James Franklin’s coaching in a different era, and one where sportsmanship has to take a different definition. Here’s why I agree with Franklin and why if anyone deserves criticism, it’s Maryland coach Mike Locksley.
Sean Payton has his team right in the thick of playoff contention. They have a 70% chance to make the playoffs, and it will jump to 77% with a win on Monday night against the Browns. It will dip to 52% if they lose. They are sitting pretty heading into the final quarter of the season, while the Browns are playing for next season at 3-8. Jameis Winston played spoiler last week to the Steelers and will look to do it again in a primetime spot.
At most schools, Ryan Day would be set up for an extension, not a pink slip.
But Ohio State is not most schools.
Mack Brown did not deserve to be pushed out as the UNC coach with a firing announced the week of the game with North Carolina State. He also didn’t deserve to be immediately ousted as the Tar Heels’ coach.
We’ve now reached championship week in college football, and that means it’s time to take a look at who’s going to make it to the College Football Playoff.
Welcome to our NFL coverage here at Godzilla Wins. This week’s matchup features the Minnesota Vikings (9-2) hosting Arizona Cardinals (6-5) at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Here is a look at which team has the edge in this NFC showdown and why.
It’s all or nothing now for Texas A&M. If the Aggies beat their ancient rival Texas, they’ll play Georgia for the SEC title and have a shot at a top-four seed in the playoff. If they fail, their playoff hopes are over.
Oregon’s got no choice: it’s going to be in the Big Ten title game no matter what. The Ducks are the only unbeaten in the nation at this point, and there’s no way they can fall out of the top two in the league.
Does Penn State want the opportunity to go to Indianapolis? The Nittany Lions would be in prime position if Ohio State were to fall short against Michigan, as they have a higher strength of schedule than Indiana.