Jimmer Fredette Leads BYU Into National Scene

Jimmer Fredette could be one of the two best men's college basketball players, the other is UConn Kemba Walker. Fredette led the BYU Cougars on a NCAA Tournament run last season. This past week he scored 43 points while giving Mountain West rival San Diego State University, their first loss of the season. The two teams will meet at SDSU in late February, which probably will decide the regular season conference title. Plenty of NBA scouts were in Provo for the game. Fredette is more than just a knock down three point jump shooter. During the off season Jimmer has become bigger and stronger, he can take defenders off the dribble and handle the physical contact in the lane, while going to the basket. Jimmer can also create for others and himself, while finding opening teammates with his passing ability. Both teams were ranked in the top ten on Wednesday, with the victory, BYU will move deeper into the top ten rankings next week.

Fisher Leaves Titans After 16 Seasons

November 14, 1994 - January 28, 2011, those are the dates when Jeff Fisher was hired by the Houston Oilers and left the Tennessee Titans. Jeff Fisher led a suprising Titans team to Superbowl XXXIV before losing to St. Louis, coming up one yard short of tying the game on the final play. The Titans last great regular season under Fisher was in 2008, Tennessee was the AFC's #1 seed, however they lost to Baltimore in the Divisional Playoffs. Fisher and quarterback Vince Young had a rocky relationship. Now with Fisher gone, it'll be interesting to see if Young stays or goes from Nashville. Jeff Fisher went from being a defensive cordinator to a head coach and co chairmen of the NFL competition committee. Key questions remain, who will replace Jeff as the next Titans head coach and will he decide to coach again ?

Mendenhall Helps Steelers Run Over Jets And Into The Superbowl

Big Ben didn't have his best game, he threw a pair of interceptions, however he was able to keep drives alive with his arm and legs. Running back Rashard Mendenhall was a work horse running for well over 100 yards against the New York Jets defense, especially in the first half. Pittsburgh led New York 24-3 at halftime following a Steelers defensive touchdown. Mark Sanchez and the Jets scored 17 second half points and the defense picked up a 2 point safety. Nevertheless for the second year in a row, New York fell short in the AFC Championship Game. Pittsburgh advanced to Superbowl XLV with a 24-19 win. The Steelers will be aiming for their 7th Superbowl title and they are playing in the game for the 3rd time in the last 6 years.

Rodgers, Packers KO Cutler, Bears Advance To Superbowl

Green Bay 21 Chicago 14, the Packers defeated the Bears in Chicago to advance to Superbowl XLV. Green Bay will make their first appearance in the Superbowl since 1996. Chicago was looking to make their second Superbowl in the last five seasons. Green Bay scored all 21 of their points in the first half, then allowed Chicago to get back into the game following a pair of Aaron Rodgers interceptions. Speaking of interceptions, the Packers scored the winning touchdown on a pick six and secured the game off another interception. Chicago used two additional quarterbacks after Jay Cutler was knocked out and couldn't continue in the second half. Green Bay has become the NFC's first six seed to advance to Super Sunday. The Packers were able to win in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Chicago respectively. There has been a total team effort in this run from Rodgers and unknown rookie running back James Starks on offense, to the likes to Raji, Williams, Woodson and Matthews on defense. The Bears won the NFC North however they lost to their rivals twice over the past five weeks.

Holmes Homecoming In Pittsburgh For A Trip To Texas

Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore to advance to the AFC Championship Game, while the Jets talked the talk then walked the walk, defeating 14-2 New England in Foxborough. Former Superbowl MVP Santonio Holmes will make his way back to Heinz Field this Sunday to lead the Jets vs. the Steelers. Holmes made a terrific catch in the back off the endzone, similar to the catch he made vs. Arizona to bring Pittsburgh it's 6th title in franchise history. Big Ben led a second half comeback vs. Baltimore after trailing 21-7 at halftime. He'll look to lead Pittsburgh to it's 3rd Superbowl appearance in 6 years. New York will aim for it's first Superbowl appearance since Superbowl III. During the regular season the Jets won in Pittsburgh. New York is in the AFC Championship game in back to back postseasons, they'll look to win it this time, they lost to the Colts last year. Can second year coach and quarterback Sanchez & Ryan get the job done ?

Packers vs. Bears For Trip To Dallas

Green Bay vs. Chicago are the NFL's longest rivalry they'll meet for the 3rd time this season and an opportunity to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLV. Solider Field will be the site this upcoming Sunday in Chicago. Rogers vs. Cutler along with Hawk vs. Peppers, the NFC's #6 seed vs. #2 seed. Green Bay has won in Philadelphia and in Atlanta knocking out the top seed this past weekend. Chicago defeated Seattle coming off a first round bye. Both teams one at home as they split the season series this year. Keep in mind Chicago had a chance to eliminate Green Bay from playoff contention the last week of the season. Green Bay won 10-3 and put itself into the playoffs. Green Bay will be looking for it's first Superbowl appearance since 1998 & Chicago for the first time since 2007.

Newton Gets Last Laugh Leds Tigers To Title Over Ducks

Cameron Newton, prior to declaring his self eligible for the upcoming NFL Draft had some unfinished business. The Heisman Trophy winner, led Auburn past Oregon 22-19 in the BCS National Championship Game in Glendale,Arizona. Newton battled through injuries in this game, similar to the way he battled through controversy all season. Despite his father appearing in the news all season long, Newton was able to win individually and as a team. Now similar to Reggie Bush when he was at USC, will Newton be in the news in the next few years. Keep in mind Bush last year turned in his Heisman Trophy after his name and his parents name appeared in the news from his time at school.