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Articles tagged "alabama":
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Who Says That Freshmen Players Cannot Lead A Team To A Bowl Victory?
Much was made of star Texas quarterback Colt McCoy being knocked out of the National Championship Game early on against Alabama. His replacement, Garrett Gilbert, an inexperienced freshman, came in to replace McCoy. Alabama won the 2009 title 37-21, giving the impression that a freshman could not get the job done in a big game.
Jake Locker Returns - The Outlook For Washington Husky Football In 2010 Just Rose 1000%
Whoever figured out that a great, experienced quarterback is almost a necessity for a championship team was a genius before his time. The two recent Super Bowl teams both had great quarterbacks—Peyton Manning and Drew Brees. Now the University of Washington Huskies have Jake Locker back for another year to continue a tremendous re-building effort by new head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Michigan State's 2010 Football Program Is In Critical Need Of A Course Correction Immediately
When Mark Dantonio took over as head coach of the Michigan State University football program 3 years ago, no one was more excited and clapping louder than this former athlete and Michigan State graduate. It was easy to understand why. Now it is easy to understand why I am disappointed with the Spartans and their progress.
Down 14-Zip, Two 2009 Bowl Teams Win By 10 - Texas Tech Take The "Distraction" Bowl (aka Alamo Bowl)
Despite being down 14-zip early on, two 2009 bowl teams—Utah and Middle Tennessee—won by 10, and Texas Tech managed to take the "Distraction" Bowl (aka Alamo Bowl) title from Michigan State University, 41-31. Find out which Distraction Bowl team had the biggest "thug" factor.
Alabama Uses Mark Ingram & The Crimson Tide Defense To Beat Texas & Win The National Title, 37 - 21
Twelve months is a long time to wait when you seek personal and team redemption, but it is also a short time to wait when the event yields a positive result and you can bask in that success for the rest of your life. For Alabama this year, the memories will be ever so sweet, and at least one legend will be created in the process. Find out who.
Ed Bagley's Final Top 25 Poll For The 2009 College Football Season
Another great college football season has come and gone. Here is my final poll for 2009, and why I rank them where I do. Die-hard fans should remember that next year's first kickoff is only 7 months away.
Six 2009 Bowl Teams Used Defense To Win, None More Convincingly Than Iowa
While Nebraska used its stifling defense to record the 2009 bowl season's only shutout (a 33-0 victory over Arizona), six other bowl winners used their defense to achieve victories--Iowa, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Boise State, Marshall and Connecticut.
Eight 2009 Bowl Teams Lose By 20 Or More Points, None Worse Than Nevada - Part 1
Eight of the 34 bowl game losers—or 25 percent—lost by 20 or more points, none worse than Nevada's 45-10 drubbing at the hands of the rising Southern Methodist University Mustangs in the Hawaii Bowl. For SMU coach June Jones, it was homecoming all over again. Find out why.
Eight 2009 Bowl Teams Win By 3 Points Or Less, None More Exciting Than Idaho - Part 1
Eight of the 34 bowl game winners—or approximately 25 percent—earned their victories by 3 or less points, and none won in more exciting fashion than Idaho—and that includes two double overtime winners (Wyoming and Central Michigan) and two single overtime winners (Arkansas and Auburn). Find out why Idaho's win was best.
Eight 2009 Bowl Teams Win By 3 Points Or Less, None More Exciting Than Idaho - Part 2
Eight of the 34 bowl game winners—or approximately 25 percent—earned their victories by 3 or less points, and none won in more exciting fashion than Idaho—and that includes two double overtime winners (Wyoming and Central Michigan) and two single overtime winners (Arkansas and Auburn). Find out why Idaho's win was best.
Eight 2009 Bowl Teams Lose By 20 Or More Points, None Worse Than Nevada - Part 2
Eight of the 34 bowl game losers—or 25 percent—lost by 20 or more points, none worse than Nevada's 45-10 drubbing at the hands of the rising Southern Methodist University Mustangs in the Hawaii Bowl. For SMU coach June Jones, it was homecoming all over again. Find out why.
Biggest Winners Among The Six 2009 Desperation Bowl Teams Were Florida State And Oklahoma
It was goodbye for legendary coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State, and welcome back Oklahoma as both the Seminoles and Sooners racked up the best victories among the six desperation bowl teams, so-called because of their disappointing regular season play and chance to redeem themselves in a bowl game.
Mark Ingram Becomes The First Ever Heisman Trophy Winner For Alabama
Sophomore running back Mark Ingram has done something for the University of Alabama that no other player has ever done—bring home a Heisman Trophy for the Crimson Tide faithful. Ingram nudged out running back Toby Gerhart of Stanford in the closest vote of the award's 75-year history to become the first Alabama player to ever win the annual trophy as the best player in college football.
Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 14 - Guess Who's No. 1 Again
Alabama, Texas, Cincinnati, Oregon and Georgia all won major conference championships recently and earned key spots in 4 of the 5 upcoming, coveted BCS bowl games. Here is how their victories have changed my Top 25 Poll rankings for college football's 14th week.
College Football - Why Bowl Games Are Such A Big Deal - They Bring Prestige And $139 Million
There will be 34 NCAA bowl games this year and the fuss in each one will be about prestige and money, big money, as in more than a collective $127 million for the participating teams and their respective conferences. Here is the complete lineup for the 2009 season (which stretches into 2010).
5 Major Conference Teams Win Championships To Earn Coveted Spots In The BCS Bowl Games
Five of the nation's best major conference teams won titles in college football's 14th week to earn coveted spots in BCS bowl games. The best of the best included Alabama, Texas, Cincinnati, Oregon and Georgia Tech. Find out who they will face in the 5 major BCS bowl games, including the National Championship Game.
Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 13 - 6 Upsets Scramble The Rankings
Six AP Top 25 teams can testify how dangerous road games are—all were upset during college football's 13th week of play, and 2 of the 6 will be facing off in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game this week. The away losers included Georgia Tech, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Oklahoma State, Mississippi and North Carolina. These events caused changes in my Top 25 Poll. Here is how I see it this week:
College Football Week 13 - 6 Top 25 Teams Upset On The Road, Bloom Comes Off Of The ACC Title Game
Six AP Top 25 teams can testify what a pain in the butt road games are—all were upset during college football's 13th week of play, and 2 of the 6 will be facing off in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game this week. The away losers included Georgia Tech, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Oklahoma State, Mississippi and North Carolina. Read the full story.
Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 12 - Two Favorites Win Big
There were 4 upsets of Top 25 teams this week but none of them mattered. What did matter were two favorites winning big with implications as Ohio State topped Michigan and Oregon outlasted Arizona. These events caused changes in my Top 25 Poll. Here is how I see it this week:
College Football Week 12 - Ohio State And Oregon Earn Big Victories With Big Implications
In a great example of too little too late, there were 4 upsets of AP Top 25 teams in college football's 12th week and none of them had any real impact. On the other hand, two favorites won big time road games with big implications as Ohio State buried Michigan 21-10, and Oregon held off a very pesky Arizona team, 44-41. Read the full story.