For the first time since being admitted into the union, West Virginia has every reason to laugh at Michigan, thanks to native-son-turned-prodigal Rich Rodriguez. As Bob Hertzel of the TIMES WEST VIRGINIAN points out, “It’s like they say about the weather. Don’t like it? Wait a minute; it will change. Don’t have anything to write […]

In 2007, students at the Ohio State University voted in favor of erecting an on-campus statue to salute legendary Buckeyes football coach Woody Hayes. A year later, it appears that idea has been sacked.

(Woody enjoying spring practice in Columbus)
THE WIZARD OF ODDS punches up news that no further progress has been made in honoring Hayes. […]

If a Dolphins defensive end can Dance With The Stars, why can’t a Cowboys receiver find fame & fortune on a sitcom starring Flavor Flav?

That’s just what Terrell Owens must have been asking himself. Well, America needn’t wonder any longer, as T.O. will be making his primetime acting debut Wednesday night.
Owens will be appearing in […]

Joe Paterno may be old, but he sure isn’t slowing down. (Just ask anyone driving around State College.) And once again, the 81-year-old Penn State coach proves how he can still pack a vocal punch.

EVERY DAY SHOULD BE SATURDAY screams out news from Jeff McLane of the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER about JoePa’s weekend fund-raising visit, and […]

When the so-called “Nick Saban Rule” went into effect — and put severe restrictions on the amount of time coaches could visit high school prospects during the offseason — the head man at Alabama called the change “ridiculous.”

Now, Saban’s making a different sort of call by keeping ahead of the NCAA on the technology curve.

The GAINESVILLE SUN reports today that “Jamar Hornsby, a University of Florida football player, was released on his own recognizance after turning himself in Friday morning on charges of credit card theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.”

“Hornsby, 21, was allegedly using a credit card issued to Ashley Slonina, a University of Florida student […]

After a very forgettable football season, it looks like Charlie Weis is trying to put the Fighting back in Irish - as least in his vocal approach.

The DETROIT NEWS hears tell that the Notre Dame coach went off on the rivals from Ann Arbor before the Blue-Gold spring game last month.
Back on April 19, Weis […]

Dave Curtis of the ORLANDO SENTINEL reports on what Tim Tebow did on his Spring Break from UF this year: “In an impoverished village outside General Santos City in the Philippines, Tebow helped circumcise impoverished children.”

At first blush, you might say, “What the hell is he doing?” But after reading the piece by Curtis, […]

Last Sunday was the 38th anniversary of the Kent State shootings, when National Guardsmen fired on Vietnam protesters, killing four students at the Ohio college. And one person who will never forget is Nick Saban.

Bill Reiter of the KANSAS CITY STAR talked to the Alabama coach about the events that happened on that day in […]

USC Trojans head coach Pete Carroll and running backs coach Todd McNair will “most likely” be called as witnesses in the ongoing Reggie Bush civil suit.

The suit is being brought about by a would-be agent who claimed to have given the former USC running back $300,000 in cash and gifts. No word on whether those […]