13-Year Old Commits to USC

Are you kidding me? Lane Kiffin really will do anything to keep his school in the news. The QB coach who discovered this kid was the same guy who predicted Jimmy Clausen's success and discovered Matt Leinart and Matt Barkley.

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Crimson Tide Roll to National Title

The Alabama Crimson Tide took down the Colt McCoy-less Texas Longhorns 37-21 in Pasadena, CA. This is the first time since 1992 the Tide have been crowned champs. McCoy was knocked out 5 minutes into the game and Texas was able to stay in the game, cutting it to 24-21 in the 4th quarter, but ultimately they weren't able to sustain drives and they made a costly turnover that allowed the Tide to put the game out of reach. The big name guys from both sides stepped up, with Heisman winner Mark Ingram rushing for 116 yards and 2 TDs. Texas' Jordan Shipley caught 10 balls for 122 yards and 2 TDs. Would the outcome have been different if McCoy had been out there, we'll never know, and unfortunate as it was, the game still goes on. Nick Saban now has his second national championship after winning one with LSU.

Mike Leach Cursing Out Adam James

Earlier in the week, Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach was fired with cause for placing WR Adam James in a dark, small room as punishment. Apparently coach never liked the kid as a video has surfaced on the internet of Leach cursing out James and kicking him out of practice.

Urban Meyer Steps Down

The Florida AD released a statement today informing that Urban Meyer will step down as head coach. Meyer cited a need to focus on his health as his reason. Meyer will coach the Gators in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. This is an absolute shocking development, more details as they come in.

It's All About "The U"

In ESPN's 30 for 30 sports film series, tonight they premiered the highly anticipated "The U" by Billy Corben. It chronicled the Hurricanes rise in the 1980's amidst racial turmoil and a drug epidemic in Miami. The documentary was awesome for any college football fan, particularly a fan of "The U." "The U" is always a lightning rod for controversy in college football and they have just as many fans as they do critics. Through all the criticism Miami football has been through, and most of it being legitimate and some of it being based on perception, it doesn't hide the fact that they have produced so many Pro Bowlers and potential Hall-of-Famers. "The U" has seen a resurgence this year under Randy Shannon and new quarterback Jacory Harris and the program looks like they are headed in the right direction for the first time in years. But for tonight, it was all about "The U."

ESPN 30 For 30 Presents: The U

Ingram Takes Home Heisman

On the 75th Anniversary of the coveted Heisman trophy, Mark Ingram did something that no other player in the storied history of Alabama football ever did...take the trophy home. Ingram barely edged out Standford RB Toby Gerhart by 5 first-place votes and 28 points overall. It was the closest vote in the history of the award. Ingram led his team to an undefeated-SEC Championship season, with a trip to the National Championship game against Texas coming next month. He finished the season with 1,542 yards and 15 touchdowns. Toby Gerhart was better statistically with 1,736 yards and 26 TDs. Ingram's team enjoyed much more success than Stanford's 8-4 record, helping him in the end. I'm sure Alabama fans are ecstatic, however they will be even happier if they take down the Longhorns next month.

Here's how the rest of the competition stacked up...
Third place went to Texas QB Colt McCoy, last year's runner-up. Colt led his team to an undefeated season and a Big XII Championship, although saw all of his numbers slip compared to last season. He still finished with 3,512 yards, 27 TDs and 12 INTs.

Fourth place went to the most dominating defensive force in college football, Ndamukong Suh. Suh was an absolute menace on the D-line all season, wreaking havoc against every opponent. He is expected to be a top pick in April's NFL Draft.

And in fifth place was Tim Tebow in what has been the worst two weeks of his successful college football career. Tebow was attempting to be the first two-time winner since the only person to do it, Archie Griffin. Tebow led his team to a one-loss season at the hands of Alabama in the SEC Championship game. His passing stats were down significantly from last season, explaining his drop in the voting.

BCS is Taking Shape

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With conference championship games in the books, some ending in dramatic fashion, the BCS championship game is looking a little clearer. Alabama defeated the defending champion and undefeated Florida Gators 32-13 stamping their ticket to the BCS National Championship Game. Mark Ingram rushed for over 100 yards and 3 TDs proving why he is a worthy Heisman candidate. The Crimson Tide's presumed opponent is the Texas Longhorns who squeaked by Nebraska 13-12 in the Big XII Championship Game. Trailing 10-12 with one second remaining in the 4th quarter, Texas kicker Hunter Lawrence kicked a 46-yard field goal to move the Longhorns one step closer to a national championship. The national championship will take place January 7th in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl.