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Six Selected To Divisional College Hall Of Fame
2008-05-08 05:41:26
Seven-time NFL All Pro defensive end John Randle headlines six selections from the Divisional Class for the College Football Hall of Fame.  The divisional class features players and coaches from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division One-AA, as well as Division Two, Division Three and NAIA.  Randle played at Texas A&I, now known as Texas [...]...
 
Hamilton Resigns After DUI, Hit-And-Run Arrest
2008-05-08 05:32:09
Joe Hamilton is resigning his position with Georgia Tech following his arrest on charges of drunk driving, hit-and-run, marijuana possession and open container.  Tech football coach Paul Johnson says he sadly accepted Joe’s resignation, offering any support he could to the 1999 Heisman Trophy runner-up and ex-team quarterback.  Hamilton was pulled over shortly after midnight [...]...
 
Ex Tech Quarterback Arrested For Hit And Run, DUI
2008-05-07 07:12:15
Former Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton is out on bond this morning after being arrested on hit-and-run and DUI charges.  Police say Hamilton drove off after rear-ending another car.  Once pulled over, an open bottle of beer and some marijuana were found in his car, according to officers.  Hamilton currently works for the Georgia Tech [...]...
 
2009 NFL Mock Draft
2008-04-30 09:36:03
ESPN Draft Expert Analyst Todd McShay’s 2009 Mock Draft 1. Atlanta Falcons — Fili Moala, DT, USC Atlanta finally gets its playmaking interior defensive lineman. Moala has flown under the radar to this point but he should emerge from the shadow of 2008 No. 7 overall pick Sedrick Ellis and become one of the elite [...]...
 
Lions Dismiss WR Bell
2008-04-09 06:34:09
Penn State wide receiver Chris Bell has been thrown off of the team and will not be allowed to attend classes for the remainder of the semsester after pulling a knife on a teammate during a team dinner Tuesday night.  Bell reportedly pulled an eight inch butcher knife on redshirt freshman Devon Still after an [...]...
 
Buckeye Boost: Pryor Signing Signifies Championship Or Bust
2008-03-19 15:42:43
RIVALS.Com Coverage Of Terrelle Pryor’s Decision To Sign With The Scarlet & Gray… How will Pryor Fit Into This Year’s Plans More Insight On OSU’s Situation:  The Start Of A Legacy Getting Offensive - Bringing Back The Option:  As time progressed, Terrelle Pryor knew he was headed to the Big Ten. However, he had yet to decide between [...]...
 
Terrelle Pryor Heading To Columbus
2008-03-19 11:20:03
The top recruit, 6-foot 6, 230-pound QB Terrelle Pryor is now a Buckeye. Pryor has made the decision to join up with Ohio State, teaming up with Chris Wells in what will be an explosive, dynamite backfield, reminiscent of the days when Tommie Fraizer lined up with Lawrence Phillips and Ahman Green in Nebraska, [...]...
 
Pryor’s Decision: QB To Select Ohio State Or Michigan
2008-03-18 18:50:43
Wednesday at Noon the final verdict will be made! Ohio State Bound: The recruiting process for Jeannette, Pa., quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the nation’s No. 1 player, will end when he announces his college choice at noon ET Wednesday at the Jeannette High School auditorium. Pryor has said publicly it is down to two schools, [...]...
 
Hoop Dreams Hype: Mega Recruit Visiting Memphis
2008-03-13 11:33:22
  Developing Shocking Twist Worth Believing: QB Terrelle Pryor, a blue chipper and the top QB recruit in the nation is still undecided where he will go, so what does the young budding star do? He adds another school to his list, a list that’s still up in the air (depending on who you [...]...
 
NFF Announces Hall Of Fame Ballot
2008-03-12 07:38:31
The National Football Foundation announced the ballot for the 2008 class for the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The nominees include 75 players and eight coaches. Among the notable players are Troy Aikman, Tim Brown and Art Monk, who was elected into the NFL Hall of Fame class of 2008. [...]...
 
