There was a time when independent schools ruled college football. Less than three decades ago, before television money had escalated the stakes, the national championship was regularly hauled in by a school striking out on its own. In every year during the 1980s, at least one independent school ranked in the top five of the final...
The NCAA is trying to avoid one form of Pandora’s Box and is likely opening another in discontinuing its relationship with EA Sports. This speaks to the larger issue of whether if or how collegiate athletes should be compensated outside of scholarship free rides. For college football and its 100-man rosters, the answer should be...
Welcome to the first edition of Rich's Rants here on Sports Unbiased. For those who don't know, years ago I wrote a weekly article for SportsNickel.com called "Rich's Rants" where I would offer my "five cents" on one or many sports topics. I am happy to say that I've decided to bring the Rants back! Each week (or more...
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished their season undefeated with the number one BCS ranking. According to Jeff Sagarin’s strength of schedule Notre Dame was ranked at 31 and Alabama was ranked at 34. Notre Dame top 20 opponents were Michigan, Stanford, Oklahoma and USC. Alabama (top 20) opponents were Michigan, Georgia, LSU and...
