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It was interesting to read the national media yesterday, and discover a few things.  Namely- everybody saw the UT-TT game, everybody thought it was a terrific game (really a great promotion for the B12), and people are impressed with both teams.  I got to thinking about where it ranked in the history of big games […]

A Modest Proposal For A New SWC

At the beginning of this decade the late Jim Wacker was Athletics Director at Texas State (nee Southwest Texas State).

5 darkhorse MNC contenders

A lot of things have to break your way to win an MNC. Ed Reed has to get a lucky bounce. Clint Stoerner has to put the ball on the ground.  Michael Huff has to gamble on a 4th and 2.

The History of College Football Recruiting Cheating- Part 7

I’m concerned that this review of cheating in recruiting is too Southwest-centric. I’m sure the SEC is full of great cheating lore and examples; it’s just that the SWC cases are so much more…blatant. You have the combination of a rich talent pool fished by several programs, along with fiercely competitive boosters loaded with cash. […]

Coker a candidate for Southern Methodissed job

Former Miami coach Larry Coker has interviewed for the vacant SMU job.
How the mighty have fallen. Dude won a national championship six years ago.
The Dallas Morning News article says Coker has “a reputation as a players’ coach.” That’s pretty much how every former Miami coach is described. Former Miami players usually are referred to […]

  • Mockingbird: I was going to make the point about Vondrell'a no-show earlier. It makes me ...
  • Texoz: One more thing. Why the hell didn't Colt run once in the first half? Were they...
  • Texoz: Unlike the friends I was watching the game with, I was pleased with the victory....
  • RansomStoddard: We won despite: 1. Mediocre o-line play. The next guy Dockery blocks will be t...
  • Yassir Sanchez: Oh and by the way, tOSU blitzed just about every down in every conceivable way....
  • Yassir Sanchez: So in one second you are bragging on how well our well our offense did, what was...
  • Duder: Take heart ChrisApplewhite, you now have 6 months to draw animated running plays...
  • mojohorn: 'Our' safety reminds me of Eric Hall with much more space to get lost. "Blit...
  • CrazyJoeDavola: Groundhog, regarding your direct reply above, your points are why I think we're ...
  • Groundhog Day: What about the abuse he took on their next possession during the TD run? And pe...

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