Offensive Difference Makers
2008-03-07 19:48:17
  Game Breakers, Game Changers, Elite Players, Impact Players, you name it.  Some of the finest athletes you’ll come by, so call it what you want but be sure to call ‘em, these difference makers are the best at what they do in College Football and if you blink you might miss ‘em! RIVALS.Com Presents To [...]...
 
The “REAL” Mock Draft Movie Character Style
2008-03-06 12:59:52
A “Mockery” Of The Draft At Its Finest! 2008 Football Movie Character Mock Draft Courtesy Of: www.Tiricosuave.com http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/03/05/2008-nfl-movie-character-mock-draft/ 1. Miami Dolphins - Forrest Gump. KR. (Forrest Gump). Bill Parcells would prefer to go with a defensive player here, but can’t resist a player who scores nearly every time he touches the ball. Concerns over Gumps intelligence were [...]...
 
Tough Break For Ikegwuonu
2008-01-25 05:56:57
Former Badger cornerback Jack Ikegwuono has suffered an unfortunate twist of fate. Earlier this month he decided to leave UW-Madison a year early and go out for the draft in April. Tuesday, he blew out his knee in a training exercise and won’t be able to play football in 2008. A personnel [...]...
 
PSU’s Claxton Out
2008-01-17 17:54:43
Penn State Senior forward Geary Claxton’s career is over at PSU after suffering a knee injury.  An MRI confirmed the Claxton has a torn ACL in his left knee.  Claxton suffered the injury in Penn State’s loss to Wisconsin.  Claxton ranked second in the Big Ten in scoring with 18.7 points-per-game and rebounding with 8.9 [...]...
 
Rhodes Leaving Pitt for Arkansas
2008-01-17 08:52:29
University of Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Paul Rhodes is leaving Pitt for the same job at Arkansas according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.  Rhodes was offered the job yesterday by Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville.  This is not the first time Auburn has come calling for Rhodes.  Tuberville offered the same job to Rhodes in 2002, after [...]...
 
Oher Reconsiders Turning Pro
2008-01-17 05:52:23
After saying earlier this week he would enter the NFL draft this spring, Ole Miss offensive lineman Michael Oher has apparently changed his mind. The junior was back on campus in Oxford for the start of the spring semester Wednesday. Since he has not signed with an agent, he can withdraw from the [...]...
 
King, Slaton Turning Pro
2008-01-14 05:04:38
Penn State junior cornerback Justin King, A Gateway High School grad, is forgoing his senior and is entering the NFL draft. King earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts this past December. King’s stepfather, Gateway football coach Terry Smith, told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that the NFL advisory committee told King he would [...]...
 
Mangino Takes Another Major Salute
2008-01-11 18:10:15
KU football coach Mark Mangino has another shiny trophy to put up on his mantel.  Coming off of the Jayhawks’ Orange Bowl victory, Mangino has once again been named Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches’ Association.  There are many coach-of-the-year awards these days, but this one is considered the original.  It’s Mangino’s [...]...
 
Mendenhall To Play In NFL
2008-01-11 12:56:59
Running back Rashard Mendenhall, who helped the University of Illinois to it’s first Rose Bowl appearance since 1984, announced yesterday that he would be foregoing his senior year to enter the NFL draft.  The 20-year old Mendenhall set six Illini offensive records in his first year as a starter last season, including rushing yards and [...]...
 
LA Times: Pete Carroll Being Wooed By NFL Teams
2008-01-11 12:13:38
USC head football coach Pete Carroll’s name is getting bandied about as a top choice to lead an NFL team next season.  The “Los Angeles Times” reports Carroll is rumored to be a candidate to replace Bobby Petrino as the Atlanta Falcons coach.  His name is also mentioned as a replacement for Joe Gibbs as [...]...
 
