Archive for June, 2015

Auburn Football: Realistic Expectations for Will Muschamp’s Tigers Defense

Posted by Barrett Sallee on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Auburn producing a stifling, hard-hitting defense seems more like a story you would find in the fiction section rather than a story that's believable. It wasn't always this way.  The Tigers used to be known as a team that would not only shut down opposing offenses, but would make them hurt in the process with a physical brand of football that became synonymous with the SEC. That hasn't been the case for the better part of a decade, ...

Every College Football Playoff Contender’s Most Difficult 2015 Stretch

Posted by Justin Ferguson on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Even with all the efforts programs make to doctor their schedules in order to give them the best chance at success, title contenders can't avoid streaks of tough games. Difficult stretches on the schedule are realities for everyone fighting for a shot at the four-team College Football Playoff. Conference slates are locked into place without any wiggle room for schools. Rivalry games are set in stone for certain times of the season. Let's take a look at ...

Notre Dame Football: Irish’s Most Indispensable Players for 2015

Posted by Ben Kercheval on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Notre Dame is once again in the conversation for a College Football Playoff spot. However, the Irish hope to actually make good on those expectations, unlike last year when they started 6-0 and lost five of their final six regular-season games.  Getting to the playoff is a combination of several factors. Notre Dame's best players have to play well, but also stay healthy and eligible, which has been an issue for the past two years. As ...

Auburn and Oregon Announce 2019 Season Opener at AT&T Stadium

Posted by Justin Ferguson on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Fans of offenses that are dangerous for the health and well-being of statisticians across the country, a dream matchup is happening—again—as Auburn and Oregon will open the 2019 season against each other. Auburn and Oregon announced Tuesday they will square off in the 2019 AdvoCare Classic, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.  "I’m thrilled that Auburn will face Oregon in an epic matchup of two elite programs on a big ...

Report: Jim Harbaugh Recruiting HS Football Player He Once Babysat

Posted by Dan Carson on June 30 2015 Add Comments
If there's one thing professional Harbaughlogists can all agree on, it's that Jim Harbaugh's return to college football is the gift that continues to give.In the last six months, he's helped the victims of a car wreck, basked in Judge Judy's success and made this face while playing shirtless Peruball with high schoolers in Alabama.Harbaugh's work also includes piecing together a strong, 20-man recruiting class for the 2016 season, and judging by recent reports, recruiting ...

John Calipari: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Kentucky Coach’s Future

Posted by Mike Chiari on June 30 2015 Add Comments
John Calipari has cemented the University of Kentucky as a perennial national title contender due to his status as college basketball's top recruiter, but the Sacramento Kings are reportedly trying to lure the 56-year-old head coach from his cushy position in Lexington.   Continue for updates. Kings, Calipari Deny Interest in NBA Move Tuesday, June 30 The Kings denied they were trying to hire Calipari, according to James Ham of Cowbell Kingdom. General manager Vlade Divac called the rumors ...

Which Recruit Will Break the Most Ankles at The Opening 2015?

Posted by Team Stream Now on June 30 2015 Add Comments
There are tons of exciting running backs heading to The Opening next week in Oregon. Each possesses a skill set that makes him part of the nation's elite. Which of these young players will break the most ankles at The Opening? Bleacher Report's Stephen Nelson and Michael Felder answer that question in the video above. Check out this video and let us know! Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

Georgia QB Commit Jacob Eason Will ‘Rise to the Occasion,’ Dominate Elite 11

Posted by Team Stream Now on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Georgia is looking to rebound after a disappointing 2014 season, as the Dawgs narrowly missed the SEC Championship Game, getting edged out by Missouri. Bleacher Report College Football Analyst Michael Felder talks about a huge Georgia commit leading up to The Opening. How good can Jacob Eason be in 2015? Check out the video and let us know!Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

De’Andre Johnson Charged with Misdemeanor Battery in Alleged Bar Incident

Posted by Mike Chiari on June 30 2015 Add Comments
Less than a week after getting suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, Florida State freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson has been charged with misdemeanor battery.   According to ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach, the charge stems from an incident during which Johnson allegedly hit a woman at a bar. The charge was filed after the Florida state attorney's office reviewed video of the alleged incident, per Schlabach. ESPN's Randy Scott seconded Schlabach's report and added that a warrant has been ...

Clemson Commits Ready to Prove Tigers Are Among Top 2016 Classes at the Opening

Posted by Team Stream Now on June 30 2015 Add Comments
The Clemson Tigers have done a great job on the recruiting trail, locking up some of the best talent in the country.  How will their commits fare at The Opening in Oregon?  Bleacher Report's Michael Felder answers that question and more in the video above. Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com