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      2009 CFB Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide

      August 29, 2009 /

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      Preseason Ranking: No. 5 in AP Top 25; No. 5 in USA Today Poll.

      Key Returning Players: Greg McElroy (QB); Mark Ingram (RB); Julio Jones (WR); Rolando McClain (LB); Don’t’a Hightower (LB); Cory Reamer (LB); Brandon Deaderick (DE); Terrence Cody (DT); Brandon Fanney (DT); Justin Woodall (S); Javier Arenas (CB); Kareem Jackson (CB); Leigh Tiffin (K).

      Key Losses: Glen Coffee (RB); John Parker Wilson (QB); Rashad Johnson (S); Andre Smith (OT); Antoine Caldwell (C); Marlon Davis (G); Bobby Greenwood (DE); Travis McCall (TE); Nick Walker (TE).

      Player to Watch: Terrence Cody, DT.
      At 365 pounds, Cody is without a doubt the key cog in Bama’s defensive line. “Mount Cody” tallied 24 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss last season, which made him a consensus First-Team All-American. He was also named a First-Team All-SEC selection by the conference coaches, as well as the AP. As long as he can stay healthy (he missed some time last season with a sprained MCL), Cody will once again be a force in the interior of Bama’s defensive line.

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      USA Today Preseason Polls: Florida No. 1

      August 7, 2009 /

      The USA Today Coaches’ Top 25 college football coaches’ poll has been released and to no surprise, Florida ranks No. 1.

      Here’s the top 15 (via ESPN.com):

      1. Florida
      2. Texas
      3. Oklahoma
      4. USC
      5. Alabama
      6. Ohio State
      7. Virginia Tech
      8. Penn State
      9. LSU
      10. Mississippi
      11. Oklahoma State
      12. California
      13. Georgia
      14. Oregon
      15. Georgia Tech

      The most intriguing team to watch this year in the top 15 is Ole’ Miss. The have a solid quarterback in Jevan Snead a true playmaker in Dexter McCluster, a couple of quality receivers and several capable rushers. But the one thing that could keep the Rebels from taking that next step is the play of the offensive and defensive lines. They lost two significant pieces of both lines last year when Michael Oher and Peria Jerry were drafted into the NFL. Can they replace both of those players and make some noise in the SEC?

      Another team to at least keep an eye on this year is North Carolina, who is ranked 20 in the preseason poll. They lost receivers Hakeem Nicks and Brandon Tate to the NFL, but their offense is still chockfull of potential and their defense was incredibly opportunistic last year. I’m not saying the Heels will challenge for a national title this season, but they’ll be competitive.

      The Heisman race is going to be fun to watch all year, too. Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, Colt McCoy and Terrelle Pryor hold the edge going into the season, but watch out for sleepers like Evan Royster, Jonathan Dwyer and Jahvid Best.

      College Football

      Couch Potato Alert: 1/2

      January 2, 2009 /

      All times ET…

      College Football

      Friday, 2 PM: No. 20 Mississippi vs. No. 8 Texas Tech – Cotton Bowl, Fox
      Friday, 5 PM: Kentucky vs. East Carolina – Liberty Bowl, ESPN
      Friday, 8 PM: No. 7 Utah vs. No. 4 Alabama – Sugar Bowl, Fox
      Saturday, 12 PM: Buffalo vs. Connecticut – International Bowl, ESPN2

      College Basketball

      Friday, 8:30 PM: No. 11 Syracuse vs. South Florida, ESPN
      Saturday, 12 PM: No. 3 Pittsburgh vs. No. 8 Georgetown, ESPN
      Saturday, 12 PM: No. 23 Ohio State vs. No. 21 Minnesota
      Sunday, TBA: Kentucky vs. No. 18 Louisville, CBS

      NBA

      Friday, 7:30 PM: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks, NBA TV
      Saturday, 8:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs, NBA TV
      Sunday, 6 PM: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, NBA TV

      NFL

      Saturday, 4:30 PM: Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals, NBC
      Saturday, 8 PM: Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers, NBC
      Sunday, 1 PM: Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins, CBS
      Sunday, 4:30 PM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings, Fox

      NHL

      Friday, 7 PM: Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils
      Friday: 10 PM: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Anaheim Ducks
      Saturday, 5 PM: Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils

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      Couch Potato Alert: 12/5

      December 5, 2008 /

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      College Basketball

      Saturday, 3:30 PM: No. 4 Duke vs. Michigan, ESPN
      Saturday, 1:30 PM: No. 5 Gonzaga vs. Indiana
      Saturday, 4 PM: Ohio State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame, ESPNU
      Sunday, 6 PM: No. 21 Florida vs. Florida State, ESPN Full Court

      College Football

      Saturday, 12 PM: Navy vs. Army, CBS
      Saturday, 1 PM: No. 17 Boston College vs. No. 25 Virginia Tech-ACC Championship Game, ABC
      Saturday, 4 PM: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Florida-SEC Championship Game, CBS
      Saturday, 4:30 PM: No. 5 USC vs. UCLA, ABC
      Saturday, 8 PM: No. 20 Missouri vs. No. 2 Oklahoma-Big 12 Championship Game, ABC

      NBA

      Friday, 8 PM: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics, ESPN
      Friday, 10:30 PM: Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz, ESPN
      Saturday, 9 PM: Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns
      Sunday, 1 PM: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Toronto Raptors, NBA-TV

      NFL

      Sunday, 1 PM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants, Fox
      Sunday, 4:15 PM: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Fox
      Sunday, 8:15 PM: Washington Redskins vs. Baltimore Ravens, NBC

      NHL

      Friday, 8:30 PM: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
      Saturday, 2 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators
      Saturday, 10 PM: Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks

      Boxing

      Saturday, 9 PM: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiano, HBO PPV

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      Couch Potato Alert: 11/7

      November 7, 2008 /

      Alabama vs. LSU
      How ironic is life…Nick Saban coached LSU to a BCS national championship in 2003, only to take the money and run to the NFL. He became frustrated at the pro level in Miami, and then brokered a deal to return to college football at Alabama. This weekend, Saban returns to Tiger Stadium with the nation’s top-ranked team. LSU’s offensive line could have a tough time opening holes for running back Charles Scott against a Bama defensive front that ranks second in the nation against the run. It would be the Tigers best interest to grab an early lead, as Alabama has dominated their opponents at beginning of games all season. National coverage begins Saturday at 3:30 PM on CBS. Click here for official Alabama vs. LSU smack thread.

      Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech
      Another week, another contest in the Big 12 that matches two high-powered offenses in a game with BCS national title game implications. The Red Raiders are coming off a last second victory over then No. 1 Texas last weekend, but they cannot afford to relax as a game in Oklahoma looms ahead later in the month. Texas Tech’s 9-0 record is their best start to a season since 1938, and the Red Raiders haven’t been undefeated in conference play this late in the season since 1953, when they were a member of the Border Conference. Regional coverage begins Saturday at 8 PM on ABC.

      New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
      A road win over the surging Philadelphia Eagles will secure the New York Giants as the class of the NFC and established them as the conference favorites to return to the Super Bowl. Many in the media have downplayed the Giants 7-1 record because of their relative easy schedule, as they have faced teams with a combined record of 27-40 on the season. The Eagles are second in the NFC behind the Giants with 27 sacks and will look to pressure Eli Manning in the backfield all Sunday evening. The Giants’ only loss in their last four trips to Philly came in their 2007 wild-card playoff meeting. National coverage begins Sunday at 8:15 PM on NBC.

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