The 19th hole was emotion packed at the 91st PGA Championship. Tiger Woods viving for his 5th PGA Championship and 110th ranked Y.E. Yang viving for his first PGA Championship, went club to club for the title.
Tiger started strong, and quickly lost his edge -- putting was the culprit. So close yet so far away sums up Tiger's chance at winning his 5th PGA title.
Yang finished 8 with a total score of 280. Woods, his closest competitor, posted a 5 283 that earned him a disappointing second place finish in the tournament.
Y. E. Yang is the first Asian to win the PGA Championship.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Michael Vick returns to Football
Its official, Micheal Vick, a former Virginia Tech quarterback, is free from prison and is returning to football.
Vick, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, will be used in a variation of the Wildcat formation.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick for a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2010!
Will Michael's game be as good as his pre-prision days? Time will tell.
Michael Vic stats with the Atlanta Falcolns:
Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Age: 29
Born: 6/26/1980 Newport News , VA
College: Virginia Tech
Experience: 7th season
High School: Warwick HS [Newport News, VA]
2006
Passing Yards = 2,474
2005
Passing Yards = 2,412
2004
Passing Yards = 2,313
2003
Passing Yards = 585
2002
Passing Yards = 2,936
2001
Passing Yards = 788
TOTAL Passing Yards = 11.505
Vick, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, will be used in a variation of the Wildcat formation.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick for a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2010!
Will Michael's game be as good as his pre-prision days? Time will tell.
Michael Vic stats with the Atlanta Falcolns:
Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Age: 29
Born: 6/26/1980 Newport News , VA
College: Virginia Tech
Experience: 7th season
High School: Warwick HS [Newport News, VA]
2006
Passing Yards = 2,474
2005
Passing Yards = 2,412
2004
Passing Yards = 2,313
2003
Passing Yards = 585
2002
Passing Yards = 2,936
2001
Passing Yards = 788
TOTAL Passing Yards = 11.505
Thursday, August 13, 2009
What does Duke, Connecticut, LSU and Arizona State have in common?
Duke, Connecticut, LSU and Arizona State will host regionals of the 25th NIT Season Tip-Off!
November 16th the NIT season gets underway - mark your calendar.
November 17th - The first-round winners meeting.
November 25th - The four regional winners advance to the semifinals at New York's Madison Square Garden.
November 27th - The championship game!
November 16th the NIT season gets underway - mark your calendar.
November 17th - The first-round winners meeting.
November 25th - The four regional winners advance to the semifinals at New York's Madison Square Garden.
November 27th - The championship game!
Aaron Corp, USC quarterback out for two weeks
According to ESPN ...
A small crak on the head of his left fibula will take USC quarterback Aaron Corp out of the game for two weeks. The injury occured when a lineman rolled into his knee. The X-rays revealed no ligament damage and will not require surgery.
In his place, Touted true freshman Matt Barkley will take over the first-team offense in his absence. As a former Gatorade National Player of the year, Barkley loves sports - he signed up for an upper-division sports communication class to help him understand the sports world.
A small crak on the head of his left fibula will take USC quarterback Aaron Corp out of the game for two weeks. The injury occured when a lineman rolled into his knee. The X-rays revealed no ligament damage and will not require surgery.
In his place, Touted true freshman Matt Barkley will take over the first-team offense in his absence. As a former Gatorade National Player of the year, Barkley loves sports - he signed up for an upper-division sports communication class to help him understand the sports world.
NSCAA Poll Released - Preseason Division
Whose #1 on the National Scoccer Coaches Association of America (NCAA)preseason poll? According to Flordia Athletics -- 2008 champion North Carolina!!!
Whose #10 on the National Scoccer Coaches Association of America (NCAA)preseason poll? According to Flordia Athletics -- University of Florida!!! U of FL is making history -- it's the 13th consecutive season that Florida appears in the NSCAA preseason poll in the 15-year history of the program.
The 2009 regular season is perched for more history making for U of Florida Gators.
August 28-30 -- mark your calendars, its the openeing weekend for the Gator's. They face Florida International and USF at the Pressly Stadium.
Whose #10 on the National Scoccer Coaches Association of America (NCAA)preseason poll? According to Flordia Athletics -- University of Florida!!! U of FL is making history -- it's the 13th consecutive season that Florida appears in the NSCAA preseason poll in the 15-year history of the program.
The 2009 regular season is perched for more history making for U of Florida Gators.
August 28-30 -- mark your calendars, its the openeing weekend for the Gator's. They face Florida International and USF at the Pressly Stadium.
The 2009 Big East Countdown is on ...
The BIG EAST race has everyone anxiously awaiting the results.
The records are impressive -- but who will win the championship?
Cincinnati
2008 Record: 11-3 (6-1), Big East Champs, Orange Bowl
Connecticut
2008 Record: 8-5 (3-4), International Bowl
Louisville
2008 Record: 5-7 (1-6)
Pittsburgh
2008 Record: 9-4 (5-2)
Rutgers
2008 Record: 8-5 (5-2), Papajohns.com Bowl
South Florida
2008 Record: 8-5 (2-5), St. Petersburg Bowl
Syracuse
2008 Record: 3-9 (1-6)
West Virginia
2008 Record: 9-4 (5-2), Meineke Car Care Bowl
The 2009 season is certain to make history!
The records are impressive -- but who will win the championship?
Cincinnati
2008 Record: 11-3 (6-1), Big East Champs, Orange Bowl
Connecticut
2008 Record: 8-5 (3-4), International Bowl
Louisville
2008 Record: 5-7 (1-6)
Pittsburgh
2008 Record: 9-4 (5-2)
Rutgers
2008 Record: 8-5 (5-2), Papajohns.com Bowl
South Florida
2008 Record: 8-5 (2-5), St. Petersburg Bowl
Syracuse
2008 Record: 3-9 (1-6)
West Virginia
2008 Record: 9-4 (5-2), Meineke Car Care Bowl
The 2009 season is certain to make history!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Maui Basketball Invitational - Nov 25th
Arizona will met Wisconsin in LAHAINA, Hawaii on November 25, 2009 for the championship game sponsored by EA Sports.
The championship game is Nov. 25 and the tournament is sponsored by EA Sports.
The championship game is Nov. 25 and the tournament is sponsored by EA Sports.
Angel Shamlin Head Coach at Chico State
Assistant Softball Coach to Head Coach, Angel Shamblin has made the news.
Athletic Director Anita Barker officially introduced Angel at the press conference at the Acker Gym at California State University at Chico.
