2010 NFL Draft: Offensive Guard Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 10th 2010. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Alabama, Arkansas, Clemson, Idaho, Illinois, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, USC, Virginia Tech

There are quite a few teams in the NFL that desperately need help on the inside of their lines to produce better results in their ground game. Here are this year's rankings for the guys responsible for getting the ground game going. Read on for the top ten guards for ... Continue Reading

The new ‘hands-on’ approach to coaching: The unfortunate cases of Mark Mangino, Mike Leach and Jim Leavitt

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under Basketball, NCAA Football, NCAA Recruiting Tags: Jim Leavitt, Kansas Jayhawks, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Texas Tech, USF Bulls

Bobby Knight used to manhandle players. In his days at Indiana University, Knight was known for throwing chairs, roughing up the occasional athlete and melting down at the random post-game press conference. Despite his success, Knight was known as much for his temper tantrums as he was for his titles. ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC West

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Alabama, Arizona Cardinals, Ball State, Baylor, Beanie Wells, Brian Leonard, Brooks Foster, California, Cameron Morrah, Chris Ogbonnaya, Chris Wells, Deon Butler, Donnie Avery, Edgerrin James, Glen Coffee, Greg Toler, james laurinaitis, Jason Smith, Jim Mora, Julian Peterson, Keith Null, LSU, Matt Hasselbeck, Max Unger, Michael Crabtree, Mike Singletary, Mike Teel, Nate Davis, NFC West, North Carolina, Ohio State, Orlando Pace, Penn State, Rashad Johnson, Ricky Jean-Francois, Rutgers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, St. Paul's College, Super Bowl, Texas, Texas Tech, Torry Holt, Wake Forest

We round out our 2009 NFL Draft team grades by taking a look at the NFC West. Last season, the Arizona Cardinals won the West without much of a serious fight from the rest of the division, and they went on to make a surprise run to the Super ... 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 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

Go Back to Round 2 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 – Safeties (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Alabama, Chip Vaughn, Clemson, Courtney Greene, Darcel McBath, David Bruton, Louis Delmas, Michael Hamlin, Michigan State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oregon, Otis Wiley, Patrick Chung, Rashad Johnson, Rutgers, Texas Tech, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

1. Louis Delmas (Western Michigan) Very productive and a hard worker. A solid wrap-up tackler, who also is known for delivering some big hits. Isn't a ball hawk, but finds himself around the ball enough to make plays. Isn't a freak athlete and lacks great timed speed. Doesn't always take the ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Quarterbacks (4/18)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, April 18th 2009. Under Tags: Big 12, Central Washington, Chase Daniel, Curtis Painter, David Johnson, Drew Brees, Georgia, Graham Harrell, Hartwick, Hunter Cantwell, Jason Boltus, Jason Campbell, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, josh mccown, Kansas State, Louisville, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Mike Reilly, Missouri, Nate Davis, NFL Draft, Ohio State, Pat White, purdue, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, Stephen McGee, Terrelle Pryor, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Boeckman, Tulsa, USC, West Virginia

NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings 1. Matthew Stafford (Georgia) Stafford is cool and calm under pressure, has the ideal size and build, and possesses a cannon for an arm. Whether or not he's the next great quarterback of the league is not the issue. He's hands down the best passer in this draft. 2. ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Mock Draft (Updated: Feb. 20)

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 12th 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Andy Reid, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor, Boston College, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Cal, Chicago Bears, Chris Wells, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Correll Buckhalter, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Demetrius Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, Detroit Lions, Duke Robinson, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown, Florida, Florida State, Fred Taylor, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, JaMarcus Russell, james laurinaitis, Jason Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State, Knowshon Moreno, lesean mccoy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mario Williams, Mark Clayton, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Phil Loadholt, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, SEC, Sen'Derrick Marks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Texas, Texas Tech, Tyler Thigpen, USC, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, William Beatty, William Moore

The combine gets underway in earnest this weekend, with drills upon drills upon drills taking place from Saturday to Tuesday, starting with the offensive linemen tomorrow and ending with the defensive backs on Tuesday. I thought I’d squeeze in an update ahead of the important stuff, but it goes without saying ... Continue Reading

Colt for Heisman in ’09?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, January 6th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Colt McCoy, Fiesta Bowl, Heisman Trophy, NFL, Ohio State, Quan Cosby, Sam Bradford, Texas, Texas Tech, Tim Tebow, Vince Young

How do you throw down the gauntlet to be the Heisman Trophy frontrunner for next season? By throwing for 414 yards and leading your team on a thrilling last-minute comeback in the Fiesta Bowl, if you’re Colt McCoy. As opposed to the showdown at Texas Tech in November when the ... 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

Tuberville out at Auburn, Leach or Calhoun next?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, December 4th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Air Force, Alabama, Arkansas, Bobby Petrino, Connecticut, Houston Nutt, kodi burns, Lane Kiffin, LSU, Mike Leach, Nick Saban, Ole Miss, Randy Edsall, SEC, Texas Tech, Tommy Tuberville, Troy Calhoun, Vanderbilt, Washington

In a move that almost all of the college football world saw coming for the majority of the season, Tommy Tuberville stepped down at Auburn today. The last time Tuberville was on edging towards the furnace, the Tigers went 13-0 the following season. Unfortunately, there was no escape ... Continue Reading

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