1. SEC Football 2011: Ranking the Starting Running Backs

    The SEC is the premier league is college football... this can be debated. What can't be, however, is the SEC is home to some of the best running backs in college football...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about 2 years ago 4,368 reads 97 comments

  2. College Football Prediction 2011: 11 Reasons 2011 Will Be Better Than 2010

    2010 was an exciting year... but for some, it was for the wrong reasons. There was a cloud around the national champion, and the stink of pro agents was one of the top stories of the year...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about 2 years ago 554 reads 2 comments

  3. NBA Power Rankings: Spurs, Lakers, Heat, Celtics and the NBA's 10 Best Trios

    As a lifelong Miami Heat fan (not bandwagon, as so many people tend to be nowadays because of the "Heatles"), I have absolutely no qualms with saying that the most talented trio (duo...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about 2 years ago 8,134 reads 177 comments

  4. Cam Newton: Calm Down, It Was Just One Sentence

    First and foremost, I am not an Auburn fan. Not at all. I am a South Carolina fan, and for that fact, the Auburn Tigers are right now my most hated team ever (SEC Championship Game nightmares for me)...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about 2 years ago 4,221 reads 46 comments

  5. NFL Draft 2011: Don't Overlook South Carolina Fullback Patrick DiMarco

    South Carolina fullback Patrick DiMarco is a man who has been a staple on the Gamecocks football team for the last four years. He has become a fan favorite, and a player who will be missed in the 2011 season...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 1,571 reads 0 comments

  6. Shaq Roland: Why South Carolina Will Bring in Another Mr. Football in 2012

    Superstars Stephon Gilmore, Marcus Lattimore and Jadeveon Clowney all have one thing in common: They were all South Carolina's Mr. Football. South Carolina is favored to land another one in the 2012 recruiting class...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 6,957 reads 9 comments

  7. Jadeveon Clowney: Dispelling the "Character Issues" Nonsense

    Jadeveon Clowney is a good character guy. There...I said it...and it is true. I cannot understand where all this hate is coming from. The four most common issues that people take offense to are either false or ridiculous...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 2,748 reads 73 comments

  8. South Carolina Football In 2011: Look Out SEC...the Gamecocks Are Hungry

    After signing day (in this case, Jadeveon Clowney Day), I generally like to preview the 2011 season. It is a while away, but this is the perfect time for this, my third annual South Carolina Gamecocks season preview...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 3,014 reads 36 comments

  9. Jadeveon Clowney: Soon, SC's Defensive Line Could Be SEC's Best

    With the signing of Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina has established a couple of things. 1. South Carolina has a strangle hold on in-state recruiting, with the last three top ...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 242 reads 3 comments

  10. College Football: Grading the South Carolina Gamecocks' 2011 Recruiting Class

    South Carolina is absolutely a program on the rise. With a 9-5 SEC East-winning 2010 season, the Gamecocks look to improve even more in 2011 and beyond. This recruiting class is poised to give South Carolina the tools to do just that...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 2,653 reads 7 comments

  11. National Signing Day 2011: Star DT Phillip Dukes Commits to South Carolina

    At 11:00 on Feb. 1, 2010, Philip Dukes made his big decision. It all came down to Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, North Carolina or South Carolina, and Dukes chose South Carolina...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 1,439 reads 2 comments

  12. National Signing Day 2011: South Carolina Gamecocks' Talent-loaded Class

    South Carolina's monster recruiting class is shaping up. We are now two days away from National Signing Day, and the Gamecocks look to make some noise...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 1,827 reads 3 comments

  13. South Carolina Basketball: Dear Darrin Horn, USC Needs You To Change

    (This idea came from a night of basketball watching with some of my closest friends... Clemson fans. I got a laugh out of the idea... this is not to be taken SERIOUSLY, or as a personal affront against Horn...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 868 reads 5 comments

  14. 2011 College Football Rankings: Predicting the First Loss for Every Top 25 Team

    2010 was an extremely exciting season. However, with Auburn crowned champion, it is time to look forward to an even more intense 2011. Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com recently released his pre-season top 25 for this upcoming season...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 8,296 reads 50 comments

  15. Jay Cutler and His Wahmbulance: Ranking the 5 Toughest Quarterbacks

    Jay Cutler had one heck of an NFC Championship game. He completed 6-14 passes and left with what people believed to be a "knee injury"...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 1,862 reads 0 comments

  16. College Football: The 10 Best ACC Matchups for 2011

    The ACC, the much maligned conference in college football, has never really lived up to the hype of "super conference" garnered when Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Miami joined in 2004...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 5,938 reads 19 comments

  17. South Carolina Football: Did Chris Culliver and Akeem Auguste's Switch Hurt D?

    South Carolina, has a recent history of producing good NFL prospects at cornerback. Players such as Dunta Robinson (Atlanta Falcons), Jonathan Joseph (Cincinnati Bengals) and Captain ...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 857 reads 1 comments

  18. South Carolina Basketball 2010: A Season of Growth, Not Wins

    Since football season is now officially over, it is time to turn my attention and considerable writing prowess (ahem) to my second love...basketball...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 265 reads 7 comments

  19. South Carolina Football: 2010 Season Awards and Highlights

    Well, I figured at some point I have to put this season of Gamecock football in the rearview mirror. I have not quite gotten used to the idea that there will be no more South Carolina football until the 2011 kickoff against East Carolina...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 732 reads 4 comments

  20. South Carolina Recruiting: Dixon Brothers Pick South Carolina, Clowney Next?

    Jan. 4, 2011 was a great day to be a South Carolina Gamecocks fan. They picked up two huge commitments by the Dixon brothers...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 3,829 reads 41 comments

  21. 2011 NFL Playoffs: Power Ranking the Playoff Teams

    It is finally down to the 12 "best" teams in the NFL. This is the point where the records technically don't matter. There is one particular record that may have some people up in arms (7-9, anyone?), but in the playoffs it truly is anyone's game...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 907 reads 3 comments

  22. South Carolina Football 2010: Ok, Garcia, You've Had Your Fun, on To Shaw

    In the past three bowl games, Stephen Garcia has been wonderful...for the opposition. He is responsible for seven interceptions and NO passing touchdowns. Ouch...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 2,315 reads 52 comments

  23. South Carolina Football: 10 New Year's Resolutions for the Gamecocks

    South Carolina is set up for an extremely important 2011 football season (and offseason). After achieving many school firsts in 2010, early predictions have South Carolina and Georgia battling it out for the SEC East...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 5,373 reads 0 comments

  24. South Carolina Football 2010: 12 Days of Christmas

    Here is an ode to the great football season South Carolina had in 2010! Everybody, regardless of the team you root for, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! On the first day of Christmas, Steve Spurrier gave to me...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 937 reads 7 comments

  25. Bowl Games 2010: Ranking and Predicting SEC Bowl Games

    The SEC has been considered the best conference in the college football world. This year, the pedestal has been shaken by the good play of the Big Ten and Pac-10...

    Alex Roberts Written by Alex Roberts about over 2 years ago 6,271 reads 51 comments