In the USC Trojans vs the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, you have a rivalry that doesn't have the element of close proximity, and that makes it unlike any other in the world. Duke and North Carolina are separated by just ten miles on Tobacco Road. Liverpool FC and Everton are separated by Stanley Park, which is just over a mile long. USC vs. Notre Dame isn't an in-state rivalry … [Read more...] about USC vs Notre Dame is the Only Intersectional Rivalry
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Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?
With Wisconsin’s Big Ten Championship win over Nebraska, the loser to Stanford in the Rose Bowl has been determined. Okay, just a small joke touching on the weakness of the Big Ten conference this season, but, does Wisconsin stand a chance against Stanford in Pasadena on January 1st? If they play like the team that just completely obliterated Nebraska 70-31, you bet! Going … [Read more...] about Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?
Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?
Notre Dame has notified Michigan that they will be cancelling their series with the Wolverines after the 2014 season. This announcement is a result of Notre Dame’s recent deal with the ACC. The deal states that the Irish will play five football games per season vs. ACC opponents once Notre Dame moves their athletic allegiance the ACC starting in 2014. However, Notre Dame will … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?
2012 NFL Draft – Top Offensive Lineman
Offensive Tackle 1. Matt Kalil, USC (6-6, 306): With great size and strength, Kalil certainly looks like an NFL tackle. There’s nothing about his game that disproves the eye test. Kalil has a … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft – Top Offensive Lineman
The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
When a team has been victorious in only two of its thirteen regular season games, there is obviously tremendous room for growth. This necessitates a long list for Santa Claus. Hopefully the printed out version of this arrives on time, with all of the doom and gloom surrounding the U.S. Postal Service. Maybe I will have to track down his e-mail address. Previously, I have … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?
Halfway through his second season at the pressure-packed helm of Notre Dame football, Brian Kelly has experienced horrible tragedy and made almost every mistake imaginable. From the death of Declan Sullivan to horrible public admission that the players he recruited were on a different level than those he inherited, Kelly has done a lot in creating the minefield he has to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?
USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
The USC Trojans have two underclassmen (QB Matt Barkley and OT Matt Kalil) who look like top 10 picks in the 2011 draft. And they have a sophomore (WR Robert Woods) who should be a top pick in the 2012 draft. Given all the sanctions USC is under, and their current place in the college football landscape, it's pretty obvious that all Trojan underclassmen with a legit chance of … [Read more...] about USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview
It's not often that we pick a game with two unranked teams for BHGP. And other than September non-conference or bowl games, we don't do the intersectional thing much either. But this is college football's top inter-sectional rivalry: USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both are on the cusp of the AP top 25, so winner gets a national ranking. USC has won 11 of the … [Read more...] about USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction
Offense was the story in South Bend on Saturday, as Tommy Rees the “Game Manager” became Tommy Rees “the Touchdown slinger.” Notre Dame reeled off 42 first half points thanks in large part to four passing touchdowns from their quarterback in route to a 59-33 shellacking of the Air Force Academy in a game that was not even as close as the already lopsided outcome would … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction