Even though Tim Tebow represents everything we say we want our athletes to be, he understands a segment of society instead will be probing for flaws. Sporting America should appreciate him, writes Pat Forde.
Sam Bradford has passed for staggering numbers this season, but a real accounting of his talents steers away from his right arm and moves above his shoulders.
Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Knowshon Moreno, who led the SEC in passing and rushing this season, respectively, are expected to announce Wednesday that they will enter April's NFL draft.
The NHL suspended Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu two games for biting Buffalo Sabres forward Andrew Peters through his gloved thumb during a game.
It's safe to assume Pro Bowl players will have an impact this weekend -- but Pete Prisco doesn't do safe. He digs deeper to find non-stars like Domenik Hixon and Justin Gage who must make their presence known.
Southern Cal, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma/Florida ... the national title debate can't be easily answered. But there is recourse for the teams that get snubbed -- Dennis Dodd's vote in the FWAA poll can be bought.
So Utah beat Alabama and finished undefeated. Big congratulations to Utah. Seriously. But Gregg Doyel implores, please stop with the 'Utes as national champs' talk.
Boston College fired Jeff Jagodzinski on Wednesday, a day after he interviewed
for the New York Jets coaching job. Athletic director Gene DeFilippo said Jagodzinski
was dismissed because of a 'difference of vision for the future.'