Shamblin qualifications are certain to led the team to great victories:
* Six years as varsity head coach at the Pleasant Valley High School
* She led the Vikings to the CIF Northern Section Championship both years, posting a combined 64-9-1 record and losing only once in 28 home games.
Congratulations to Angel Shamblin!
Athletic Director Anita Barker officially introduced Angel at the press conference at the Acker Gym at California State University at Chico.
Shamblin qualifications are certain to led the team to great victories:
* Six years as varsity head coach at the Pleasant Valley High School
* She led the Vikings to the CIF Northern Section Championship both years, posting a combined 64-9-1 record and losing only once in 28 home games.
Congratulations to Angel Shamblin!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Arkansas running back Broderick Green cleared to play
Running back Broderick Green has been cleared to play.
Green, a 6-foot-2, 248-pound running back from USC will not sit out a season at Arkansas. With six games and 168 yards on 32 carries at USC, he is ready to take the field.
Green, a 6-foot-2, 248-pound running back from USC will not sit out a season at Arkansas. With six games and 168 yards on 32 carries at USC, he is ready to take the field.
Will the Big Ten football game move to Wrigley Field?
Illinois and Northwestern are talking about it.
Associate Press reports...
"Wolf says the schools have a lot of details to work out, among them the financial arrangements and logistics of turning Wrigley's surface into a football field. But Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and Illinois' Ron Zook like the idea."
Will the switch from Ryan Field to Wrigley Field take place? Time will tell.
Associate Press reports...
"Wolf says the schools have a lot of details to work out, among them the financial arrangements and logistics of turning Wrigley's surface into a football field. But Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and Illinois' Ron Zook like the idea."
Will the switch from Ryan Field to Wrigley Field take place? Time will tell.
Tim Floyd resigned as head coach of USC
Per espn ...
The USC Trojans are in the news -- this time with the announcement of Tim Floyd's resignation as head basketball coach following allegations that thousands of dollars in cash and gifts were funneled to Mayo by a representative of a sports agency.
Floyd led the Trojans to the NCAA tournament three consecutive seasons, a first in the program's history, and this year he coached them to the Pac-10 tournament title. The Trojans lost to Michigan State in the second round of this year's NCAA tournament. Overall, he was 85-50 in four seasons.
The USC Trojans are in the news -- this time with the announcement of Tim Floyd's resignation as head basketball coach following allegations that thousands of dollars in cash and gifts were funneled to Mayo by a representative of a sports agency.
Floyd led the Trojans to the NCAA tournament three consecutive seasons, a first in the program's history, and this year he coached them to the Pac-10 tournament title. The Trojans lost to Michigan State in the second round of this year's NCAA tournament. Overall, he was 85-50 in four seasons.
Richard Goodman felony charges DROPPED
Per www.espn.com
Florida State Wide receiver Richard Goodman was reinstated to the team following the dropping of the charge of aggravated battery.
Goodman was among five players suspended for a game last season for the fight with members of a fraternity. Goodman was suspended from the team after his May arrest until the charge was resolved
Florida State Wide receiver Richard Goodman was reinstated to the team following the dropping of the charge of aggravated battery.
Goodman was among five players suspended for a game last season for the fight with members of a fraternity. Goodman was suspended from the team after his May arrest until the charge was resolved
Mike Murphy named new head coach at Penn lacrosse program
The University of Pennsylvania has a new head coach for the lacrosse program -- Mike Murphy.
Per www.ncaa.com
Franklin Field is no stranger to Murphy -- he was the Quakers assistant coach in 2001 and 2002 (as defensive coordinator).
Murphy credentials speak for themselves:
* Attended Duke University, where he was a three-year starter for the nationally ranked Blue Devils and captain of the 1991 team.
* He graduated with a degree in history and political science.
* Holds a master's degree in higher education management from Penn, earned in May 2004
* Member of the Division III NCAA Championships Committee since August 2005 and has served as its chair since 2006
* He is a board member of the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA)
* Coached the South Team at the 2005 Division III North/South All-Star Game
Per www.ncaa.com
Franklin Field is no stranger to Murphy -- he was the Quakers assistant coach in 2001 and 2002 (as defensive coordinator).
Murphy credentials speak for themselves:
* Attended Duke University, where he was a three-year starter for the nationally ranked Blue Devils and captain of the 1991 team.
* He graduated with a degree in history and political science.
* Holds a master's degree in higher education management from Penn, earned in May 2004
* Member of the Division III NCAA Championships Committee since August 2005 and has served as its chair since 2006
* He is a board member of the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA)
* Coached the South Team at the 2005 Division III North/South All-Star Game
Friday, July 24, 2009
Week 14 & 15 - FBS Calendar
NCAA.com has your Week 14 & 15 schedules. Mark your calendar and prepare for two weeks of championship games.
Don't MISS ...
Thursday, Dec. 3 - Oregon State at Oregon
Saturday, Dec. 5 - ACC Championship Game
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Big 12 Championship Game
Saturday, Dec. 5 - SEC Championship Game
Keep YOUR eye on ...
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Arizona at USC
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Cincinnati at Pittsburgh & West Virginia at Rutgers
Saturday, Dec. 12 - Army vs. Navy (Philadelphia)
Don't MISS ...
Thursday, Dec. 3 - Oregon State at Oregon
Saturday, Dec. 5 - ACC Championship Game
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Big 12 Championship Game
Saturday, Dec. 5 - SEC Championship Game
Keep YOUR eye on ...
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Arizona at USC
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Cincinnati at Pittsburgh & West Virginia at Rutgers
Saturday, Dec. 12 - Army vs. Navy (Philadelphia)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Texas Tech's Harrell heads to Canada
When the offer doesn't come from the NFL, you go elsewhere. For Graham Harrell it is Canada.
Per CBSSports.com, the record-setting Texas Tech quarterback signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday!
NCAA Division I career leader in touchdown passes didn't result in a draft pick nor did his workout with the Cleveland Browne result in a contract.
Per CBSSports.com, the record-setting Texas Tech quarterback signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday!
NCAA Division I career leader in touchdown passes didn't result in a draft pick nor did his workout with the Cleveland Browne result in a contract.
The All-Sec team is revealed
The surprises abound with the release of The 2009 coaches preseason All-SEC team.
Per http://www.secsports.com:
First-Team Offense
TE Richard Dickson, LSU 6-3 246 Sr. Ocean Springs, Miss.
*OL Ciron Black, LSU 6-5 325 Sr. Tyler, Texas
OL Mike Johnson, Alabama 6-6 305 Sr. Pensacola, Fla.
OL Mike Pouncey, Florida 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
OL John Jerry, Ole Miss 6-5 350 Sr. Batesville, Miss.
