March 12, 20241 yr Moderator Athlon's questions for B1G teams' spring practices. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-football-the-biggest-spring-question-facing-every-team-2024
March 12, 20241 yr Moderator B1G Tradition - Matt Hayes's weekly look at B1G football. Lots of good stuff here; Hayes's key to Oregon going over 10.5, defeating at least one of Michigan and Ohio State. The B1G 10: If all goes well, you won’t recognize Penn State’s offense next year SATURDAYTRADITION.COM James Franklin hired Andy Kotelnicki to fix Penn State's woeful passing attack. Why it could work. Plus: B1G power rankings, Nebraska's QB battle and more.
March 12, 20241 yr Author Moderator College football rankings: Projecting 2024 season's 10 most explosive offenses Based on returning talent and key offseason additions, these offensive attacks should flourish. College football rankings: Projecting 2024 season's 10 most explosive offenses 247SPORTS.COM Based on returning talent and key offseason additions, these offensive attacks should flourish.
March 12, 20241 yr Moderator Thanks, NJ for the above post. A few thoughts. No. 10. LSU - with its tougher conference games in Baton Rouge, the Tigers are a threat to win the SEC. However, unlike 2023, in 2024 LSU will not have the best O in the nation. No. 10 feels like the right spot. No. 9. Oklahoma - Arnold threw for 361 yards against Arizona. He also threw 3 picks. The schedule is brutal. No. 8. Miami - Only if Mari(o) does not screw Cam Ward up. That's a big IF. No. 7. Georgia - Underrated IMO; especially with Etienne running the ball behind a solid O line. No. 6. Memphis. SMU is off to the ACC. Tulane has a new coach and a new QB, Ty Thompson. The only 'unwinnable game' is on the road at FSU. No. 5 - Texas - Top 2 RBs are gone. All of the quality WRs from 2023 are gone. Bond from Bama? The winning Iron Bowl catch was great, but Bond had 661 receiving yards in 2023, good but not great. I think Texas is overrated here and also in the 2024 preseason polls. No. 4 Liberty - Give me death over 13-0 Liberty playing in a crummy conference without a P4 opponent in back-to-back seasons, making the playoff as the G5 representative. We saw this horror movie in 2023. No. 3 Ole Miss - With a soft schedule, the toughest game at LSU, with UGA, and OK traveling to Oxford, and Dart back at QB, this could be too low. No. 2. Oregon - Oregon "lucked out" getting Stewart. Come On Man! How about some credit for Dan the Man and Division Street? Luck had nothing to do with Stewart coming to Eugene. TE Fergie is flying under the radar. No. 1 Ohio State - If the starting QB is better than McCord. If the O line improves. If everything meshes for Chip. A lightweight schedule provides an opportunity for tOSU to be No. 1; I see improvement but not this much improvement. Fun read. Thanks again. Edited March 12, 20241 yr by Jon Joseph
March 13, 20241 yr Author Moderator College Football Teams With Best Shot to Go Undefeated in 2024 College Football Teams With Best Shot to Go Undefeated in 2024 BLEACHERREPORT.COM Going undefeated in college football is super hard. After the Michigan Wolverines did it to win the national championship last year, even they aren't on this…
March 14, 20241 yr Moderator The Wisky coach looks back on a rocky 2023. If Van Dyke plays like he did before Mari(o) showed up, Wisconsin has a shot at being much improved in 2024. 11/16 in Madison, Ducks players will likely be Jumping Around just to stay warm. Luke Fickell reflects on 'eye-opening' first season at Wisconsin: Why did Badgers stumble? THEATHLETIC.COM Fickell spoke to The Athletic about the highs and lows of a 7-6 debut at Wisconsin and what went wrong: 'It’s incredibly humbling.'
March 16, 20241 yr Author Moderator Ducks ranked among nation's best in ESPN's Future QB Power Rankings Oregon Football: Ducks ranked highly in Future QB Power Rankings DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are among the highest-ranked teams in the nation when it comes to ESPN’s newest Future QB Power Rankings.
March 16, 20241 yr Moderator Purdue is called the Boilermakers because the football team cannonballed Wabash. Why is Purdue called the Boilermakers? Mascot name explained FANSIDED.COM If you can look Purdue Pete in the eyes and tell you have no earthly idea what a Boilermaker is, you are a braver man than me, sir. Purdue University competes i
March 17, 20241 yr Moderator What's up in Ann Arbor? Moore work than the coach would like. Michigan's national title defense begins with numerous pressing spring questions THEATHLETIC.COM Who will start at quarterback? Can the physical identity be sustained? Setting up Sherrone Moore's first spring as Michigan's head coach.
