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College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Five)

Another Close Call: I said it last week and I’ll say it again, “Good teams find a way to win close games.” Charles Scott’s 33-yard scamper gave LSU a second straight last minute victory, ...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 month ago 242 reads 3 comments
College Football Wordplay from A to Z: September Surprises and October Predictions

The month of September has provided surprises, disappointments, huge upsets and two Heisman trophy winners go down with injuries...

Written by Eric Thomason about 2 months ago 225 reads 10 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z ("September Surprises")

And once again The month of September has provided surprises, disappointments, huge upsets and injuries to two Heisman trophy winners...

Written by Eric Thomason about 2 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
ACC Tourney Preview

When: Mar. 12-15 Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta Outlook: Wake Forest, Clemson and Florida State are all playing to improve seeding and assure a protected seed in the NCAA tournament. While Virginia Tech, Miami and Maryland are trying to play their way in.

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 62 reads 0 comments
Big East Tourney Preview

When: Mar. 10-14 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City Outlook: And just when you thought March couldn’t get any better. All 16 teams from the Big East will make the trip to Madison Square Garden this year...

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 21 reads 0 comments
Big Ten Tourney Preview

When: Mar. 12-15 Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Outlook: Five teams (Penn State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio State) are still trying to impress the committee, in what should be the most competitive conference tournaments...

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 40 reads 0 comments
Pac-10 Tourney Preview

When: Mar. 11-14 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles Outlook: Many storylines emerged in the Pac-10 this season: The Washington Huskies won their first outright conference title since 1953; ...

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 89 reads 0 comments
Big XII Tourney Preview

hen: March 11-14 Where: Ford Center, Oklahoma City Outlook: With Oklahoma State and Texas A&M making late pushes, the Big XII tourney opening round could be very meaningful to bubble teams around the country...

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 52 reads 0 comments
SEC Tourney Preview

Outlook: The conference has had one of its worst season’s in recent memory. Only Tennessee and LSU are locks for the tournament, and perennial powers Kentucky and Florida are in jeopardy of missing the tournament all together...

Written by Eric Thomason about 8 months ago 63 reads 0 comments
College Basketball Wordplay: From A to Z (2/16-2/22)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL WORDPLAY: From A to Z (2/16 to 2/22) And One Pittsburgh climbed back to the top of the polls this week, becoming the first team this year to regain the number one spot...

Written by Eric Thomason about 9 months ago 66 reads 0 comments
College Basketball Wordplay

And One Indiana wins a conference game, ending the school's longest losing streak ever at 11. Enjoy the champagne Hoosiers, because it might be the last time you celebrate all season...

Written by Eric Thomason about 9 months ago 64 reads 0 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 12)

College Football week of 11/15/08 Apple Cup This year’s edition of Washington-Washington State will most likely draw the worst TV ratings of the 2008 college football season, as both ...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 101 reads 2 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 11)

College Football week of 11/08/08 Above average Texas Tech got offensive on Oklahoma State Saturday night, racking up 629 yards of total offense on a Cowboy defense that coming into the contest was only allowing 21 points per-game...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 277 reads 16 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 10)

College Football week of Nov. 1, 2008 Avengers Tim Tebow and the superhero Florida Gators got payback in the best way Saturday...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 367 reads 1 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Nine)

College Football week of Oct. 25, 2008 Arena Football The Boomer Sooner offense took off early and often once again this weekend...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 945 reads 1 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Eight)

Eric Thomason addresses the weekly college football world through a series of quick, short and trivial outtakes he likes to call Wordplay...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 161 reads 1 comments
College Football Wordplay: Wedding Edition (Week Seven)

College Football week of 10/11/08 This weekend I took time off from my college football obsession to attend one of my best friends' weddings back in Texas. “Congrats bud, you and Shenna make a wonderful team...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 659 reads 18 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Six)

Eric Thomason addresses the weekly college football world through a series of quick, short, comical puns he likes to call word play...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 314 reads 11 comments
Winner's End

Winner's End: A Backyard Game A short essay on tearing my shoulder. A cool summer breeze gently blows at my backside as I walk back toward the pitcher's mound. The pain begins to shot from my elbow all the way to my shoulder now...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 93 reads 2 comments
NCAA Football Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. Iowa State (2007)

10/20/07 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State Box Score 1 2 3 4 T #5 OKLA (7-1) 0 0 7 10 17 ISU (1-7) 7 0 0 0 7 Game Notes First Quarter Iowa State holds OU to a three-and-out to start the game...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 199 reads 1 comments
Three and Out NFL (Week 8 2007)

NFL week eight 2007 Enfuego: 1. Tom Brady: I mean, he’s probably only the best quarterback ever. The guy's so hot right now, Satan wouldn’t even touch him. Brady and his hell boys, Welker and Moss, are on a tear right now...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 157 reads 0 comments
Five and Out (Big East 2006)

Big East week of 11/02/06 Game of the week #3 West Virginia 34 at #5 Louisville 44:It was the first time the country had shifted its attention to the Big East since Donavan McNabb was playing...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 95 reads 0 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 4 2007)

College football week of 9/15/07 Accomplishments: I’ll start off a little different this week and try not to bash two of the classiest guys in college football. Jim Tressel with his Mr...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 421 reads 0 comments
College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Five)

College Football Week of Sept. 27, 2008 Announcement I would like to start this week off by saying thanks to all who take the time to read the article. I really appreciate the exposure and enjoy the feedback...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 571 reads 3 comments
College Football Wordplay from A to Z (Week 4)

College Football week of 09/20/08 Another One Bites the Dust Happy trails East Carolina, after starting the season with two upset victories over West Virginia and Virginia Tech your hopes of reaching a BCS bowl are over...

Written by Eric Thomason about about 1 year ago 697 reads 24 comments

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Eric Thomason Article Archive

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Five)

College Football Wordplay from A to Z: September Surprises and October Predictions

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z ("September Surprises")

ACC Tourney Preview

Big East Tourney Preview

Big Ten Tourney Preview

Pac-10 Tourney Preview

Big XII Tourney Preview

SEC Tourney Preview

College Basketball Wordplay: From A to Z (2/16-2/22)

College Basketball Wordplay

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 12)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 11)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 10)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Nine)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Eight)

College Football Wordplay: Wedding Edition (Week Seven)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Six)

Winner's End

NCAA Football Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. Iowa State (2007)

Three and Out NFL (Week 8 2007)

Five and Out (Big East 2006)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week 4 2007)

College Football Wordplay: From A to Z (Week Five)

College Football Wordplay from A to Z (Week 4)

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