C Maurkice Pouncey, Florida 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
*WR Julio Jones, Alabama 6-4 210 So. Foley, Ala.
WR A.J. Green, Georgia 6-4 207 So. Summerville, S.C.
QB Tim Tebow, Florida 6-3 240 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
RB Michael Smith, Arkansas 5-7 176 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla.
RB Charles Scott, LSU 5-11 233 Sr. Saline, La.
Second-Team Offense
TE D.J. Williams, Arkansas 6-2 251 Jr. Little Rock, Ark.
OL Lee Ziemba, Auburn 6-8 285 Jr. Rogers, Ark.
OL Clint Boling, Georgia 6-5 297 Jr. Alpharetta, Ga.
#OL Chris Scott, Tennessee 6-5 346 Sr. Riverdale, Ga.
#OL Carl Johnson, Florida 6-6 330 Jr. Durham, N.C.
#OL Cordy Glenn, Georgia 6-5 331 So. Riverdale, Ga.
C Josh McNeil, Tennessee 6-4 280 Sr. Collins, Miss.
WR Brandon LaFell, LSU 6-3 209 Sr. Houston, Texas
WR Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss 5-8 165 Sr. Largo, Fla.
QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss 6-3 215 Jr. Stephenville, Texas
RB Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State 6-1 235 Sr. Jackson, Miss.
RB Jeff Demps, Florida 5-8 176 So. Winter Garden, Fla.
Third-Team Offense
TE Aaron Hernandez, Florida 6-3 255 Jr. Bristol, Conn.
OL Jacques McClendon, Tennessee 6-3 324 Sr. Cleveland, Tenn.
OL Zipp Duncan, Kentucky 6-5 291 Sr. Magnolia, Ky.
OL Mitch Petrus, Arkansas 6-4 315 Sr. Carlisle, Ark.
OL Trinton Sturdivant, Georgia 6-5 306 So. Wadesboro, N.C.
C Jorge Gonzalez, Kentucky 6-3 300 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
WR Shay Hodge, Ole Miss 6-1 207 Sr. Morton, Miss.
#WR Terrance Tolliver, LSU 6-5 194 Jr. Hempstead, Texas
#WR Gerald Jones, Tennessee 6-0 199 Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla.
#QB Stephen Garcia, South Carolina 6-2 219 So. Lutz, Fla.
#QB Mike Hartline, Kentucky 6-6 206 Jr. Canton, Ohio
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama 5-10 215 So. Flint, Mich.
RB Ben Tate, Auburn 5-11 216 Sr. Newark, Md.
First-Team Defense
DL Terrence Cody, Alabama 6-5 365 Sr. Fort Myers, Fla.
DL Greg Hardy, Ole Miss 6-4 265 Sr. Millington, Tenn.
DL Carlos Dunlap, Florida 6-6 290 Jr. North Charleston, S.C.
LB Rolando McClain, Alabama 6-4 249 Jr. Decatur, Ala.
LB Brandon Spikes, Florida 6-3 245 Sr. Shelby, N.C.
LB Rennie Curran, Georgia 5-11 222 Jr. Snellville, Ga.
LB Eric Norwood, South Carolina 6-1 252 Sr. Acworth, Ga.
*DB Eric Berry, Tennessee 5-11 203 Jr. Fairburn, Ga.
DB Javier Arenas, Alabama 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
DB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky 6-0 179 Sr. Hiram, Ga.
DB Joe Haden, Florida 5-11 185 Jr. Ft. Washington, Md.
Second-Team Defense
DL Charles Alexander, LSU 6-3 310 Sr. Breaux Bridge, La.
DL Antonio Coleman, Auburn 6-3 250 Sr. Mobile, Ala.
#DL Geno Atkins, Georgia 6-1 290 Sr. Pembroke Pines, Fla.
#DL Dan Williams, Tennessee 6-3 327 Sr. Memphis, Tenn.
#DL Malcolm Sheppard, Arkansas 6-2 280 Sr. Bainbridge, Ga.
LB Micah Johnson, Kentucky 6-2 258 Sr. Ft. Campbell, Ky.
LB Patrick Benoist, Vanderbilt 6-0 224 Sr. Southlake, Texas
LB Rico McCoy, Tennessee 6-1 220 Sr. Washington, D.C.
LB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama 6-4 250 So. Lewisburg, Tenn.
DB Ahmad Black, Florida 5-9 190 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
DB Chad Jones, LSU 6-3 214 Jr. New Orleans, La.
DB Prince Miller, Georgia 5-8 198 Sr. Duncan, S.C.
DB Myron Lewis, Vanderbilt 6-2 205 Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla.
Third-Team Defense
DL Jeff Owens, Georgia 6-3 300 Sr. Sunrise, Fla.
DL Marcus Tillman, Ole Miss 6-4 260 Sr. McCall Creek, Miss.
#DL Rahim Alem, LSU 6-3 254 Sr. New Orleans, La.
#DL Corey Peters, Kentucky 6-3 295 Sr. Louisville, Ky.
LB Chris Marve, Vanderbilt 6-0 228 So. Memphis, Tenn.
LB Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State 6-1 245 Sr. Fort Pierce, Fla.
LB Ryan Stamper, Florida 6-2 232 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
LB Perry Riley, LSU 6-1 240 Sr. Ellenwood, Ga.
DB Major Wright, Florida 6-0 200 Jr. Miramar, Fla.
DB Janoris Jenkins, Florida 5-10 185 So. Pahokee, Fla.
#DB Ryan Hamilton, Vanderbilt 6-2 210 Sr. Wycombe, Penn.
#DB Chris Culliver, South Carolina 6-0 190 Jr. Garner, N.C.
#DB Reshad Jones, Georgia 6-2 214 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.
First-Team Specialists
PK Leigh Tiffin, Alabama 6-1 199 Sr. Muscle Shoals, Ala.
P Chas Henry, Florida 6-4 215 Jr. Dallas, Ga.
RS Brandon James, Florida 5-7 186 Sr. St. Augustine, Fla.
Second-Team Specialists
PK Jonathan Phillips, Florida 5-10 210 Sr. Wellington, Fla.
P Brett Upson, Vanderbilt 5-11 185 Sr. Griffin, Ga.
RS Javier Arenas, Alabama 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
Third-Team Specialists
PK Joshua Shene, Ole Miss 5-8 170 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla.
P Spencer Lanning, South Carolina 5-11 188 Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.
RS Trindon Holliday, LSU 5-5 165 Sr. Zachary, La.
Per http://www.secsports.com:
First-Team Offense
TE Richard Dickson, LSU 6-3 246 Sr. Ocean Springs, Miss.
