SB Nation Longform produced a touching and heart-wrenching memoriam of University of Georgia star and former NFL defensive back Paul Oliver, who took his own life in the fall of 2013 while suffering from the effects of head injuries. If you haven’t checked it out, it is well worth your time.
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Trouble in the Swamp? Florida has suspended star defensive back Jalen Tabor, along with quarterback Treon Harris, for this weekend's matchup with Tennessee. The news has changed the spread, with the Vols now favored in Gainesville.
Out for the year. UCLA star linebacker Myles Jack will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. As it is, the No. 9 Bruins are heading into a touch matchup at Arizona, where Rich Rodriguez is undefeated vs. top-10 opponents.
Just like they drew it up. Lucky? You say Ole Miss’s “Tip Six” touchdown versus Alabama was lucky? Well luck is the residue of design, dear reader, especially when Red Cup Rebellion is the one doin’ the designin’!
Speaking of Ole Miss, Bill Connelly has the numbers breakdown on just how the Rebels pulled off their upset in Tuscaloosa. And don’t forget to check out Bill’s hub of advanced stat profiles for all of FBS.
This Week in Schadenfreude has a tremendous amount of mirth to offer, particularly if you enjoy mocking the pain of the state of Alabama.
But worry not, Tide fans! The Shutdown Fullcast crew is happy to offer any number of silver linings for last week’s loss!
And The Solid Verbal has its Week 4 preview ready to go:
Scary moment. Miami linebacker Marques Gayot suffered a significant neck injury in practice on Wednesday, but is expected to recover.
A new challenger appears? Oregon may no longer be the favorite to win the Pac-12.
And speaking of the Ducks, Addicted to Quack is pondering a quarterback change.
Big game Thursday night. Memphis and Cincinnati square off on ESPN, and if the Tigers can pull off the win, they could be set up for a special season.
That sounds valuable. Former Oklahoma tailback Marcus Dupree, perhaps the most legendary recruit ever, claimed he was offered an oil well during his recruitment.
TAILGATE. Time for Good Bull Hunting’s amazing graphical preview of the week’s game, featuring Arkansas.
#Karmaflage? Maybe these uniforms will make the Aggies harder for Bret Bielema to see?
Speaking of BERT, he’s jumping right into the Hot Seat Rankings.
The Visor in Winter? Michael Bird tries to pinpoint why Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina program appears to be on the decline.
Film study: One Foot Down breaks down how Notre Dame stuffed the Georgia Tech triple option.
Still the Cardale show. Ohio State released its depth chart for the weekend, and Cardale Jones still tops it at quarterback. But regardless of the Buckeyes’ struggles on offense, the defense is more than carrying its own weight.
“Sidelinegate” resolution? The Big 12 has issued a public reprimand of Baylor running backs coach Jeff Libby, who is also suspended by the school for the first half of the matchup with Oklahoma.
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