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Nick Saban's bold decision to play a true freshman QB backfired at the worst possible time

All of Saban’s worst fears came to a head in Alabama’s loss to Clemson.

That Last Alabama Drive Was Terrifying

More than any other team in sports, Alabama football feels the most futile to root against. Over and over, they’ve stamped out nascent comebacks with two well-timed turnovers or turned a 14-10 game into a 28-10 game in two minutes of work. These are the sorts of ways you can win games when you’re bigger and faster…

Clemson's National Championship-Winning Touchdown, As Heard On 8 Different Networks

Clemson capped off a national championship finish we’ll never forget with Hunter Renfrow’s touchdown catch with just one second remaining. Above is how it sounded on ESPN; below are how commentators on seven other networks—including Clemson radio—reacted to the play.

Clemson Dethrones Alabama And Wins National Championship With Last-Second Touchdown

The National Championship rematch between Alabama and Clemson was just as fraught and close as 2016’s all-time classic, but unlike last year, it ended with Alabama getting their hearts ripped out and Clemson wining their first title since 1981.

Louisville Football: Comparing Dolphins' Parker And Steelers' Rogers In 2016

We take a look at former Louisville football players DeVante Parker and Eli Rogers after their match-up in the AFC Wild-Card Round.The 2016 NFL season has seen many former Louisville football players see success. However, there were only three Cardinals that were fortunate enough to be playing in …

Louisville Football: Comparing DeVante Parker And Eli Rogers In 2016

The ESPN Voices Feed Really Is Something

ESPN threw Bill Walton onto its ESPN Voices feed of tonight’s national championship game, and the basketball legend—clad in an Uncle Sam costume—has spent the game asking basic questions about which teams are playing, who the quarterbacks are, and where the game is being played all on top of other panelists’…

This Is Not Targeting, Somehow?

Mike Williams hung on and got the first down here, but it cost him a huge shot from Alabama DB Tony Brown. There was no penalty called on the play, even if it appeared to be a fairly clear targeting violation. The Tigers held him out for the rest of the drive, but ESPN reported that he was medically cleared to return…

Your National Championship Game Tecmo Super Bowl Simulation Is Live

Clemson. Alabama. Tecmo Super Bowl. The simulation is LIVE:

Clemson Director Of Sports Medicine Not Into Scientific Studies, Very Into Knee Braces

Tonight, millions will tune in to watch two very good college football teams play again for the national championship. There will be Ben “I Love Butts” Boulware, no Lane Kiffin, and lots of knee braces on uninjured fat guys.

Cal Football Players Only Found Out Via Twitter That Coach Sonny Dykes Had Been Fired

Berkeley let go of head football coach Sonny Dykes this morning, after four years and a 19-30 record. His firing comes with a buyout of nearly $6 million, thanks to a 2015 contract extension that was supposed to keep him at Cal through the 2019 season. Per Twitter, however, it looks as if players were not informed…

Former Irish Back, C.J. Prosise, Will be Part of Something Special in Seattle Next Year

Notre Dame football sent one future superstar running back to the NFL last year, and it’s already clear that he’s going to be a part of something special next season.It seems as though some believe that Thomas Rawls’ record-setting night in Seattle may be a sign that C.J. Prosise is…

Blake Sims On Standing In For Deshaun Watson At Alabama Practice

Here’s Blake Sims talking aboutstanding in for Deshaun Watson at Alabama’s practices this week.Alabama has had former players come in and stand in for opponents during practices for a while now. Blake Sims himself has already been tapped by the Tide to come stand in once this season befo…

Dabo Swinney Doesn't Understand Greatness

Dabo Swinney says that greatness is for everyone, but if it’s for everyone how is it truly greatness?Here’s what Dabo Swinney had to say about greatness yesterday.https://twitter.com/gmraynor/status/817771495539822592?lang=enGreatness is for everyone? If greatness is for everyone…

Texas A&M Football: Ricky Seals-Jones and Speedy Noil Enter 2017 NFL Draft

Ricky Seals-Jones and Speedy Noil, two of the most underwhelming Texas A&M football players in 2016, are headed to the NFL.The conclusion of the 2016 season was yet again disappointing. When the offeseason officially began have Aggie fans were concerned about the wide receiver group coming…

Michigan Football: Having A Feature Running Back Is Overrated

There is usually a lot of talk about who Michigan football’s feature running back is going to be, but that concept is truly overrated.It seems like common practice to speculate who might become Michigan football’s next feature running back. The Wolverines haven’t had one since Mike …

That's One Incredible Way To Block A Kick

New USC commit Bubba Bolden made the most of his appearance in today’s high school All-American game by leaping over the long snapper, kicking the ball out of the hands of the holder, recovering it, and returning it for a touchdown. It’s enough to make thousands of southern Californians remember they’re USC fans.