McFadden Handcuffed, But Not Charged
2008-01-11 06:56:46
Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden was detained by police at a Little Rock bar early Thursday, but was released and not charged.  Police say they were called to a disturbance at the downtown establishment, and officers handcuffed McFadden, describing his behavior as “rowdy.”  He was released after he calmed down.  Officers say a bouncer was [...]...
 
Arrington Announces He Is Leaving For NFL
2008-01-10 14:34:50
Michigan wide receiver Adrian Arrington officially announced he is leaving Ann Arbor to enter the NFL Draft.  He posted one of the best games of his college career in the Wolverines’ 41-35 win over Florida, in which he caught nine passes for 153 yards and two TDs....
 
Mallett Confirms Intent To Transfer
2008-01-10 11:33:48
Quarterback Ryan Mallett has confirmed that he is done playing football in Ann Arbor.  Mallett said he felt like he was forced out of the program by new coach Rich Rodriguez’s spread offense because he was recruited to be a drop-back passer.  He added that he is looking at a number of schools to transfer [...]...
 
Warrant Issued For Oklahoma DT Granger
2008-01-10 06:38:46
A warrant has been issued for Oklahoma sophomore defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger in the amount of $1-thousand. “The Oklahoman” cites acting deputy Jeanette Wiesenhofer of the Tempe, Arizona, municipal court as saying Granger was a no-show for his scheduled arraignment on Tuesday. Granger was arrested for alleged shoplifting at a Burlington Coat Factory [...]...
 
Clemson’s Davis to Enter NFL Draft; Kelly to Stay
2008-01-10 06:24:34
Clemson running back James Davis will skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.  Davis is the second-leading rusher in school history with more than 31-hundred yards.  His 38 total touchdowns also are second on Clemson’s all-time list.  Davis was a two-time All-ACC selection and was the league’s Rookie of the Year in 2005.  [...]...
 
Georgia President Pushes For Playoff System
2008-01-09 15:21:15
University of Georgia president Michael Adams has written a letter to NCAA president Dr. Myles Brand pushing for a football playoff system. The letter comes a day after LSU captured the BCS title after its 38-24 win over Ohio State. Adams, who is also the chairman of the NCAA executive committee, asked Brand [...]...
 
Did McFadden Violate Rules by Accepting a Vehicle?
2007-12-28 09:54:13
  KTHV Little Rock is reporting some distressing news about Arkansas RB Darren McFadden and a possible violation of by accepting a gift.  The following is posted on their stations website:  Last week Darren McFadden could be seen driving a new Cadillac Escalade. Now, questions are being asked about how he got it. According to a complianace [...]...
 
Buckeyes Suspend Two Players For Title Game
2007-12-20 04:55:18
Already facing the tough task of playing LSU in the Louisiana Superdome for the national title, Ohio State’s challenge just got a little tougher. The “Columbus Dispatch” reports the top-ranked Buckeyes have suspended starting cornerback Donald Washington and reserve defensive back Eugene Clifford for the BCS National Championship Game due to a violation of team [...]...
 
1st Underclassman to Win Heisman: Florida QB Tebow takes home the Award
2007-12-08 23:47:34
  Their was history in the making Saturday Nite in the Big Apple with the first underclassman ever to lift up the bronze, as it was made possible with Sophomore lefty from the “Chomping” University of Florida - QB Tim Tebow. The Gator took home the most prestigious award in College Football, as he finished ahead [...]...
 
Campus Scoop’s Bowl Bonanza - December 3, 2007
2007-12-03 22:42:01
In this brand new edition of the “Campus Scoop” from NCAAGridironGab.com, your Host Russ Loede, Brandon Stella, and newcomer Mike Panas give you an outlook and full in-depth analysis on each important Bowl match-up.  The trio of expertise also go over the Top WR’s and cover the Heisman Race.  You can hear the ultimate insight, predictions, and breakdown [...]...
 