*OL Ciron Black, LSU 6-5 325 Sr. Tyler, Texas
OL Mike Johnson, Alabama 6-6 305 Sr. Pensacola, Fla.
OL Mike Pouncey, Florida 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
OL John Jerry, Ole Miss 6-5 350 Sr. Batesville, Miss.
C Maurkice Pouncey, Florida 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
*WR Julio Jones, Alabama 6-4 210 So. Foley, Ala.
WR A.J. Green, Georgia 6-4 207 So. Summerville, S.C.
QB Tim Tebow, Florida 6-3 240 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
RB Michael Smith, Arkansas 5-7 176 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla.
RB Charles Scott, LSU 5-11 233 Sr. Saline, La.
Second-Team Offense
TE D.J. Williams, Arkansas 6-2 251 Jr. Little Rock, Ark.
OL Lee Ziemba, Auburn 6-8 285 Jr. Rogers, Ark.
OL Clint Boling, Georgia 6-5 297 Jr. Alpharetta, Ga.
#OL Chris Scott, Tennessee 6-5 346 Sr. Riverdale, Ga.
#OL Carl Johnson, Florida 6-6 330 Jr. Durham, N.C.
#OL Cordy Glenn, Georgia 6-5 331 So. Riverdale, Ga.
C Josh McNeil, Tennessee 6-4 280 Sr. Collins, Miss.
WR Brandon LaFell, LSU 6-3 209 Sr. Houston, Texas
WR Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss 5-8 165 Sr. Largo, Fla.
QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss 6-3 215 Jr. Stephenville, Texas
RB Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State 6-1 235 Sr. Jackson, Miss.
RB Jeff Demps, Florida 5-8 176 So. Winter Garden, Fla.
Third-Team Offense
TE Aaron Hernandez, Florida 6-3 255 Jr. Bristol, Conn.
OL Jacques McClendon, Tennessee 6-3 324 Sr. Cleveland, Tenn.
OL Zipp Duncan, Kentucky 6-5 291 Sr. Magnolia, Ky.
OL Mitch Petrus, Arkansas 6-4 315 Sr. Carlisle, Ark.
OL Trinton Sturdivant, Georgia 6-5 306 So. Wadesboro, N.C.
C Jorge Gonzalez, Kentucky 6-3 300 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
WR Shay Hodge, Ole Miss 6-1 207 Sr. Morton, Miss.
#WR Terrance Tolliver, LSU 6-5 194 Jr. Hempstead, Texas
#WR Gerald Jones, Tennessee 6-0 199 Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla.
#QB Stephen Garcia, South Carolina 6-2 219 So. Lutz, Fla.
#QB Mike Hartline, Kentucky 6-6 206 Jr. Canton, Ohio
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama 5-10 215 So. Flint, Mich.
RB Ben Tate, Auburn 5-11 216 Sr. Newark, Md.
First-Team Defense
DL Terrence Cody, Alabama 6-5 365 Sr. Fort Myers, Fla.
DL Greg Hardy, Ole Miss 6-4 265 Sr. Millington, Tenn.
DL Carlos Dunlap, Florida 6-6 290 Jr. North Charleston, S.C.
LB Rolando McClain, Alabama 6-4 249 Jr. Decatur, Ala.
LB Brandon Spikes, Florida 6-3 245 Sr. Shelby, N.C.
LB Rennie Curran, Georgia 5-11 222 Jr. Snellville, Ga.
LB Eric Norwood, South Carolina 6-1 252 Sr. Acworth, Ga.
*DB Eric Berry, Tennessee 5-11 203 Jr. Fairburn, Ga.
DB Javier Arenas, Alabama 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
DB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky 6-0 179 Sr. Hiram, Ga.
DB Joe Haden, Florida 5-11 185 Jr. Ft. Washington, Md.
Second-Team Defense
DL Charles Alexander, LSU 6-3 310 Sr. Breaux Bridge, La.
DL Antonio Coleman, Auburn 6-3 250 Sr. Mobile, Ala.
#DL Geno Atkins, Georgia 6-1 290 Sr. Pembroke Pines, Fla.
#DL Dan Williams, Tennessee 6-3 327 Sr. Memphis, Tenn.
#DL Malcolm Sheppard, Arkansas 6-2 280 Sr. Bainbridge, Ga.
LB Micah Johnson, Kentucky 6-2 258 Sr. Ft. Campbell, Ky.
LB Patrick Benoist, Vanderbilt 6-0 224 Sr. Southlake, Texas
LB Rico McCoy, Tennessee 6-1 220 Sr. Washington, D.C.
LB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama 6-4 250 So. Lewisburg, Tenn.
DB Ahmad Black, Florida 5-9 190 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
DB Chad Jones, LSU 6-3 214 Jr. New Orleans, La.
DB Prince Miller, Georgia 5-8 198 Sr. Duncan, S.C.
DB Myron Lewis, Vanderbilt 6-2 205 Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla.
Third-Team Defense
DL Jeff Owens, Georgia 6-3 300 Sr. Sunrise, Fla.
DL Marcus Tillman, Ole Miss 6-4 260 Sr. McCall Creek, Miss.
#DL Rahim Alem, LSU 6-3 254 Sr. New Orleans, La.
#DL Corey Peters, Kentucky 6-3 295 Sr. Louisville, Ky.
LB Chris Marve, Vanderbilt 6-0 228 So. Memphis, Tenn.
LB Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State 6-1 245 Sr. Fort Pierce, Fla.
LB Ryan Stamper, Florida 6-2 232 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
LB Perry Riley, LSU 6-1 240 Sr. Ellenwood, Ga.
DB Major Wright, Florida 6-0 200 Jr. Miramar, Fla.
DB Janoris Jenkins, Florida 5-10 185 So. Pahokee, Fla.
#DB Ryan Hamilton, Vanderbilt 6-2 210 Sr. Wycombe, Penn.
#DB Chris Culliver, South Carolina 6-0 190 Jr. Garner, N.C.
#DB Reshad Jones, Georgia 6-2 214 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.
First-Team Specialists
PK Leigh Tiffin, Alabama 6-1 199 Sr. Muscle Shoals, Ala.
P Chas Henry, Florida 6-4 215 Jr. Dallas, Ga.
RS Brandon James, Florida 5-7 186 Sr. St. Augustine, Fla.
Second-Team Specialists
PK Jonathan Phillips, Florida 5-10 210 Sr. Wellington, Fla.
P Brett Upson, Vanderbilt 5-11 185 Sr. Griffin, Ga.
RS Javier Arenas, Alabama 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.
Third-Team Specialists
PK Joshua Shene, Ole Miss 5-8 170 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla.
