Spring QB story lines

...a complete mess, especially in big games. Most Nole fans still cringe at the mention of Chris Rix's name, but in truth, it has only gotten worse since he left. Now, Jimbo Fisher...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2007

Friday's mail call

From Ryan in Lincoln, Neb.: Just thought you should know your conference rankings are pitiful. Not for the actual rankings, but the fact that you coun...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2006

Intriguing story lines

...the Chicago Tribune. "We need to go there and get some payback." 3. Booing the Heisman candidate: Chris Leak may be in the midst of making a run at the Heisman and possibly leading Florida...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2006

FSU-Miami: Blame the coaches

...assignments. A coaching buddy of mine once described such game-changing meltdowns as "Rixing" as in Chris Rix, the former FSU QB who lost every time he faced Miami. In the era of Rix...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2006

Checking in on the ACC

...around the FSU program has gone out of their way to portray Weatherford as the anti-Chris Rix. Weatherford, Booker said, earned the respect of every player on the team when he kicked coaches...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2006

Ranking Student-Athletes

Few things seem to be a better fit for the Web than lists. A few weeks ago, a fascinating top 100 list was released: the 100 Most Influential Student-...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2006

Urban Legend?

...offensive coordinator Jeff Bowden. I think he scares the crap out of recruits these days. Heck, Chris Rix's own father essentially went public blaming him for turning Chris Rix into, well, Chris Rix...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2005

Mailbag blues

...healthy that spring in '03, would we have ever heard of Matt Leinart … what if Chris Rix had followed Mark Richt up to Athens … what if Reggie Bush had chosen ND over...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2005

Top 10 defensive players

I know everyone's talking Heisman this time of year, but I figured I'll give the other side some play. This week's list is Best Defensive Player: 1....

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2005

SEC was place to be

Fun weekend of football to reflect on, especially in the crazy SEC. • JaMarcus Russell arrived as a big-time quarterback Saturday in Tuscaloosa ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2005

Mailbag Responses To Hot 100

...you've listed prove that, but Heisman talk? Nah, that flew out the window Sept. 24. From Chris in Livingston, NJ: Referencing Paterno as the fat chick that lost some weight coming back from summer...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2005

Hokies impressive with Vick at the helm

From Marcus Vick's impressive play to Florida State's perfect season to an improved Wake Forest team, the ACC is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2005

How good is USC's D?

...success this year, why hasn't more emphasis been placed on how much of terrible quarterback Chris Rix really was? FSU went from three straight BCS title game appearances and 14 years of top...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2005

Eagles hoping for better result at home

From unhappy Clemson fans to BC's return home to North Carolina's challenge against Louisville, the ACC is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005

...was ready to move to another team's table when someone asked Washington a question about Chris Rix. Washington paused. His eyes lit up. You could tell from the expression on his face that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2005