Author Archives: Jeff

The Detroit Lions are an utter disappointment

Here are a few quick thoughts that I have before I head off to Ford Field for the afternoon. I don’t even like to write about the Detroit Lions right now because they just make me too upset.  They have … Continue reading

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Michigan vs Northwestern: The Near Heart Attack

To be honest, this game gave me visions of the Appalachian State game.  Not the way it was played, but just the way it ended.  A totally improbable throw and catch to set up a field goal, and I was … Continue reading

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Official: Six Bowls will make up College Football Playoff format

Earlier this week the BCS commissioners and the Presidential Oversight Committee agreed on a rotation for the BCS Bowl Games, and the teams that would be able to gain access to the bowl games.  Initially it was thought that they … Continue reading

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The AP Poll Olympics: Week 11

And now my worst fear has been realized.  Alabama was upset because they decided not to play the first half of a football game and now we have an absolute cluster at the top of the standings.  I still believe, … Continue reading

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Michigan vs. Minnesota: The Emergence of Devin Gardner

It’s unfortunate that we had to wait until the Minnesota game to see Devin Gardner.  Based on what I saw, there is zero reason that he shouldn’t have played against Nebraska. He looked like he was a highly recruited five-star … Continue reading

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The AP Poll Olympics: Week 10

Week 10 brings us some new faces after a weekend of disappointing results.  I had been hoping (obviously), that Pitt would do something useful for the entire football community, and that Michigan State would be able to help out Michigan, … Continue reading

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Michigan vs. Nebraska: The Travesty

With their Big Ten Championship hopes in the balance, Denard Robinson went down with a pinched nerve in his elbow (the Ulnar Nerve) and I proceeded to watch the remaining 2 1/2 quarters, watching the bid to the Big Ten … Continue reading

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The NCAA Approves Tougher Sanctions: It’s about time

Seriously, this is something that was long overdue.  It was literally years in the making.  College programs were running amok and the NCAA had no way to enforce any of it effectively and no one was taking them seriously.  But … Continue reading

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The AP Poll Olympics: Week 9

I’m still pissed about the Michigan game this weekend, and really can’t bring myself to write a post about it right now.  It was utterly pathetic and disgraceful.  How in the hell do you not have a viable backup quarterback? … Continue reading

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Michigan vs. Michigan State: Relief

This game was ugly for both teams on offense.  I mean, both teams have pretty good defenses, but both were pretty bad on offense.  Sure, I’m concerned that Michigan was kept out of the end zone.  But, in the grand … Continue reading

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