College Football
What Is It With the Big Ten?
I understand we’re still getting to know each other (I’ve been told I’m an acquired taste), and you’re probably still shy about asking me questions. No problem, I’ll answer a few that I know you would want to ask if we were hanging out together, like….(You can discuss...
The BIG Questions for the Big Ten West Division
I asked the BIG questions for the Big Ten East last week, so it seems only fair not to neglect the other schools and ask the BIG questions for the Big Ten West this week, so here goes, coming in my predicted order of finish.(You can discuss this on the BSL Board...
The BIG Questions For the Big 10 East Division
With the new college football season rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to ask the BIGgest question each team in the Big 10 has to answer to succeed this year. This week, I’ll present the BIG questions for the East Division as I predict their order of finish.(You...
College Football 2017: State of the Game, Part III
Length of Games - It’s ridiculous, and getting worse. In 2013 the average time-of-game was 3 hours 17 minutes. In 2016 it was 3 hours 24 minutes. Those seven minutes might not seem like much, but think of it in terms of weather. The Weather Channel might tell you that...
Welcome to the BIG Blog
Hello everyone and welcome to a new and exciting adventure!New? Aren’t you that guy that used to write the mildly interesting and occasionally humorous ACC column as The Courtmaster?Yes, I am, thanks for remembering, I think.And exciting? Prove it pal.(You can discuss...
College Football 2017: State of the Game, Part II
It was recently reported that the Big Ten is projecting to distribute $51.1 million to its full-member schools in the 2017-18 academic year (Noobs Maryland and Rutgers are still three years from receiving full shares). By far the biggest chunk of that money comes from...
College Football 2017: State of the Game, Part I
I went back and reviewed the State of the Game piece from last season and thought this year I’d begin by following up on where things stand today on the three off-field topics discussed back then. So without further ado:(You can discuss this on the BSL Board here.)1....
Talking Terps: Wasted Opportunity Against Northwestern, Xavier Preview
Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Zack and Eric revisit the Big Ten tournament and Maryland's loss to Northwestern and worry about the Terps offensive woes. Later they talk Selection Show stress, preview Xavier, and plan on watching the game together – like real life...