DEFENSE OVERVIEW:Returning Starters: 6Key returners: Chris Bermond, LB, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Toren Joseph, DB, 6-2, 191, Jr.; Byron Cobb, DB, 5-10, 176, Jr.; Lorenza Young, DT, 6-2, 275 Sr.Key Losses: Jordan Piper, LB; Kerry Guidry, LB; Rashar Knight, LB/DE Key Arrivals:Geoffrey Hebert, LB, 6-3, 220ANALYSIS:When you give up as many points as the Colonels and lose 10 games in resounding fashion, it is ty

KEY STORYLINE:"Can the defense improve dramatically from its dreadful showing in 2012. On third downs, opposing offenses had a success rate of 50 percent and on fourth downs it was 70 percent, Renois said."There was little to no pressure from the front seven which left an inexperience secondary exposed. The hope is a transfer or two up front and overall experience will lead to better defensive pla

My opinion will not be very popular amongst Duck fans, but such is life.The NCAA got the Manziel situation right. Frr a change, the NCAA acted swiftly and in a manner that was as strong a they could possibly act given the circumstances.Before delving deeper into those thoughts, though, first I am continually amazed at how much Duck fans seem to care about Manziel and his exploits. More directly, I

A while back, I took a First Look at Nicholls State... with that game fast approaching, here is a refresher course.The Colonels of Nicholls State, a squad that hails from Thibodaux, Louisiana, come off of their second consecutive 1-10 season. The only win for the Colonels last season was against NAIA foe Evangel.There were few real positives from the season as most games were not even competit

Without the ability to be at practices, it is difficult for many of us to form opinions or even tell good stories.Two years ago, prior to practices closing, as I sat at a summer afternoon practice, I watched Tony Washington toiling away by himself as he worked his way around an injury. I wrote an article about that day and posted it right here. Toiling in Obscurity was just one of what could be hu

Okay... that time has arrived... TAILGATE time!So, we SHOULD have a Clear Wireless set up in time for the tailgate so that game viewing will not be a problem... and we have made an upgrade this year... 32 inch television for game days this year!For those still unsure how to get there... we are at the WEST DYS entrance... as you enter, to your left is a grass field... we are at the WEST end of that

NCAA Gets One Right?While it has been talked about in many circles, it felt important to add another voice to the chorus of those hailing the NCAA decision to grant Steven Rhodes immediate eligibility.For those that do not know the story, Steven Rhodes is a Marine Corps veteran who, after serving his country, decided to play football at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenne

So, I was listening to Sports Center tonight and heard two baseball "talking heads" address the Ryan Braun statement regarding his use of performance enhancing drugs during the 2011 season.Mark Mulder, a former major league pitcher who pitched for my childhood favorite Oakland A's and Tim Kurkjian both talked about the statement and Braun's responsibility.And, well, I have to say, that to hear peo

Okay, just got my computer hooked up again. Despiute how organized we are sometimes a move completely discombobulates everything we thought we knew about ourselves.Took until Monday late in the day to get our internet up and running right and then, the power cord for my computer was a no-show... finally got to it last night and we are up and running again...More to come later...Worked on the First

Just quick commentary about the Eagles and their seeming love of all former Duck players.While I think that Maehl might be the one who sticks, keep in mind that Chip Kelly is trying to install a complicated offense in a place where what they are doing is completely foreign to the existing players.Yes, I realize that, on some levels, the offense is not really complicated, but the tempo can be compl