Archive for April, 2013

Texas A&M’s Expansion of Kyle Field Could Make It the Largest SEC Stadium

Posted by Ian Berg on April 30 2013 Add Comments
Texas A&M is preparing to dominate the SEC. As if placing a freshman Heisman winner on the field weren't  enough, the Aggies are planning to expand Kyle Field to 103,000, making it the biggest stadium in the conference.  Reports out of College Station (h/t KBTX.com) are that a possible vote of the Texas A&M Board of Regents is scheduled for Wednesday, and that a press conference is tentatively scheduled for the same day at 6 ...

Why LSU vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau Field Needs to Happen

Posted by Randy Chambers on April 30 2013 Add Comments
Wisconsin and LSU are trying to schedule a series that would benefit both powerhouse programs. The only issue is where the games are going to be played. While it is obvious the games should be played on a neutral field, LSU wants to play closer to home, such as Cowboys Stadium in Dallas or Reliant Stadium in Houston, and Wisconsin would prefer Lambeau Field in Green Bay.According to Jim Kleinpeter of The Times-Picayune, LSU athletic ...

Breaking Down How Alabama QB AJ McCarron’s Game Has Evolved

Posted by Barrett Sallee on April 30 2013 Add Comments
While Johnny Manziel was tearing up the scene last season with his highlight-reel runs and video game statistics, another SEC quarterback was quietly going about his business leading a dynasty.Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron didn't make the trip to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist, didn't light up the stat sheet on a consistent basis and hasn't become the celebrity that Manziel has evolved into.All he did was win. DJ Kahled would be proud.McCarron has ...

College Football Playoff Selection Committee Shouldn’t Mirror NCAA Basketball

Posted by Michael Felder on April 30 2013 Add Comments
Last week, we expected to get word on how the new College Football Playoff's selection committee would be set up. Instead, we got a lot of hemming and hawing as the powers brokers were unable to decide what they were looking for in a selection committee.As we've said at Your Best 11 before, you have to have football guys on board to make this whole thing work.That means not going the basketball route that so ...

Tennessee Football: 2013 NFL Draft Recap for Former Volunteers

Posted by Daniel Hudson on April 30 2013 Add Comments
The Tennessee Volunteers have the seventh-most NFL draft picks of all college football programs and were even able to add to that total this year after a rough 2012. A total of eight Vols have found new NFL homes whether via the draft or free agency.There were some big surprises with where Tennessee players were drafted (or not drafted), but as soon as Mr. Irrelevant was picked, those details became meaningless.Here is a quick breakdown and ...

Pac-12 Football to Consider Moving to an 8-Game Conference Model

Posted by Randy Chambers on April 30 2013 Add Comments
When the Pac-12 coaches meet this week, discussions about tweaking the schedule will be a popular topic. According to Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports, (h/t College Football Talk), the possibility of cutting a conference game will be discussed.The Pac-12 increased the conference schedule to nine games when it expanded back in 2009. Playing nearly every team in the conference each season does make for better competition, but with the improved play of certain programs, removing ...

10 College Football Players Who Could Declare Early for 2014 NFL Draft

Posted by Ian Berg on April 30 2013 Add Comments
The draft was full of underclassmen this past cycle, and nothing is changing in 2014. The college football landscape is full of talented underclassmen that have already proven their worth at this level. One more season of domination will launch them into early declarations for the draft. There are players from every conference that will make the leap, but these 10 are nearly guaranteed to take the next step in their football careers after this ...

Which Teams Pose a Threat to Alabama’s Lead for 4-Star DT Elisha Shaw?

Posted by Andrew Kulha on April 30 2013 Add Comments
Defensive tackle Elisha Shaw is an Alabama lean, but is it possible that Kentucky and new head coach Mark Stoops could challenge Nick Saban and his staff for the 4-star's commitment?At least in the early going, Kentucky is making a good impression on the defensive tackle from Tucker, Ga.Justin Rowland of Rivals.com reports that Shaw will take a visit to Kentucky:Shaw is only now starting to learn about Kentucky, but Bradley Dale Peveto and his pitch have caught ...

ESPN Analyst Trent Dilfer Was Wrong to Blast Oklahoma Offense

Posted by Lisa Horne on April 30 2013 Add Comments
When former Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL draft, ESPN Analyst Trent Dilfer was asked for his opinion on the selection.News OK's Anthony Slater transcribed what Dilfer had to say about Jones:I went through all Landry Jones’ 2012 film and I just disregarded it. I do not hold him accountable for what happened last year. The offense is a joke. It’s spitball. The receivers are brutal. The ...

What Andrew Wiggins Should Be Looking for in His Choice of School

Posted by Rob Goldberg on April 30 2013 Add Comments
The college basketball recruiting world is now completely focused on Andrew Wiggins as people await his college decision. However, choosing a school is not an easy one.According to 247Sports, the small forward is the No. 1 recruit in the country and has narrowed his choice of programs to Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina and Florida State. Each one offers something different to make a top player want to go there.However, Wiggins must limit his focus on ...