Photo courtesy of Akron athletics Last offseason, I embarked on a journey to rank all 130 FBS fight songs by doing weekly write-ups from dead last to first. The final article, with links for the others within can be found here. When the season ended, it left me wondering, "what can I do this offseason to keep me occupied? I've already done a weekly series that lasted over … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 1: Introduction and the Play-Ins
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2021 Coaching Carousel: Tracking the Head Coach Openings and Hires
Photo courtesy of Georgia Southern athletics The 2020 coaching carousel was one for the ages, but the 2021 cycle has already seen some shocking moves. With Power 5 jobs like LSU and USC opening up, there is set to be chaos as we get closer and closer to December. Here is a running list of all the movement in head coach openings at the FBS level, including grades for each new … [Read more...] about 2021 Coaching Carousel: Tracking the Head Coach Openings and Hires
Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part VIII
Photo courtesy of Auburn athletics Welcome back to the eighth of 13 installments where we rank all 130 FBS fight songs! BACKGROUND Fight songs are one of, if not the, best parts of college athletics. Everyone knows their university’s fight song. Each week, 10 teams will be covered, starting with No. 130, and ending with the No. 1 fight song. This is designed to carry fans … [Read more...] about Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part VIII
Preview: Maryland Faces UConn in First Round of NCAA Tourney
Photo courtesy of Maryland athletics The Maryland Terrapins, fresh off one of the most surprising seasons in program history, have finally made it to the NCAA Tournament. At the midway point of the season, they looked dead in the water. Their tournament odds were dwindling, and they looked as though they would be only playing postseason basketball in the NIT. Everything … [Read more...] about Preview: Maryland Faces UConn in First Round of NCAA Tourney
UConn Cancels 2020 Season: Is This The First Domino?
Photo courtesy of Stephen Slade/Connecticut athletics It was reported on Wednesday that Connecticut had become the first FBS program to cancel its 2020 season. The Huskies had just become an FBS Independent once again after leaving the American Athletic Conference. Safety concerns for players related to the COVID-19 pandemic were cited as the reason for the decision. "We … [Read more...] about UConn Cancels 2020 Season: Is This The First Domino?