March 18, 20241 yr Moderator With Oregon in, 7 B1G teams made the NCAA Tourney field. Will the B1G win its first title since 2000? Key takeaways from B1G’s 6 NCAA Tournament teams SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Three Big Ten teams are on a collision course with a No. 1 seed in the 2nd round. That and other key takeaways for the NCAA Tournament.
March 19, 20241 yr Moderator Show Puddles the Money! SEC, Big Ten influence to grow larger with new CFP revenue distribution model WWW.SATURDAYDOWNSOUTH.COM The gap between the SEC and Big Ten and the rest of the FBS is only going to get larger with the latest tweaks to the College Football Playoff.
March 19, 20241 yr Moderator Four things to watch as USC begins spring football practice SPORTS.YAHOO.COM As USC prepares to open spring practice on Tuesday, here are four things to watch, including the quarterback competition to replace Caleb Williams.
March 20, 20241 yr Moderator The UW AD is now the AD at Nebraska. Intra-conference poaching. Does UW have the money to stay competitive in CFB and CBB? UW could not come close to matching DeBoer's $10.5M from Bama. It would be interesting to know the salary differences with this hire by Nebraska. A+m paid a whole lot of money to poach alum Trev Alberts from the Cornhuskers.
March 20, 20241 yr Author Moderator Quacking the Roster: CB Transfer Kam Alexander Film review of Alexander’s 2023 season at UTSA plus 2022 SHSU’s opener against Texas A&M Quacking the Roster: CB Transfer Kam Alexander WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Film review of Alexander’s 2023 season at UTSA plus 2022 SHSU’s opener against Texas A&M
March 20, 20241 yr Author Moderator This situation needs to stop happening. The playoff selection committee needs to force the issue where all conferences have to have the same number of conference games played. SEC sticking with 8 conference games in 2025, adjusting start times Desiring an all-day SEC football feel, SEC Network game start times can now be pushed back 45 minutes to lead to more staggered finishes, i.e. moving from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. CT. kickoff time. SEC sticking with 8 conference games in 2025, adjusting start times 247SPORTS.COM Desiring an all-day SEC football feel, SEC Network game start times can now be pushed back 45 minutes to lead to more staggered finishes, i.e. moving from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. CT...
March 24, 20241 yr Author Moderator Dillon Gabriel rated as a Top 3 quarterback entering the 2024 season Dillon Gabriel rated as a Top 3 quarterback entering the 2024 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM According to USA TODAY college football analyst Patrick Conn, Dillon Gabriel is one of the top quarterbacks in the country.
March 24, 20241 yr Moderator Hiring Dusty May shows Michigan is serious about basketball program WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Michigan has an elite football program. Its basketball program is trying to reach that level. It's May Day in Michigan. Will Dusty May be able to step up from G5 FAU to the B1G?
March 24, 20241 yr Moderator Know Thy Enemy. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/four-star-edge-isaiah-gibson-commits-to-usc-trojans The young man was a long-time 'commit' to Georgia and had Oregon in his final 3. Riley is trying to turn the page on D and recruiting on that side of the ball is improving. I have SC as a 2024 B1G Dark Horse contender. 5 programs in the B1G have Blue Chip Rosters: Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, OREGON, and USC. In 2024, SC plays LSU and Notre Dame OOC but misses both OREGON and Ohio State and plays Penn State and Wisconsin in LA.
March 24, 20241 yr Moderator Wink, Wink, gets paid. No Harbaugh but it looks like Michigan is still serious about playing champ-level ball. Will Martindale, who has been out of college ball for a long time, be a good fit? A good recruiting fit? https://athlonsports.com/college-football/michigans-new-dc-wink-martindale-becomes-highest-paid-assistant-in-cfb OT, but looking at DeBoer's salary at Bama, $10.5 Million a year before any bonus, should Mullens give DL another raise? [NJ - time for a new thread? Thanks for all of the great posts.]
March 24, 20241 yr Moderator Michigan's Wink Martindale is highest-paid assistant in the country WWW.ON3.COM Michigan Wolverines basketball head coach Sherrone Moore made defensive coordinator Wink Martindale the highest-paid assistant in the country
March 25, 20241 yr Author Moderator College Football Playoff 2024-25 national championship odds updated during spring practice There are a couple surprises in the latest national title odds ahead of the 2024 season. College Football Playoff 2024-25 national championship odds updated during spring practice 247SPORTS.COM There are a couple surprises in the latest national title odds ahead of the 2024 season.
