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An Ode to Blue-White Weekend

This article is going to hurt a little to write. Every April, the Penn State football team hosts its annual spring scrimmage at Beaver Stadium. Blue vs. White, starters vs. hopefuls. This tradition, which happens to be this upcoming Saturday, is not unique to just Penn State. Every major college football team puts on aContinueContinue reading “An Ode to Blue-White Weekend”

Smalls’ 2019 Master’s Preview

Ladies and gentlemen… it’s that time of the year again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlpwHBn6ikg Inject this song into my veins. Normally, I stick to college football when writing for this site. While it’s my main focus, golf is another favorite of mine. I’ve worked at golf courses for years, and I’ve always been around the game. There’s nothingContinueContinue reading “Smalls’ 2019 Master’s Preview”

Does College Football Have A Dynasty Problem?

Earlier today, I was scrolling through Instagram and I saw an interesting statistic: So, you’re actually saying that in the past 19 years, there have only been five teams that have won multiple championships in college football? I was curious to see if this was true, so I did a little nerd-work in Excel (trustContinueContinue reading “Does College Football Have A Dynasty Problem?”

The Vault – Week 9

Welcome to The Vault, the weekly blog post that takes a look back at some of the best (and worst) jerseys throughout sports history. Each week, a classic set of threads each from the sports of football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer will be revisited. All submissions are welcome by messaging @tftb_smalls on IG. Football:ContinueContinue reading “The Vault – Week 9”

BREAKING: NCAA hits Alabama football program with postseason ban amidst recruiting violations

https://media.giphy.com/media/ekaRF4DRCsZH2/giphy.gif Hey guys… it’s April 1st. There’s no way the Don of Tuscaloosa would EVER get caught for recruiting violations, no matter how many cars he (allegedly) gives to recruits. With that being said, I’m taking great pride in the way I titled this blog post. On the off chance the Tide actually DO getContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: NCAA hits Alabama football program with postseason ban amidst recruiting violations”

What actually is the NCAA?

These four letters invoke some of the most polarizing views in sports: N. C. A. A. On one side, you have what many see as one of the purest forms of sports. The passion of the fanbases and pure determination of the athletes produces a level of pageantry not seen in any other facet ofContinueContinue reading “What actually is the NCAA?”

The Vault: Week 8

The Vault: Week 7 – March Madness Edition

Welcome to The Vault, the weekly blog post that takes a look back at some of the best (and worst) jerseys throughout sports history. Each week, a classic set of threads each from the sports of football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer will be revisited. Because of the upcoming NCAA Basketball tournament this Thursday, thisContinueContinue reading “The Vault: Week 7 – March Madness Edition”

Smalls’ Official March Madness Picks

Ahhhhhh yes, it’s the best time of the year once again. The time of year that coincides with zero productivity in the workplace and people trying to pretend they actually know sports. It’s a magical time of year where programs like Loyola-Chicago, Butler, Florida Gulf Coast, Wichita State, and UMBC can make everyone fall inContinueContinue reading “Smalls’ Official March Madness Picks”

Is Penn State’s James Franklin on the hot seat?

The simple answer is no. At least not yet. After a disappointing end to the 2018 season, the Penn State Nittany Lion football team is hoping to make many improvements in the 2019 season. Losing all-time wins leader Trace McSorley at quarterback and former five-star running back Miles Sanders won’t be easy to recover fromContinueContinue reading “Is Penn State’s James Franklin on the hot seat?”