P Spencer Lanning, South Carolina 5-11 188 Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.
RS Trindon Holliday, LSU 5-5 165 Sr. Zachary, La.
Week 12 -- FBS Schedule
The FBS Week 12 Schedule is exciting ...
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Ohio State at Michigan
Saturday, Nov. 21 - North Carolina State at Virginia Tech
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Kansas at Texas
Saturday, Nov. 21 - LSU at Ole Miss
and the games to keep an eye on ...
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Colorado at Oklahoma State
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Air Force at BYU
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Cal at Stanford
Powerful teams going head to head. The results are certain to add historical moments to the games of College Football.
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Ohio State at Michigan
Saturday, Nov. 21 - North Carolina State at Virginia Tech
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Kansas at Texas
Saturday, Nov. 21 - LSU at Ole Miss
and the games to keep an eye on ...
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Colorado at Oklahoma State
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Air Force at BYU
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Cal at Stanford
Powerful teams going head to head. The results are certain to add historical moments to the games of College Football.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Academically ineligible - Johnson and Freeman
Academics rule in sports -- Washington running backs Brandon Johnson and David Freeman have been ruled academically ineligible for the upcoming season.
Pac-10 blog
ESPN.com's Ted Miller writes about all things Pac-10 in his conference blog.
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The announcement from the school came Tuesday.
Johnson, a junior from Hawthorne, Calif., rushed for 194 yards in nine games last season, making him the team's third-leading rusher. Freeman, a sophomore from Inglewood, Calif., ran for 152 yards in four games with the winless Huskies.
Neither player was expected to start for the Huskies this season. After spring practice, Washington listed three freshman -- Chris Polk, Willie Griffin and Demetrius Bronson -- on its depth chart at tailback.
Pac-10 blog
ESPN.com's Ted Miller writes about all things Pac-10 in his conference blog.
• Blog network
The announcement from the school came Tuesday.
Johnson, a junior from Hawthorne, Calif., rushed for 194 yards in nine games last season, making him the team's third-leading rusher. Freeman, a sophomore from Inglewood, Calif., ran for 152 yards in four games with the winless Huskies.
Neither player was expected to start for the Huskies this season. After spring practice, Washington listed three freshman -- Chris Polk, Willie Griffin and Demetrius Bronson -- on its depth chart at tailback.
The 23rd Dick Howser Trophy goes to San Diego State's dominant right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg
San Diego State's dominant right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg Strasburg is deserving of the award:
* National leader in strikeouts with 195
* No. 2 in NCAA Division I with a 1.32 ERA and hits allowed per nine innings with 5.37 to compliment a 13-1 overall record.
* The 2008 USA Baseball Player of the Year for all divisions
* First selection in the 2009 Major League Baseball free agent draft by the Washington Nationals in June.
Courtesy of NCBWA ...
The Howser Trophy was created in 1987, shortly after Howser's death. Previous winners of the Howser Trophy are Mike Fiore, Miami, 1987; Robin Ventura, Oklahoma State, 1988; Scott Bryant, Texas, 1989; Alex Fernandez, Miami-Dade Community College South, 1990; Frank Rodriguez, Howard College (Texas), 1991; Brooks Kieschnick, Texas, 1992 and 1993; Jason Varitek, Georgia Tech, 1994; Todd Helton, Tennessee, 1995; Kris Benson, Clemson, 1996; J.D. Drew, Florida State, 1997; Eddy Furniss, LSU, 1998; Jason Jennings, Baylor, 1999; Mark Teixeira, Georgia Tech, 2000; Mark Prior, Southern California, 2001; Khalil Greene, Clemson, 2002; Rickie Weeks, Southern, 2003; Jered Weaver, Long Beach State, 2004; Alex Gordon, Nebraska, 2005; Brad Lincoln, Houston, 2006; David Price, Vanderbilt, 2007; and Buster Posey, Florida State, 2008.
* National leader in strikeouts with 195
* No. 2 in NCAA Division I with a 1.32 ERA and hits allowed per nine innings with 5.37 to compliment a 13-1 overall record.
* The 2008 USA Baseball Player of the Year for all divisions
* First selection in the 2009 Major League Baseball free agent draft by the Washington Nationals in June.
Courtesy of NCBWA ...
The Howser Trophy was created in 1987, shortly after Howser's death. Previous winners of the Howser Trophy are Mike Fiore, Miami, 1987; Robin Ventura, Oklahoma State, 1988; Scott Bryant, Texas, 1989; Alex Fernandez, Miami-Dade Community College South, 1990; Frank Rodriguez, Howard College (Texas), 1991; Brooks Kieschnick, Texas, 1992 and 1993; Jason Varitek, Georgia Tech, 1994; Todd Helton, Tennessee, 1995; Kris Benson, Clemson, 1996; J.D. Drew, Florida State, 1997; Eddy Furniss, LSU, 1998; Jason Jennings, Baylor, 1999; Mark Teixeira, Georgia Tech, 2000; Mark Prior, Southern California, 2001; Khalil Greene, Clemson, 2002; Rickie Weeks, Southern, 2003; Jered Weaver, Long Beach State, 2004; Alex Gordon, Nebraska, 2005; Brad Lincoln, Houston, 2006; David Price, Vanderbilt, 2007; and Buster Posey, Florida State, 2008.
Eugene Smith could miss all or part of West Virginia's preseason camp
Team officials announce Eugene Smith, a West Virginia freshman quarterback, has broken a bone in his left foot and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. The injury occurred late last week in an off-the-field incident.
At 6-foot-4, 190-pounder, Smith was the prized recruit in the Mountaineers' 2009 signing class.
At 6-foot-4, 190-pounder, Smith was the prized recruit in the Mountaineers' 2009 signing class.
DePauw University will host the 2010 NCAA Divison III Indoor Track & Field Championship
The location has been announced -- Depauw University!!!
446 partipants will compete in the 2010 NCAA Divison III Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships at DePauw University at the Hollentsteiner Track Center in Greencastle, Indiana.
Mark your calendars for this championship game -- March 12 and 13, 2010.
446 partipants will compete in the 2010 NCAA Divison III Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships at DePauw University at the Hollentsteiner Track Center in Greencastle, Indiana.
Mark your calendars for this championship game -- March 12 and 13, 2010.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Farewell to Steve McNair
Tennessee Titans was the home of Steve McNair.
Per www.espn.com Associate Press ...
The talented, if somewhat unconventional, quarterback gave the rebuilding team a foundation to build on. He also helped turn the renamed Titans into one of the AFC's most consistent winners during his tenure, a team built more on grit and toughness than eye-popping stats.renamed Titans into one of the AFC's most consistent winners during his tenure, a team built more on grit and toughness than eye-popping stats.
