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
College Football Week 10 Picks: Best of the Rest
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, November 6th 2009. Under NCAA Football, Previews & Predictions Tags: Arkansas, Brigham Young, BYU, Clemson, Colorado, Duke, Florida State, Fresno State, Idaho, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, purdue, San Jose State, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Todd Reesing, ucla, Washington, Wyoming
In my other college football picks post, I previewed and gave my picks for this week's top 25 games, and below are my picks for 10 of the top games involving unranked teams this week.
As with the other picks, and any that you see here on The Red ... Continue Reading
Who could be the Big Ten’s 12th team?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, May 27th 2009. Under Featured, NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Arkansas, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Bob Huggins, Boston College, Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Jim Delany, Joe Paterno, MAC, Miami, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, SEC, South Carolina, syracuse, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
A couple of days ago, I discussed comments that Penn State coach Joe Paterno made about the Big Ten expanding to 12 teams, and I came to the conclusion that changes, in some way, do need to be made in order for the conference to return to being a real ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - NFC South
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Atlanta Falcons, B.J. Raji, Captain Munnerlyn, Carolina Panthers, Chip Vaughn, Duke Robinson, Everette Brown, Florida State, Glenn Dorsey, Jason Campbell, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Keith Brooking, Kyle Moore, Lawrence Sidbury, Luke McCown, Malcolm Jenkins, Matt Ryan, Miami, Michael Turner, mississippi, New Orleans Saints, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Patrick Kerney, Peria Jerry, Richmond, Roy Miller, SMU, South Carolina, Southern Methodist, Spencer Adkins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Texas, Thomas Morestead, Tony Fiammetta, USC, Wake Forest
The NFC South was extremely competitive from top to bottom last season, with two teams making the postseason, another barely missing out, and the last-place team finishing with a .500 record. Did each team do what it needed to do in the 2009 NFL Draft to ensure that competitive ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - NFC North
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Asher Allen, B.J. Raji, Bernard Berrian, Boston College, Brad Jones, Brandon Pettigrew, California, Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews, Colorado, Dan Gronkowski, DeAndre Levy, Derek Kinder, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Jamarca Sanford, Jamon Meredith, Jarron Gilbert, Jasper Brinkley, Jay Cutler, Jerry Angelo, Justin Harrell, Louis Delmas, Marcus Freeman, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, mississippi, NFC North, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Phil Loadholt, Pittsburgh, Ryan Pickett, San Jose State, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Zack Follett
The members of the NFC North can all come away feeling pretty good about their acquisitions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Which NFC North member came out the best?
Chicago Bears
Grade: A
Best: Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose State
The Bears are all about defense, and now it looks like they're ... 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 - Inside Linebackers
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: California, Danelle Ellerbe, Darry Beckwith, Georgia, Gerald McRath, james laurinaitis, Jason Phillips, Jasper Brinkley, Joshua Mauga, LSU, Nevada, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Rey Maualuga, Scott McKillop, South Carolina, Southern Miss, TCU, USC, Worrell Williams
1. Rey Maualuga (USC)
Tough and physical with a violent mentality. Truly can frighten the opposition at times. Excels at pass-rushing and in run supports. Offers solid versatility at the next level. Isn't great in coverage, due to his average speed. Can be a bit inconsistent.
2. James Laurinaitis (Ohio State)
Good athlete ... 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
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds - 4/24/09) - Round 2
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin
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Round 2
33. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State
After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it's time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago.
Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, ... Continue Reading
NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Offense
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, February 18th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Baltimore, Baylor, Brandon Pettigrew, Buffalo, Cal, Chase Coffman, Chris Wells, Clemson, Cleveland, Connecticut, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Devin Moore, Donald Brown, Duke Robinson, Eugene Monroe, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Iowa, James Davis, Jared Cook, Jason Smith, Javon Ringer, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Kenny Britt, Knowshon Moreno, Liberty, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Michael Oher, Missouri, New York Giants, NFL Draft, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Percy Harvin, Rashard Jennings, Rhett Bomar, Rutgers, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis, Steven Jackson, Tennessee, USC, Virginia, Wyoming
This weekend, many an NFL Draft fanatic will be tuned into the NFL Network or sitting in front of their computer as the stars, starters, busts, and footnotes of tomorrow will showcase their talents at the combine in Indianapolis.
New venue, new prospects, same process. Through all of ... Continue Reading








