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Does Sam Bradford Prove That Oklahoma Is a Lousy Team?

First, let's explain that headline. Sam Bradford is a great quarterback. After all, they don't give Heisman Trophies to hacks, and with Bradford at the helm, Oklahoma does as well as almost any team in college football...

Written by Larry Burton about 2 days ago 433 reads 26 comments
Alabama's Corey Reamer and Baron Huber Trade Old Dreams for New Dreams

Two young men, each with a dream that didn't come true. Neither boy ever expected to play in crimson uniforms, and only one ever expected to play in an Iron Bowl...

Written by Larry Burton about 3 days ago 787 reads 15 comments
Larry's Losers in the SEC, Final Week of the Regular Season

Last week saw this humble enterprise beginning to peak with my second week of perfect picks including the "upset" of LSU. I chose Les Miles' picture this week to represent the losers as he was the biggest loser of the week...

Written by Larry Burton about 4 days ago 1,541 reads 35 comments
Les Miles: Less Wins, Less Truthfulness, Less Coaching Ability

Ever since Nick Saban joined the ranks and history of the Alabama Crimson Tide LSU fans have been quick to point to Les Miles as being the better of the two coaches. They point to his record with the Tigers against Saban's...

Written by Larry Burton about 4 days ago 2,257 reads 56 comments
This Was A Good Day to Be A Fan of Alabama Football

Saturday was a fun day. I arrived to the stadium early and met with my publisher "TOUCHDOWN ALABAMA", met our photographer and learned more about photography in 15 minutes than I've known all my life...

Written by Larry Burton about 4 days ago 835 reads 2 comments
Can Tennessee Overcome These Newest Distractions and Finish Strong?

The loss to SEC foe Auburn seemed to be a wake-up call to most fans. It was a contest of two rebuilding teams with two new SEC coaches. This game would go far in showing which team was making the biggest strides...

Written by Larry Burton about 8 days ago 413 reads 26 comments
Lane Kiffin Exposed as a Liar: Vols Coach Kept Player's Arrest Under Wraps

We've all heard the story about the three Tennessee players arrested for their part in an attempted armed robbery. We all heard how Kiffin had just spoken hours before the incident and proclaimed how there had been no such incidents...

Written by Larry Burton about 9 days ago 9,469 reads 352 comments
Understanding Saban Speak Tells the Real Meaning of What He's Saying

Covering Alabama football regularly and attending other Alabama functions with Nick Saban as the speaker is the only way to learn "Saban Speak." There's a subtle difference between what he says and what he means...

Written by Larry Burton about 9 days ago 4,511 reads 30 comments
Tennessee's Lane Kiffin's Silence Is Deafening As The Orange Is Crushed

As someone who has blasted Lane Kiffin in the past for his stupid statements, lies and mental miscues, I was fully ready and willing to give Lane Kiffin a pass for this, his first player arrest...

Written by Larry Burton about 11 days ago 524 reads 34 comments
Alabama's Greg McElroy Is Throwing TDs Again, So Quit Complaining

Greg McElroy thought he was prepared for the starting job as quarterback at the University of Alabama. He thought he knew what to expect, but the recent criticism has gotten under his skin...

Written by Larry Burton about 11 days ago 1,298 reads 10 comments
Larry's Losers in the SEC: Week Twelve

Dog Gone it! I follow up my first perfect week with two losers in week eleven. Auburn proved you can't keep a good team down and allowed Georgia to prove they may be better than we all thought ...

Written by Larry Burton about 11 days ago 1,513 reads 13 comments
Are All the Stars Aligning for Alabama As a Team of Destiny in 2009?

In what is unveiling to be a season of firsts and lasts, this Tide team appears to be peaking at the right time to finish the season...

Written by Larry Burton about 12 days ago 1,600 reads 31 comments
The Fat Lady Has Not Sung at Notre Dame for Weis According to Swarbrick

According to sources close to Jack Swarbrick, the Notre Dame athletic director said, "Anyone who has said Charlies Weis will not be our football coach next year is being irresponsible and does not have the facts...

Written by Larry Burton about 14 days ago 806 reads 38 comments
Alabama's Streak of Being an SEC Champion in Every Decade is No Big Deal

The first SEC Championship Game was in 1933 and the winner was Alabama. Since then the Crimson Tide have won an unprecedented 21 titles. That's eight more than second place Tennessee and over twice the number of fifth place Florida...

Written by Larry Burton about 14 days ago 846 reads 17 comments
Orange Crushed: Tennessee Arrests Mean Kiffin Hasn't Fixed The Problems

Tennessee has always had a reputation of having players in trouble. How bad? The "Award" for the team with the most players arrested and charges pressed against them was named "The Fulmer Cup...

Written by Larry Burton about 15 days ago 2,952 reads 325 comments
Alabama and Florida: Shocking Statistics and How They Will Change

As you may know, statistics can be very helpful in illustrating a point you want to prove or even proving either side of a heated argument in some cases. Such is the case with Alabama and Florida...

