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Spring game season is nearing an end and we are now only months from week 1 of the college football season. Alabama may not have a QB probem in 2017, but one certainly is brewing in 2018. #LSU anemic offensive struggles appear poised to continue. Since Joe Montana is all of eligbility it looks like its Myles Breenan or bust. 

NFL Draft week is here, so that means its time for leaks, failed drug test, and accusations

Aaron Hernandez, former Gator who caught passes from Tim Tebow died this week. The kiler of Will Smith, former Buckeye was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder. Each of these extremely talented young men wow us with their athletic ability but there off field exploits made many question their judgement. Despite their abilities on the gridiron are their college coaches liable for turning a blind eye? Do the college programs share in the blame for fostering an air of invincibility thay ultimately led to their deaths?

In 1999, the Wisconsin Badgers reached the height of its football program history, Rose Bowl and Heisman. The Badgers blueprint was a tremendous had worked. The Hurricanes were on the verge of a dynasty, after a 9-4 finish championships soon followed. In order for both of these once proud programs to re-emerge, running backs are key.

Programs all across the nation lay claim to DBU, but whose the real and whose the fake? Colorado, Washington, LSU, or Florida

Spring is in the air, in stadiums all over the country your favorite team is poised to improve and redeem themselves from last year's mistakes. Five stars are not for everybody, but just because you miss out doesnt mean winning isnt possible. Wisconsin and Kansas State continues to thrive with an abundance of 3 stars, walk-ons, and no stars because they know who they are. What they do for an encore starts in the spring.

The ACC is the new king of college sports, after coming up short in 2016, #UNC and #Clemson redeemed themselves in 2017. So who will be next? Confetti and netting cutting may happen in January and April, but the real work is done in the spring and fall. Oklahoma State may have the most explosive offense in the nation but there is still work to do. The Canes may not be back, but boasting the top recruiting class in the country must mean that they are cose.

After an epic showing in the Rose Bowl momentum in Happy Valley is higher than ever. Penn State is getting pledges from 5-star recruits left and right. With week 2 of spring practice nearly in the books, we discuss standouts, concerns, and players poised to breakout. 

There are 50 states, but the fortunes of the Palmetto State has the envy of every state in the country - Two final fours and a National Championship all in one year. In a so-called 'football conference' football is taking a backseat to hoops. Although the spring game has been moved, the for 3-9 squad appears poised to capitalize on the momentum of the basketball program. There may no longer be questions at QB, but there are still questions abound everywhere else.

163 days until week 1 of the college football season. Til then coaches are climbing mountains, ranting at reporters, and one coach in Norman is continuing the habit of looking the other way. Til week 1, we talk pro days and spring PRACTICE. Come one come all, the freshman are here and they are going for that No. 1 spot

March Madness is here, and we are now only two rounds away from the Final Four. While this is exciting for most, the footbal programs aka 'THE OTHER GUYS' struggle to get notice only gets harder. Are football programs at basketball schools fighting a losing battle, can the two co-exist or is there only room for one big man on campus

Spring is in the air, march madness is the appetizer and college football is the main course. The early enrollees have arrived, hungry and wanting NO ONE'S JOB is safe. JT Barrett, Jalen Hurts, Shane Buechele, Kenny Hill, and Jacob Eason you've all been warned. You all had great years, but the new guys on campus weren't brought in to redshirt or hold clipboards.

The glory years of Baylor football seem like yesterday but are those days gone forever. Each day brings another lawsuit or another story of bad press but things certainly cannot be bad always, right? Matt Rhule was a magician at Temple, now he will be counted on to be a healer in Waco.