College Football Preview & Prediction: Fresno State vs. #21 Nevada

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, November 10th 2010. Under NCAA Football Tags: Boise State, Colin Kaepernick, Fresno State Bulldogs, Hawaii Warriors, Nevada Wolf Pack, Ryan Colburn, WAC

Fresno State Bulldogs (6-2, 4-1 WAC) vs. #21 AP/ESPN/BCS Nevada Wolf Pack (8-1, 3-1 WAC), 10:30 P.M. ET Spread: Nevada by 8.5 Total: 68.5 Can Fresno State slow down Nevada’s high-powered offense? The Wolf Pack are known mostly for their rushing prowess, but last weekend at Idaho, Colin Kaepernick threw for 320 yards ... Continue Reading

2009 Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 13): Can Ingram hold off hard-charging McCoy?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, November 24th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Bill Stull, Case Keenum, CJ Spiller, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Dan LeFevour, Danario Alexander, Dion Lewis, Donald Buckram, Freddie Barnes, Golden Tate, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jonathan Dwyer, kellen moore, LaMichael James, Mark Ingram, Ryan Mallett, Ryan Williams, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart

1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama (1): Ingram didn’t have to do a lot against Chattanooga, but he did plenty with his limited touches. Last Week (45-0 W vs. Chattanooga): 11 carries, 102 yards, 2 TD Season Stats: 205 carries, 1,399 yards, 12 TD, 25 catches, 225 yards, 3 TD 2. Colt ... Continue Reading

2009 Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 12): Ingram closing in on history

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, November 18th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Andy Dalton, Bernard Pierce, Bill Stull, Case Keenum, CJ Spiller, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Dion Lewis, Golden Tate, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jimmy Clausen, Jonathan Dwyer, kellen moore, LaMichael James, Mark Ingram, Ryan Mathews, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart

1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama (1): Not only did Ingram log his sixth 100-yard game of the season, but after not scoring in Alabama’s last two games, Ingram got reacquainted with the end zone, not once, but twice, including a 70-yard scamper in the fourth that put the finishing touches ... Continue Reading

2009 Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 11): Ingram takes top spot, but McCoy’s on the rise

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, November 9th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Andy Dalton, Bernard Pierce, Bill Stull, Case Keenum, CJ Spiller, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Dion Lewis, Golden Tate, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jimmy Clausen, Jonathan Dwyer, Jordan Shipley, kellen moore, LaMichael James, Mark Ingram, Max Hall, Ryan Mathews, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart

1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama: See here. Last Week (24-15 W vs. LSU): 22 carries, 144 yards, 5 catches, 30 yards Season Stats: 175 carries, 1,148 yards, 8 TD, 24 catches, 216 yards, 3 TD 2. Case Keenum, QB, Houston: Keenum went over 500 yards for the third time this season ... Continue Reading

Bowl Predictions: Humanitarian, Texas, and Holiday

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Barry Sanders, Boise State, Case Keenum, Chase Clement, Clemson, Colin Kaepernick, Da'Rel Scott, Dan LeFevour, David Johnson, Dez Bryant, Graham Harrell, Holiday Bowl, Houston, Humanitarian Bowl, Jamarko Simmons, James Casey, Jarett Dillard, Jeremiah Johnson, Jeremiah Masoli, Kendall Hunter, LeGarrette Blount, Maryland, Mike Gundy, Nate Davis, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Rice, Texas Bowl, Texas Tech, Tim Hiller, Tulsa, Vai Taua, Virginia, WAC, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, Wyoming, Zac Robinson

There’s a trio of bowl games on tap for today, and the offenses stand to take the lion’s share of the headlines. First up is the Humanitarian Bowl this afternoon, where Nevada will look to triumph over ACC foe Maryland on WAC rival Boise State’s home field. Tonight ... Continue Reading

2008 WAC Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-Conference Picks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, June 7th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 WAC football preview, A.J. Jefferson, Adam Leonard, Andrew Woodruff, Antonio Baker, Bear Pascoe, Boise State football, Chastin West, Chris Keagle, Chris Owens, Chris Williams, Colin Kaepernick, Coye Francies, D'Anthony Smith, Dan Kelly, Daron Mackey, David Veikune, Derek Dooley, Fresno State football, Greg Alexander, Hawaii football, Ian Johnson, Idaho football, Jake Hutton, Jeff Schweiger, Jeremy Childs, John Bender, John Estes, Jon Monga, Kris Anderson, Kyle Wilson, Louisiana Tech football, Luke Lippincott, Malcolm Lane, Marko Mitchell, Mike Iupati, Mike T. Williams, Nevada football, New Mexico State football, Nick Paden, Quin Harris, San Jose State football, Shiloh Keo, Solomon Elimimian, Taylor Bennett, Thaddeus Brown, Utah State football, Virdell Larkins, WAC, Western Athletic Conference

After giving my take on the WAC race and how I think the standings will shake out in 2008 in Part I of the 2008 WAC preview, I break down some of the key games and new names, along with giving my All-WAC picks and award winners in Part II. ... Continue Reading

Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, May 11th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Adam Weber, Appalachian State Mountaineers, Arkansas State Indians, Armanti Edwards, Case Keenum, Central Michigan, Chase Clement, Chase Daniel, Chris Nickson, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Corey Leonard, Dan LeFevour, dual threat QBs, dual threat quarterbacks, Florida Gators, Houston Cougars, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Jake Locker, Jameel Sewell, Juice Williams, Justin Willis, Kellen Lewis, Matt Grothe, Michael Desormeaux, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Missouri Tigers, Nevada Wolfpack, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Pat White, Rice Owls, SMU Mustangs, South Florida Bulls, Stephen McGee, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, Tim Tebow, Tyrod Taylor, ULL, USF, Vanderbilt Commodores, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Washington Huskies, West Virginia Mountaineers, Zac Robinson

Having a quarterback who can beat an opponent with both his arm and his legs is one of the best weapons a coach can wish for. There are many quarterbacks around the country who have that ability, including last season's Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Some of the ... Continue Reading

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