Archive for March, 2015
Texas’ Malcolm Brown Has Chance to Be Next Late-Round Running Back Star
The market for top-shelf running backs is as strong as ever. NFL teams have rewarded star backs with rich new contracts this offseason despite a deep draft class filled with talent. For teams looking for the next stud running back taken late in the draft, Texas’ Malcolm Brown could be their man.
The devaluation of the running back position has led to less elite athletes playing there. History shows that production begins to dip once backs ...
The New Surprise Candidate for Michigan’s Quarterback Job
On Tuesday, Michigan passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch declined to name a favorite in the Wolverines' quarterback race while meeting with the media following the team's fourth practice of the spring session.
On Wednesday, an unlikely front-runner may have emerged. And he's not even in Ann Arbor yet.
Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports' report that Jake Rudock will be transferring from Iowa sent shockwaves through the Big Ten earlier this week and not just in Iowa City. Per ...
What College Stars Can Learn from NFL Players Ditching Millions to Retire Early
If you’re Myles Jack, UCLA's gifted linebacker who's less than a year away from being allowed to leave for the NFL, the past week provided much food for thought. It provided yet another reminder that playing football at the professional level can be incredibly lucrative. It has also showcased that the career window for these same professionals is shrinking at a frantic pace.
Watching all the money thrown at NFL free agents has been a magnificent ...
ACC Football: Ranking Conference’s Best Rivalries
Over the years, ACC football has managed to put together some impressive rivalries. Some have been building for years now, while others are just starting to heat up. Regardless, the excitement leading up to the following games is always incredible.
Expect to see these rivalries continue to keep us on the edge of our seats for years to come. While some teams may dominate for stretches of 10-plus years, the best part of these matchups is ...
Meet Alan Williams, the Best College Basketball Player You’ve Never Heard of
An eight-year-old Alan Williams stood in front of the cashier of a Toys”R”Us with his mom and his little brother. It was his brother Cody's birthday, and Jeri Williams had taken her youngest son to get a toy.
"Are you Latino? Do you have Latino in your blood?" the cashier asked Jeri, who is African American, as are her boys.
"Why do you ask?" Jeri said.
"Well, there was a gentleman who could only speak Spanish and I ...
NCAA Conference Tournaments 2015: Predictions, Results for Wednesday’s Top Games
Who says first rounds can't be fun?
There's Texas trying to secure an NCAA at-large bid. There's Kansas State (streaky in Big 12 tourneys) trying to see if it can recapture old magic.
That's just the start of all the predictions and real-time recaps of Wednesday's action.
North Carolina State and Pittsburgh are both vying for the tournament selection committee's attention, facing each other in what could be a rugged, entertaining game.
The Big East's opening day features a ...
Brett Hundley: Breaking Down UCLA QB’s Pro Day Workout
It's no secret that the 2015 NFL draft is lacking in top-tier quarterback talent. The good news for the second-level players at the position, like UCLA's Brett Hundley, is there are plenty of opportunities and teams to impress over the next seven weeks.
Hundley took his first major steps toward trying to become the No. 3 quarterback in the 2015 class, behind Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, on Tuesday during UCLA's pro day. He brought all ...
Video of Frat’s Racist Chant Made Me Decommit from Oklahoma: ‘I Was Disgusted’
After seeing a video of a racist chant by members of the University of Oklahoma chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, 4-star offensive tackle Jean Delance decommitted from the Sooners on Monday. Below, he explains in his own words—as told to Bleacher Report's Damon Sayles—what led to that decision.
My mom and I visited the campus the day before the video came out. The biggest thing for me was to get my mom on board, and I ...
8 Events to Get College Football Fans Through the Offseason
We feel your pain, college football fans.
Ever since Ohio State was crowned as the first playoff-determined national champion back in mid-January, we've been mired in a seemingly endless offseason. It's still almost six months until the first games of the 2015 season are on our TVs, and it feels like there's nothing to keep us entertained until then.
Or is there?
Believe it or not, there are other sporting events between now and then. And while nothing ...
Auburn vs. Alabama: Which Team Is Better Fit for 5-Star LB Lyndell Wilson?
Lyndell Wilson is a 5-star linebacker, per the 247Sports composite rankings, from the state of Alabama. Wilson has a skill set that the nation's top programs very highly covet.
Bleacher Report college football analyst Michael Felder debates whether Alabama or Auburn is a better fit for Wilson.
Who do you think will sign the stud LB? Check out the video, and let us know! Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com