Published on: 22nd January, 2011
Earlier this week I expounded on how USC’s NCAA appeal hearing, which is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, could affect the Trojans' recruiting efforts for this season. But let’s flip the coin over and consider how USC’s recruiting may, in fact, affect the NCAA’s decision on the appeal. The sanctions handed down ...Published on: 19th January, 2011
In what may have been the most confusing few days in a single recruitment, five-star defensive end Stephon Tuitt has given his pledge back to Brian Kelly and the Fighting Irish according to Irish Sports Daily.Tuitt, ranked among many recruiting services as a top pass-rusher, was originally an Irish verbal ...Published on: 19th January, 2011
The Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, is the single most criticized thing in college football. When the BCS makes its selection, there are always one or two teams that are very unhappy. College football is a changing game that now revolves around money. The NCAA wouldn’t want a playoff system because ...Published on: 18th January, 2011
Though there are undoubtedly a slew of question marks for the Red Raiders in 2011, filling the opening at defensive coordinator must top the list. Tommy Tuberville brought James Willis to Tech prior to the 2010 season to initiate a defensive revival in Lubbock, which for all practical purposes showed ...Published on: 18th January, 2011
Tony Steward, the 5-star linebacker hailed as the position's most athletic player in the class of 2011, is reportedly down to three schools: Florida State, Clemson and UCLA. The 6'1'', 225-pound Steward is a force in stopping the run and has the athletic ability to hang with receivers and tight ...Published on: 14th January, 2011
Now that the college football season is over, now is a good time to give some credit to those Division 1 football coaches that don't always get the credit they deserve.Many of them don't get the credit they deserve because they coach in non-AQ conference. Still, others are just modest ...Published on: 14th January, 2011
Curtis Grant, a 5-star linebacker, has remained undeclared throughout the 2011 recruiting season. After considering reported offers from North Carolina, Virginia and Michigan, Grant has dwindled his college finalists down to Florida and Ohio State. With less than three weeks to go before National Signing Day, who has the edge? Grant, who is ...Published on: 13th January, 2011
After leading Auburn to a national championship and winning the Heisman Trophy, Cam Newton will forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Auburn released a statement Thursday night announcing the quarterback's decision "This decision was difficult for me and my family," Newton said. "It's been a blessing for me to be a ...Published on: 13th January, 2011
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton of Auburn, will enter the 2011 NFL Draft, according to a letter released by the university Thursday night. The star quarterback led Auburn to a perfect 14-0 record and a BCS Championship over the Oregon Ducks this season, but has been at the center ...Published on: 13th January, 2011
The 2010 season is finished. The Iowa Hawkeyes didn't quite live up to expectations, but they did come away with another winning season and their third consecutive bowl victory.While that's good, the question still remains: is it good enough? Perhaps more importantly, who can help the Hawkeyes surpass expectations next ...