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Michigan State-North Carolina Preview: Can David Slay Goliath?

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo has tried to avoid answering the question, but every fan knows it is on his mind...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 8 months ago 641 reads 4 comments
Bubble Watch: Should The Michigan Wolverines Be In the Field of 65?

Many college basketball fans didn't expect much out of the Michigan Wolverines this season. They were not involved in any of the ESPN discussions about surprising teams this season...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 9 months ago 365 reads 1 comments
Michigan-Purdue: Red-Hot Second Half Propels Wolverines to Upset Victory

You could walk into Crisler Arena on Thursday night and feel it. You could tell by the atmosphere in the gym that something special was going to happen. The vibe obviously reached the Michigan Basketball team...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 9 months ago 38 reads 1 comments
Wolverines-Golden Gophers: Michigan Hits 13 Three's In Rout of Minnesota

Over the last couple of weeks the Michigan Wolverines (17-10 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) have come very close to having their NCAA tournament bubble burst. They needed overtime to take down Northwestern on the road in a must-win game in Evanston, Ill...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 9 months ago 86 reads 0 comments
Why CC Sabathia Will Flop With The Yankees

CC Sabathia was just one of the three big name signings by the New York Yankees this offseason. The Yankees also acquired pitcher A.J. Burnett and first baseman Mark Teixiera. CC signed a contract worth $161 million dollars over a seven-year span...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 9 months ago 359 reads 13 comments
The Disappearing Scandal of Reggie Bush

There was a scandal just three years ago that should have rocked the world of college football, and the USC Trojans. Yes, I am talking about the Reggie Bush scandal. Bush was a star tailback at USC...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 10 months ago 2,583 reads 53 comments
Where Have All the Heisman Trophy Winners Gone in the NFL?

Have you ever been watching your favorite college football or NFL team and wonder what ever happened to all those great Heisman Trophy winners? How come you don't hear names like Eric Crouch, ...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 10 months ago 855 reads 8 comments
Why USC Has No Argument for a National Championship

Yes, USC Trojan fans, it has happened again. Your team stumbled in Pac-10 conference play after yet again being dubbed "The Best Team in College Football". Yet, somehow you feel entitled to some sort of national championship every year...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 10 months ago 1,809 reads 103 comments
A Message to All Media Members in Favor of a College Football Playoff: Shut Up!

I am so sick and tired of hearing about a playoff system in Division 1-A College Football. I read the article, "A Vote for USC Is a Vote for Change", by Lee Russakoff this afternoon, and I have finally boiled over...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 11 months ago 392 reads 86 comments
Wolverines-Hoosiers: The Michigan Miracle at Assembly Hall

The Michigan Wolverines basketball team came into Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana fresh off their 10-point victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-2, 1-1). It was their sixth victory in their last seven games...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 11 months ago 343 reads 5 comments
Tim Tebow's Heisman Trophy Loss Great News for Florida Gators

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford became the fifth player in the program’s history to win the Heisman Trophy. He joined former Sooner Jason White as the only other quarterback to win the award for Oklahoma...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 11 months ago 651 reads 2 comments
Attention College Basketball Fans: Michigan Wolverines are Back!

Coach John Beilein, in only his second season at the University of Michigan, has revived their historic basketball program. The Wolverines are 6-2 and boast two wins against the top five. The first win was against No...

Written by Zach Dirlam about 12 months ago 507 reads 1 comments
Why The Tide Will Continue To Roll Against Florida

The SEC conference is best known for their speed and tough defense. This afternoon has been built up to be the biggest game of the year and it has deserved the hype. When No. 1 Alabama (12-0, 8-0) and No...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 628 reads 13 comments
Does Mizzou Believe in Miracles? It'll Have to If It Wants to Beat Oklahoma

The Missouri Tigers were one of last year's great Cinderella stories. The Tigers came out of nowhere to finish the season 12-2 last year...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 240 reads 2 comments
Top 20 College Football Surprises in 2008

This season like the past few has had a lot of drama. However this year’s drama is coming much later then last years. Last year the Appalachian State Mountaineers took the college football world by storm with a 34-32 victory over Michigan...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 503 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma Sooners Don't Deserve to Jump Texas Longhorns in BCS Rankings

I am sick and tired of hearing about how great Oklahoma is. Sure, they are a good team, I will admit that much. However, if you think Oklahoma should jump Texas in the BCS, you're crazy. Oklahoma (10-1, 6-1) is currently ranked third in the BCS...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 2,286 reads 103 comments
Utah Truly Deserves Its BCS Bid

Many may argue that the mid major conferences like the Mountain West and WAC don't belong in the BCS. They are too small and are not deep enough to contend with the likes of the SEC or the Big 12...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 402 reads 0 comments
Does Boise State Deserve a BCS Bowl Bid?

The answer to Boise State Bronco fans is easily yes. However, the BCS committee may not have the same answer for the Broncos. Boise St. is currently ranked ninth in the BCS standings and is 11-0 on the season...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 2,283 reads 37 comments
The Big Game is Still Big This Weekend

The Michigan Wolverines (3-8, 2-5) have struggled mightily in new head coach Rich Rodriguez's first year. They have lost eight times, which is the most in school history, snapped a streak of ...

Written by Zach Dirlam about about 1 year ago 162 reads 0 comments

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Zach Dirlam Article Archive

Michigan State-North Carolina Preview: Can David Slay Goliath?

Bubble Watch: Should The Michigan Wolverines Be In the Field of 65?

Michigan-Purdue: Red-Hot Second Half Propels Wolverines to Upset Victory

Wolverines-Golden Gophers: Michigan Hits 13 Three's In Rout of Minnesota

Why CC Sabathia Will Flop With The Yankees

The Disappearing Scandal of Reggie Bush

Where Have All the Heisman Trophy Winners Gone in the NFL?

Why USC Has No Argument for a National Championship

A Message to All Media Members in Favor of a College Football Playoff: Shut Up!

Wolverines-Hoosiers: The Michigan Miracle at Assembly Hall

Tim Tebow's Heisman Trophy Loss Great News for Florida Gators

Attention College Basketball Fans: Michigan Wolverines are Back!

Why The Tide Will Continue To Roll Against Florida

Does Mizzou Believe in Miracles? It'll Have to If It Wants to Beat Oklahoma

Top 20 College Football Surprises in 2008

Oklahoma Sooners Don't Deserve to Jump Texas Longhorns in BCS Rankings

Utah Truly Deserves Its BCS Bid

Does Boise State Deserve a BCS Bowl Bid?

The Big Game is Still Big This Weekend

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