Lebanon, TN – As traditionally reported prior annually before every Super Bowl contest, we celebrate the collegiate careers of participants in games we refer to as “Super Memories.” We hold on to a vast number of photos from games attended. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Steve-o’s Game Previews
Before the start of Bowl season, we picked Michigan to defeat Washington in tonight’s game. However, after much reflection since, we’ve reversed our decision. We are going with Washington primarily because of QB Michael Penix, Jr. He just has a … Continue reading
Austin, Texas – The Texas vs. Texas Tech game ticket prices fall way out of our budget this Friday, but a game at Troy next week will compensate. In retrospect on Saturday morning, great call. $150 plus fee proved to … Continue reading
State College, PA – Amid the sign stealing and scouting scandal that banned head Coach Jim Harbaugh from the sideline, Michigan (10-0, 7-0) stayed on the ground for 32 straight plays and Penn State’s offense could not overcome the Wolverine … Continue reading
State College, PA – We anticipated this meeting would be the biggest and our best regular season match-up before the season even began – Michigan at Penn State. However, on top of the Big Ten standings implications, the intensity ratcheted … Continue reading
The two rivals suffered huge losses to top ranked teams already this season. The Blue Raiders fell to Alabama in their opener, 56-7, while the Toppers got clobbered by Ohio State, 63-10. Both have wins against FCS competition and other games were battles. This one will be close.
Continue readingMurfreesboro- We venture to Murfreesboro to see our first of five Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders games this season. Like his mentor Bobby Bowden at Florida State, Head Coach Rick Stockstill looks for superior non-conference competition. Following a blow-out loss at … Continue reading
Champaign, Illinois – Collegefootballfan.com looks forward to seeing No. 7 Penn State (2-0) visit the Fighting Illini (1-1) for our first game ever at Memorial Stadium on the Illinois campus. The action kicks Week 3 off early at 11 am … Continue reading
658 games makes up most of the Good and the Fun, but my two essays included will inform readers of the Ugly that could kill this great sport of college football as we know it, and my suggestions on changes to make more teams in the FBS more competitive for the CFP championship.
Continue readingAbout the Book
Fifty Years of Tailgate Tales regale in Steve’s good, unique, and fun experiences. Stories entertain and intertwine his life-long adventure. These include march-on at ArmyNavy; attending the Rose Bowl comped by Kermit the Frog; an unlikely team shutting out the Old Ball Coach; pounced upon at a “Miracle” upset; an honorary nickname earned at Wake Forest; and befriending an icon who attended 788 San Diego State games. He also addresses concerns about changes that tend to make college football less competitive rather than more competitive to win national championships. Transfer portal policies, NIL money intended not to recruit players, outdated strength of schedule metrics, schedule manipulating, and conference realignments lie among them. Loyalty, teamwork, and commitment are still intangibles to be learned outside the classroom despite focus on finances to support college athletics. Granted, players deserve some share of that revenue, but can this be done and still avoid “pay for play?” Beyond college, the vast majority of players pursue careers outside professional sports. The intangibles taught by college football are lessons well-learned for life.