Top 10:
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Oklahoma State
4. Oregon
5. Stanford
6. Arkansas
7. Boise State
8. Houston
9. USC
10. Michigan State

Archive for December, 2008

NFL Legends: Poor tackling & explosive backs

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

In an exclusive, Sporting News Today has joined forces with the Legends Channel’s Pro Football Connection to interview former coach Dan Reeves and Hall of Fame defensive linemen Merlin Olsen and Lee Roy Selmon about a variety of topics around the NFL, including the matchups between Jets & Dolphins, Cowboys & Eagles, and Broncos & Chargers. Click on image below to read article.

Legends Channel
Pro Football Connection – December 27, 2008

NFL Legends: Defense wins championships, not MVP awards

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

In an exclusive, Sporting News Today has joined forces with the Legends Channel’s Pro Football Connection to interview former coaches Dan Reeves and Marty Schottenhemier and Hall of Fame defensive linemen Merlin Olsen and Lee Roy Selmon about a variety of topics around the NFL, including potential MVP defensive players this year, Super Bowl contenders and much more! Click on image below to read article.

Legends Channel
Pro Football Connection – December 20, 2008

SN Radio: Alabama Legend Gene Stallings

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Listen to Legendary Coach Gene Stallings discuss the upcoming BCS games with host, Peter Brown, Sporting News Radio.


NFL Legends: Dolphins have momentum in AFC East

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

In an exclusive, Sporting News Today has joined forces with the Legends Channel’s Pro Football Connection to interview former coaches Marty Schottenheimer and Dan Reeves and Hall of Fame defensive linemen Merlin Olsen and Lee Roy Selmon about a variety of topics around the NFL, including the AFC East teams, Brett Farve trade, and much more! Click on image below to read article.

Legends Channel 
Pro Football Connection – December 13, 2008

BCS Poll – Week 15 with complete Top 25 ballots

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Here are links to the Top 25 ballots for:

USA Today Coaches Poll - Top 25 ballots for all voting head coaches

Harris PollTop 25 ballots for all voting panelists

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Legends Nike Game Balls: Week 15

Monday, December 8th, 2008
Here are the Legends Nike Game Ball Winners for Week 15 of the 2008 college football season.
Offense: Tim Tebow, QB Florida
Defense: Brandon Underwood, DB Cincinnati
Special Teams: Ben Hartman, K East Carolina
Offensive Coordinator: John McNulty, Rutgers
Defensive Coordinator: Jimmy Williams, Buffalo

No consensus in final poll

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Ten of the seventeen coaching greats think the BCS got it right Sunday night when they announced a Florida – Oklahoma final. The Gators (12-1) piled up 11 first-place votes in Sunday’s last Legends Poll of the regular season. Four coaches had the Sooners (12-1) No. 1; two went with Texas (11-1).
Click on image below to read complete story in Sporting News Today!

Legends Poll Top 25
December 8, 2008

NFL Legends: Manning is the MVP; Eli that is

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

In an exclusive, Sporting News Today has joined forces with the Legends Channel’s Pro Football Connection to interview former coaches Marty Schottenheimer, Chuck Knox and Dan Reeves and Hall of Fame defensive lineman Merlin Olsen about a variety of topics around the NFL, including the Jets, pass rushing combos and much more! Click on image below to read article.

Legends Channel
Pro Football Connection – December 6, 2008

Broyles Award Finalists for 2008

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The Broyles Award, named after Arkansas Coaching Legend Frank Broyles, is given annually to college football’s top assistant coach.  The award will be presented by the Downtown Rotary Club of Little Rock on December 9, at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock.

Here are the 2008 Broyles Award finalists:

Kevin Wilson -  University of Oklahoma, Offensive Coordinator
Charlie Strong -  University of Florida, Defensive Coordinator
Gary Andersen -  University of Utah, Defensive Coordinator
Dick Bumpas -  Texas Christian University, Defensive Coordinator
Stan Parrish -  Ball State University, Offensive Coordinator


Lott Shots of the week

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008