Coaches on the Hot Seat
Nowhere is the heat hotter than it is at Kentucky, where Rich Brooks is a pathetic 4-20 against the SEC (and 9-25 overall) in his tenure with the Wildcats. Despite his success at Oregon, including a Paul "Bear" Bryant Award for national coach of the year in 1994, Brooks has yet to produce during his three years at the helm in Kentucky, and he has this one season to prove himself worthy of the job before AD Mitch Barnhart shows him the door. We also think that Larry Coker of Miami needs to produce this season, especially after firing four assistants from last year's disappointing 9-3 squad. What other coaches do you think are on the hotseat? Is Poker Becoming a Problem?
The company insists that it is not making a dime off the tournament, but the question remains: Is it still, in some form, encouraging underage gambling? Earlier this year, an Ole Miss student started a website called Pure College Poker to "give college students from different parts of the world a place to get together, play poker and have fun." Though participants have the option of playing for real money, the site raises the ante about the ethical dilemma of poker's popularity and the perils of underage gambling. Most people feel that kids playing poker is the least of the world's worries, and that it's better they be in someone’s basement slinging cards and chips than out in the street causing trouble. Plus, most kids are smart enough to know the difference between recreational gambling and "I have a serious problem" gambling. Tom Wood -- whose son David, a Purdue undergrad, won absolutepoker.com’s free year of tuition -- said of his son’s hobby, "I hope it's not what he wants to do in life. As long as you do it to have fun, and you only with what you can afford to lose, then I have no problem with it." Few parents want their children to end up at a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting, but poker can be a gateway to wagering on sporting events and other high-stakes contests. Today, we want to know how you feel. Is poker becoming a problem, or should people focus on more important matters? What's your take? Share Your Notre Dame Memories
The Fighting Irish, arguably the most storied franchise in college football history, have won 11 national championships and boast seven Heisman Trophy winners as well as the most consensus first team All-Americans of any school (176). But who is the greatest player to ever wear a Notre Dame uniform? SI.com took a stab at answering this age-old question and arrived at George Gipp, who was the team's first consensus All-American while leading the Irish to consecutive unbeaten seasons (19 straight wins) as a junior and senior during his tenure (1917-1920). Today, we want to hear your Notre Dame memories. Who are the greatest players ever to strap on the blue and gold (and the occasional green)? What’s the greatest game Notre Dame has ever played? Where does last year’s almost-victory against USC rank? Notre Dame fans, we know you're out there. Share your Irish thoughts. Your Next National Champion is...
Mandel claims that "it's entirely possible that this year's national champion will not be one of the teams ranked in the preseason Top 10. Maybe it's not even in the Top 20." With that in mind, we bring you the AP's preseason Top 10: 1. Texas 2. USC 3. Penn State 4. Ohio State 5. West Virginia 6. LSU 7. Virginia Tech 8. Alabama 9. Notre Dame 10. Georgia In keeping with Mandel's theme, we want to know which team outside this Top 10 you think has the best chance of winning the national championship. Our pick is Michigan, which is returning a veteran QB (Chad Henne) and a top running back (Mike Hart), and has a strong offensive line. We also think wideout Steve Breaston is primed for a breakout year (if he can learn how to catch the ball a little better). While the Wolverines record last season (7-5) left a lot to be desired, all five losses were by a touchdown or less. This year, Big Blue will rebound and win the BCS Championship Game. Who’s your pick?  |
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