Written by Larry Burton about 15 days ago 2,836 reads 46 comments
Nick Saban Brings Tide Team and Recruiting Crop Both Up To No. 2

Just when you thought Nick Saban had his hands full guiding this year's Crimson Tide team team to a second place ranking and coaching so hard to stop the silly miscues they've been making, he's ...

Written by Larry Burton about 17 days ago 3,872 reads 34 comments
Just How Good Can Alabama Be If It Plays Its Most Complete Game?

There's a lot that sports fans will never agree on, like who was the best college team ever. But there is one thing most will agree on—Alabama has not played it's best game yet this season and they're not hitting on all cylinders...

Written by Larry Burton about 17 days ago 2,395 reads 31 comments
Why Are Mississippi State and Auburn Helping Alabama Beat Florida?

Dan Mullen is helping Alabama beat his old boss and friend Urban Meyer. Gene Chizik and his new offensive coordinator are also helping Alabama to beat Florida in the upcoming SEC Championship Game...

Written by Larry Burton about 18 days ago 3,267 reads 27 comments
LSU Fans Beginning To See Les Is Not More When It Comes To Coaching

LSU fans are beginning to show some division. The loyal fans who praised Les Miles as the second coming of a Bengal Messiah who could continue to lead this team to more greatness are now divided...

Written by Larry Burton about 18 days ago 1,780 reads 93 comments
Larry's Losers in The SEC Week Eleven

No, Tebow didn't lose—the Gators won this week—but this is just a photo I picture in my mind when I'm thinking about the upcoming SEC Championship game...

Written by Larry Burton about 19 days ago 2,167 reads 16 comments
If Rich Rodriguez Doesn't Have a Hot Seat Yet He Deserves One

At Michigan, fans are beginning to tire of the 'wait till next year' talk. There was supposed to be marked improvements on this year's team...

Written by Larry Burton about 19 days ago 2,746 reads 50 comments
Alabama's Greg McElroy Came Through Like a Champion With Win Over LSU

Quarterbacks don't dream of completing 19-of-34 pass attempts in a game during the offseason. Those dreams are reserved for some gaudy number like 34-of-35...

Written by Larry Burton about 19 days ago 1,523 reads 135 comments
"Finish!" Maybe All Nick Saban's Yelling Paid off For Alabama VS LSU

What started as an ugly beginning for Alabama turned into a game where the team that could finish the strongest would walk off the field as a winner. It became a game of attrition for LSU with players either limping off or being helped off the grass...

Written by Larry Burton about 19 days ago 2,275 reads 15 comments
Iowa's Loss to Northwestern Proves Big Ten Is Just a Joke Again

A top four team losing to a four-loss Northwestern team simply proves that Iowa was just another Big Ten pretender trying to imitate a national power. We've seen it all before, but usually it's Ohio State or Penn State in the pretender's role...

Written by Larry Burton about 20 days ago 1,289 reads 122 comments

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Larry Burton Article Archive

Does Sam Bradford Prove That Oklahoma Is a Lousy Team?

Alabama's Corey Reamer and Baron Huber Trade Old Dreams for New Dreams

Larry's Losers in the SEC, Final Week of the Regular Season

Les Miles: Less Wins, Less Truthfulness, Less Coaching Ability

This Was A Good Day to Be A Fan of Alabama Football

Can Tennessee Overcome These Newest Distractions and Finish Strong?

Lane Kiffin Exposed as a Liar: Vols Coach Kept Player's Arrest Under Wraps

Understanding Saban Speak Tells the Real Meaning of What He's Saying

Tennessee's Lane Kiffin's Silence Is Deafening As The Orange Is Crushed

Alabama's Greg McElroy Is Throwing TDs Again, So Quit Complaining

Larry's Losers in the SEC: Week Twelve

Are All the Stars Aligning for Alabama As a Team of Destiny in 2009?

The Fat Lady Has Not Sung at Notre Dame for Weis According to Swarbrick

Alabama's Streak of Being an SEC Champion in Every Decade is No Big Deal

Orange Crushed: Tennessee Arrests Mean Kiffin Hasn't Fixed The Problems

Alabama and Florida: Shocking Statistics and How They Will Change

Nick Saban Brings Tide Team and Recruiting Crop Both Up To No. 2

Just How Good Can Alabama Be If It Plays Its Most Complete Game?

Why Are Mississippi State and Auburn Helping Alabama Beat Florida?

LSU Fans Beginning To See Les Is Not More When It Comes To Coaching

Larry's Losers in The SEC Week Eleven

If Rich Rodriguez Doesn't Have a Hot Seat Yet He Deserves One

Alabama's Greg McElroy Came Through Like a Champion With Win Over LSU

"Finish!" Maybe All Nick Saban's Yelling Paid off For Alabama VS LSU

Iowa's Loss to Northwestern Proves Big Ten Is Just a Joke Again

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