Cook's Corner

Tougher openers loom due to college playoff

Tougher openers loom due to college playoff

Ben Cook

August 12 Remember when September was the month when all college football teams played teams from the Little Sister of the Poor League? FULL STORY

FBS commissioners say NCAA changes are necessary

FBS commissioners say NCAA changes are necessary

Ben Cook

July 28 “I don’t think we can at this point in time move forward, and we certainly haven’t been able to configure an agenda that made the changes we need to make.” FULL STORY

Mal Moore wore a lot of hats, and wore them well

Mal Moore wore a lot of hats, and wore them well

Ben Cook

April 01 Moore was a man who wore a number of hats. At one time considered Bear Bryant’s right-hand man, a fund-raiser, and the man who hired Saban, Moore wore all those hats FULL STORY

Hey, the WBC isn't so bad after all

Hey, the WBC isn't so bad after all

Ben Cook

March 08 As a longtime baseball fan, I’ve made no attempt to hide my displeasure for the World Baseball Classic. I thought it was a contrived tournament FULL STORY

New SEC coaches under pressure to succeed

New SEC coaches under pressure to succeed

Ben Cook

February 22 It is the day-to-day reality of a life as a coach. If it is during the season there is pressure to win. FULL STORY

Freshmen who could make an impact in SEC East

Freshmen who could make an impact in SEC East

Ben Cook

February 19 After years of playing second-fiddle to the West in the Southeastern Conference power structure, the SEC East has begun to fight back. FULL STORY

Freshmen most likely to see early playing time in SEC West

Freshmen most likely to see early playing time in SEC West

Ben Cook

February 18 There are guesses that can be made now in regard to a certain player’s chance at getting on the field quickly this fall. It might not be the most talented player in a class, but it might have a lot to do with a team’s need. FULL STORY

Despite slow start, UK's Calipari remains positive

Despite slow start, UK's Calipari remains positive

Ben Cook

January 13 While the Southeastern Conference celebrated another football national championship, it might have failed to notice what is happening to another FULL STORY

Clowney's hit takes cake on bowl season

Clowney's hit takes cake on bowl season

Ben Cook

January 11 Now that the bowl season has run its course, there will be one lasting image from this bowl season. It wasn’t a long touchdown FULL STORY