Archive for April, 2015

Winners and Losers of Saturday’s College Football Spring Games

Posted by Ben Kercheval on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Just like that, spring practices are slowly but surely coming to a close. This Saturday marked the last major slate of spring games. With the exception of Oregon's spring game on May 2, the long summer offseason is approaching in earnest.  So what did we learn from this weekend's group of glorified scrimmages? Not a ton, but there were a handful of highlights and lowlights. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen looks like a legitimate competitor for the ...

SEC Football: Power Ranking Each Team Post-2015 Spring Practice

Posted by Barrett Sallee on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Spring practice is in the books, so what better time than now to unleash post-spring SEC power rankings? Which teams filled holes this spring? Which teams had more unexpected questions pop up? Which coaches could be on the hot seat? Our post-spring power rankings based on roster, coaching and remaining questions are in this slideshow.Begin Slideshow

UCLA Football 2015: 5 Winners from Spring Practice

Posted by Jason Fray on April 25 2015 Add Comments
With spring practice officially over, the prudent thing to do would be to have a reflective take on the UCLA Bruins football team. Fortunately for head coach Jim Mora, there were no serious injuries. Many of the physical ailments were nagging muscle pulls or small nicks. Here we will take a look at five players who've performed exceptionally well throughout the spring practice season. Many stalwarts on the team—such as Myles Jack, Eddie Vanderdoes, Paul Perkins and ...

UCLA Spring Game 2015: Recap, Highlights and Twitter Reaction

Posted by Chris Roling on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Head coach Jim Mora and the UCLA Bruins began the quest for a third consecutive 10-win campaign Saturday with the 2015 Spring Showcase. While Saturday didn't feature a full-blown scrimmage with score tracking and a game clock, it did help the roster take the next step in the wake of major losses such as quarterback Brett Hundley, linebacker Eric Kendricks and defensive end Owa Odighizuwa. The structured event featured a trio of 11-on-11 scrimmages divided by individual ...

UAB Football Player Raises Helmet at Commencement, Refuses President’s Handshake

Posted by Brian Chen on April 25 2015 Add Comments
UAB football players and fans were in tears when school president Ray L. Watts oversaw the decision to eliminate the football program last December.On Saturday, linebacker Derek Slaughter made a strong statement at his commencement ceremony.Slaughter raised his helmet as he walked across the stage.When given the chance to shake Watts' hand, Slaughter refused.Slaughter stood up for what he believed in, garnering cheers from the audience.[Twitter, h/t College Spun]Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

Tennessee Spring Game 2015: Live Score, Top Performers and Analysis

Posted by Brad Shepard on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Orange (Defense) 54, White (Offense) 44, Final KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With quarterback Joshua Dobbs on the sideline for much of the second half, Tennessee's Orange (defense) team dominated the Volunteers' freshman mid-term quarterbacks to win the Orange & White Game, 54-44. In a modified scoring system that awarded the defense for stops, big plays and turnovers, the momentum turned for the defense with a huge play. Star cornerback Cameron Sutton plucked a botched double reverse out of ...

Leah Still Scores Touchdown in Temple’s Spring Game

Posted by Brian Chen on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Leah Still stole everyone 's hearts last year during her fight against cancer.Thankfully, her father, Cincinnati Bengals player Devon Still, who played at Penn State, announced in late March that Leah's cancer has gone into remission.Saturday, she got to do something her father has never done—score a touchdown.Leah, 4, was a guest at Temple's spring game in Philadelphia. She kicked things off by scoring a 45-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.[Twitter, h/t College Spun]Read more ...

4-Star 2016 RB Robert Washington Commits to Syracuse

Posted by Team Stream Now on April 25 2015 Add Comments
2016 RB Robert Washington has made his decision. The 4-star, according to 247sports composite, monster out of Huntersville, NC had narrowed his list down to Alabama, Michigan, Florida, Syracuse, TCU, and North Carolina.Washington took the time to sit down with Bleacher Report to announce his choice. At the time, the running back shot a video to announce his intention to go to Florida. However, Washington ultimately decided to attend Syracuse, according to Deana King of Yahoo ...

UCLA Spring Game 2015: Live Score, Top Performers for Bruins

Posted by Jason Fray on April 25 2015 Add Comments
The UCLA football team culminated its offseason period with a Spring Showcase on Saturday morning at the Rose Bowl.  Although it was run much like a practice, the team did provide the fans in attendance and watching at home with some excitement. True freshman quarterback Josh Rosen looked very good in limited time during the scrimmage portion of practice. He finished 13-of-17 with two touchdown throws and one interception. Receiver Jordan Lasley also impressed with his ability ...

Ryan Finley Arrested: Latest Details, Mugshot and More on Boise State QB

Posted by Tim Daniels on April 25 2015 Add Comments
Boise State quarterback Ryan Finley, who's fighting to win the Broncos starting job, was arrested early Saturday on a pair of misdemeanor charges. Dave Southorn of the Idaho Statesman reports the sophomore faces charges of a minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage and resisting or obstructing officers. He also notes the school is already looking into the situation: Ryan Finley, a sophomore quarterback and the likely front-runner to obtain the Broncos' starting position in the fall, ...