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Elite Kickoff’s 2010 Big 12 Conference Preview
The Big 12 had one of the craziest off-seasons in its history. The Pac-10 and SEC were trying to expand and almost got a lot of Big 12 teams. Six teams were rumored to be headed out west to join the Pac-10 headlined by OU and Texas. Texas A&M on the other hand was supposed to be joining the SEC. But when it was all said and done Commissioner Dan Beebee kept his league together by structuring a ... [Read more of this review]
Elite Kickoff’s 2010 Pac-10 Conference Preview
With football season right around the corner its time to start conference previews and we start off with the Pac-10. With USC dealing with NCAA sanctions and Oregon suspending Masoli it should make out for an interesting year. The Pac-10 also was trying to expand and ended up snagging the Utah Utes from the Mountain West. So with a busy offseason there is a lot of questions coming into the year.... [Read more of this review]
Five Questions For 2010: SEC
The SEC has been college football’s powerhouse conference for the last four years. This conference has the last four BCS Championships with Alabama winning it all last year, LSU in 2007, and Florida won it all in 2006 and 2008. This conference has some of the top talent in college football and there is plenty of teams who could emerge the SEC champion. However, teams like Florida, Alabama, and... [Read more of this review]
BIG 12 needs new name – “BIG BUCKS” gets our vote
by Thomas Campbell, new writer for ELITE KICKOFF A wise man once said “be careful what you wish for”. My Marine Corps drill instructor once said “OK maggot, drop and give me 20.” Both had a point. Are Nebraska and Colorado going to be happy once settled in their new athletic homes? “Who really cares” say their former conference mates, who figure to survive on... [Read more of this review]
Will the Gators be Serious Contenders in 2010?
The Florida Gators will go into the 2010 season without Tim Tebow as the starter for the first time since the 2006-2007 season. Tebow played a limited but important role that season as the Gators won a National Championship. Nonetheless, he left school as one of the best college quarterbacks of all time. Every good thing comes to an end, and now it’s time for the John Brantley era to start... [Read more of this review]
Five Questions for 2010: Independents
There are only three independent teams in Division I-A college football, but it just so happens one of them is Notre Dame. Regardless of talent level or expectations, the national spotlight is always on the Irish. It will be no different this year with the start of the Brian Kelly era in South Bend. The other two teams are Army and Navy, and each will have their own bowl expectations in 2010 as... [Read more of this review]
Spartans Looking To Surprise in 2010
Michigan State always has competitive teams in every sport. The football team has been on the brink of becoming a really good program over the last couple years, and 2010 may be their year. Head Coach Mark Dantonio stated that, “I think we have a pretty good football team coming back.” I believe him. He has 16 returning starters and a very favorable schedule to make a run this season. Kirk Cousins... [Read more of this review]
Five Questions for 2010: Conference USA
Conference USA isn’t a college football powerhouse, but the nation will be following the league at least a little this year. Houston’s Case Keenum is in line to break numerous national passing records, and June Jones has SMU on the rise for the first time in years. Also, it will be interesting to see how East Carolina performs after losing head coach Skip Holtz to South Florida. I’ve... [Read more of this review]
Boston College: Always In The Hunt
No matter who is coaching the Boston College Eagles, they are always in the hunt to win the division. Last year, Jeff Jagodzinski lost his head coach position when he interviewed for the New York Jets. This decision came back to haunt him, as he didn't have permission from the Boston College Athletic Director. The Eagles hired long time assistant Frank Spazinai as the new coach at Chesnutt Hill. In... [Read more of this review]
Five Questions for 2010: Big Ten
The Big 10 has played with 11 teams for awhile, and they will be getting a 12th team (Nebraska) in 2011. However, fans will have to wait a year to see the Huskers in this conference, but there is still plenty of talent to make an impact on the national stage. Ohio State will be the odds-on favorite to win the conference and possibly play for the BCS National Championship. They will have plenty... [Read more of this review]
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