TCU is off to a hot start in 2022. The Horned Frogs are 6–0 and sit atop the Big 12 standings. This has to be what TCU athletics director Jeremiah Donati was hoping for when he hired Sonny Dykes as head coach in December. Donati had high praise for Dykes at the initial press conference. He called the hire “the beginning of a new chapter in our football program’s rich … [Read more...] about Week 8 CFB Preview: It’s Always Sonny in Fort Worth
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The 128 Team Playoff, Day 34: Appalachian State vs. North Texas
Photo courtesy of North Texas athletics Introduction We've created a 130-team bracket using ESPN's FPI as our ranking system. "But, anyone can create a bracket, how will the games be simulated?" Great question; NCAA Game Sim was used. For each game on the bracket, the matchup was simulated once and every day a write-up will be done. For the matchup, player statistics will … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 34: Appalachian State vs. North Texas
College Hoops: Mid-Major Power Rankings (Feb. 5, 2022)
Photo credit: David Eaton/Murray State athletics College basketball is very much like the solar system. The bigger, more notable planets are the ones who will grasp the majority of the attention, but the smaller, more intimate planets that are closer to the sun are the ones that go overlooked at times. In this analogy, the large planets -- the gas giants -- are clearly the … [Read more...] about College Hoops: Mid-Major Power Rankings (Feb. 5, 2022)
5-Year CFB Anniversary: Army Tops North Texas in OT for First Bowl Win in 31 Years
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army With last week's Armed Forces Bowl contest against Missouri, Army has now made bowl games in five of the last six seasons. There was a time however, when bowl appearances weren't all that common for the Black Knights. Bowl wins were even more remote. On this day five years ago, Army finally got off the schneid. It took overtime, but Army outlasted … [Read more...] about 5-Year CFB Anniversary: Army Tops North Texas in OT for First Bowl Win in 31 Years
45-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Uses Late TD, 2-Point Try to Beat North Texas State in Snow
Photo courtesy of University of North Texas For legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, his first season would be the only losing campaign of his illustrious career. Still, that season had some memorable moments. One of those came on this day 45 years ago. On a snow-covered field, FSU used a late touchdown and 2-point conversion to emerge victorious over North Texas … [Read more...] about 45-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Uses Late TD, 2-Point Try to Beat North Texas State in Snow
