Mizzou wins the Journalism Bowl. But 14 point underdog Northwestern (especially their defense) put up a most valiant effort losing to the Tigers 30-23 into overtime.  I couldn’t find the video of Jeremy Maclin’s amazing punt return before the half so here’s Chunk Daniels attractive sister wigging out.

Patrick Nix wasn’t comfortable in the missionary position. Nix was fired as Miami offensive coordinator. He cites differing offensive philosophies as the reason why he was unsuccessful.

But there were obvious philosophical differences between coach Shannon and I in offense. I wanted to be a little bit more wide open — no-huddle, spread out, go for it. And he wanted to be more two-back, conservative. It was a fine line in trying to balance the two. And not that one is better than the other, it’s just a different philosophy. Both ways can win, just different philosophies.

Lining up and pounding the rock is fine, but I agree with Nix. The Pair of Tongs, Splitting of a Bamboo and The Lotus are much sexier.

Shockingly Football Players Score Much Worse on SATs than University Classmates… Much, Much Worse

Virginia Tech needs to beat Cincinatti. Gobbler Country takes a look at four reasons why the Hokies need to win the Orange Bowl.  I agree with all of them. A win would rejuvenate a currently bleh Hokie Nation’s opinion of where the program is heading.

Longtime Tennessee defensive autocrat John Chavis will be taking the defensive coordinator position at LSU after being ousted by the Vols for Monty Kiffin.

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