Archive for February, 2015

Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: DraftKings Bargain Picks for Feb. 28

Posted by Rob Goldberg on February 28 2015 Add Comments
With 22 of the 25 ranked teams set to compete Saturday, college basketball fans should be ready for an action-filled day of daily fantasy contests.Throughout the loaded schedule on DraftKings, players will be able to choose stars like scoring machine Olivier Hanlan, double-double threat Bobby Portis or triple-double threat Kyle Collinsworth. The problem is if you pick one of these high-priced options, you have to balance it out with some cheaper picks.Although picking diamonds in ...

Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: CBB Draft Kings Strategy for Feb. 28

Posted by Scott Polacek on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Bang for your buck. It is an elusive concept that all consumers are looking for, be it when buying a new car or settling on a daily college basketball lineup on DraftKings. Getting that value becomes even more important on Saturdays when there is a full slate of regular-season action to sort through when picking your team. With that in mind, here is a look at some potential value picks for Saturday’s slate who will outperform their ...

Why Clemson Tigers Will Win National Title in 2015-16 Season

Posted by Jeff Smith on February 27 2015 Add Comments
With all due to respect to the Florida State Seminoles, it may be time to pass the torch to the Clemson Tigers in the ACC, at least for the next season or two. For that matter, the rest of the nation needs to be on "Tiger watch," because Clemson is poised and ready for a statement year in 2015. We saw the Ohio State Buckeyes battle through quarterback injuries and question marks to become the first-ever ...

JD Spielman, Son of NFL GM, Chasing Football Dream Despite Lacrosse Stardom

Posted by Tyler Donohue on February 27 2015 Add Comments
JD Spielman made serious noise as a collegiate lacrosse recruit early in his high school career. Now, he's focused on earning scholarship opportunities in football before graduation. The 5'9", 175-pound prospect is a versatile standout at Minnesota powerhouse Eden Prairie High School and is the son of Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. His uncle, Chris Spielman, was an All-American linebacker at Ohio State and went on to have a lengthy NFL career. JD was supposed to be a ...

John Chavis Right to Sue Both LSU and Texas A&M

Posted by Barrett Sallee on February 27 2015 Add Comments
Texas A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis has served unofficially in that capacity since early in January, but not officially until Feb. 16, when Texas A&M announced its 2015 staff assignments. Now we know why it took so long. KBTX in Bryan/College Station, Texas, reported Friday afternoon that Chavis is suing both LSU and Texas A&M over his contract situation with the Tigers. Chavis claims that LSU is demanding $400,000 because his contract with the school, which was set to expire ...

5-Star RB Tavien Feaster Poised ‘To Set the World on Fire’ for Clemson in 2016

Posted by Team Stream Now on February 27 2015 Add Comments
Tavien Feaster, a 5-star running back, per 247Sports, is committed to the Clemson Tigers. The speedster will bring his athleticism and big-play capabilities to head coach Dabo Swinney's program.  Bleacher Report College Football Analyst Michael Felder breaks down Feaster's game, his comparisons and his fit at Clemson.  What is the ceiling for Feaster? Check out the video, and let us know! Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

John Chavis Suing LSU, Texas A&M over Contract Dispute: Latest Details, Reaction

Posted by Adam Wells on February 27 2015 Add Comments
John Chavis, who was hired as Texas A&M's defensive coordinator in January after spending six years in the same position at LSU, is reportedly suing both schools.  According to Steve Fullhart of KBTX 3, Chavis' previous contract with LSU may require money going back to the university, and Texas A&M could be on the hook for it: The suit, filed Friday afternoon, notes Chavis became the defensive coordinator of LSU in 2009. Originally, it says he was ...

2015 College Football Pro Days Primer: Dates, Names You Need to Know

Posted by Ben Kercheval on February 27 2015 Add Comments
The finish line—Auditorium Theatre in Chicago—is in sight. Before you know it, the 2015 NFL draft will be underway, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be on the clock.  There's no more game tape to add to, no more combines to attend. The last major hurdle for NFL hopefuls is the pro day.  It's a comfortable setting. Players are surrounded by familiar faces in a safe environment. It's all designed to maximize that one final chance to ...

Check out a Florida Fan’s ‘Psycho’ Pitch to Convince 4-Star to Join the Gators

Posted by Team Stream Now on February 27 2015 Add Comments
Some fans will do just about anything when it comes to trying to convince recruits to attend their school of choice. One Florida Gator fan took it to a new extreme when the fan jokingly mentioned kidnapping Chauncey Gardner in order to get him to Gainesville. Is that the craziest thing you've heard a fan do? Check out the video and let us know! Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

2016 4-Star LB Tre Lamar Dishes on New Offers, Academic Deal-Breakers

Posted by Sanjay Kirpalani on February 27 2015 Add Comments
With a 3.4 GPA and plans to major in civil engineering, Tre Lamar is equally focused on getting it done in the classroom at the next level. For someone who has a knack for blowing plays up on a football field, Lamar hopes to put things together as an engineer when his playing career is over. “The main factors are me feeling comfortable on the campus and really seeing myself being able to go there everyday for ...