To get the blood flowing:
-Someone at ESPN apparently though NIU stood for Northern Iowa University (it's actually UNI)
-Looks like Mike Gundy (and his vest) were having some fun on a hoverboard
-The quote of the day
-Washington Redskins quarterback, and former Spartan, Kirk Cousins penned a really good piece for The Players Tribune on Mark Dantonio and his leadership style. -Alabama offensive line coach Mario Cristobal says that he got a little nervous when Nick Saban called him about the Tide's open offensive line job. -This video that starting circulating yesterday of Mike Tyson falling off a hoverboard...and it is mesmerizing
-...What the...
The best from yesterday:
-Sean Snyder (Kansas State) takes home the FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year, and Mike Sanford (Notre Dame) has won our Quarterbacks Coach of the Year Award.
-Ohio State's Luke Fickell explains the key to finding productive linebackers: "You have to find someone that could truly be recruited as a tailback."
-"Being Bret Bielema" trailer attempts to introduce you to the man beyond the coach
On tap today:
Birmingham Bowl - Auburn vs. Mepmphis - 12 - ESPN
Belk Bowl - Mississippi State vs. NC State - 3:30 - ESPN
Music City Bowl - Louisville vs. Texas A&M - 7 - ESPN
Holiday Bowl - USC vs. Wisconsin - 10:30 - ESPN