http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:23:58 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/951/1/Changing-of-the-Guard/Changing-of-the-Guard.html When the 2008 season begins, Michigan will have more than just a new head football coach. Rich Rodriguez brings with him a stellar track record and an exciting new offense that, as Atomic Sports columnist Jason M. Williams writes, has already proven to torment other Big Ten teams. jason.m.williams@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jason M. Williams) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/950/1/Cat-Scratch-Fever/Cat-Scratch-Fever.html The season couldn't have started better in Lexington, but after topping No. 1 LSU, it was all downhill. As Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, however, Kentucky's return engagement with the Music City Bowl doesn't mean the 2006 season was a failure. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/945/1/B-C-Yes/B-C-Yes.html While most of America whines about a lack of a playoff in college football, Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines says this season has only legitimized the BCS. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/944/1/BCS-Mess/BCS-Mess.html The only undefeated team in the nation will not play for the title. Two teams that did not win their own division, let alone their conference, could. As Atomic Sports columnist Evan Plunkett writes, it is painfully obvious that a playoff in college football is necessary. evan.plunkett@atomicsportsmedia.com (Evan Plunkett) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/921/1/Weird-Wild-Stuff/Weird-Wild-Stuff.html It's entirely possible that, once again, the Big Ten title will come down to Ohio State and Michigan. But the road to get there, writes Atomic Sports columnist Evan Plunkett, will be anything but normal. evan.plunkett@atomicsportsmedia.com (Evan Plunkett) Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/907/1/Out-of-the-Blues/Out-of-the-Blues.html During March Madness, there may be no program more hated than Duke. But in the Fall, it's a different story around Durham. But as Atomic Sports columnist Anthony Lopez writes, for one week -- the first in more than two years -- Duke has caught football fever. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/904/1/Let-the-Debate-Begin/Let-the-Debate-Begin.html Every year, more and more fans and media members clamor for a college football playoff, but while Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson knows he's in the minority, he writes that things are pretty good the way they are. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/900/1/All-Talk/All-Talk.html After two BCS bowl games in his first two seasons in South Bend, Charlie Weis was lauded as a savior for the Fighting Irish. But as Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell writes, Weis' 2007 team may force more than a few fans off the bandwagon. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/898/1/Uncommon-Excitement-in-the-Commonwealth/Uncommon-Excitement-in-the-Commonwealth.html Usually September is just another month to kill on the way to basketball season in Lexington. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, after last year's surprising bowl win, the hype in Lexington is actually about the pigskin for once -- and if thing's go right, it just might be basketball taking the backseat for a while. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/897/1/Border-Wars/Border-Wars.html On the verge of another college football season, there's few places where the fans are more excited than Columbus and Ann Arbor. And as Atomic Sports columnist Dan Geston writes, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is the game they're all waiting for. dan.getson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Dan Getson) Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/824/1/The-Departed/The-Departed.html Now that the NFL Draft is a week behind us, it's appropriate to turn our attention back to the college game. ASM's Jake Cave takes a look at who's lined up to replace a few of last Saturday's top-10 picks. jake.cave@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jake Cave) Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/811/1/Changing-Tide/Changing-Tide.html Nick Saban is back in the SEC with Alabama, but he's only the most high profile of dozens of coaches settling into new digs. Jake Cave takes a look at a handful of coaches that are looking for success in new scenery in 2007. jake.cave@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jake Cave) Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/697/1/Big-Changes-in-the-Bluegrass-State/Big-Changes-in-the-Bluegrass-State.html Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood could have expected a lot of things while spending the fall in Lexington, Kentucky. A memorable football season, however, wasn't one of them. For the first time in recent memory, however, Kentucky is looking like a football school, and the future appears bright. