College Football Picks (Week 13): Top 25 Games
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under NCAA Football, Previews & Predictions Tags: Alabama, Anthony Dixon, Arkansas, auburn, Boise State, Brigham Young, BYU, Case Keenum, Cincinnati, Clemson, Colorado, Colt McCoy, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Illinois, Les Miles, LSU, Mark Ingram, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Rice, Ryan Mallett, South Carolina, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Tim Tebow, ucla, USC, Utah, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Zac Robinson
There's nothing like Thanksgiving week if you're a college football fan, right?
Not only does this week offer up the chance to get our fill on various delicious meats, sides, and desserts, but our sports appetite will be more than whetted as well, with several of college football's top rivalries ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - AFC South
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, Antonio Gates, Arizona, Austin Collie, Brian Cushing, Brice McCain, BYU, Chase Daniel, Connor Barwin, Corey Simon, Curtis Painter, Derek Cox, Donald Brown, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Fili Moala, Gerald McRath, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Cook, Jarett Dillard, Javon Ringer, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Kerry Collins, LenDale White, Michigan, Michigan State, Mike Thomas, Missouri, Owen Daniels, purdue, Rashad Jennings, Reggie Wayne, Rice, Southern Miss, Tennessee Titans, Terrance Taylor, Torry Holt, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Utah, Vince Young, William & Mary
We've gone through draft grades for the AFC East and AFC North, and now it's time to give our take on how we think the teams from the loaded AFC South did in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Houston Texans
Grade: B-
Best: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
Cushing is perfect for either outside ... Continue Reading
Top 10 2009 NFL Draft Steals
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 28th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Al Davis, Alex Smith, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Curtis Painter, Donald Driver, Duke Robinson, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jarett Dillard, Jarron Gilbert, Julian Edelman, Kent State, Minnesota, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Paul Kruger, Peyton Manning, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rey Maualuga, Rice, San Francisco 49ers, Shaun Hill, Tom Brady
As depressing and demoralizing as an NFL bust can be for an NFL team, a fan, or even the player that receives the label, there is always a softer side to the NFL Draft. We've seen guys like Green Bay receiver Donald Driver and New England's Tom Brady emerge from ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds - 4/24/09) - Round 3
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Asher Allen, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Bradley Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, Buffalo Bills, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Cameron Morrah, Carnell Williams, Carolina Panthers, Central Washington, Chad Johnson, Chase Coffman, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Chip Vaughn, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cody Brown, Connecticut, Cornelius Ingram, Coye Francies, D.J. Moore, Dallas, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danelle Ellerbe, Darcel McBath, Darry Beckwith, David Veikune, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Lee, Eastern Michigan, Eric Weddle, Eric Wood, Fili Moala, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Hawaii, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jarett Dillard, Jason Campbell, Jason Phillips, Jason Watkins, Jasper Brinkley, Juaquin Iglesias, Kaluka Maiava, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Brooking, Keith Jackson, kory sheets, Lee Evans, Liberty, Louis Vasquez, Louisville, LSU, Macho Harris, Marcus Freeman, Matt Birk, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina State, Oakland Raiders, Odell Thurman, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rashad Jennings, Rice, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Seattle Seahawks, Sen'Derrick Marks, Shaun Rogers, Sheldon Brown, Sherrod Martin, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Steve Slaton, T.J. Lang, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TCU, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Heap, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Travis Beckum, Troy, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin
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Round 3
65. Detroit Lions - Fili Moala, DT, USC
Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven't had since ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Tight Ends (4/20)
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Anthony Hill, Brandon Pettigrew, California, Cameron Murrah, Central Washington, Chase Coffman, Cornelius Ingram, Florida, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jared Cook, Missouri, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, Rice, Shawn Nelson, South Carolina, Southern Miss, Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
1. Brandon Pettigrew (Oklahoma State)
Has great size and build, along with long arms. Isn't overly athletic for the position, but is still smooth and fluid. Is a very physical and dominant blocker. Isn't very elusive in the open field. Doesn't offer great production in the passing game, overall.
2. Shawn Nelson ... 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
College Football Roundup: It’s not funny anymore, ACC
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, November 16th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, Arkansas, Atlantic Division, auburn, Ball State, BCS, Big East, Boise State, Boston College, Case Keenum, Central Michigan, Christian Ponder, Cincinnati, Coastal Division, Conference USA, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Holiday Bowl, Houston, Humanitarian Bowl, Iron Bowl, Kentucky, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Music City Bowl, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rice, Rose Bowl, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Tommy Tuberville, Trevor Vittatoe, Troy, Tulsa, USC, Utah, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest
This weekend’s college football schedule was pretty light, but there was no shortage of action.
There weren’t any earth-shattering upsets, which is why the top half of the new polls are mostly intact heading into next weekend, which will see several big games (Oklahoma-Texas Tech, Penn State-Michigan State, Cincinnati-Pittsburgh, ... Continue Reading
No surprise here: Tyrone Willingham out at Washington
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, October 28th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: BCS, Boise State, Brigham Young, Bronco Mendenhall, BYU, Chris Petersen, E.J. Savannah, Gary Patterson, Jake Locker, Kyle Whittingham, Notre Dame, Rice, Stanford, TCU, Todd Graham, Tulsa, Tyrone Willingham, Utah, Washington, West Virginia
As a head coach, no matter what job you take, at some point, you have to win games. If you don’t, you won’t be around after a while.
Tyrone Willingham won’t be at Washington in 2009, as his official departure was announced on Monday. He'll finish out ... Continue Reading
2008 Houston Cougars Preview: Sumlin hopes to make a big splash in first season
Posted By Jake Keyes On Tuesday, June 24th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Houston Cougars football, 2008 Houston Cougars football preview, 2008 Houston football preview, 2008 UH football preview, Air Force, Andre Kohn, Anthony Alridge, Art Briles, Baylor, Brandon Brinkley, Brendan Pahulu, C-USA, Case Keenum, Chaz Rodriguez, Cody Lubojasky, Colorado State, Conference USA, Conference USA football, Donnie Avery, East Carolina, Ell Ash, Ernest Miller, Houston football preview, Jeron Harvey, Kenneth Fontenette, Kevin Kolb, Kevin Sumlin, L.J. Castile, Mark Hafner, Marshall, Michael Bloesch, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Perry McDaniel, Phillip Hunt, Quinte Williams, Rice, Rocky Schwartz, SirVincent Rogers, SMU, Southern, Tate Stewart, Terrance Ganaway, Tim Monroe, Trent Allen, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UCF, UTEP
2008 Tulsa Preview: Golden Hurricane Looking to Take Next Step
Posted By Jake Keyes On Wednesday, June 18th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Tulsa football preview, 2008 Tulsa preview, Alain Karatepeyan, Andrew Norman, Anthony Germany, Arkansas, Brandon Jones, Brandon Thomas, Brennan Marion, C-USA, Central Arkansas, Central Florida, Charles Clay, Charles Davis, Chris Chamberlain, Clark Harrell, Conference USA, Conference USA football, Courtney Tennial, David Johnson, George Clinkscale, GMAC Bowl, Gus Malzahn, Houston, Jacob Bower, Justin Morsey, Kaipo Sarkissian, Marshall, Mike Bryan, Moton Hopkins, Nelson Coleman, New Mexico, North Texas, Paul Smith, Rice, Rodrick Thomas, SMU, Tanner Antle, Tarrion Adams, Terrel Nemons, Todd Graham, Trae Johnson, Tulane, Tulsa football, Tyler Holmes, UAB, UCF, UTEP







