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And The $64.00 Question Is..............

Is it better to have an open date or a cream puff opponent prior to a BIG game? With the upcoming Alabama vs LSU game looming in 10 days Alabama is going through an open date and LSU plays a team, Tulane, it should beat with minimal difficulty...

Written by Paul about about 1 month ago 9 reads 0 comments
Mine Is Bigger Than Yours: Quantifying the NCAA Football Conferences Controversy

It seems at least two or three times annually we get into contentious discussion about strength of conferences. Most conference supporters cite records of out-of-conference (OOC) games against BCS opponents to support their point...

Written by Paul about about 1 month ago 114 reads 2 comments
Why Don't Some College Football Teams Get More Respect Than They Recieve?

We all have our favorite teams. We are most optimistic before the first kickoff. After all...our teams are undefeated. Many wonder why certain teams seem to always get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to media coverage and votes in the polls...

Written by Paul about 3 months ago 165 reads 9 comments
Coronate The Gators National Champs and Everyone Play For Second Place

Like most, going into the season it's hard for me to pick against Florida winning the crystal. Considering their schedule, they would almost have to beat themselves not to go into the SEC championship game undefeated...

Written by Paul about 3 months ago 291 reads 15 comments
A Matter of Perception: Why Many See Nick Saban as a Better Coach Than Les Miles

It is generally accepted that both Saban and Miles are among the best head coaches in the nation. Each in his own way has proven he can recruit, motivate and develop quality young athletes as well as win football games...

Written by Paul about 4 months ago 1,627 reads 9 comments
Can The NCAA Be Forced To Have a D-1 Playoff In Football?

Several on Bleacher Report have written about how great it would be if there was some sort of playoff in D-1 (I refuse to use FBS or whatever the acronym is) football. Recently the issue was raised in Congress...

Written by Paul about 5 months ago 168 reads 19 comments
What Led to SEC's Rise In College Football?

Before I begin, let me clarify that this article is not intended to be a my daddy can beat up your daddy rant. While nothing is for certain in life or college football except for the kickoff ...

Written by Paul about 5 months ago 462 reads 24 comments
Why Does Les Miles of LSU Get No Respect?

Recently, a Rivals.com writer ranked the nation's Div. I-A coaches. Despite having a 42-11 win-loss record, winning a national championship, and being undefeated in the postseason since arriving at LSU, Les Miles is ranked only 28th...

Written by Paul about 6 months ago 6,232 reads 14 comments
Why a D-1 Playoff Will Work—One Possible Scenario

I propose that all D-1 NCAA teams have an opportunity to play for a true national championship. Before this can happen some fundamental changes must be made in the structure of D-1. 1. The NCAA will implement a playoff...

Written by Paul about 7 months ago 90 reads 3 comments
December 6, 2003, the Beginning of the End for the BCS

The first five years of the BCS, 1998—2002, went rather smoothly considering what was at stake. Teams that had a reasonable argument for belonging in the national title game usually lost their bowl games; thus cutting off further discussion...

Written by Paul about 8 months ago 138 reads 8 comments
Some Reasons Reality Defies Logic

Does anyone besides me wonder how schools located in states with relatively small populations can be competitive in D-1 football over extended periods of time...

Written by Paul about 8 months ago 71 reads 0 comments
An Unscientific Analysis of 2009 Recruiting

Many, if not most, who frequent BR, follow recruiting. It seems every recruiting service, rivals, scout, ESPN et al have crowned a different team as having recruited the No. 1 class for 2009...

Written by Paul about 10 months ago 202 reads 1 comments
When Will MWC-to-BCS Blogs End?

There have been more than a few blogs championing the idea of including the MWC in the BCS. In my opinion, asking for a guaranteed BCS bowl bid is the same as wanting to become part of the BCS...

Written by Paul about 10 months ago 61 reads 8 comments
Five Steps for Your Team to Reach the BCS Championship Game

Most of us consider the primary purpose of the regular season to be winning games and thus giving us bragging rights at the water cooler. However, there is a second and more important purpose: to win championships and get into BCS Bowls...

Written by Paul about about 1 year ago 796 reads 13 comments

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Paul Article Archive

And The $64.00 Question Is..............

Mine Is Bigger Than Yours: Quantifying the NCAA Football Conferences Controversy

Why Don't Some College Football Teams Get More Respect Than They Recieve?

Coronate The Gators National Champs and Everyone Play For Second Place

A Matter of Perception: Why Many See Nick Saban as a Better Coach Than Les Miles

Can The NCAA Be Forced To Have a D-1 Playoff In Football?

What Led to SEC's Rise In College Football?

Why Does Les Miles of LSU Get No Respect?

Why a D-1 Playoff Will Work—One Possible Scenario

December 6, 2003, the Beginning of the End for the BCS

Some Reasons Reality Defies Logic

An Unscientific Analysis of 2009 Recruiting

When Will MWC-to-BCS Blogs End?

Five Steps for Your Team to Reach the BCS Championship Game

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