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Emptying out the notebook on a Friday
Tim Griffin, Big 12Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin Here are a few tidbits, notes and quotes from around the conference that I've collected over the past week. Enjoy t...
Blog | November 07, 2008Greetings from the Hawkeye State
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...one of those seasons produced a national championship. With Texas Tech leaping over Penn State in the BCS Standings this week, is Paterno's squad in for another disappointment? (see below)Penn State is 4...
Blog | November 07, 2008What if Brian Kelly is in for the long haul?
Brian Bennett, Big East...in the Big East does allow you an easier -- but by no means easy -- path to the BCS and possibly a national title shot. There is a little less pressure, especially at a place like...
Blog | November 07, 2008Big Ten Friday mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...tied and they all have the same record (1-1) against one another, the next Big Ten BCS tiebreaker listed is games played against FCS opponents. Since Michigan State only has faced FBS teams, it...
Blog | November 07, 2008Friday mailbag
Brian Bennett, Big East...winner this weekend in Morgantown between WVU/Cincy has the best chance of punching the Big East BCS bowl ticket! What do you think? Brian Bennett: Don't forget about Pittsburgh, but I think whomever...
Blog | November 07, 2008Response from a Lou Groza Award voter
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...perhaps against Penn State on 11/22 with a possible Big Ten title, Rose Bowl (MSU) and BCS championship berth (PSU) on the line--would definitely resonate with voters. Sam Valenzisi Chicago, IL" So, there...
Blog | November 07, 2008Big 12 lunchtime links: Leach's influence strong in conference
Tim Griffin, Big 12...out the doomsday scenario for Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe - one team from the conference in the Bowl Championship Series. It could happen if Oregon State wins the Pac-10, leaving USC as an attractive...
Blog | November 07, 2008Big Ten bowl picture: Week 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and Indiana will see their dreams dashed without upset wins. Big Ten bowl tie-ins: 7 (Rose/BCS, Capital One, Outback, Alamo, Champs Sports, Insight, Motor City) BOWL ELIGIBLE No. 3 Penn State (9-0...
Blog | November 07, 2008Alabama gets another chance to finish the job
Chris Low, SEC...job. Can Alabama keep alive this improbable run to the SEC Championship Game and ultimately to the BCS National Championship Game? "You definitely think about it and want to finish it off and be a...
Blog | November 07, 2008Tech chancellor to make keeping Leach a commitment
Tim Griffin, Big 12...in his nine season at Texas, currently has the Red Raiders ranked No. 2 in the latest BCS standings. It's the highest ranking for the school in history. Hance said the Tech administration is...
Blog | November 06, 2008Cincinnati prepares for 'most important game'
Brian Bennett, Big East...Nippert Stadium later this month. A loss virtually eliminates Cincinnati from a shot at the league's BCS bid. The program has been to six bowls since 2000, but always to mid-tier games like...
Blog | November 06, 2008Pac-10 lunch links: Could Cal QB Riley start at USC?
Ted Miller, Pac-10...griping about offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Nick Daschel considers why Pete Carroll might be talking about the BCS this week. Will running back Joe McKnight play against Cal?Washington State coach Paul Wulff says his...
Blog | November 06, 2008McCoy, Pitt look ahead to big things
Brian Bennett, Big East...time since 2004 by beating Louisville. Their last winning campaign resulted in a Big East title and BCS bid, where they lost to Utah in the Fiesta Bowl. Pitt (6-2, 2-1 Big East...
Blog | November 06, 2008Things looking up in BCS for Florida
Chris Low, SEC...I've got the scoop directly from the man in the know when it comes to the BCS standings. Our own Brad Edwards' track record speaks for itself. He was the one saying after the...
Blog | November 06, 2008Tech, OSU have grown from last season's wild shootout
Tim Griffin, Big 12...1938 and brings a nation-best 11-game winning streak and a No. 2 ranking in the BCS standings into the game. And Oklahoma State's 8-1 start -- its best since 1985 -- is marred...
Blog | November 06, 2008
