(Last in a series) As enjoyable as this trip down Memory Lane as been for me with this 10-part series, and hopefully for any Ohio State fan who has read the articles, it begs the inevitable question—how much longer will Jim Tressel be the head coach for Ohio State?In March of 2010, Ohio State extended Coach Tressel's contract by two years, taking him through the 2014 season.  Coach Tressel's current team, as well ...

When we take a look at the 2011 Florida Gator offensive line, the names that jump off the page are obviously the returning starters or the players who have previous experience. Although the Gators lose plenty of talent up front, they have some very talented returning starters and some very talented young men waiting to get their opportunity. Xavier Nixon has had an impressive young career as a Florida Gator. Since moving into the starting ...

Looking at the bottom line on ESPN, I noticed a 66-45 score in the St. John's vs. Duke game with a little less then eight minutes left in the game. The scored didn't surprise me, but the fact that St. John's was the one that held the lead made me scramble to find my remote and turn to CBS.  Growing up in the New Jersey/New York area, it always puts a huge smile on my face when ...

The Auburn Tigers have a long and rich football history. Sure, they won the National Championship in 2011, but they have been winning for a very long time. Great coaching is one of the biggest keys to success in any sport, but the importance of a good head coach in the sport of football is often times understated. The coach must be able to organize, motivate, manage and ultimately will his team on to victory; ...

Senior Bowl 2011: 10 Players Who Hurt Their NFL Draft Stock in the Senior BowlThe Senior Bowl is an annual opportunity for Seniors to make their mark on NFL scouts before the combine in a few weeks.Some players seize the opportunity; others fold under the pressure. This list is 10 guys that didn't make the most of their chances.They could still improve their standings in the NFL draft, but as of now, the Senior Bowl ...

In my last article on the best 3-star prospects Jim Tressel has recruited, I argued that Jim Tressel's staff can be trusted in recruiting, as there have been a number of 3-star prospects who became star performers at Ohio State and are having good careers in the NFL. In this article, I want to explore the 5-star prospects who did not live up to expectations, proving once again that being a 5-star athlete in high school ...

Ray Drew, one of the nation's top recruits, has committed to Georgia.Drew is ranked by nearly every recruiting outlet as the No. 2 defensive end in the nation and one of the top-ranked overall players in the country.Drew, a 6'5'', 250-pounder, had been considering Auburn, LSU, Clemson and Miami and all told had received more than 50 scholarship offers.Drew, of course, becomes a key cog in the Bulldogs' impressive "Dream Team" recruiting class, as he ...

Jadeveon Clowney: No Clowning Around Here, Where Top Ranked Recruit Should Sign Jadeveon Clowney will announce his commitment on National Signing Day, February 2 2011. That’s fine. I’m going to tell you right now where Clowney should commit. Alabama. Alabama needs Clowney. Clowney needs Alabama. Let’s stop clowning around here, fellas. Alabama is going to jump towards the top of the BCS Rankings once again when land the No. 1 five-star recruit out of Rock ...

On the national stage last night, Jimmer Fredette put on a show for the ages en route to a 71-58 win over No. 4 San Diego State. His ridiculous-for-anyone-but-him shots captured the attention and affection of the nation, and “Jimmer” became a household name. He certainly earned a lot of positive pub.   Still no respect from the Elitists But much of the chatter came with this caveat: “He hasn’t put up numbers against good teams.” In the spirit of ...

For that matter, are the BYU Cougars human too? Off to a 20-1 start they seem to be untouchable. Jimmer Fredette being the heart of the team's success. Last night alone he went off against No. 4 San Diego State (undefeated at the time too) putting up 43 points, alone. But this is surprise to Fredette, or fans for that matter. Last night was the third time he put up 40 plus points in a game. He hasn't played ...