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Henderson: LSU coach Miles strikes out as a strategist against Ole Miss

Les Miles won a national championship for Louisiana State two seasons ago by taking chances, scoring touchdowns on fourth down and generally throwing caution and, often, common sense to the wind. However, the coach's reputation as a strategist took a ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Les Miles,  Charlie Weis,  Brandon LaFell,  Kevin White,  Bob Davie

Can TCU horn in?

TCU and receiver Jeremy Kerley have high hopes, but the chance to play for the BCS title is a longshot. (Andy Carpenean, The Associated Press ) LARAMIE — Right outside Gary Patterson's office hangs a picture of Texas Christian's last national ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Davey O'Brien,  Sammy Baugh,  Gary Patterson,  Bowl Championship Series,  Southeastern Conference

Expectations sometimes exceed Buffs' on-field reality

egg. "I believe that. I will always believe that." expectations to strive for." Fowler, a Colorado grad. "The Big 12 North is right there for the taking. That's what's disappointing." ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Dan Hawkins (football),  Big 12,  Charles Johnson (football),  Bill Mallory,  Eddie Crowder

A fight to the finish looming in Pacific-10

Oregon's LaMichael James is ninth nationally in rushing at 119.3 yards per game. (Steve Dykes, Getty Images ) There is no better race in the country than the Pacific-10, unless you count the Conference USA East, which no one should. With two weeks left, ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Conference USA,  Chip Kelly,  Pac-10,  Kellen Clemens,  Dennis Dixon

No. 12 OSU holds off gallant CU 31-28

Oklahoma State running back Keith Toston (5) gets a lift from offensive tackle Andrew Mitchell after Toston scored against safety Benjamin Burney (42) and CU on a 47-yard pass play Thursday. (Sue Ogrocki, The Associated Press ) STILLWATER, Okla. — ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Cody Hawkins,  Big 12,  Dan Hawkins (football),  Andrew Mitchell,  ESPN

Henderson: Mangino's weightiest problem: losing

Mark Mangino's Jayhawks are 5-5 and in last place in the Big 12 North. So Mark Mangino is going to lose his job at Kansas for poking a linebacker in the chest and chastising a player for hotdogging on a punt return, huh? If you think this witch hunt is ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Mark Mangino,  Big 12,  Todd Reesing,  Kerry Meier

Henderson: USC finally appears mortal under coach Pete Carroll

Stanford's Richard Sherman romps into the end zone after making an interception, helping the Cardinal in its rout of USC on Saturday. Stanford added to the Trojans' humiliation by going for two points with a 48-21 lead. (Harry How, Getty Images ) Since ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pete Carroll,  NFL,  Matt Barkley,  Jim Harbaugh,  Sun Bowl

Bowl ineligibility befalls Buffs

know what it is. We need to figure it out pretty fast." Colorado's bowl shortcoming is countered by coach Paul Rhoads and the Cyclones, 6-5 and bowl-eligible. (Charlie Neibergall, The Associated Press) ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Dan Hawkins (football),  Big 12,  NASA,  David Sims,  James Smith

Frogs must leap past Utah to keep BCS hopes intact

Utah led by quarterback Jordan Wynn, top, and running back Eddie Wide once again stands in the way of TCU's BCS goals. (Colin E. Braley, The Associated Press ) In Texas Christian's slow, three-year march toward BCSville, the Horned Frogs haven't lost a ...

From JOHN HENDERSON, Denver Post,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Gary Patterson,  Brian Johnson,  Amon G. Carter,  Jerry Hughes,  Big 12

CU finds most recruits staying loyal

The support for Colorado football has definitely wavered in this trying season, but the coaching staff can count on one area where it hasn't. Its verbal commitments for the 2010 recruiting class are still solidly behind the 3-6 Buffaloes. All except ...

From JOHN HENDERSON THE DENVER POST, Vail Daily,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Big 12,  Dan Hawkins (football)

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