From The Dawghouse

Reckon we should have known it would be a rough day for Bulldog signalmen when before a hike could be hutted a flag flew for delay of game. The very first Dog d.o.g. of this whole 2009 season in fact, and no they can’t blame your editor for jinxing it as I hadn’t broached the topic for weeks. Never mind that the penalty was due to a faulty play clock.   Full Story

On this Sunday's show, former Michigan QB Michael Taylor, Sam Webb, and Tom Beaver discussed Michigan's 21-10 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, the leadership provided by this year's senior class, the prospects for improvement next year, and more.   Full Story

Senior defensive end and Michigan Captain Brandon Graham talks after the game – both at the mic and away from it.   Full Story

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A month ago, in the wake of back-to-back home losses, Nebraska's season looked to be going south.    Full Story

There are still six unbeaten teams remaining. This poll is more geared for determining a national champ, so the teams with one or two losses will have to work their way back into the mix.   Full Story

Sure, it was a "team loss', but The Bootleg would like a better explanation as to why we chose to throw the ball rather that feed relentless All-American Toby Gerhart, who in all likelihood would have scored his fifth rushing touchdown and provided the Cardinal with a stirring comeback win in the 112th Big Game. Count us among those who don't undertsand...   Full Story

It's a theme with this team it seems. A North Division title is nice. The fact that it was the last home game for 13 of these players. Yeah, that's sentimental, too. But this is a step, and there is still a bit more of the regular season to go. The all-business mentality has taken hold of players like senior center Jacob Hickman. Enough looking back. They are looking ahead to the next game.   Full Story

THE DEFENSE TURNED in a solid performance giving up just 192 yards while holding the Cougs to just 3 of 14 on third down conversions. Plus, Keo Camat grabs his first sack as a Beaver and the prognosis on Brennan Olander doesn't look good.   Full Story

Leave it to Nebraska's most dominant player to think of clinching the Big 12 North as just another step in the right direction. That's how it is for senior Ndamukong Suh. As much as he has done thus far, for him this is still far from icing on the cake. There is a lot more work to do.   Full Story

Rutgers senior middle linebacker Ryan D'Imperio had a game-high 14 tackles, including 10 solo, so perhaps he is best suited to talk about why the Scarlet Knights had so much trouble in the first half in the 31-13 loss to Syracuse. D'Imperio, in short, discusses whether the Scarlet Knights were prepared for the Orange's offensive approach.   Full Story

Penn State QB Daryll Clark and assistant coach Jay Paterno respond to analyst's "interception machine" comments.   Full Story

It is going to be very strange watching Florida football and not seeing the hyper and very talented No. 15 not throwing and running the ball from the quarterback position. Yet, Florida fans only have one more time to see Tim tebow in The Swamp. Here he is talking about the Gators romp over FIU.   Full Story

Senior running back Chane Moline had a big performance in his last game in the Rose Bowl Saturday night in UCLA's victory over ASU. He talked about how it felt, what he brings to the offense, and more...   Full Story

Rutgers offense was overwhelmed in Saturday's 31-13 loss at Syracuse, and there were plenty of reasons why. Scarlet Knights center Ryan Blaszczyk talked about the problems, and said "I feel like we weren't as prepared as we should have been" in discussing the loss. The Scarlet Knights offense mustered 130 yards of offense, and yielded nine sacks.   Full Story

Read on to see what linebacker Darryl Sharpton was saying following Miami's 34-16 win over Duke on Saturday.   Full Story

Mississippi State will still go bowling, after a fashion. “We’ll play the Egg Bowl,” said Coach Dan Mullen. “That’s a bowl game.” All true. But the other fact remains that these Bulldogs will still spend the holiday break at home, after Arkansas ended hopes of a post-season berth 42-21 at War Memorial Stadium. The Razorbacks improved to 7-4, 3-4 SEC, while State left Little Rock 4-7, 2-5.   Full Story

Plenty of freshmen and backups showcased their skills during the bye week and some may climb up the depth chart as a result. SCPlaybook was there for all the action and brings you photos from Howard Jones Field.    Full Story

Fresno State (6-4, 5-2) will play their final home game this afternoon as they welcome in Louisiana Tech (3-7, 2-4).   Full Story

He grew up dreaming of quarterbacking the Tennessee Vols before huge crowds at Neyland Stadium. He'll do so for the final time Saturday night against Vanderbilt.   Full Story

What sort of impact will Saturday's game against Michigan have on the recruiting efforts for Ohio State? What one superpower would Dane Sanzenbacher most like to possess? Why was Jim Cordle waving a wand while dressed like a fairy? The answers to these burning questions and more lie in the final regular-season edition of "Jard Work."   Full Story

Few experiences in life are more rewarding than being with your family and friends at the holidays. Being with your coaches and teammates at a bowl site just happens to be one of them.   Full Story

University of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez announced Thursday following practice the four permanent captains elected for the 130th Wolverine football team. Plus: the official team injury report for the game against the Buckeyes.   Full Story

The Rebels are bracing and preparing for trench warfare when the LSU Tigers come to Oxford Saturday for their annual SEC West showdown. Read about Thursday practice session inside.   Full Story

The Game: Mississippi State (4-6, 2-4 SEC) ventures on the SEC road one last time this season, meeting Arkansas (6-4, 2-4 SEC) in Little Rock. Kickoff from War Memorial Stadium is 11:21am for regional telecast by the SEC network, with a split-feed picked up by specific markets (consult listings). The broadcast is available on the MSU Network as well as XM 199 and Sirius 212.   Full Story

If the award for best defensive player is based on statistics, Alabama's Terrence Cody is the wrong nominee. In fact, it's hard to fathom an award for best defensive player than doesn't have as a strong nominee Bama middle linebacker Rolando McClain.   Full Story