Florida International, also known as FIU, played football for the first time officially on August 29, 2002. After three seasons, they moved up to Division I (FBS) and now in just their 10th year of existence, they are about to make their second straight bowl game appearance. FIU will face Marshall in the Beef ‘O’ […]
San Diego Charger Antwan Barnes: “We were all there for one purpose and that was to make a name for FIU.”
December 18, 2011 by
Dyer’s Bowl Appearance goes from Dazzling to Disappearing
December 14, 2011 by
Last year in the BCS National Championship game Freshman Michael Dyer made a play that may have changed the outcome of the game and earned offensive MVP honors. The headline: “Dyer Dazzles and Defense Wins Championship’s;” And the play: With the ball back and just two minutes remaining, Auburn’s true freshman Michael Dyer (pictured) dazzled […]
Contract Analysis: What Texas A&M Must Pay Mike Sherman to Leave
December 3, 2011 by
Texas A&M was hoping that Mike Sherman would lead their team to a Big 12 Championship this season, but they finished the regular season a disappointing 6-6. Sherman was fired on Thursday (Dec. 1) after just one winning season in his four years with A&M. In his farewell address, Sherman said “I’m disappointed and accountable, […]
Doug Flutie Talks About His Latest Performance With Capital One
November 25, 2011 by
I’ve worked in sports broadcasting for a long time and have come across many different types of people, but Doug Flutie is in a category of his own. The awards and honors are too many to name and the term “hail mary” cannot be mentioned without thoughts of Doug Flutie coming to mind. Watching football […]
For Pete’s Sake, What happened at Penn State and What can we do about it?
November 24, 2011 by
[LEGAL DISCLAIMER—FOR PURPOSES OF THIS INTERVIEW WE ARE DISCUSSING THE SITUATION IF THE ALLEGED FACTS IN THE GRAND JURY REPORT DO INDEED TURN OUT TO BE TRUE. WE ARE MAKING NO JUDGMENT OR DECISION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE TRUE.] In the recent weeks after the allegations against former Penn State coach Jerry […]
NFL Running Back Dion Lewis: From Pitt to Philadelphia
October 31, 2011 by
In 2009 when Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy declared early for the NFL Draft, many wondered how true freshman Dion Lewis could possibly replace an NFL-ready running back. McCoy had rushed for almost 1500 yards in his sophomore year and decided to ride that success to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. And while there […]
NFL Linebacker Colin McCarthy: a Tennessee Titan by way of the Miami Hurricanes)
October 24, 2011 by
Colin McCarthy is a rookie linebacker out of Miami (drafted in the 4th round of this April’s NFL Draft). He is listed second on the depth chart at Middle Linebacker for the Tennessee Titans, but thanks to a hamstring injury forcing him to sit out of Sunday’s game against Houston, he was available to talk […]
NFL Defensive Tackle Ian Williams: a San Francisco 49er by way of Notre Dame
October 23, 2011 by
Ian Williams started all four years on the defensive line at Notre Dame. An injury sidelined him for part of his senior year and ultimately is what prevented him from being picked in April’s NFL Draft. But the moment the lockout ended, his phone was ringing off the hook and Williams signed with the San […]
The REAL Mascot Stories: Stakes are high in the Capital One Bowl
October 2, 2011 by
You may see them as symbols of their teams and school spirit, but mascots are so much more than that. Each one of them has a personal hardship or an experience that shaped him and made him who he is today. Read their stories, watch their videos and the next time you watch a football […]
Training Camp: Playing Defensive Back
September 21, 2011 by
Training Camp for Playing Defensive Back I attended football camp at Columbia University and with the assistance of the Educator, a defensive backs coach (who works with the Source), I learned the intricacies of the defensive back position and what to watch for. What does a defensive back coach look for? Feet. And that actually […]