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/682/1/Cardinal-Sin/Cardinal-Sin.html Bobby Petrino shocked his Louisville team by bolting to the NFL. ASM's Stephen Stone take a looks at what it all means for Petrino, the Cardinals, and new Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/681/1/Bowl-Championship-Stupidity/Bowl-Championship-Stupidity.html Boise State and Jonathan Bentz have the same wish: A college football playoff that would have given the undefeated Broncos a shot at the national title. jonathan.bentz@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jonathan Bentz) Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/680/1/Luck-of-the-Irish/Luck-of-the-Irish.html Amid all the problems with the BCS, perhaps Notre Dame's annual inclusion in some of the biggest bowl games of the year is the most discouraging. Atomic Sports columnist Megan Tomlin writes that, once again, the Irish landed a bowl bid they didn't deserve, and once again, their opponent made them pay. megan.tomlin@atomicsportsmedia.com (Megan Tomlin) Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/677/1/Buckeye-Brilliance/Buckeye-Brilliance.html Have the Buckeyes been overrated all season? Will Florida simply be Gator bait for big, bad Ohio State? Atomic Sports' editors and writers weigh in with their thoughts on the BCS National Championship, and folks in the midwest might be pleased with the results. no@email.com (The Editor) Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/674/1/Deja-Vu-All-Over-Again/Deja-Vu-All-Over-Again.html It's David vs. Goliath once again for Ohio State, but this time around, the Buckeyes are playing the role of the big guy. Atomic Sports columnist (and Ohio State fan) Jim Field looks at the parallels between 2002 and 2006 for Jim Tressel's bunch and says it might be a different outcome this time around. james.field@atomicsportsmedia.com (James Field) Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/669/1/Memorable-Sports-Moments-of-2006--Michigan-vs-Ohio-State/Memorable-Sports-Moments-of-2006---Ohio-State-vs-Michigan.html ASM's Brian Polking weighs in on what he believes to be the biggest sports moment of 2006:  the college football clash between #1 Ohio State and #2 Michigan. no@email.com (Brian Polking) Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/653/1/All-Quiet-on-the-Campus-Front/All-Quiet-on-the-Campus-Front.html After rioting led to dozens of arrests and significant damage four years ago, Atomic Sports columnist Justin Culver said Ohio State fans were on their best behavior after their big win over Michigan on Saturday. no@email.com (Justin Culver) Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/651/1/So-long-Bo/So-long-Bo.html Even for an Ohio State fan, Bo Schembechler was something special. Atomic Sports columnist Jim Field says the death of the longtime Michigan coach adds an overwhelming sadness - and even more drama - to an already great matchup. james.field@atomicsportsmedia.com (James Field) Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/648/1/B-C-Mess/B-C-Mess.html It's probably not the first time you'll hear it, and it definitely won't be the last, but Atomic Sports writer Jim Ludes joins the chorus begging college football for a playoff. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/629/1/Bear-Essentials/Bear-Essentials.html Looking for a dark-horse Heisman candidate? Atomic Sports' Anthony Lopez says look no further than Cal's Marshawn Lynch, who is torching the Pac-10 and leading the Golden Bears ground attack. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/623/1/Above-the-Law/Above-the-Law.html In the aftermath of the brawl between Miami and FIU only a few players were suspended for more than a game.  ASM's John Addler explains how the schools missed out on an opportunity to send a message to the players. no@email.com (John Addler) Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/591/1/Seperating-the-Men-From-the-Boys/Seperating-the-Men-From-the-Boys.html With seperation Saturday in the books, Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell breaks down the winners and losers, and clears up the college football landscape. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/566/1/Picking-the-Winners/Picking-the-Winners.html With the start of the college football season, journalists across the country take out their crystal balls and attempt to predict the future. See what ASM College Football analyst Kevin Ezell prognosticates for the 2006 Season. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/564/1/Mos-Problems/Mos-Problems.html As a freshman at Ohio State Maurice Clarett used to have the whole world in front of him and for a while it seemed  he would conquer it, one yard at a time. Just a few years later NFL riches are a different memory and the Clarett's biggest showdown is going to be in a courtroom instead of on a playing field. no@email.com (Travis Minnear) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/563/1/Rambings-of-a-Retired-Collegian/Ramblings-of-a-Retired-Collegian.html ASM Senior Editor Jonathan Bentz rants about Larry Coker, Colorado, and the horse-collar tackle in his wrap up of college football's first week. jonathan.bentz@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jonathan Bentz) Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/535/1/The-Battle-Within/The-Battle-Within.html Weakness is frowned upon in the sports world, and unfortunately, mental illness tends to be equated with a lack of strength among athletes. Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios explains how depression took the life of one athlete, and threatens hundreds more. