The rankings say Notre Dame is No. 1 going into the BCS championship against Alabama. Plenty of folks aren't buying it, starting with the oddsmakers who currently have the Crimson Tide as about a touchdown favorite for the Jan. 7 meeting in Miami between two of college football's proudest programs.
The Big Ten is becoming a league of haves and have-nots: Those with established quarterbacks generally win. Those without usually struggle.
Eric Crouch can't catch a break in professional football.
Surprise! There's another quarterback competition for the San Francisco 49ers.
Alex Smith gently cradled the football in his right arm as he waited his turn to throw _ getting going on the field at last, yet another fresh start with his only NFL team.
Alex Smith gently cradled the football in his right arm as he waited his turn to throw _ getting going on the field at last, yet another fresh start with his only NFL team.
The San Francisco 49ers have their new quarterback: old familiar face Alex Smith.
Alex Smith fought for himself when former 49ers coach Mike Singletary told him he wasn't starting last Sunday's must-win game at St. Louis.
The San Francisco 49ers have hit the desperation stage of their season.
