It was a trip back in time, and something we’ve seen many times. Tony Romo drove the Dallas Cowboys tantalizingly close to the playoffs, only to go into self-destruction mode and swerve off the road.
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It has been said countless times and for the next 10 days will be repeated like a handicapping Pledge of Allegiance: With a month to prepare, Alabama coach Nick Saban is tough to beat.
Black smoke hovered over the New York Giants after a crash-and-burn debacle. The daredevil act occasionally blew up in Evel Knievel’s face, and it finally caught up to Eli Manning.
Five nights before Christmas, Brigham Young won a bowl and coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrated like the end of the world was near. He was one of the few who cared – about the bowl game.
Luck is a significant factor in handicapping, and when you’re hot, it’s probably on your good side. Lately, it has paid off to side with the Indianapolis Colts and rookie quarterback Andrew Luck.
Despite his grouchy personality, Alabama coach Nick Saban represents some of what’s right about college football while so much is going wrong.
If a news conference is called today to announce the firing of Norv Turner as coach of the San Diego Chargers, it would be a shame. He has earned the right to stand on the sideline and look lost for the season’s final five games.