How do you get to the playoffs without really trying? Lose one regular season game, and then sit at home and watch the conference championship game while resting your legs and preparing for whomever your ultimate opponent is in the playoff semifinals.
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NCAA Fact or Fanatic: Week Seven Myths, Week Eight Picks
We're hoping for a fun weekend of great college football – hopefully without serious injuries. And while we'd like to think that CFB officials would get their act together and finally learn how to call a game with equality for all teams and players, we somehow don't think that's likely to happen. Still, we're looking forward to the end of the season.
Read More »NCAA Fact or Fanatic: Week Six Trash, Week Seven Picks
Yes, we're nervous about our picks. Who wouldn't be? In a year that's been wild since week one, we know anything can happen.
Read More »NCAA Fact or Fanatic: Second Week Myths Edition, and Picks
We're 10-0 to this point. Going to be tough to see that "0" change, but it's inevitable. No one can pick perfectly all season, and that's a fact. Or is it?
Read More »NCAA Fact or Fanatic: The Season Picks Edition, Part 2
First off, we unequivocally and categorically dislike the idea of two teams from not only the same conference but the same division within that conference getting into the playoffs. So sorry, Alabama-LSU, Florida State-Clemson, and Ohio State-Michigan proponents, but it's not going to happen. And if it does, our next column after the announcement of such a travesty will be vicious.
Read More »NCAA: Fact or Fanatic – The Preseason Polls Edition
Are college football preseason polls accurate? There are so many places now giving their preseason picks, and they rarely agree on anything.
Read More »NCAA: Fact or Fanatic – The Trash-Talking Edition
Does trash-talking before the game give you an advantage? Don't be too sure.
Read More »NCAA: Fact or Fanatic – SEC Media Days Edition
Are fan truisms really true? We take a look at fan beliefs vs. the facts. Does defense always determine championships? Is the Crimson Tide a sure bet no matter what? And more, in this inaugural column.
Read More »SEC Football Week 1 Breakdown: Mark Ingram’s Injury Won’t Slow Alabama; Will UNC Field A Team To Play LSU?
It's time to kickoff a new season of SEC Football!
Read More »SEC West Breakdown: The Tide Will Roll; Arkansas & Auburn Will Follow
Strengths, weaknesses, and the great unknowns about all six SEC West teams...
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