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What Ails Us

Sports PhotoSC’s Corrie Trouw examines the legacies of Joe Paterno, both good and bad, and how the Penn State community has changed as they remember and move on after the legendary coach’s passing. Complete Story

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Hold on a SEC

Sports PhotoThe SEC and BCS dominance are guaranteed to go hand-in-hand next year, just as every other year, right? Not so fast. SC’s Paul Foeller says that not only will next year’s champion not play in Alabama — they won’t play in the SEC. Complete Story

Simulation Shows That BCS Got it Right

Sports PhotoWith all the controversy surrounding the team selections for this season’s BCS National Championship, SC’s Adam Russell uses an online simulation to argue that even a playoff system would have produced the same matchup. Complete Story

The State of the 2011-2012 Bowl Season

Sports PhotoWith the bowl season well underway, SC’s Jean Neuberger tells us what he’s learned so far this season, as well as what else is to be expected from the rest of the bowls. Complete Story

Hey, Over Here!

Sports PhotoWith bowl season upon us, few of the many games are attracting much media attention. SC’s Paul Foeller breaks down two games that promise to be as exciting as any you’ll see before the championship game, even if no one is talking about them. Complete Story

Sizing Up the BCS Buffet Table

Sports PhotoAnother year, another objection to the BCS title game. This time, it’s Alabama and LSU. SC’s Bill Hazell breaks down which bowl games have the most relevance and why the title game is as it should be. Happy holiday bowling, everybody. Complete Story

LSU/Alabama II: The BCS Lump of Coal

Sports PhotoIt’s official: the BCS championship will be a rematch between LSU and Alabama. But as SC’s Corrie Trouw writes, this year the BCS will deliver a title-game holiday gift that nobody had on their wish list. Complete Story

Alabama a Worthy Rematch For LSU

Sports PhotoThe BCS needs to do the right thing and allow No. 1 LSU to play No. 2 Alabama in a rematch for a shot at the national title. An Alabama vs. LSU rematch would be the equivalent of Ali vs. Frazier. If LSU can beat ‘Bama twice, it deserves to be champion. Complete Story

What a Mess

Sports PhotoEvidently, Iowa State was just the beginning. It was the launching pad for a wild weekend of upsets. SC’s Paul Foeller says that now, more than ever, the BCS has been proven wholly inadequate. Six one-loss teams, one big mess. Complete Story

Houston Nutt’s Fall: What We Learned

Sports PhotoOle Miss gave Houston Nutt the pink slip this week as another nightmare season continued in Oxford. SC’s Jean Neuberger reports on what other teams should beware of should they consider Nutt for coach. Complete Story

More College Football Commentary

11.12.11 Darkness in Happy Valley By Jean Neuberger
11.08.11 Don’t Blame Joe Paterno For Scandal By Gary Flick
11.07.11 No Such Luck: Darkhorse Heisman Candidates By Ryan Day
11.04.11 A BCS Championship Prequel? By Corrie Trouw
11.03.11 Alabama’s Richardson Should Win Heisman By David Exum
10.24.11 “High Hit” Rule Needs Addressing By Adam Russell
10.17.11 College Football Midseason Awards By Jean Neuberger
10.10.11 Collision Course By Ross Lancaster
10.03.11 Pushing Luck By Gary Flick
09.27.11 Fixing College Football: A Minor Stipulation By Jonathan Lowe
09.16.11 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By Jean Neuberger
08.24.11 A September to Remember By Adam Russell
08.18.11 The Winds of SECession By Jean Neuberger

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