Top Ten Off-Season Stories
I am going to list my Top Ten Off-Season Stories, starting with 10 and working forward. We will do 10 through 6 today, and then 5-1 tomorrow. This should get our college football juices flowing nicely.
10. University of North Texas Hires High School Coach Todd Dodge
The hiring of high school coaches to the highest level in NCAA has happened before. Houston coach Art Briles was hired to Texas Tech to be the Running Backs Coach before becoming Head Coach at Houston. Gus Malzahn got a shot as Offensive Coordinator at Arkansas before becoming the same at Tulsa. But to hire someone in at that level as the head coach is quite a leap. However, the University of North Texas didn't feel it had anything to lose. The style of football known as "Dodge Ball" would at least fill the seats. And, with the use of the spread offense in College Football having success as both Texas and Florida has won the National Title with some form of the spread, UNT took the opportunity to snatch up Dodge before someone else did.
9. Clock Rule Changes Back
A year ago, the NCAA made a rule change to how the clock runs after a kick off and after a change in possession with the intent of shortening the game. However, coaches did not like the change. As a result, the NCAA has changed the rule back.
8. Florida wins Basketball Title
Florida won the National Basketball Title again. First repeat in a decade. Why is this new? Well, the football team did earlier in the year. Against the exact same team, Ohio State. The Gators swept the two major national titles in the same academic school year.
7. Joe Pa orders a Clean Up
In a time when college athletes at BCS schools seem out of control, fighting, drinking and driving, etc., Joe Paterno decided to go old school. He is going to show his players that you earn that level of respect and leadership, and that you maintain it with your actions. I remember when getting in trouble out side of school hours meant discipline. Joe Pa hasn't forgotten it. And, his players may not either.
6. Joe McKnight Signs with USC
Considered by most people to be one of the top two recruits of this class, McKnight's announcement was eagerly anticipated. Many thought that this Louisiana native would be going to LSU, but it was USC which got the call further fanning the flames between LSU (and the Southeastern Conference) and USC. In fact, many preseason magazines are predicting a match up for the National Title between USC and LSU. McKnights recruitment was such a story because he was uncommited whereas Jimmy Clausen, the other top recruit, had committed and followed through by going to Notre Dame leaving little speculation about his destination. Further, McKnight has drawn comparisons to former USC back Reggie Bush, giving him a difference maker status.
10. University of North Texas Hires High School Coach Todd Dodge
The hiring of high school coaches to the highest level in NCAA has happened before. Houston coach Art Briles was hired to Texas Tech to be the Running Backs Coach before becoming Head Coach at Houston. Gus Malzahn got a shot as Offensive Coordinator at Arkansas before becoming the same at Tulsa. But to hire someone in at that level as the head coach is quite a leap. However, the University of North Texas didn't feel it had anything to lose. The style of football known as "Dodge Ball" would at least fill the seats. And, with the use of the spread offense in College Football having success as both Texas and Florida has won the National Title with some form of the spread, UNT took the opportunity to snatch up Dodge before someone else did.
9. Clock Rule Changes Back
A year ago, the NCAA made a rule change to how the clock runs after a kick off and after a change in possession with the intent of shortening the game. However, coaches did not like the change. As a result, the NCAA has changed the rule back.
8. Florida wins Basketball Title
Florida won the National Basketball Title again. First repeat in a decade. Why is this new? Well, the football team did earlier in the year. Against the exact same team, Ohio State. The Gators swept the two major national titles in the same academic school year.
7. Joe Pa orders a Clean Up
In a time when college athletes at BCS schools seem out of control, fighting, drinking and driving, etc., Joe Paterno decided to go old school. He is going to show his players that you earn that level of respect and leadership, and that you maintain it with your actions. I remember when getting in trouble out side of school hours meant discipline. Joe Pa hasn't forgotten it. And, his players may not either.
6. Joe McKnight Signs with USC
Considered by most people to be one of the top two recruits of this class, McKnight's announcement was eagerly anticipated. Many thought that this Louisiana native would be going to LSU, but it was USC which got the call further fanning the flames between LSU (and the Southeastern Conference) and USC. In fact, many preseason magazines are predicting a match up for the National Title between USC and LSU. McKnights recruitment was such a story because he was uncommited whereas Jimmy Clausen, the other top recruit, had committed and followed through by going to Notre Dame leaving little speculation about his destination. Further, McKnight has drawn comparisons to former USC back Reggie Bush, giving him a difference maker status.
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