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Proud native of southeastern Louisiana and seven-year resident of Jackson, MS.

Graduated from Millsaps College in 2005.

Was in the Superdome for the post-Katrina re-opening in 2006.

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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 05: Roy Upchurch #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Behind The Veil: Analyzing Resumes In The SEC

Published about 1 month ago
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ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Joe Cox #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs directs the offense against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

SEC Week Two: Three and Out

Published about 1 month ago
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SEC Week One: Three and Out

Published 2 months ago
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 21: Wide receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes upfield with a pass against the San Diego Chargers at Raymond James Stadium on December 21, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Three Problems with the NFL Schedule

Published 7 months ago
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Franklin Crittenden responded to a comment on Alabama vs. LSU; Nick Saban vs. Les Miles; Civilization vs. Barbarians
Franklin Crittenden responded to a comment on Alabama vs. LSU; Nick Saban vs. Les Miles; Civilization vs. Barbarians
Zippy Gator responded to a comment on Spikes Was Going For Ealey's Chinstrap (& Intimidation)...NOT His Eyes
Zippy Gator responded to a comment on Spikes Was Going For Ealey's Chinstrap (& Intimidation)...NOT His Eyes
Rick McMahan responded to a comment on Urban Meyer's "Suspension" of Linebacker Brandon Spikes Sends Wrong Message
Rick McMahan responded to a comment on Urban Meyer's "Suspension" of Linebacker Brandon Spikes Sends Wrong Message
Franklin Crittenden responded to a comment on Alabama Fans Should Have Expected the Media To Turn on the Tide

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by James
5 months ago

2 winning seasons in ten years and no playoff wins... Find a worse squad...
by James
5 months ago

Michael, appreciate your response, but the Saints were bad in the 90's. Gotta win a playoff game to conclude anything other.

1990 1990 NFL NFC West 2nd 8 8 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Bears) 16-6
1991 1991 NFL NFC West 1st 11 5 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Falcons) 27-20
1992 1992 NFL NFC West 2nd 12 4 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Eagles) 36-20
1993 1993 NFL NFC West 2nd 8 8 0
1994 1994 NFL NFC West 2nd 7 9 0
1995 1995 NFL NFC West 5th 7 9 0
1996 1996 NFL NFC West 5th 3 13 0
1997 1997 NFL NFC West 3rd 6 10 0
1998 1998 NFL NFC West 3rd 6 10 0
1999 1999 NFL NFC West 5th 3 13 0
by Josh
10 months ago

hey michael,

I just wanted to tell you that I read both your BCS articles, and that I loved both of them. I think it is plainly obvious that the NCAA must do something to change this system, whether they just improve it or scrap it. I myself am writing an article now about a college playoff that would keep most of the bowls intact, yet still let the champion be decided in a single game elimination tourney. I'll send you the link when i finish it up.
by Carson
10 months ago

If the SEC is not the best...than who is?

The BIG-12 went out the window with the ever-so-powerful BIG-12 south's performance....
Ole miss and UF hold TT and OU to WELL under there averages..oh yea and they outscored them too..
Texas would have lost that game if it weren't for Beanie not playing the 2nd....

So clearly, just considering the heads up battles, the SEC proves superior to the BIG-12.....

so who's better than the SEC?

Utah proved to be a better team than Bama.....but do you honestly think they are better than UF?
Just ask yourself: If they were playing tomorrow, with a large sum of money on the line(or whatever), would you really take Utah straight up?...I don't think you would....

Just wondering?
by Franklin
10 months ago

Just pointing out that there is a code within a conference not to help outside the conference. Urban Meyer broke that code.
by Franklin
10 months ago

Michael, For those of you that defended Urban Meyer for helping Utah here is something that will show you it is not done...

Some of you said that Saban would do the same thing if asked, well you were wrong and here is proof.

http://www.dothaneagle.com/dea/sport...florida/53358/

Here is the important part, a quote from Saban's coach...

Smart, however, said there was a limit on what was exchanged simply because of conference loyalty.

“We intentionally don’t talk about it because that’s an SEC deal,” Smart said. “We’re obviously SEC people.”

I guess the Urban Meyer doesn't see it the same as everyone else does.
by Franklin
10 months ago

Michael, I didn't know you were from Utah?

I just got back from N.O. I will write your article tomorrow. Stay tuned!
by Justin
11 months ago

michael,

hi, my name is justin and i'm the LSU football community leader. if you have any questions please feel free to ask. go tigers!!!
by Franklin
11 months ago

Michael. you never responded to Kevin. See... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80137-why-i-am-sure-that-alabama-or-florida-will-beat-texas-tech

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