March 25, 20241 yr Moderator Me no likey this. USC's recruiting surge: Trojans bolster defense with five commitments on Sunday THEATHLETIC.COM When operating at peak capacity, this is what USC’s recruiting should look like.
March 25, 20241 yr Author Moderator 2024 Big Ten football head coach rankings from 1 to 18: With no Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day claims top spot For the uninitiated, these lists are totally subjective. This is meant to be a fun exercise, but it’s my rankings. While career achievements are taken into account, college football has become a sport that’s constantly changing, so recent performance (wins, recruiting, working the transfer portal, hiring assistants, producing NFL Draft picks, etc) is weighed much more heavily than what you’ve done in the past. Entering the 224 season, the Big Ten head coach rankings look considerably different than they did just one year ago. There’s no Jim Harbaugh or Pat Fitzgerald. Hello, Pac-12 compadres Lincoln Riley, Dan Lanning, Jedd Fisch and DeShaun Foster. And where do you rank Sherrone Moore or Jonathan Smith? There’s plenty to debate. Let’s dive in. 2024 Big Ten football head coach rankings from 1 to 18: With no Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day claims top spot - On3 WWW.ON3.COM With Jim Harbaugh off to the NFL, Ryan Day is now the Big Ten’s top head coach. But how do the rest of the 2024 rankings flesh out?
March 25, 20241 yr Moderator https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-spring-games-michigan-ohio-state-fox-sports-joel-klatt-broadcast
March 26, 20241 yr Author Moderator National Championship Contenders National Championship CONTENDERS | Texas Longhorns, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide CDN.JWPLAYER.COM National Championship CONTENDERS | Texas Longhorns, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide
March 26, 20241 yr Moderator https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-spring-games-michigan-ohio-state-fox-sports-joel-klatt-broadcast
March 26, 20241 yr Moderator Washington officially announces new head basketball coach for move to Big Ten SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Washington has hired a new coach to lead the Huskies in 2024-25 as the program officially moves into the Big Ten.
March 26, 20241 yr Moderator Dusty May to Michigan: What to expect from the Wolverines’ new coach SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Dusty May is taking over the Wolverines' basketball program just one year removed from a run to the Final Four. What should Michigan fans expect?
March 27, 20241 yr Moderator The Pac-2 and Pac-10 "settlement" is keeping no athletic department employee who is worth a spit in Corvallis and Pullman. Wazzu AD Pat Chun leaving for same job at Washington THEATHLETIC.COM Chun spent a half-dozen years at WSU after serving as FAU’s athletic director.
March 27, 20241 yr Author Moderator Questions for each Big Ten team in spring: Chip Kelly's debut at Ohio State among top storylines to follow Questions for each Big Ten team in spring: Chip Kelly's debut at Ohio State among top storylines to follow - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Is Michigan, the defending national champion, reloading or rebuilding under new coach Sherrone Moore?
March 28, 20241 yr Moderator Aiden Chiles transferring to Michigan State is not all about the money. Refreshing. Aidan Chiles’ non-NIL reasons for heading to Michigan State should excite Spartan fans SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Aidan Chiles is one of Michigan State's new quarterbacks, and he should have the Spartans excited to begin Jonathan Smith's era.
March 28, 20241 yr Moderator 18 questions for 18 B1G teams. Questions for each Big Ten team in spring: Chip Kelly's debut at Ohio State among top storylines to follow - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Is Michigan, the defending national champion, reloading or rebuilding under new coach Sherrone Moore?
March 28, 20241 yr Author Moderator Three Big Ten Stadiums Named Most 'Intimidating' For 2024 The Big Ten already has a reputation for having some of the hardest places to play in college football for visiting teams, and that reputation is only going to get stronger with the addition of several teams from the Pac-12 in 2024. One college football writer set out to rank the most "intimidating" stadiums in the country for the 2024 season, and he included three from the Big Ten. https://thespun.com/college-football/three-big-ten-stadiums-named-most-intimidating-for-2024
March 28, 20241 yr Author Moderator Oregon Ducks' 2024 schedule with game-by-game score predictions Oregon Football: Ducks 2024 game-by-game score predictions DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A game-by-game breakdown of the Oregon Ducks 2024 schedule, with score predictions for every matchup.
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