Archive for August, 2013
How to Slow Down Michigan QB Devin Gardner
Denard Robinson was classified as a "dual-threat" quarterback, but he was just as one-dimensional as someone like Blaine Gabbert. He could run as well as any player in college football, but no team respected his arm.
When Devin Gardner relieved him last season, he gave Michigan something it had sorely lacked: a quarterback who is actually capable of being a dual weapon.
Equally adept with both arm and legs, Gardner was a revelation for the Wolverines late ...
Jared Wangler Commits to Michigan: Wolverines Flip LB from Penn State
Jared Wangler, a 3-star safety from Warren, Mich. has officially become a Michigan man, though the Maize and Blue has been in his blood since birth.
Wangler, from De La Salle Collegiate High School, is the son of former Michigan signal-caller John Wangler. The elder Wangler played for Michigan from 1977 to to 1980.
Jared, took to twitter to announce his decommitment from Penn State:
He then followed that up by committing to team 135.
The Wangler legacy is strong ...
Aaron Murray and Bulldogs Moped Gang Successfully Holler at Sorority Girls
They may not be as terrifying as a menacing biker gang tearing up American roads, but Georgia football players can certainly drop some hilarious shenanigans on their mopeds.
College Spun caught a couple of Instagram videos from Bulldogs quarterback Aaron Murray on a recent trip down local streets that featured laughs and a whole lot of hollering.
Here is the first video that shows a bunch of bros out for a pleasant ride and features a chorus ...
Michigan Football: Week 1 Fall Practice Stock Report
Yes, fall practice has only just begun, but it's never too early to start looking at which players' stocks are rising and falling.
Fans obviously know that Devin Gardner's stock is through the roof, so I'm mainly going to focus on injured players who are trying to make a comeback.
Those are some of the most important players to keep an eye on anyway.Begin Slideshow
Lawyer Says Johnny Manziel Will Play in Opener, but That’s Up to Texas A&M
In the case of the almighty dollar for the almighty signature of Johnny Manziel, the quarterback's attorney, Jim Darnell of El Paso, Texas, had this to say, per USA Today:
I can't say much, other than we're working through the process. He's cooperating with the investigation. We think when all this comes out on the other end, he'll be the starting quarterback for the Aggies against Rice.
It's not tough or bold talk; it is merely a ...
How Miami’s New Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Locker Room Will Impact Recruiting
Finally, The Rock has come back to Miami.
Well, sort of.
Fans of the football player turned WWE superstar turned movie star will be thrilled to learn the University of Miami has bestowed Dwayne Johnson with a tremendous honor. According to Chip Patterson of CBSSports.com, Miami has named its football locker room after the entertainment icon:
Johnson has generously donated to the school's Alumni Center and Football Facilities renovation fund. His giving, which was reportedly the largest donation ...
College Football Teams Heavily Targeting 2016 Recruits
The early bird may end up getting the worm, but in the world of college football recruiting, the early offer usually ends up getting the edge.
Basically, the sooner a coach can connect with a player, the better. Coaches bank on the fact that if they offer a kid early on in his high school career, said kid will develop an affinity to their program. Once the other big-time colleges come calling in the kid's junior ...
10 Most Memorable Final Four Runs
The format of the NCAA Tournament has changed over the years, but the goal for each team has remained the same: get to the Final Four and, ultimately, win a national championship.
In 1985, the tournament expanded to 64 teams, creating more "March Madness" than ever before. While there have been additional minor changes since then, including the opening game and the First Four, 1985 marks the beginning of the modern NCAA Tournament.
This upcoming season will ...
Michigan Football: Breaking Down Jake Ryan’s Return to the Wolverines
Jake Ryan has taken just two years to evolve into a pillar of Michigan’s defense.
In 2011, he made a little noise in the Big Ten as a freshman. As a sophomore in 2012, he quickly turned that subtle grumble into a blaring siren, alerting others of his presence on the field.
A career as a national-level college football star was born, and Ryan was a well-oiled machine looking to push the Wolverines defense to unseen heights ...
Most Intimidating College Football Players Today
In a way, most college football players in general are intimidating. Many are bigger than the average human, they have insane workout schedules, eat more than what a doctor would suggest and can be downright imposing.
The physical appearance of these athletes is enough to make a typical person ball up in a cocoon and not come out until the coast is clear.
Whether they are a 350-pound defensive lineman or a celebrity quarterback, there are an ...