Archive for June, 2013

Nick Chubb to Geogia: Bulldogs Land 4-Star RB

Posted by Timothy Rapp on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Nick Chubb, a 4-star running back recruit from Cedartown, Ga., has announced he will attend the University of Georgia, according to ESPN Georgia:Auburn, Georgia and South Carolina were his three finalists, according to Matt Scalici of AL.com. Chubb had offers from some of the biggest programs in the country, including Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas.According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Chubb is the eighth-best running back prospect in the 2014 class ...

NCAA College World Series 2013: Top MLB Prospects from Every Team

Posted by Rob Goldberg on June 11 2013 Add Comments
The College World Series is a contest to find the best team in the country. However, it is also a great way for MLB fans to get a look at the future.It is not surprising that these talented squads are loaded with future prospects, many of them were selected in the recent MLB draft. Those who were ineligible are certain to be taken in the 2014 draft.Of course, the best collegiate players are not always ...

Like Father, Like Son: Ray Lewis’ Huge Surprise at the U

Posted by BRtv on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Ray Lewis has done all there is to do on a football field. Now, it's time for a new generation to take the field.We caught up with Lewis recently and talked to him about a surprise he had while dropping his oldest son at the University of Miami. The act of watching a child "leave the nest" is something shared by parents all over the world, and Lewis' emotion while remembering the moment is really incredible. Hearing ...

College World Series Bracket 2013: Match by Match Preview and Predictions

Posted by Ethan Grant on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Eight teams are heading to Omaha for the 2013 College World Series, but only one will emerge from the ashes with the necessary victories required to take home the hardware by the tournament's end in late June. A field of 64 was weeded down to eight over the course of the Regionals and Super Regionals, and those eight teams are now making the storied trip to Omaha where a champion will rise in the same way ...

7 Elite College Football Recruits Who Are Close to Narrowing Down Their Lists

Posted by Edwin Weathersby on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Elite recruits receive many scholarship offers, as some boast more than 30 or 40. With every major college football program calling, emailing, writing and Facebooking them, things can get hectic for elite recruits.Although it is tough to tell a coach he will not be attending their school, a recruit has to narrow his list at some point. Several highly ranked recruits are on the verge of trimming down their list of suitors.An athletic pass rusher ...

Duke Basketball: 5 Biggest Red Flags on Blue Devils Roster

Posted by David Aldridge on June 11 2013 Add Comments
The 2013-14 Duke Blue Devils look very strong on paper and are considered by many to be a contender to reach the 2014 Final Four.However, as with any team, there are potential challenges and issues that could derail Duke's hopes of capturing a fifth national championship.Last season, Duke fans knew that if Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee both played poorly in a game, it was nearly impossible for the team to win. Next season's team ...

Why Running Back Will Dominate SEC Football in 2013

Posted by Randy Chambers on June 11 2013 Add Comments
As if it isn't the case every season in the SEC, running backs will shine in this conference more than any other position. This conference has built a strong reputation of running the ball heavily on offense and playing ferocious football defensively. That formula has helped produce seven straight national titles.But while you think of pounding the ball between the tackles and wearing defenses down, there were only four SEC teams (Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, ...

NCAA Baseball Super Regionals: Day 5 Results, Highlights and Analysis

Posted by Richard Langford on June 11 2013 Add Comments
After collecting two College World Series titles and a runner-up in the past three seasons, South Carolina has been eliminated from the 2013 College Baseball World Series on the final day of the Super Regionals. North Carolina, the nation's No. 1 seed, hung three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning en route to a 5-4 win over the Gamecocks. With a win in this elimination game, the Tar Heels have secured the eighth and final ...

Ohio State Lands Kicker/Punter Sean Nuernberger for 2014 Recruiting Class

Posted by David Regimbal on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes have found a kicker for their 2014 recruiting class.Sean Nuernberger, a kicker/punter out of Buckner, Ky. who was born in Germany, announced on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Ohio State: It's done! Officially committed to play football for THE Ohio State University! #BUCKEYENATION— Sean Nuernberger (@SeanSeanThinks) June 11, 2013 Nuernberger committed following his performance at Ohio State's three-day kicking camp (247Sports.com subscription required), becoming the 10th member of the ...

How Will Louisville’s Offense Change with Chris Jones Running the Show?

Posted by C.J. Moore on June 11 2013 Add Comments
Imagine that Rick Pitino's plan to replace point guard Peyton Siva was to clone Russ Smith and put the clone in the backcourt with the one and only Russdiculous. If Louisville incoming point guard Chris Jones is the same guy he was during his two years at Northwest Florida State College, that's what the Cardinals are getting. Jones averaged 21.8 points and got up 16.6 shots in only 23.2 minutes per game last season—a chucking rate that even makes Smith envious. Terry Rozier, ...