 19 comments

  24. Green Bay Packers: Breaking Down Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving Game

    This Thanksgiving, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will visit Ford Field in Detroit to take on Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions . The Packers are the NFL 's last remaining undefeated team, sitting at 10-0...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,624 reads 10 comments

  25. Nebraska vs. Michigan: Grading the Wolverines' Blowout of the Cornhuskers

    In beating Nebraska 45-17 at the Big House today, Michigan looked like, well, Michigan. No, not those teams that Rich Rodriguez fielded the past three seasons, but the teams Michigan fans were used to seeing take the field under Lloyd Carr...

    Mike MacConnell Written by Mike MacConnell about over 1 year ago 1,856 reads 15 comments