Why are Bowl Games called Bowl Games?

From the Rose Bowl to the Super Bowl, we enjoy special football games at the end of each season that are a reward for hard work and great (well, mostly great) play. Some even have real meaning and result in a championship. Then there are some bowl games that are not even at the end […]

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Football in South Bend

As you know, Melissa and I went to South Bend, IN last weekend for the Notre Dame/Ga Tech game. It was something that has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. When we found out that the two teams were playing there, we jumped on the opportunity and Melissa, being […]

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Watching Football in South Bend

The time has come!! Denise and I have been talking about this for what seems like forever and now the time has come! We have our plane tickets, hotel reservation, rental car and out tickets to the Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech football game Saturday! Oh my! I’m about to have heart palpitations. (I might […]

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What are the football rule changes for 2015?

I ask that question every year. Sometimes the rule changes are big and sometimes they are not. College Football Rule Changes: This year in college football, there are several rule changes but none that are off the wall crazy or a big deal. The NCAA wrote up a summary of the rules changes that is […]

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Daniel Rodriguez – War Hero

With Veteran’s Day coming up, revisiting the amazing story of Clemson University’s walk-on Daniel Rodriguez, a war hero, is appropriate. Rodriguez created a video a few years back showing an amazing work ethic of a veteran wanting to play college football. He wanted to fulfill a promise he made to a fallen soldier. Rodriguez survived […]

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Domination of the SEC West

The numbers don’t lie. The SEC, specifically the SEC West IS the best conference in the nation. They broke yet another record this week by being the first conference to have 4 teams in the top 5 of the AP poll. You have, in order,  Mississippi State, FSU, Ole Miss, Alabama and Auburn. Here’s what’s […]

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David Ash gives up football due to concussion

The QB for the Texas Longhorns, David Ash, has officially decided to hang up his helmet and move forward with his life. He sustained his first concussion in September 2013. After the August 30th win against N. Texas, he had headaches for 7 or 8 days. After consulting with Coach Charlie Strong and the team doctors, […]

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What Happened in College Football Week 2

It was a very interesting weekend in college football and you may be wondering what happened overall. Maybe you only watched the one game your spouse made you watch. Maybe you didn’t watch the first one because of your kids’ schedules. Maybe you just found something better to do. Regardless, you’ll need to join in […]

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Notre Dame Michigan Rivalry – Ending an Era

NOTRE DAME MICHIGAN RIVALRY ENDING –  A PERSONAL NOTE As a little girl, I was taught not to like Michigan. Why? My dad went to Notre Dame. When you grow up in a Notre Dame loving household, you learn quickly not to like Michigan or USC. Along with knowing which teams to pull for, I was […]

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College Football Conversation Starters Week 2

When you find yourself backed in the corner and have to find something to say, use one of these great college football conversation starters. You’ll never know where the conversation will lead! What are the big college football games this weekend Week 2 is still a lot of the ‘pre-season’ feel in college football where […]

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