Archive for September, 2006
Tune ups end - Conference play is on
Oklahoma, Nebraska and Florida State put up 50 plus points with LSU close behind as tune-up time ends and conference showdowns become weekly. No place did the warm-ups appear more obvious than the Big 12, where Texas joined the Sooners and Cornhusker in blowouts. Tennessee and Auburn also had breathers while someone forgot to tell [...]
What, no Auburn - LSU Gameday?
ABC executives have decided College Gameday will air from Saturday’s contest between USC and Nebraska (it’s been 35 years since the two programs met) skipping several match-ups that seem to carry much more national and certainly more divisional importance. How you can pass on LSU at Auburn, I can’t comprehend. Even if the [...]
Game of the Week III
LSU visiting Auburn is our pick for the Game of the Week, in what may be the Week of the Year. No fewer than seven games across the nation pit two Top 25 teams against each other. And no other game will dictate a conference race more than the Tigers on Tigers clash [...]
Texas Falls - USC and Notre Dame Win Big
What changes will happen to your ranking? How far and how fast do you move Texas? Does Notre Dame advance after there big win over Penn State? Where do you put USC, Auburn, LSU? Does Florida State’s scare by Troy cause them to fall? The beauty of Sports Crossfire is you get to decide and [...]
Ohio State Rolls!!!
Ohio State’s revamped defense answers the questions as they roll-up the Longhorns in Texas, 24-7. They are in the early season driver’s seat as they seek a spot in the NCAA championship game. A steady Troy Smith guided the Buckeyes’ offense in an impressive victory over a good Texas team hooking up with both Ginn [...]
Game of the Week II
The undisputed Game of this Week has Texas ranked number 2 playing host to Ohio State ranked first. This early season showdown in Austin will give us some insight into how these teams have replaced the key players they lost last year. Ohio State has 9 defensive players to replace, while Texas has [...]
Upsets - Week 1
Each Week, Sports Crossfire will discuss the top upsets and disappointments around the country. While Week 1 had only one Top 25 upset, the group had it’s share of shortcomings.
Here are our top picks:
Number 5: Notre Dame squeaks by Georgia Tech
Number 4: Miami gains 2 yards rushing in Florida State loss
Number 3: New Mexico [...]
Tennessee Turnaround - Look to Cutcliffe
Wow! What a difference a year makes. September 3, 2005, the Tennessee Volunteers opened the season with a lackluster 17-10 win over Alabama-Birmingham. Fast forward a year and Tennessee rolls up over 500 yards of offense in route to a 35-18 whipping of number 9 California. Substituting liberally once they took a [...]
Disappointing Debut for Buffs Hawkins
The longest season opening offensive play in CU history setup the Buffs first and goal inside the 7. Three plays later, they settled for a Mason Crosby field goal. Three hours later this 42 yard connection from James Cox to Patrick Williams was the highlight of the Buffs’ offense. And Colorado fans [...]
Game of the Week I
The Sports Crossfire Game of the Week, Notre Dame at Georgia Tech. Notre Dame coming off of an outstanding turn around year and ranked high in all pre-season polls will be tested by one of the best defenses in the ACC. Expect pressure to come early and often as the Yellowjackets’ defensive coordinator, [...]