2010 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

There are several gifted athletes in this year's crop of wide receivers, although there isn't necessarily one sure-fire "stud" that rises above the rest. This top ten is very diverse, as it ranges from speedy burners that need to work on refining their route-running, to polished route-runners with excellent hands, but ... 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

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

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Mullen Leaves Florida, Strong To Follow?

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Monday, December 15th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NCAA Recruiting Tags: auburn, Bobby Petrino, Central Florida, Charlie Strong, Dan Mullen, Florida, George O'Leary, Houston, Houston Nutt, Les Miles, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, Nick Saban, Tulane, UAB

Dan Mullen, offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators recently announced that he would be leaving Florida at season’s end, if not sooner, to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State. It is still unclear as to whether he’ll coach Florida in the upcoming national championship game. It is also ... Continue Reading

Must Win Season for Nick Saban?

Posted By Shotgun Spratling On Thursday, July 3rd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas, Arkansas State, auburn, BCS, Bear Bryant, Clemson, Colorado, Cotton Bowl, D.J. Hall, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Independence Bowl, Jimmy Johns, John-Parker Wilson, Julio Jones, Justin Britt, Kentucky, Leigh Tiffin, Louisiana-Monroe, LSU, Mike Shula, Mississippi State, Nick Saban, P.J. Fitzgerald, Simeon Castille, Sylvester Croom, T.J. Elder, Tennessee, Terry Grant, Toledo, Tommy Bowden, Tulane, Wallace Gilberry, Western Kentucky

Shotgun Spratling is a part-time contributor for The Red Zone Report. He also contributes for The Blue Workhorse. Coach Nick Saban may have been inducted into the Independence Bowl Hall of Fame and quarterback John Parker Wilson may have been named to the 2008 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List ... 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

Houston has a new head coach, but it should be a smooth transitional period according to Jake Keyes, as he says the Cougars have what it takes to win the Conference USA title in his Houston preview.

2008 Rice Preview: Defense the key to Owls’ postseason hopes

Posted By Jake Keyes On Tuesday, June 24th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: , 2008 Rice football preview, Andrew Sendejo, Army, Austin Wilkinson, Bencil Smith, Brian Raines, C-USA, C-USA football, C.J. Ugokwe, Chance Talbert, Chase Clement, Cheta Ozougwu, Chris Ptaszek, Conference USA, Conference USA football, David Bailiff, David Berken, Gary Anderson, George Chukwu, Houston, James Casey, Jarett Dillard, Joel Armstrong, Justin Abt, Justin Hill, Lute Barber, Marshall, Memphis, North Texas, Rice football, Rice football preview, Robby Heos, Robert Calhoun, Scott Mitchell, Scott Solomon, SMU, Southern Mississippi, Terrance Garmon, Texas, Toren Dixon, Tulane, Tulsa, Vanderbilt

After a seven-win season in 2006 and their first postseason berth since 1961, 2007 wasn't very kind to Rice. However, the league's top QB-WR combo could have the Owls in the hunt for a second bowl bid in three seasons, says Jake Keyes in his Rice preview.

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

Last season, the nation's top offense led Tulsa to 10 wins in Todd Graham's first year. This season, the Golden Hurricane will be chasing a Conference USA title, and in his Tulsa preview, Jake Keyes breaks down the talent that will lead them there.

C-USA Recruiting: Southern Miss, Houston Top List

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Saturday, February 9th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Bob Toledo, Central Florida, Conference USA football, David Bailiff, DeAndre Brown, East Carolina, Houston Cougars, June Jones, Marshall Thundering Herd, Memphis Tigers, Mike Price, Rice, Skip Holtz, SMU, Southern Methodist, Southern Mississippi, Todd Graham, Tommy West, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB Blazers, UCF Golden Knights, University of Memphis, UTEP

Often overlooked as just a weak non-BCS conference, the universities that make up C-USA have made changes recently that have started paying tangible dividends. Schools like Southern Mississippi, Houston and Southern Methodist University all feel they have upgraded their coaching staffs while other teams like 2007 C-USA champions Central Florida have added state-of-the-art upgrades to ... Continue Reading

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