Archive for April, 2016
Notre Dame Football: Projecting Irish’s Post-Spring 2-Deep Depth Chart
Notre Dame wrapped up a spring practice headlined by how to replace departed starters, but the Fighting Irish's depth chart has already taken shape.
While some competitions—like at quarterback—will carry through the summer and into fall camp, most of the two-deep is settled. In many cases, even if the starter isn't locked in, the No. 2 is safely ahead of the third-stringer.
Injuries affected Notre Dame during the March and April workouts, and those ailments are reflected ...
5 Top-Performing Quarterback Recruits from 2016 Washington DC Elite 11 Regional
The 2016 Elite 11 regional series rolled into the Washington D.C. area Sunday, as dozens of quarterbacks competed at Centreville High School in Clifton, Virginia. Passers predominately represented the 2017 recruiting class, though there were multiple compelling sophomore athletes in attendance.
Bleacher Report was situated just yards away as quarterbacks underwent drills and instructions that tested their mental and physical fortitude. Here's a look at the five 2017 prospects who qualified for final "pressure chamber" action ...
D’Andre Swift Tweets Top 10: Which Schools Have the Edge for 4-Star APB?
One of the nation’s most electric skill players in the 2017 class has narrowed his list to 10 lucky suitors.
D’Andre Swift, who rates as the nation’s top all-purpose back and the No. 33 player overall in the 2017 cycle, announced a top-10 list that includes Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina:
The 5’9”, 204-pounder from St. Joseph’s High School in Philadelphia is also the top overall prospect ...
5-Star QB Tate Martell Takes on 2018 USC Commit in ‘Football Pong’
Texas A&M commit Tate Martell and USC commit Matt Corral are two of the most exciting young quarterbacks, so we decided to put them to the test and play some good old-fashioned "football pong."Watch the two quarterbacks duke it out in the video above.Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com
Ohio State’s Torrance Gibson Looks Like College Football’s Next Superstar
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Torrance Gibson found himself scoring not one, but two touchdowns during Ohio State's spring game on Saturday, it didn't come as a surprise to those who followed the former 4-star prospect's recruitment.
After all, Gibson is just a year removed from being an Army All-American selection as a dual-threat quarterback, the nation's sixth-ranked athlete and one of the crowned jewels of the Buckeyes' 2015 class.
But when it came to Gibson's paths to the ...
The Most Impressive Freshman Performances in Spring Games So Far
Spring is a time for new blood in college football. Graduation and early entries in the NFL draft are facts of life, and spring practice is a perfect opportunity for coaches to see what they have in younger players who’ll be expected to play larger roles in the coming season.
This spring has been no different. Between early enrollees and redshirt freshmen, a number of fresh faces have made a big impact for teams across the ...
Tennessee Football: Projecting Vols’ Post-Spring, 2-Deep Depth Chart
When you take a glimpse of Tennessee's two-deep football roster, the spoils of coach Butch Jones' recruiting labors are oozing from all corners. Entering his fourth year as the head of the program, there's been a complete roster flip on Rocky Top.
Now, there are no excuses when it comes to winning and winning big.
Not only is there talent up and down the depth chart, but there is also a lot of experience. Out of the ...
Highlights and Analysis from The Opening’s Washington Regional
CLIFTON, Va. — An impressive collection of high school football standouts gathered near the nation's capital Sunday, April 17, to participate in The Opening's Washington, D.C. regional showcase.
Prospects from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia naturally played a paramount role throughout a competitive day at Centreville High School. Located at the intersection of ACC and Big Ten territory, there was no shortage of collegiate recruits in attendance.
From trench showdowns between lauded linemen to one-on-one matchups ...
Ohio State Football: Projecting Buckeyes’ Post-Spring 2-Deep Depth Chart
Urban Meyer and Ohio State wanted to finish spring practice with some semblance of a depth chart after losing 16 starters from last year's team, but with that attrition and the number of players working their way back from injury, establishing a pecking order was next to impossible.
"We have 11 right now—guys that we're counting on that can't go full-speed," Meyer said at the beginning of spring camp, according to Bleacher Report's Ben Axelrod. "This ...
Rashan Gary Received Racist Voicemail from Man Alleging to Be Clemson Fan
Star defensive lineman Rashan Gary was a highly coveted recruit before he committed to Michigan, and a day prior to his official visit to Clemson, he was the target of a racist voicemail from a supposed Tigers fan.
Darren Cooper of the Record reported Sunday on the disturbing call intended for Gary, which was left at his high school's athletic department Jan. 28, including what the fan said to Gary:
Yes, this here is "Clemson Dan," and ...