Category: General

Which Big Ten Teams Are Playing Bowl Games?

As sure as dry turkey and your trousers no longer fitting, another thing you can guarantee post Christmas is the College Football Bowl season. I wrote about what bowl games are last year and...

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An Alternative Ranking for College Football

“The League Table Never Lies” I am of a vintage where I remember Alan Hansen saying that phrase on Match of the Day.  His point being that over the course of a 38-game season,...

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The Magic of College Gameday

Gameday Routines Week 0 served as a great introduction to the season and week 1 is now almost upon us! This week there are a full slate of games allowing us to kickstart our...

The Missing “Why” in College Football?

I have been comparing the structure of College Football to UK sports quite a bit in recent weeks. Whilst doing so, something had been bothering me about the comparisons. This week I finally figured...

How can the College Football Playoff be Improved?

College football is evolving rapidly and changes to the postseason form part of that evolution. As the sport transitions towards professionalism, the College Football Playoff (CFP) is on the brink of further evolution. But...

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The Blueprint for a Top NFL Draft Pick

What separates a first-round NFL Draft pick from a late-round hopeful? This article explores the blueprint teams use to evaluate talent, from physical traits and football IQ to scheme fit and character—highlighted through the rise of 2025’s top pick, Cam Ward. A must-read for college football and NFL fans alike.

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College Football Pick of the News

A slightly different article this week where I look at my pick of the news stories. The key one being the interview I heard with the Head Coach of the Washington Huskies. Coach Jedd Fisch emphasizes the negative impact of early games on player welfare. He also advocates for accessible spring games to enhance fan experience.