The Friendliest Coach in College Football

Somehow, even with three current students on staff, not one article on the new site has had to do with the fine athletic programs of Syracuse University. Now, obviously, college basketball season is just a blip on the radar at this point, and it’s not like we’re gonna take our time to write about the field hockey’s team pursuit of a national championship. Although, on a side note, while we didn’t write about it, all three Orangemen on the Creature staff were absolutely thrilled when Fab Melo got into trouble with the law last month. In fact, we planned on picketing at his trial to demand stricter sentencing guidelines but figured Fab wasn’t worth our time (which he isn’t). But, a story surfaced today about none other than our up and coming (yes, we’re getting there) football program and its fearless leader, who is also apparently the friendliest man in college football. How’s that you ask? Find out after the jump.

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Meli Kalikimaka is the Thing to Say

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Moore Fun in December

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Carrying On

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Let’s Go Bowling

Yes people, the most wonderful time of the year is upon us! That's right, after another memorable college football season, we finally get to see the best of the best battle it out on the gridiron in college football's 34 postseason bowl games. What begins tomorrow in Washington D.C., with Wake Forest taking on Navy, and ends in Miami, with Oklahoma battling it out with Florida, this bowl season will no doubt provide the memorable moments, spectacular performances, and heart-stopping drama that is always does. And here to break it all down (and of course, wrap it back up) is Barney. Starting with the four games tomorrow, and ending with the BCS National Championship, Barney will be here to give his opinion on all 34 games, the good and the bad. We'll start with the bad. 

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A Golden Opportunity

Thanks to the generosity of my father’s good friend, who is a Notre Dame alumnus, my dad and I will get to experience college football at its finest when Notre Dame takes on Purdue in famed Notre Dame Stadium. This isn’t my first college football game ever (I went to a Miami-Syracuse game in the Carrier Dome a while back), but it most likely will be the most memorable. Forget that both team’s are unranked and probably headed for the PapaJohns.com Bowl. Notre Dame Stadium is the Mecca of college football, and Notre Dame one of the most storied programs in the sport’s history. All of you know my undying love for college football, so having the opportunity to watch Notre Dame play on Saturday is beyond awesome. While my college football allegiance still lies with the Miami Hurricanes, I certainly will be pulling for the Golden Domers on Saturday. Hopefully it will be a fun game to watch, and you can definitely expect a follow-up post when I return on Sunday.

College Football Madness Part 3: Heisman Hopefuls

While this may be the last installment of Barney’s college football preview, the season is just heating up. Part 3 breaks down this year’s Heisman Trophy race. It’s one of the few college football previews where you don’t have to listen to Lee Corso’s absurd ideas and are safe from the spit-filled analysis of Father Time Lou Holtz.

*Editor’s note: This article was written on Friday, but due to internet issues could not be posted until tonight*

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College Football Madness Part 2: Gridiron Gems

We press on with Barney’s College Football Preview and move into Part 2, which details this year’s most exciting games (there are many). It’s one of the few college football previews where you don’t have to listen to Lee Corso’s absurd ideas and are safe from the spit-filled analysis of Father Time Lou Holtz. Here’s to another fabulous college football season.

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College Football Madness Part 1: The Cream of the Crop

Barney kicks off this season’s Creature coverage of college football with Part 1 of a 3 part series. Part 1 boasts his top five national championship contenders for this year’s college football season. Part 2 details this year’s most exciting games (there are many), and Part 3 breaks down the Heisman Trophy race. It’s one of the few college football previews where you don’t have to listen to Lee Corso’s absurd ideas and are safe from the spit-filled analysis of Father Time Lou Holtz. Here’s to another fabulous college football season.

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