by Ryan Palencer | Nov 10, 2015
With thousands upon thousands of basketball players across the country, each player has something to prove to himself, his coach, and his team. For a select few, the presence of huge fan bases and the hype machine attached to them enhances those expectations. This...
by Ryan Palencer | Nov 7, 2015
Last week, Clemson’s defense let the squad down a bit, allowing North Carolina State to look like a Big 12 offense. When the Tigers needed their defense to take over in an ugly contest to keep playoff hopes alive against Florida State on Saturday, the group did...
by Ryan Palencer | Oct 31, 2015
Points were certainly not at a minimum in the Oklahoma State-Texas Tech contest Saturday. Neither were big plays. However, this has pretty much been the case all season for both squads — some particular ingredients in this latest victory recipe allowed the...
by Ryan Palencer | Oct 7, 2015
On Monday, I wrote about teams that are one-dimensional with quarterbacks. LSU has found itself in a rare spot. The offense for the Tigers is based on the rushing attack of one. While Leonard Fournette has become the early Heisman favorite, he has also created an...
by Ryan Palencer | Oct 5, 2015
The best teams throughout the nation have an ideal balance of capabilities: a strong passing attack, a good rushing game, and a stout defense. However, some teams are completely reliant on a quarterback, providing a tarp which covers holes throughout the roster. Few...
