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The Dumb and the Daring: Conference Champions Edition, From the Big 10 to the Mountain West

You know you’ve reached the pinnacle of daring when your own mother calls you to share her disdain over your predictions. The Dumb and the Daring has already reached unprecedented heights! We press on through the next set of 10(ish) conference picks as we hit the remaining two “Big” conferences and a bevy of mid-majors. If you want to read about the other 4 “Bigs” … Continue reading The Dumb and the Daring: Conference Champions Edition, From the Big 10 to the Mountain West

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Player Profile: Frank Harris

The college football world may not have been familiar with UTSA quarterback before the 2021 season. All that would change following a fantastic season for Harris and UTSA in 2021. As a sophomore, Harris threw for 1,630 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 2020. Harris led the UTSA to a 7-4 regular season record in 2020, earning the Road Runners their second ever bowl … Continue reading Player Profile: Frank Harris

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Cobe Williams’ Bull(DOG) Mentality

Saying someone has a “dog mentality” is one of the greatest compliments you can give in the world of sports. To me, the definition of it would be a player who exemplifies a certain toughness that can’t be taught, it’s something that you either have or you don’t. Someone who plays with the heart of a lion and has the mindset that nobody can stop … Continue reading Cobe Williams’ Bull(DOG) Mentality

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Conference Realignment is ruining CFB

Once upon a time college football conferences were decided geographically. The Big 10 consisted of midwest teams, the SEC had teams from the south east, Big 12 had teams mostly from the south. It all made sense, Georgia fans were in close proximity to Alabama fans, Florida was close enough to LSU. Rivalries were real simply because the people you worked with may support the … Continue reading Conference Realignment is ruining CFB

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Teafale Lenard Jr: The Murfreesboro Monster

Watching the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders play for the first time last season, something caught my eye right away: who is this #12 that keeps soaring through the lane like one of the Monstars straight out of a scene from the movie Space Jam? I immediately had to google the Middle Tennessee roster and find out his name: Teafale Lenard Jr., a freshman at the … Continue reading Teafale Lenard Jr: The Murfreesboro Monster

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Tylor Perry: Mr. Clutch of Conference USA

North Texas basketball star Tylor Perry had a season for the ages in his first run with the Mean Green, earning a spot on the 1st Team All C-USA ballot, while also winning the conference’s Sixth Man of the Year award. We were fortunate enough to have him join the Mental Dimes podcast in the beginning of May and learned alot about the long journey … Continue reading Tylor Perry: Mr. Clutch of Conference USA

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What the Conference USA means to New Mexico State

In the ever changing world of college football it is becoming more evident that, unless you are Notre Dame, being classified as independent and not playing in a football conference is not the way to go about thriving, let alone surviving, the near future of the sport. Thanks to the University of Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 for the SEC in 2025 realignment … Continue reading What the Conference USA means to New Mexico State

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What to Expect from UTSA in 2022  

The University of Texas at San Antonio Road Runners finished the 2021 season with an overall record of 12-2 and a Conference USA record of 8-1. The 2021 season marked the first time UTSA has ever won the Conference USA championship. The shootout win over Western Kentucky 49-41 in front of a home crowd at the Alamodome in San Antonio was arguably the biggest win … Continue reading What to Expect from UTSA in 2022  

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NCAAM Player Profile Series: Thundering Herd’s Rumbling Rim Rocker

By Shea Irish One of college basketball’s true hidden gems can be found in a location unknown to much of the country; Huntington, WV. His name is Taevion Kinsey, and if you have yet to see the highlight reel of dunks thrown down by the Marshall Thundering Herd star, you need to open a new tab on your browser and head to YouTube immediately. Opponents … Continue reading NCAAM Player Profile Series: Thundering Herd’s Rumbling Rim Rocker

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