This week, discussions among college football conference commissioners did not reach a conclusion, regarding potential landscape changes. The Power 4, particularly the SEC and Big Ten, dominate the sport, and their financial advantages grow. Proposed playoff expansions raise concerns about equity for lower conferences and threaten the sport’s competitive dynamics, generating unease among fans.
This post provides an overview of American Football, outlining its objectives, game structure, and team dynamics. It explains the roles of offense, defense, and special teams, emphasizing scoring methods. The post also touches on game strategies and common penalties.
Whilst watching college football games, I sometimes have to remind myself that I am actually watching university students. High-performing university students, but students nonetheless. It is easy to forget when you see them performing...
T’was the month after the Natty, and all was calm…. We are in full off-season mode now, signalling quieter times as athletic departments review rosters for next year. Amongst the relative quiet, I wanted...
The PAC-12 conference has undergone significant upheaval, losing key teams to rival conferences and facing challenges in retaining its Power 5 status. Established in 1915, it has seen its membership dwindle to just two teams. Efforts to recruit new members are underway, but its future and relevance remain uncertain.
This post explains college bowl games for UK fans new to College Football. Bowls serve as post-season matches, allowing broader team participation for exposure and revenue. I look at some of the key themes here.
What Happened? Ohio State Buckeyes ended a ten year wait to be, once again, crowned national champions. They beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in Atlanta in what was quite an entertaining game. Both...
The National Championship is scheduled for this Monday 20th January (Tuesday at 1.30am for us in the UK). Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on Ohio State Buckeyes at the Mercedes Benz stadium in...
If my Dad (an octogenarian who prefers his sports ball to be of the round variety) ever stumbles across a college football match on Sky Sports one Saturday afternoon, I know I will get...
I am writing this post the weekend before the National Championship game. It might seem like a strange time to start a blog, at the end of a season, but it has taken me...
