Back in 2003, the year after Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer left USC, a quarterback battle between Matt Leinart and Matt Cassel for the starting role took place. Both players were pretty much dead even in the competition. In fact, they were so evenly matched that it caused a split in the coaching staff. Head coach Pete Carroll favoured Leinart while his offensive coordinator at the time, Norm Chow, preferred Cassel. Carroll prevailed and named Leinart his starter ...

This news came as a great surprise to me this evening, but red-shirt freshman Willie Mobley has decided to transfer to UCLA. I have had the distinct honor of speaking to Willie on several occasions and I must tell you, he's a class act and I'm going to miss him in the Scarlet and Gray, but I wish him all the best. Willie's family recently relocated from Minnesota to the Los Angeles area. I didn't ask him directly ...

As the Oregon State Beavers prepare for the 2009 opener against Portland State, many new starters look to shine and impress in the upcoming season.  One of the main public perceptions is that the Beavs lack experience and talent at the receiving position. Gone are Sammie Stroughter and Shane Morales. Gone are the 1,783 yards and 15 touchdowns compiled by the duo. Gone is the first team Pac-10 honor Stroughter received. The only proven receiver on the Beavers is Junior speedster ...

The year is 1999. The D-I College Football landscape is at the pinnacle of a new era known as the BCS.  The Y2K bug is the 'scariest offense' on earth, but not far behind are Bobby Bowden's Seminoles. Chris Weinke, Travis Minor, Peter Warrick, Laveranues Coles, Marvin Minnis, and Ron Dugans. No Wide Right. No loss to Florida in the Sugar Bowl. Nothing. Perfection. 12-0. Fast-forward eight seasons... It's 2007. Jeff Bowden—the goat, is gone. FSU has just capped off a ...

Here’s the latest installment of the  CollegeFootballGeek.com Stock Report—a roundup of college fantasy football players who are rising and falling on our Big Board.   Quarterbacks   G.J. Kinne (Tulsa) What’s the scoop?  It’s been pure speculation at this point, but the buzz this week has been that Kinne is the strong leader in the race for the Tulsa QB job.  Fantasy impact:  HIGH Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M) What’s the scoop?  Johnson was named the starting QB for the Aggies after ...

Is Heritage Hall trying to match wits with the White House?  If so, I think their spin doctors are in need of an immediate transfusion. With media bombs dropping all over the place from Pete Carroll’s decision to start true freshman Matt Barkley ahead of Aaron Corp, the Trojans felt it necessary to play down Barkley’s penchant for throwing interceptions.   Here is an excerpt from what they dreamed up at the USC Trojan Blog site. “Much has ...

Get caught up on all of the key college fantasy football injury information with our latest report, courtesy of CollegeFootballGeek.com. Quarterbacks Lyle Moevao (QB, Oregon State) What’s the scoop? Moevao’s on the road to recovery from a shoulder injury and could be back in the QB mix at some point in September. Max Hall (QB,  BYU) What’s the scoop? Hall dislocated a finger on his throwing hand but didn’t miss any practice time. Jaybo Shaw (QB, Georgia Tech) What’s the scoop? Shaw broke ...

Out of the loop?  Trying to play catch up on all the latest college fantasy football news?  Here is a rundown of the happenings at fall camp from around the country, courtesy of CollegeFootballGeek.com. AIR FORCE News: Sophomore Tim Jefferson took almost all of the first-team snaps at quarterback during the Falcons’ practice on Saturday while his competitor, Asher Clark, spent much of his time in the backfield. CFG Analysis: Jefferson is someone to watch on the waiver ...

A look at some key college fantasy football WR and TE battles ongoing at camps across the country, courtesy of CollegeFootballGeek.com.. Wide ReceiversIowa StateThe Participants: Darius Darks, Marquis Hamilton, Sedrick Johnson, Darius Reynolds The Skinny: Darius Darks has injured his hamstring and the word is that he will miss at least the first two games of the season. The coaches are hoping he can knock off enough rust to be ready to play full time in Week ...

A look at some key college fantasy football RB battles ongoing at camps across the country, courtesy of CollegeFootballGeek.com. Akron The Participants: Alex Allen, DeVoe Torrence, Norman Shuford The Skinny: Alex Allen has returned from a hip injury, but the waters still look muddy in figuring out how the running game will shake out. In the most recent scrimmage Torrence had the best stats with 32 yards on 9 carries and a TD, followed by Shuford with ...