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/500/1/Early-Answers-to-Burning-Questions.html Is Notre Dame natinal championship material? Can Tennessee rebound from an awful season on Rocky Top? Atomic Sports writer Megan Tomlin answers several key questions to start the college football season. megan.tomlin@atomicsportsmedia.com (Megan Tomlin) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/432/1/Ending-the-Summer-Slowdown.html The summer months tend to drag on for Atomic Sports writer Jim Field. But he's got the cure for the heat and humidity: Slip-and-slide and Big Ten football. james.field@atomicsportsmedia.com (James Field) Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/412/1/Tressel-Gets-Seven.html   In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Andrew Uxley reports that with the recent re-upping of head coach Jim Tressel, the state of OSU football is strong. no@email.com (Andrew Uxley) Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/343/1/Head-of-the-Class.html Two years ago, Notre Dame seemed destined for mediocrity. But after just a year with Charlie Weis calling the shots, the Irish are now back in the national championship hunt and hauling in top recruits from across the country, starting with prized quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell retraces the turnaround. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/288/1/Back-From-The-Dead.html Nebraska TE Matt Herian was supposed on the cusp of stardom entering the 2004 season, and chances are you've never heard of him. You have now, and Tony Dobies says don't forget the name. no@email.com (Tony Dobies) Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/216/1/Its-a-Great-Day-To-Be-a-Mountaineer.html   A Golden Age has dawned in Morgantown.  With both football and men's basketball now among the national elites, Andrew Stacy's first column for Atomic Sports Media explains why it's never been better to be a Mountaineer. no@email.com (Andrew Stacy) Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/207/1/Dont-Get-Your-Hopes-Up.html Houston fans want their team to pass up Reggie Bush to draft hometown hero Vince Young. A dozen other cities would love to have Young, too. But as Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell points out, success is far from guaranteed for the former Texas star. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/204/1/Breaking-with-Tradition.html Tradition is important in Happy Valley. Penn Staters have a long and storied history. But Atomic Sports columnist Megan Tomlin says it took an old man changing his stripes for the Lions to build on past success. megan.tomlin@atomicsportsmedia.com (Megan Tomlin) Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/103/1/The-Man-That-Wore-44.html In 1961, Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.  Atomic Sports Media's Brian Gallagher explains why that prestigious accolade paled in comparison to his other, much more meaningful accomplishments. no@email.com (Brian Gallagher) Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/58/1/Tempe-Still-Affects-Temper.html Enough already! Atomicsportsmedia columnist and Notre Dame fan Trace Hacquard is getting annoyed by annoying people. However, he thinks he has realized what winning is all about. no@email.com (Trace Hacquard) Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/40/1/Marcus-Vick-Does-He-Have-A-Future-Yes.html Yet again dismissed from the Virginia Tech football team, this time for good, Marcus Vick has declared that he will enter the NFL draft. Should football not work out for him, AtomicSportsMedia.com writer Adam Lefkoe has a few other career suggestions for Michael's younger brother. adam.lefkoe@atomicsportsmedia.com (Adam Lefkoe) Sun, 15 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/38/1/BCS-Success.html December 4th, 2005. A day that will live in the minds of college football fans as a true first. For the first time in its short but troubled history, the BCS had done it. no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/37/1/Mountaineers-Strike-Blow-to-BCS-Big-Boys.html "Let's go Mountaineers, let's go drink some beers." This is the mantra that is sure to be echoing from Morgantown for some time. Entering the Sugar Bowl as the perceived whipping boy from the Big East, West Virginia decided to try a little role-reversal when they matched up with Georgia in a BCS showdown. no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/28/1/One-for-the-Ages.html A lifelong Longhorns fan, Brad Seal recounts watching the national championship title tilt he thought would never arrive.   Let's just say that the article would have been a lot more somber -- and less interesting -- had Texas not had Vince Young as their quarterback.  As it was, they did, and the result was one for the ages . . . . brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/15/1/From-Bronco-to-Buffalo--Hawkins-Makes-Traditional-Move.html After years of controversies, Colorado's Gary Barnett resigned as head coach, opening the door for former Boise State head coach Dan Hawkins. ASM's Sara Normand takes a look at why Hawkins will salvage Colorado's wounded football program. no@email.com (Sara Normand) Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/2/1/Kyle-Field---The-12th-Man.html College football is the ultimate sports setting for a home-field advantage. A stadium full of spirited fans can make a game an incredibly difficult affair for an opponent. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600