What to Expect in the Upcoming Softball Season

As the 2013 NCAA Division I Softball season approaches, we should expect another year of firsts, increased popularity and unpredictable results, but with the realization that, contrary to much wishful thinking, the PAC-12, SEC and Big XII will continue to dominate the national landscape.  Additionally, pitching is not dead and home runs and offense are not on a meteoric rise.

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Now that North Dakota State has wrapped up its second consecutive FCS title, we can take a peek at what might be in store for the 2013 season. And 2013 might resemble 2012 in many ways.  If you were to predict a preseason top 10 FCS rankings, here’s how one poll might look:

1)   North Dakota State – Were you expecting someone else? The Bison, 28-2 during the last two seasons, will go for a three-peat this fall, and they ...

Coach Keeler Fired from Delaware

While college coaching changes are a given during the offseason, no one saw this one coming out of Newark, Delaware.  Earlier today (Jan. 7), the University of Delaware relieved head football coach K.C. Keeler of his duties.

A statement released by the school’s Director of Athletics Eric Ziady said:  “We appreciate the efforts and accomplishments ...

Football Bowls Overview

After 14 thrilling weeks of football, it all comes down to Alabama and Notre Dame. There are 68 other teams playing in bowl games as well and College Sports Madness has them all covered. There are team capsules for all 70 teams headed out to a bowl game. Each capsule is a breakdown of that team by the CSM experts with big wins, bad losses and more statistics than you could ever want. That’s a ...

The Death of Tradition for Maryland

It had to come to this.  It had to.  There was no way that the shifting landscape of college athletics would allow for a program to idly sit and watch the world pass it by.  It is this great shift – collectively over the last decade something along the lines of tectonic plate activity – that tends to force action and provide options for a brighter tomorrow.  The NCAA is a giant game of ...

FCS Football Playoffs Overview

After a thrilling Saturday of games and an agonizing wait for a few teams, the FCS Playoffs are here. The bubble was very strong this season and there are certainly many teams with a legitimate gripe for being left out. But it is already time to start thinking about the games that will happen, not those unfortunate teams left out. College Sports Madness has it all covered.

Men's Soccer NCAA Tournament Overview 

Can North Carolina repeat with another championship? Or will the Big East take home the College Cup? College Sports Madness has team capsules for all 48 teams vying for the right to emerge from Hoover with a piece of history. Each capsule is a breakdown of that team with big wins, bad losses and more statistics than you could ever want. That’s a great way to ...

Does it make sense for the Big Ten to add Rutgers and Maryland?

Does it make sense for the Big Ten to add Rutgers and Maryland? It sure does. Especially Rutgers.  Make no mistake about this. It is a move about money first and then football. Basketball plays little role in the equation.

Maryland is a head scratcher. They are an original ACC member and have natural rivalries there. ...

Can Florida State rebound after a rocky finish? Or is the power really out West this year? College Sports Madness has team capsules for all 64 teams vying for the right to emerge from San Diego with a piece of history. Each capsule is a breakdown of that team with big wins, bad losses and more statistics than you could ever want. That’s a great way to scout the competition. And don’t forget to take a look at our Women’s Soccer NCAA Tournament Bracket to see ...

Week 12 FCS Football Game Breakdowns

This week is going to be fun. There playoff race got muddled last week as upsets threw teams like Stony Brook and Lehigh from the safe land of auto bids to the mess that is the bubble. The Big South is still up for grabs. Coastal Carolina or Liberty need to win in order to knock Stony Brook to the bubble. Title races are finishing up all over the country and not a whole lot is decided with just one week left ...