Archive for March, 2015
Dalton State Brings Roadrunners Nickname to Life with ‘Beep! Beep!’ Jerseys
Now this is how you get creative with a basketball uniform.This gem of a jersey belongs to the Dalton (Georgia) State Roadrunners. Given the school's mascot, the "Beep! Beep!" nameplate makes perfect sense.[Twitter, YouTube; h/t SB Nation]Read more College Basketball news on BleacherReport.com
Tennessee Football: Complete 2015 Spring Practice Primer
The last team to kick off spring practice might be the most interesting this spring.
The Tennessee Volunteers, fresh off of a 7-6 campaign and a bowl win over Iowa in their first bowl appearance since 2010, take the field Tuesday with hope, talent and youth ready to shine on Rocky Top.
Are the Vols contenders or pretenders? There's firepower on both sides of the ball, but head coach Butch Jones, as B/R Tennessee Lead Writer Brad ...
Sweet 16 Bracket: Updated Info and Picks for Round’s Best Games
In a tournament that has been light on major upsets, three of the four No. 1 seeds are still alive. Only the Villanova Wildcats couldn't ride the top seed in their region to the Sweet 16. We've seen some entertaining games up to this point, but every team the rest of the way is a legit contender to reach the Final Four.
Thus, the battles could be even more intense. Here's a look at the bracket.
All ...
10 Biggest College Football Recruiting Storylines This Spring
Enjoying the path college football recruiting has taken so far? It's only just begun.
Recruiting has given college football fans tons of commitments, a few decommitments, not enough pledges for some schools and more than most expected for others (Miami, we're looking at you). The recruiting circuit for the 2016 class has been entertaining to say the least—and we're only a little more than six weeks past national signing day for the 2015 class.
The next 11 ...
10 Under-the-Radar College Football Players Who Will Be Stars in 2015
Who will play the role of TCU’s Trevone Boykin in 2015?
Boykin came into last season battling for the starting quarterback job with Matt Joeckel and finished as the No. 4 guy in the Heisman race.
How did it happen? Boykin took a squad that returned 15 starters from its four-win team in 2013, including the top four receiving targets, and led it to a 12-1 finish.
Not many people saw that coming.
Here are 10 names to keep ...
DeVante Parker Hype Is Too High, Louisville WR Still Well Behind Cooper, White
Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker has been a hot name as the 2015 NFL draft approaches. The 6’3”, 209-pound receiver is coming off a spectacular but shortened season where he posted 855 yards in just seven games. He’s widely regarded by draft experts as a first-round pick.
He’s often listed as the third receiver behind Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and West Virginia receiver Kevin White. But is he being pushed up behind those two elite prospects ...
SEC Football: 10 Juniors Who Will Declare for the 2016 NFL Draft
Three years after he graduates high school, a college football player can declare for the NFL draft. Whether they're ready or not, a good amount of players take advantage of this opportunity.
Many of the players who decide to come out early are from the SEC. Nineteen juniors and one redshirt sophomore from the SEC have waived their remaining year of college eligibility and entered the 2015 NFL draft.
Which rising juniors in the SEC will undoubtedly ...
Texas Football: 4 Longhorn Starters on the Hot Seat in 2015
Charlie Strong addressed the media Monday, using one last formality to update the status of the team following winter workouts. The quarterback battle keeps the headline, but far more stands to be settled before the summer.
With the teaming having to replace 10 starters, not many incumbents stand to lose their jobs. More so than anything, the team needs the next guy to step and take over for those who have moved on.
For the most part, ...
Lokeni Toailoa to UCLA: Bruins Land 4-Star LB Prospect
UCLA added some punch to its defense and 2016 recruiting class on Monday in the form of linebacker Lokeni Toailoa.Greg Biggins of Scout.com reported the news and pointed out that it was a particularly difficult decision for Toailoa between two local schools:According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, Toailoa is a 4-star prospect and the No. 1-rated inside linebacker in the nation. The 6’1”, 212-pound recruit is the No. 6-rated player in the state of California and No. ...
Georgia Football: Week 1 Spring Practice Stock Report
The Georgia Bulldogs have wrapped up the first week of spring practice, and by the looks of things, they have a chance to have a successful 2015 season. The quarterback battle is off to a hot start, the wide receivers look healthier, and the linebackers are still as strong as ever.
But just like any other team after the first week of spring practice, the Bulldogs still have a lot of things to work on before ...