What will McNair be remembered for:
* Threw for over 31,000 yards during his career
* Made the Pro Bowl three times
* Will always be remembered for his cool under pressure, so calm attitude.
Per www.espn.com Associate Press ...
The talented, if somewhat unconventional, quarterback gave the rebuilding team a foundation to build on. He also helped turn the renamed Titans into one of the AFC's most consistent winners during his tenure, a team built more on grit and toughness than eye-popping stats.renamed Titans into one of the AFC's most consistent winners during his tenure, a team built more on grit and toughness than eye-popping stats.
What will McNair be remembered for:
* Threw for over 31,000 yards during his career
* Made the Pro Bowl three times
* Will always be remembered for his cool under pressure, so calm attitude.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal teams with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Shaquille O'Neal made the switch to the Cleveland Cavaliers!
The city of Cleveland welcomed O'Neal -- they have been waiting since 1964 for one of its three pro sports franchises to win a championship.
Sporting #33, this will be the first cold climate O'Neal has played in since his stops in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix. Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers owner, welcomed him with a pair of winter boots and snow shovel.
The city of Cleveland welcomed O'Neal -- they have been waiting since 1964 for one of its three pro sports franchises to win a championship.
Sporting #33, this will be the first cold climate O'Neal has played in since his stops in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix. Dan Gilbert, Cavaliers owner, welcomed him with a pair of winter boots and snow shovel.
Chris Bates - the 10th Princeton Head Coach
Chris Bates will guide the Princeton Tigers in the next chapter in their storied history.
Graduating from Darmouth in 1990, Bates played attack and midfield and earned All-Ivy League honors.
His impressive coaching career began in 1992 at Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia. He became an assistant coach at Drexel in 1995 and took over as head coach in 2000.
Graduating from Darmouth in 1990, Bates played attack and midfield and earned All-Ivy League honors.
His impressive coaching career began in 1992 at Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia. He became an assistant coach at Drexel in 1995 and took over as head coach in 2000.
LSU Tigers WIN 2009 NCAA College World Series
The Lousiana State University (LSU)Tigers did it again -- this is their sixth National Championship!!!
With a 11-4 victory, LSU forced out the Texas Longhorns to win the the 2009 NCAA College World Steries TITLE!!!
With a 11-4 victory, LSU forced out the Texas Longhorns to win the the 2009 NCAA College World Steries TITLE!!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Garrett Gilbert - MAXPREPS 2008-09 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Known as the king of Texas quaterbacks, Garrett Gilbert finished with two state championships and 29 straight wins!!!
This 6-foot-4, 218 pound Texas Longhorns football star from Austin took the honors at the MaxPreps Tour of Champions Ceremony Presented by the Army National Guard.
According to Austin Statesmen, Garrett ranks second in state history in career TDs (136), attempts (1,368) and completions (895).
This 6-foot-4, 218 pound Texas Longhorns football star from Austin took the honors at the MaxPreps Tour of Champions Ceremony Presented by the Army National Guard.
According to Austin Statesmen, Garrett ranks second in state history in career TDs (136), attempts (1,368) and completions (895).
Football coach Pat Fitzgerald - Northwestern Wildcats - extends contract through the 2015 season
Jim Phillips, Northwestern athletics director announced the new deal in a release on Tuesday.
A former All-American linebacker at Northwestern, Pat Fitzberald has been the Wildcats' head coach since 2006. He joined the coaching staff in 2001.
Pat's wins speak for themself:
- 19-18 in three seasons as head coach
- Led Northwestern to a nine-win season in 2008
A former All-American linebacker at Northwestern, Pat Fitzberald has been the Wildcats' head coach since 2006. He joined the coaching staff in 2001.
Pat's wins speak for themself:
- 19-18 in three seasons as head coach
- Led Northwestern to a nine-win season in 2008
Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is only 77 days away! Mark your calendar for September 11, 2009.
The honorees of the Enshrinement Class of 2009 are ...
Michael Jordan
David Robinson
Jerry Sloan
John Stockton
C. Vivian Stringer
Five great athletics who contributed their time and talents to the game of basketball.
The honorees of the Enshrinement Class of 2009 are ...
Michael Jordan
David Robinson
Jerry Sloan
John Stockton
C. Vivian Stringer
Five great athletics who contributed their time and talents to the game of basketball.
FBS Week 4 of the 2009 season GAMES
Week four of the 2009 season is certain to be full of memorable plays.
Week 4's Can't Miss Games
Thursday, Sept. 24 – Ole Miss at South Carolina
Saturday, Sept. 26 - Iowa at Penn State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – North Carolina at Georgia Tech
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Cal at Oregon
AND keep an eye on these games as well ...
Saturday, Sept. 26 – South Florida at Florida State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Illinois at Ohio State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Arizona at Oregon State
Week 4's Can't Miss Games
Thursday, Sept. 24 – Ole Miss at South Carolina
Saturday, Sept. 26 - Iowa at Penn State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – North Carolina at Georgia Tech
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Cal at Oregon
AND keep an eye on these games as well ...
Saturday, Sept. 26 – South Florida at Florida State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Illinois at Ohio State
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Arizona at Oregon State
2009 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year - Courtney Kupets
The honor goes to ... Courtney Kupets!
According to NCAA ...
The 33rd annual Honda-Broderick Cup was awarded on Juny 22nd to Georgia gymnastics standout - Courtney Kupets.
Kupets is the second gymnast to receive the Honda-Broderick Cup in the 33-year history of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Program. The award recognizes not only outstanding athletic achievement but also team contributions, scholastics and community involvement.
The first honoree was Missy Marlowe from Utah in 1992.
Courtney Kupets is a women on a mission -- and from her acheivements thus far, she has a bright future ahead of her.
According to NCAA ...
The 33rd annual Honda-Broderick Cup was awarded on Juny 22nd to Georgia gymnastics standout - Courtney Kupets.
Kupets is the second gymnast to receive the Honda-Broderick Cup in the 33-year history of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Program. The award recognizes not only outstanding athletic achievement but also team contributions, scholastics and community involvement.
The first honoree was Missy Marlowe from Utah in 1992.
Courtney Kupets is a women on a mission -- and from her acheivements thus far, she has a bright future ahead of her.
Friday, June 19, 2009
FBS Season Schedule
The 2009 FBS season starts in September. 15 weeks that kicks off on Thursday night before Labor Day Weekend ..
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Oregon at Boise State
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Virginia Tech vs. Alabama (Atlanta, Ga.)
