2008 Kansas Jayhawks Preview
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, August 23rd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Kansas football preview, 2008 Kansas Jayhawks football preview, Adrian Mayes, Alonso Rojas, Aqib Talib, Big 12, Big 12 North, Brandon McAnderson, Caleb Blakesley, Chet Hartley, Chris Harris, Darrell Stuckey, Derek Fine, Dexton Fields, Dezmon Briscoe, Jake Sharp, James Holt, Jocques Crawford, Joe Mortensen, John Larsen, Justin Thornton, Kansas, Kansas Jayhawks, Kerry Meier, Kyle Tucker, Marcus Henry, Mark Mangino, Mike Rivera, Roderick Harris, Russell Brorsen, Ryan Cantrell, Scott Webb, Tanner Hawkinson, Todd Reesing
Talk about coming out of nowhere. That's what the Kansas Jayhawks did in 2007, as they went from unranked when the season began to unbeaten in November, led by a prolific offense and a playmaking defense.
The Jayhawks breezed through their non-conference schedule, outscoring their four opponents 214-23. ... Continue Reading
2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 25-32
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, April 18th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Aqib Talib, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Connor, Felix Jones, Gosder Cherilus, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Stewart, Kenny Phillips, Kentwan Balmer, Lawrence Jackson, Malcolm Kelly, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, NFL Draft first round, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tracy Porter
With the exception of the 49ers, the teams picking 25-32 are already playoff contenders with, for the most part, few major needs.
We start with the Seahawks, who are looking to make Mike Holmgren's last season a special one, and end with the Giants, who are intent on showing ... Continue Reading
2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 17-24
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, April 16th 2008. Under Uncategorized Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Aqib Talib, Brian Brohm, Dallas Cowboys, DeSean Jackson, Devin Thomas, Gosder Cherilus, Houston Texans, James Hardy, Jeff Otah, Jonathan Stewart, Kentwan Balmer, Limas Sweed, Malcolm Kelly, Mike Jenkins, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Draft analysis, NFL Draft first round, Philadelphia Eagles, Phillip Merling, Pittsburgh Steelers, Quentin Groves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
For several of the teams picking 17th through 24th, last season ended early in the playoffs or just shy, so the first round of the draft presents the opportunity to nab a player at a key position that will help them turn 2007's disappointments into celebrations in 2008.
After ... Continue Reading
2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 9-16
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, April 14th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Antoine Cason, Aqib Talib, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris Williams, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Devin Thomas, Glenn Dorsey, Jeff Otah, Jerod Mayo, Keith Rivers, Matt Ryan, Mike Jenkins, New Orleans Saints, NFL Draft, NFL Draft analysis, Rashard Mendenhall
Yesterday, I analyzed the options that teams with picks 1-8 in the upcoming NFL Draft have, and what talented prospects they're most likely to pin their hopes and dreams on.
Today, I give a rundown of picks 9-16, starting and ending with offensively-productive who need help on defense to ... Continue Reading
2008 NFL Draft Analysis: CBs - Take these picks to the house
Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Wednesday, February 20th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Antoine Cason, Aqib Talib, Brandon Flowers, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Dowayne Davis, Jack Ikegwuonu, Justin King, Leodis McKelvin, Mike Jenkins, Patrick Lee, Reggie Smith, Terrell Thomas, Terrence Wheatley, Tracy Porter
No man is an island, but several prospects will be expected to play football on one for their new teams after this year's NFL Draft. Let's take a look at the top cornerbacks looking to make their reservations sooner rather than later.
1. Leodis McKelvin, Troy: McKelvin has all the physical skills one could ask for to be a classic shutdown cornerback. ... Continue Reading







