Archive for the ‘University of Texas’ Category

Alabama Attorneys Ask Justice Be Served After Title Game

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Having worked in Alabama for a brief moment after college, I like to think I learned a few things about the state’s inhabitants. Such as expecting not-so subtle racist references to a black high school being in the cotton fields. (I actually had to call my editor because I couldn’t ...

McD’s Bowl Picks Part Seven: Fiesta Bowl Edition

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Updated through GMAC Bowl. Record: 17-14, 14-17 ATS Monday, January 5, 2009 8pm ET Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (10) Ohio State (10-2) at (3) Texas (11-1) (-8) This game rests entirely on the defense of Ohio State. If this were a Big Ten game, that would be a good thing, but time and again the Buckeye ...

McD’s Week 15 Picks: Championship Week

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Happy Championship Week to everyone. Just want to point out Utah, Boise State and TCU are all ranked ahead of the Big East champion (Cincinnati) and whoever the ACC champion will be. But do any of those four teams get to go to BCS games? One: Utah, with an outside shot ...

McD’s Week 14 Picks: Rivalry Week Part 2

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

It's just plain wrong Boise State and Ball State can go undefeated, win their respective conferences, and not get into the BCS. What makes it ironic is it'll be another undefeated non-BCS team (Utah) that's taking their place. Once again, we've learned exactly what makes the BCS so shitty. Instead of ...

Maui Invitational Preview

Monday, November 24th, 2008

As many of you know, I'm a lucky bastard. Every year in late November, I head to Maui with my family to spend Thanksgiving on the beach. But along with relaxing in paradise, we also make sure to attend the EA Sports Maui Invitational, which is easily the nation's best ...