Archive for July, 2011
USC Trojans Football: The Nickell Robey Story
In Rick McMahan's article “USC’s 10-Toughest Players,” he highlighted sophomore Nickell Robey’s toughness playing as a true freshman last year. USC fans know Robey (5’7", 165lbs) came in as a true freshman (18 years old) from Frostproof, Florida and impressed first year head coach Lane Kiffin so much in Fall Camp that Robey became the first true freshman to start the season at cornerback for USC in the post-World War II era. During that Fall ...
College Football: 10 Dream Scenarios for the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2011
Cincinnati's football program has been hard at work this offseason, stumbling its way into the 2011 season. It is coming off only four wins in '10—the Bearcats went 12-1 in 2009.Although they owned the No. 1 offense in the Big East, their defense allowed 28 points per game and ranked last in every major statistical category in the conference.However, expectations are beginning to rise for the 'Cats.Senior quarterback Zach Collaros returns with a chip on his shoulder. He's more than ready to prove that ...
Arizona State 2011: 7 Reasons to Believe Sun Devils Will Win Pac-12 South
The Sun Devils have appeared snake bitten after winning 10 games in Dennis Erickson's first year. Since then, Arizona State has not had a winning record and has always had something seem to go wrong. Drive-killing penalties, injuries that decimate the depth chart, lack of discipline, you name it, and it seems as though Arizona State has suffered through it recently. 2007 is a distant memory for Sun Devil fans, and what's to say ...
Arkansas Football: Brandon Wolford’s Tale of Grit and Determination
If you are looking for illumination into the life of a celebrated Razorback, your probably in the wrong place.But if an inspired story of a young, determined walk-on who is prepared to make the sacrifices necessary to ensure success for himself and make a difference for his football team captures your interest, pull up a chair and let me tell you about Brandon Wolford.For most college football players, the road to the division one gridiron ...
James Willis, Former Auburn Star and Coach, Convicted of Domestic Violence
James Willis was a coach on the rise.He had gone from football star at Auburn to the NFL and then to coaching, where he returned to Auburn for his degree and a student assistant coach in 2001. He then became a graduate assistant coach working under defensive coordinator Gene Chizik in 2003 before moving on to a job with the Rhode Island Rams in 2004.He moved to Temple in 2005 for the same job and ...
Big Ten Football 2011: Power Ranking the Best School Traditions
The Big Ten is one of the most historically significant conferences in college football.Many schools in the conference possess traditions that date back to more than a century ago.Some schools have better traditions that most would expect. Others have not had success until recent years.Let's power rank the best football traditions in the Big Ten.Begin Slideshow
Michigan Football: QB Denard Robinson with a Lot to Prove in New Offense
Last season, we watched University of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson wow the nation with his dynamic talent and explosive, game-breaking plays. But Rich Rodriguez is out, and so is the offense that helped Denard flourish. He now must take on the task of being more of a quarterback in a new system and less of a runner. Last season, Denard not only set the NCAA FBS record for most rushing yards in a season for ...
Bryce Brown: Just Another Kiffin Casualty or a Big Head That Did Himself In?
Larry Burton (Syndicated Writer)There have been written before, stories of young men who enter college football who think the rules apply to everyone else but them, and lately, Terrelle Pryor has been the poster boy.But let's look back at another young man who was supposed to have been bathed in glory by now, who has simply been lost in the wake of the sea of woes behind the listing ship that is Lane Kiffin.Bryce Brown ...
Purdue Football: Can Rob Henry Lead the Boilermakers Back to Glory?
Drew Brees is a legend at Purdue University because he was able to lead the Boilermakers to three bowl games and a Rose Bowl berth, but will Rob Henry be the next member of the famed Cradle of Quarterbacks?Rob Henry, who burst on the scene last season after two injuries to quarterbacks, may just be that guy.Henry was 86-of-162 last season, passing for 996 yards and eight touchdowns. He also ran for 547 yards and ...
West Virginia Football: QB Geno Smith Holds the Key to the Mountaineers’ Success
In Geno Smith’s first year as a starting quarterback, we finally got to witness the fruition of the potential that we had been hearing about since Smith originally signed with West Virginia back in 2009 as a highly coveted recruit out of Florida’s Miramar High School. Smith’s vaunted arm strength and passing skills were put on display for all to see, and the results were certainly impressive. The 6’3’’, 215-pound junior quickly adapted to his ...