You Can't Please Everyone

Tears of joy for some; tears of sadness for at least one other.

Arizona Football: Paul Magloire and Trey Griffey make East-West Shrine Game

Always a great honor for any football senior, Arizona Wildcats Paul Magloire and Trey Griffey were invited to showcase their talents before the NFL Draft.On Friday, as the roster to the annual East-West Shrine Game was finalized, former Arizona Football playersTrey Griffey and Paul Magloire le…

Louisville Football: 5 Teams That Should Trade For Bridgewater

We take a look at five NFL teams that should consider trading for former Louisville football player Teddy Bridgewater.Well, the Minnesota Vikings are making it clear that Sam Bradford has done enough this season to be the starting quarterback going forward. This leaves former Louisville football q…

Joe Mixon Departs for NFL: What That Means for the Oklahoma Offense

Samaje Perine enjoyed a fantastic career as a Sooner and, given the wear and tear running backs endure week to week, the timing for his departure to the NFL is right. Joe Mixon’s decision was a bit more convoluted.Even though Mixon has all the physical tools and skill to be a first-round pi…

UCLA Football: Bruins in the NFL – Rookies Roundup

As the NFL regular season comes to an end, Go Joe Bruin provides you a roundup of how the UCLA Football rookies fared this year.Eight total UCLA Football players were drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. Over the following months, these players battled hard for roster spots with their respective teams….

Tracy Claeys Has No Idea What He's Talking About

The Tracy Claeys redemption tour has begun and, as this particular sort of redemption tour tends to, it’s already revealing more about how ridiculous it is for football coaches to be seen as righteous educational and intellectual leaders than anything else. On Tuesday, Claeys was fired—in part, administrators said, …

Joe Mixon's Agent Says Video Of His Client Punching A Woman Can Be "An Educational Tool"

Joe Mixon’s agent, Peter Schaffer, went on 98.1 FM in Oklahoma City today and the session on the Monster of the Midday got contentious pretty quickly. It included a long diatribe from Schaffer about how his client had learned from what he did and was no different than any other 18 year old who made a mistake, and…

UNC Recruiting: Updates on football and basketball programs for 1/6

Keeping It Heel puts UNC fans in the know with 2017’s first edition of Recruiting RoundupIt’s a big week for the University of North Carolina athletics department.Junior running back Elijah Hood announced Friday afternoon that he would be declaring for the 2017 NFL Draft and a decisi…

Maryland Football: Vernon Davis has resurgent year

Vernon Davis struggled to produce adequate numbers in recent years.However, Davis bounced back to be a big-time producer for the Washington Redskins in 2016.The former Maryland star caught 44 passes for 583 yards and two touchdowns this season. It was Davis’ highest output since the 201…

Jeremy Sprinkle Got A 2017 NFL Combine Invite

Jeremy Sprinkle said in a post on Facebook Thursday that he had received an invite to the 2017 NFL Combine.Jeremy Sprinkle’s NFL Combine invite makes the invites to Hogs go to three players. Keon Hatcher, Brooks Ellis and now Jeremy Sprinkle have all been invited to participate this year. Non…

Louisville Football: CBS Sports Ranks The Cards' Top NFL Prospects

We take a look at CBS Sports’ top NFL Draft prospects that are coming out of the Louisville football program in 2017.It was an extremely exciting Louisville football season in 2016, regardless of how the season ended. The Cardinals won nine games and Lamar Jackson won the Heisman Trophy. I th…

Brooks Ellis Gets 2017 NFL Combine Invitation

Brooks Ellis joins Keon Hatcher as the second Arkansas football player to get an invite to the 2017 NFL Combine.Linebacker, Brooks Ellis and wide receiver, Keon Hatcher have been invited to the NFL Combine this year. Although there will probably be more as the Combine gets closer, so far they are …

Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon reportedly to declare for draft

The Oklahoma RB, suspended for the 2014 season after punching a woman, will go pro.