If you want to spark a debate among friends, or really piss off a sensitive message board poster, talking about a program’s tradition, or lack thereof, is one of the best ways to do it. With that in mind, what better way to kick off our ‘bests’ series than by taking a look at who the most storied programs are. And when we think of 'storied,' we (most of us, at least) think of sustained success, championships, and ...Read More

When Penn State's Dan Connor and USC's Keith Rivers are chosen in this year’s NFL Draft, they will continue a tradition that has entrenched their schools as two of the preeminent linebacker-producing schools in the country. JoePa’s program has had such a propensity for producing first-rate linebackers, the school is one of several that have earned the nickname “Linebacker U,” and Connor is only the latest to come down the line. Last year, Paul Posluszny was drafted in the second round by ...Read More