Follow @Ryan_Kantor It was just announced that the SEC has decided to continue with their eight-game schedule, though they will mandate that teams schedule at least one opponent from the ACC, B1G, Big 12, or Pac-12. This is perfect as it grants SEC teams flexibility while simultaneously bolstering their strength of schedule, which will be … Continue reading
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The Ideal College Football Playoff – Video Debate
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Mark Rogers of MarkRogersTV invited me on his show this week to debate what the ideal NCAA football playoff would look like. I argued that the new four-team playoff system going into effect next year is the best format, and it’ll be the best postseason in all of sports. Mark Rogers argued for … Continue reading
Where Does Clemson’s Run of Success Fit in School History
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Clemson reached 11 wins by defeating Ohio State in the Discover Orange Bowl. It’s the first time Clemson has reached the 11-win mark in consecutive seasons, but fans are still unsure how the recent run of success fits in Clemson history. To look into the topic I’ve plotted wins by season dating back to … Continue reading
Defining Success – What is a Successful Football Season at Clemson?
One of the more common debates that crops up among Clemson fans is what denotes success. What is a good season? What is a failure? What is greatness? And so the debate ensues. As a results-oriented individual, I like to define success and my college football fanhood is not exempt. One person I often exchange tweets … Continue reading
ACC Bowl Projections – Week 14
Follow @Ryan_Kantor In this week’s ACC Power Rankings, we offer bowl projections for each of the ACC’s bowl eligible programs. Below is a quick look at the bowl projections. Let us know what you think in the comments section below. BCS National Championship: FSU Orange Bowl: Clemson (vs. Alabama or Ohio State) Chick-fil-A Bowl: Duke Russell … Continue reading
Shakin’ the Southland’s ACC Power Rankings: Week 11
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Virginia Tech threw a wrench in the ACC Coastal while Stanford cleared up the outlook for the conference’s top programs. In this week’s ACC Power Rankings, we break the conference into five tiers, talk about BCS scenarios, and ponder what happened to Jim Grobe’s program. We also have a new #3. Check out this … Continue reading
Keeping Expectations Realistic, Clemson May Never Lose Again
The beautiful purple and gold bow Clemson tied to their season on New Year’s Eve, coupled with the appeal of an old rival on the docket to begin 2013 have made for a very long and anxious offseason. In fact, I think most Clemson fans would say this has been one of the most anxious … Continue reading
ACC, NCAA Realignment Settling Down
Today the ACC announced a Grant of Rights, meaning that all the ACC school’s presidents have agreed to relinquish control of their universities’ television rights for the length of their current TV contract, which runs through the 2026-2027. The Big 12 has a similar agreement. This may be premature (it is), but with the four-team playoff … Continue reading
Seven Reasons Clemson Could Play For The 2013 National Championship
Next season marks the final year of the BCS as we know it. In 2014, the National Championship will be determined by a four-team playoff. I’m not staunchly opposed to the move to a playoff, but it will surely make some of the games (see Orange Bowl potentially getting SEC #3) less special and packed … Continue reading
Ranking the SEC Football Programs: The Decade Ahead
Just after my post reminiscing of the days of yesteryear, when I had a co-blogger, it appears as though I may have a regular contributor now. As promised, our SEC expert, Big Fudge, is back with his look at the “Decade Ahead” in the SEC. Enjoy the read, and please notice just how low those pesky, vile, appalling despicable, … Continue reading