Sources: Spurier Set to Make Move to Louisiana State
2007-11-29 13:08:45
My sources have found that Steve Spurier, current head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, will be moving to Louisiana to take the head coaching job at Louisiana State University after Les Miles leaves that position. Les Miles was given permission by the Tigers to speak with Michigan this week about their vacant [...]...
 
Campus Scoop - October 31, 2007
2007-11-01 09:03:37
Check out the newest and latest edition of “Campus Scoop” by clicking on the link below.   Your Site Editor and Host Russ Loede is joined by College Football guru and analyst Brandon Stella, as this duo teams up to dish out their thoughts, predictions, and expertise on what is going on in the NCAA.   You [...]...
 
Power Rankings - Vol. 4, Week 9
2007-10-24 19:55:41
  1. (4) LSU Tigers (7-1), (4-1) @ ’Bama (Nov. 3) - LSU’s strength of schedule, clutch offense, and strong defense makes them the #1 pick for my Power Rankings in Week 9.  LSU won a last-second play at home against their SEC rival Auburn Tigers on a 22-yard TD reception by Demetrius Byrd from the scrutinized, criticized, and often bashed QB [...]...
 
NCAA Gridiron Gab’s Picks 2 Click - Week 9, October 24, 2007
2007-10-24 11:00:00
Thursday Nite Showdown - Most at Stake - Must See TV: #2 Boston College @ #8 Virginia Tech - You gotta like the Hokies at home in Blacksburg because the Thursday Nite crowd will be on their feet boosting Virginia Tech and they will give them a big advantage and benefit the [...]...
 
LSU and Oregon each advance 2 spots: Florida, USC both move up to #9, as Rankings look more stable
2007-10-21 15:25:03
Another #2 arises: Will it be the 4th in as many weeks to fall? The Boston College Eagles, who were off this week, get ready to face the Virginia Tech Hokies (#8) in what will likely be a Thursday Nite showdown (Oct. 25), featuring the two top, premiere ACC teams going head-to-head in [...]...
 
Knights don’t take “bull” in 30-27 triumph: Rutgers protects its house, knocking off USF from the unbeatens
2007-10-20 00:50:20
Warning - UPSET Alert: UPSET City continued its trend this season as it was front and center once again in Piscataway, New Jersey, with Rutgers outlasting South Florida 30-27 in a tight battle. WR Tiquan Underwood (5 catches, 114 yards, for 2 TD’s) showed why he may be the Rutgers’ MVP this [...]...
 
Preview: South Florida Bulls @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2007-10-17 23:29:15
Before the Bulls can start making reservations for the Sugar Bowl in Louisiana, it will have to convincingly pass its first true Big East road test, when it visits Rutgers Thursday night, if they want to impress me and show themselves to the entire Nation as an elite team. With LSU and California - the top [...]...
 
Power Rankings - Vol. 3, Week 8
2007-10-17 00:30:49
1. (2) Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0), (3-0) vs. Michigan St. - Ohio State officially has the best defense in the nation and their offensive production seems to get better week by week. This week against the Spartans (last time OSU was ranked #1 at home vs. MSU, they lost to Burress and Co.) at [...]...
 
Ohio State makes its way up to #1 ranking: 3 SEC Teams in the Top 8
2007-10-14 14:35:20
Major Shake-Up: It was the first time in 11 years the # 1 and 2 teams in the AP poll lost on the same day. Scarlet and Gray: The Buckeyes received 50 of a possible 65 first-place votes, and were not the only team to advance. South Florida, which had never been ranked before [...]...
 
Grothe scores 4 TD’s as #5 South Florida throttles UCF 64-12
2007-10-14 02:01:17
South Florida once again this week is showing why they are contenders for the national title chase; Bulls quarterback Matt Grothe passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more and defensive end George Selvie, the nation’s sack leader, led a swarming Bulls defense that held the nation’s leading rusher, Central Florida running back Kevin [...]...
 
 
 
 
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