Saturday, Sept. 5 – BYU vs. Oklahoma (Arlington, Tex.)
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Georgia at Oklahoma State
Monday, Sept. 7 – Miami (Fla.) at Florida State
Other Games To Keep An Eye On
Saturday, Sept. 5 – LSU at Washington
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Maryland at California
Monday, Sept. 7 – Cincinnati at Rutgers
With a schedule like this, you don't want to miss a single game.
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Oregon at Boise State
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Virginia Tech vs. Alabama (Atlanta, Ga.)
Saturday, Sept. 5 – BYU vs. Oklahoma (Arlington, Tex.)
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Georgia at Oklahoma State
Monday, Sept. 7 – Miami (Fla.) at Florida State
Other Games To Keep An Eye On
Saturday, Sept. 5 – LSU at Washington
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Maryland at California
Monday, Sept. 7 – Cincinnati at Rutgers
With a schedule like this, you don't want to miss a single game.
NCAA Division I Men's Golf Committee has announced its selection of hosts and sites for 2010 and 2011
The sites have been selected to host the 2010 and 2011 regional competition of the Division I Men’s Golf Championship.
The NCAA Division I Men's Golf Committee have announced the following for 2010:
Capital City Club in Alpharetta, Ga., with the Georgia Institute of Technology serving as host
The Warren Golf Course on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
Carlton Oaks Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., HOST: San Diego State University.
The Traditions Club in College Station, Texas HOST: Texas A&M University.
Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash., HOST: University of Washington.
Yale University Golf Course in New Haven, Conn., HOST: Yale University.
For 2011 regionals...
Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., HOST: University of Arizona.
The Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colo., HOST: University of Colorado, Boulder.
The Golden Ocala Golf Club in Ocala, Fla., HOST: University of Florida.
Wolf Run Golf Club in Zionsville, Ind.,HOST:Indiana University, Bloomington
The Farms Golf Course in Rancho Santé Fe, Calif., HOST: University of San Diego
Pete Dye River Course in Blacksburg, Va., HOST: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Golf enthusiast -- mark your calendars today. The 2010-2011 season is certain to bring history making scores to the game of golf.
The NCAA Division I Men's Golf Committee have announced the following for 2010:
Capital City Club in Alpharetta, Ga., with the Georgia Institute of Technology serving as host
The Warren Golf Course on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
Carlton Oaks Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., HOST: San Diego State University.
The Traditions Club in College Station, Texas HOST: Texas A&M University.
Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash., HOST: University of Washington.
Yale University Golf Course in New Haven, Conn., HOST: Yale University.
For 2011 regionals...
Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., HOST: University of Arizona.
The Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colo., HOST: University of Colorado, Boulder.
The Golden Ocala Golf Club in Ocala, Fla., HOST: University of Florida.
Wolf Run Golf Club in Zionsville, Ind.,HOST:Indiana University, Bloomington
The Farms Golf Course in Rancho Santé Fe, Calif., HOST: University of San Diego
Pete Dye River Course in Blacksburg, Va., HOST: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Golf enthusiast -- mark your calendars today. The 2010-2011 season is certain to bring history making scores to the game of golf.
John Hopkins extends Dave Pietramala contract for two-years
Dave Pietramala, lacrose coach, signed a two-year contract extension with John Hopkins University today. This extension takes this dynamic duo through the 2015 season.
Per www.ncaa.com ...courtesy of John Hopkins Univeresity:
With nine seasons to his credit at John Hopkins, Dave has become a staple at the University. His achievements speak for themselves:
A 106-30 (.779) record at Homewood.
He led the Blue Jays to the national championship in 2005 and 2007 and runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2008.
Hopkins also advanced to the national semifinals in 2002 and 2004 and has qualified for the NCAA Tournament in each of Pietramala's nine seasons.
He passed legendary coach Henry Ciccarone (105 wins from 1975-83).
Dave Pietramala has many great achievements in store for the John Hopkins Universities lacross fans.
Per www.ncaa.com ...courtesy of John Hopkins Univeresity:
With nine seasons to his credit at John Hopkins, Dave has become a staple at the University. His achievements speak for themselves:
A 106-30 (.779) record at Homewood.
He led the Blue Jays to the national championship in 2005 and 2007 and runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2008.
Hopkins also advanced to the national semifinals in 2002 and 2004 and has qualified for the NCAA Tournament in each of Pietramala's nine seasons.
He passed legendary coach Henry Ciccarone (105 wins from 1975-83).
Dave Pietramala has many great achievements in store for the John Hopkins Universities lacross fans.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Washington claims the 2009 National Championship
Kimi Pohlman gave Washington the decisive run in a 3-2 victory for its first NCAA softball championship Tuesday night.
Kimi is making a name for herself in the world of softball. She was named to the Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team!
National player of the year Danielle Lawrie (42-8) shut out the top-seeded Gators (63-5) the rest of the way to clinch the title with a two-game sweep. Danielle also won the Honda Award!
Kimi and Danielle are women on the move in softball. Their incredible accomplishments thus far are only the beginning of their career accomplishments.
Kimi is making a name for herself in the world of softball. She was named to the Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team!
National player of the year Danielle Lawrie (42-8) shut out the top-seeded Gators (63-5) the rest of the way to clinch the title with a two-game sweep. Danielle also won the Honda Award!
Kimi and Danielle are women on the move in softball. Their incredible accomplishments thus far are only the beginning of their career accomplishments.
Football Teams to watch for 2009 season
The BCS Championship run for 09 is in great with three heisman finalist in the pack.
Who are the TOP 10 teams to watch? Per www.ncaa.com ...
Florida – 13-1, BCS Champions, SEC Champions
Georgia Tech – 9-4
LSU – 8-5, Chick-fil-A Bowl Champions
Oklahoma – 13-2, Big 12 Champions
Oklahoma State – 9-4
Ole Miss – 9-4, Cotton Bowl Champions
Oregon – 10-3, Holiday Bowl Champions
Texas – 13-1, Fiesta Bowl Champions
USC – 12-1, Rose Bowl Champions, Pac-10 Champions
Virginia Tech – 10-4, Orange Bowl Champions, ACC Champions
Others To Watch: Alabama,Boise State, Cal, Kansas, Ohio State, Penn State, TCU
Do these match up with your picks?
Who are the TOP 10 teams to watch? Per www.ncaa.com ...
