No reason for Paterno to be scared of the big bad Delany

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, May 25th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, Arkansas, BCS, BCS National Championship Game, Big 12, Big Ten, Colt McCoy, Florida, Heisman Trophy, Jim Delany, Joe Paterno, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Orange Bowl, Penn State, Rose Bowl, Sam Bradford, SEC, Sugar Bowl, Terrelle Pryor, Texas A&M, Tim Tebow, ucla, USC, Wisconsin

A few weeks ago, Penn State coach Joe Paterno made a call for the Big Ten to follow the path of the SEC, Big 12, and ACC to expand to 12 teams in an attempt to help the Big Ten be a bigger factor on the national stage. But ... 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

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - AFC North

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Andre Smith, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Chase Coffman, Cincinnati Bengals, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Coye Francies, David Veikune, Davon Drew, Derek Anderson, East Carolina, Evander Hood, Freddie Brown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, James Davis, Jarrett Johnson, Jonathan Luigs, Kaluka Maiava, Kamerion Wembley, Kraig Urbik, Lardarius Webb, Larry Foote, Marvin Lewis, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike Tomlin, Mike Wallace, mississippi, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Washington, Ole Miss, Paul Kruger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Jose State, USC, Utah, Wisconsin, Ziggy Hood

After handing out 2009 NFL Draft team grades to the beasts of the AFC East, it's time to evaluate how the AFC North's quartet did last weekend. Baltimore Ravens Grade: B+ Best: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah Kruger is an elite defensive end with high intensity. He brings versatility and power on either side, as ... 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

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 - Running Backs (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Abilene Christian, Alabama, Andre Brown, Bernard Scott, Boise State, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Wells, Connecticut, Donald Brown, Georgia, Glen Coffee, Ian Johnson, Iowa, Javon Ringer, Jeremiah Johnson, Knowshon Moreno, kory sheets, lesean mccoy, Liberty, Michigan State, Mike Goodson, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Oregon, p.j. hill, Pittsburgh, purdue, Rashad Jennings, Shonn Greene, Texas A&M, UConn, Wisconsin

1. Chris "Beanie" Wells (Ohio State) Has near perfect size and strength, with great vision and a solid burst. Breaks a ton of tackles and runs hard, but doesn't have elite speed or quickness. Not a very good receiver, and has durability concerns. 2. Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) Very productive runner who has great ... 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

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Guards (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Andy Levitre, Cincinnati, Duke Robinson, Herman Johnson, Kraig Urbik, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Trevor Canfield, Wisconsin

1. Duke Robinson (Oklahoma) Has a huge frame to go with long arms and solid athleticism. Very strong and powerful. Forces his will on the opposition. Tends to be a bit inconsistent, as his technique isn't quite perfected. Has a questionable work ethic. 2. Andy Levitre (Oregon State) Very tough and versatile. Excels ... 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

Go Back to Round 1 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

College Football Coaches Hot Seat Watch

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, December 27th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Air Force, Alabama, Arizona State, auburn, Big Ten, Brent Guy, Brent Venables, Bret Bielema, Bud Foster, Buffalo, BYU, Chuck Long, Clemson, Diondre Borel, Doug Martin, Greg Robinson, Hal Mumme, Jeff Genyk, Joe Glenn, Kansas, Kansas State, Kent State, Lane Kiffin, Louisiana Tech, MAC, MAC East, Miami (Ohio), Michigan State, Mike Sanford, New Mexico State, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma, Philip Fulmer, Ron Prince, San Diego State, Shane Montgomery, syracuse, Tennessee, Toledo, Tom Amstutz, Tommy Bowden, Tommy Tuberville, Tyrone Willingham, UNLV, Utah State, Virginia Tech, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

With several coaches having already resigned or been handed their walking papers before the end of the season, I thought it’d be a good idea to keep track of all of the changes and speculate on the ones to come in one nice, tidy section. This section will be ... Continue Reading

Saturday Shuffle: Upsets, upsets, and more upsets!

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, September 27th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, auburn, Beanie Wells, Big 12, Big Ten, BYU, Clemson, Colorado, Cullen Harper, East Carolina, Georgia, Houston, Illinois, Kansas State, Maryland, middle tennessee state, Missouri, Navy, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, Riley Skinner, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech, Tommy Bowden, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Wisconsin

The Shuffle certainly has an appropriate name this week, doesn't it? Instead of doing the usual Saturday Shuffle tonight, I thought I’d devote tonight’s shuffle to all of the shuffling and shaking up that there’ll be in the upcoming polls thanks to an upset-filled week to cap September. Every ... Continue Reading

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No reason for Paterno to be scared of the big bad Delany

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - NFC North

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - AFC North

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds - 4/24/09) - Round 3

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Running Backs (4/20)

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Tight Ends (4/20)

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Guards (4/20)

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds - 4/24/09) - Round 2

College Football Coaches Hot Seat Watch

Saturday Shuffle: Upsets, upsets, and more upsets!

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