If you're interested in economists specializing in taxation theory, you might be familiar with Alvin Rabushka, a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. If that sounds intimidating -- and it should -- don't worry, because you've got one thing in common with Dr. Rabushka. He wants the university to do whatever it takes to keep Jim Harbaugh around for a while.
ESPN.com's Ted Miller speaks the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth as he explains Why Stanford is better than your team. Preach, brother, preach.
Post-season awards are coming, and the first significant list is the FBS Coaches' All-America team. Congratulations go out to Stanford center Chase Beeler and fullback/linebacker Owen Marecic who were both named to the first team.
The University of Michigan will hold its annual football banquet on Thursday night, and they'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bo Schembechler's highest-ranked team, the 1985 Wolverine team that finished 10-1-1 and ranked number two in the nation. Many players from that '85 team will attend the gala, but the quarterback will not. I'll give you one guess why not.
Finally, a brief trip back to 2006. Jon Wilner does a great job covering Stanford football, but he swung and missed at this one. Read his take on Stanford's decision to hire Jim Harbaugh.