A lot of players are “over the hill” at 30. Maybe retire by 40. But in Alabama, a 61-year-old Vietnam veteran and grandfather is just getting his started. Alan Moore became the oldest player ever to play in a college […]
Month: September 2011
Beavers blanked, Wisconsin wins, 35-0
There’s not much to say after a lopsided shutout. The Wisconsin Badgers scored early, then often against the Oregon State Beavers en route to a 35-0 Badger victory. “It’s a tough loss,” Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion, who finished 27-for-40 […]
IGC: Oregon State Beavers vs. Wisconsin Badgers – Halftime
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Beavers fans. And Wisconsin continues to roll. Oregon State doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to playing games east of the Mississippi River, and so far its holding […]
IGC: Oregon State Beavers vs. Wisconsin Badgers – First Quarter
Well, it looks like both teams are picking up where they left off. Good and bad. Meaning, that wasn’t pretty for Oregon State fans. Only two first downs, 38 yards and five minutes on the time of possession clock in […]
IGC: Oregon State Beavers vs. Wisconsin Badgers preview
The Wisconsin Badgers know what they are doing. Then again, so might the Beavers. Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst was the Oregon State offensive coordinator and QB coach in 1997-98 and 2003-04. When Chryst took the OC job at Wisconsin, […]
IGC: Oregon State Beavers vs. Wisconsin Badgers – Pre-game vibe
Let it be known that Madison and Camp Randall Stadium offer a fantastic and welcoming environment for any fan. And the Wisconsin fans are equally as inviting. I parked a few blocks from the stadium and had the pleasure (and […]
Terrelle Pryor will appeal NFL suspension
Terrelle Pryor will appeal his five-game NFL suspension, according to reports. He is currently facing a five-game suspension. Pryor was recently selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the NFL supplemental draft. He was suspended for manipulating […]
NFL relaxes uniform policy for Sept. 11
The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks is Sunday. So are 14 NFL games. And the NFL is taking notice. Players have spoken out about plans to commemorate the anniversary with red, white and blue socks, shoes and gloves. […]
Houston Texans looking for redemption versus Indianapolis Colts
The entire city of Houston might be sleeping a little easier at night knowing the Houston Texans won’t be opening the season against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The last two outings against No. 18 have been less than successful. […]
Wisconsin won’t take Oregon State lightly
Even though Oregon State is limping into Camp Randall Stadium, the Wisconsin Badgers are treating them like a formidable opponent. The USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks have helped put the Pac-12 on the map as a place where fast and […]