Florida – 13-1, BCS Champions, SEC Champions
Georgia Tech – 9-4
LSU – 8-5, Chick-fil-A Bowl Champions
Oklahoma – 13-2, Big 12 Champions
Oklahoma State – 9-4
Ole Miss – 9-4, Cotton Bowl Champions
Oregon – 10-3, Holiday Bowl Champions
Texas – 13-1, Fiesta Bowl Champions
USC – 12-1, Rose Bowl Champions, Pac-10 Champions
Virginia Tech – 10-4, Orange Bowl Champions, ACC Champions
Others To Watch: Alabama,Boise State, Cal, Kansas, Ohio State, Penn State, TCU
Do these match up with your picks?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Southern Miss wins over Georgia Tech
Russ Chandler Stadium hosted the Southern Miss vs. Georgia Tech NCAA Atlanta Regional baseball tournament. The result - Southern Miss captured the title with a 12-8 win.
The Golden Eagles advance to a super regional for the first time in history. They will face Florida next weekend in a super regional in Gainsville, FL.
The Golden Eagles have determination, after six years of trying, they will have their chance to take the championship.
Good luck Golden Eagles!!!
The Golden Eagles advance to a super regional for the first time in history. They will face Florida next weekend in a super regional in Gainsville, FL.
The Golden Eagles have determination, after six years of trying, they will have their chance to take the championship.
Good luck Golden Eagles!!!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Texas A&M Angies NCAA Golf Champions
TOLEDO, Ohio - Bronson Burgoon, a senior at Texas A&M and the team's No. 1 player, hit a 125-yard gap wedge from the rough to within three inches of the 18th hole Saturday to win his match and clinch the first NCAA Division I men's golf title for the Aggies!
Inverness Golf Club was the scene of this spectacular shot. And both teammates and the gallery were shocked at the dramatic shot.
Golfweek magazine called it “one of the best shots in college golf history.”
Inverness Golf Club was the scene of this spectacular shot. And both teammates and the gallery were shocked at the dramatic shot.
Golfweek magazine called it “one of the best shots in college golf history.”
Friday, May 29, 2009
Max Seibald is the WINNER of the 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy
And the winner is ... Max Seibald!
The 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy is the premier award in collegiate lacaross. Max becamse Cornell's first recipient of the award and the third player in the Tewaaraton's nine-year history to win the trophy despite not winning a national championship.
Max is on a winning streak - he was also named the winner of the Diane Geppi-Aikens Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding commitment to community service. Max accepted the award along with a $5,000 donation to the Dream Factory of Central New York.
A year of great acheivements for Max Seibald.
The 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy is the premier award in collegiate lacaross. Max becamse Cornell's first recipient of the award and the third player in the Tewaaraton's nine-year history to win the trophy despite not winning a national championship.
Max is on a winning streak - he was also named the winner of the Diane Geppi-Aikens Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding commitment to community service. Max accepted the award along with a $5,000 donation to the Dream Factory of Central New York.
A year of great acheivements for Max Seibald.
Danielle Lawrie is the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year
Straight from the headlines of NCAA ...
Washington's Danielle Lawrie (Langley, British COlumbia) is the recipient of the 8th Annual USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year Award.
Danielle holds many records: Pac-10 leader in wins, ERA, strikeouts and shutouts. AND, is among the nation’s top three in all four categories. Exceeding the 1,300 career strikeout mark this season, Daneille is making history.
The ASA National Softball Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City will house a replica of the award along with photo's of the winner.
Washington's Danielle Lawrie (Langley, British COlumbia) is the recipient of the 8th Annual USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year Award.
Danielle holds many records: Pac-10 leader in wins, ERA, strikeouts and shutouts. AND, is among the nation’s top three in all four categories. Exceeding the 1,300 career strikeout mark this season, Daneille is making history.
The ASA National Softball Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City will house a replica of the award along with photo's of the winner.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Motor City Bowl Countdown
Mark your calender ... 14604 days to kickoff!
The Motor City Bowl will bring an after Christmas gift to Detroit's Ford Field on December 26, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Who will represent the Mid-American Conference against a Big Ten Team? Time will tell.
According to ESPN, The game will be televised nationally.
Who won last year? Florida Atlantic defeated Central Michigan, 24-21.
The Motor City Bowl will bring an after Christmas gift to Detroit's Ford Field on December 26, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Who will represent the Mid-American Conference against a Big Ten Team? Time will tell.
According to ESPN, The game will be televised nationally.
Who won last year? Florida Atlantic defeated Central Michigan, 24-21.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Roger Follmer named 2009 National Coach of the Year
Roger Follmer has been named the 2009 Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year!
And its not his first -- Roger also won this prestigous award in 2006! A 1991 graduate of Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, Mo., and a two-year tennis letterman at Purdue University, Roger was named the head coach of the World Team Tennis St. Louis Aces on March 27.
Roger's leadership abilities rose to the top in his eight years at Washington Univeristy. His overall record of 135-44 (.754) established Washington University as one of the premier men's tennis progarms in Divison III. And, to winning the school's first NCAA men's tennis championship in 2008.
Under Roger's leadership, Washington University men's tennis team finished one of the best best seasons in school history!!! They took fourth-place at the 2009 NCAA Division III Championship in Claremont, CA.
And its not his first -- Roger also won this prestigous award in 2006! A 1991 graduate of Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, Mo., and a two-year tennis letterman at Purdue University, Roger was named the head coach of the World Team Tennis St. Louis Aces on March 27.
Roger's leadership abilities rose to the top in his eight years at Washington Univeristy. His overall record of 135-44 (.754) established Washington University as one of the premier men's tennis progarms in Divison III. And, to winning the school's first NCAA men's tennis championship in 2008.
Under Roger's leadership, Washington University men's tennis team finished one of the best best seasons in school history!!! They took fourth-place at the 2009 NCAA Division III Championship in Claremont, CA.
Seventh NCAA Divison I Women's Golf Championship - Arizona State WINS
Arizona State Wins Seventh NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship!!!
College golf enthusiast converged on Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, MD to watch Arizona State take the championship!!! Finishing with a 72-hole score of 30-over par 1182 to win the NCAA Divison I Women's Golf Championship, it was Arizon State's seventh NCAA championship and the first since 1998. Way to go Arizona Sun Devils.
The Sun Devils is the #1 team in the golfweek rankings!!! From fifth place to first, this team's determination to win gave them the momentum to press on.
College golf enthusiast converged on Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, MD to watch Arizona State take the championship!!! Finishing with a 72-hole score of 30-over par 1182 to win the NCAA Divison I Women's Golf Championship, it was Arizon State's seventh NCAA championship and the first since 1998. Way to go Arizona Sun Devils.
The Sun Devils is the #1 team in the golfweek rankings!!! From fifth place to first, this team's determination to win gave them the momentum to press on.
Friday, May 22, 2009
$130M shared among the Big 12 teams
ESPN announced the BIG NEWS!!!
For the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the conference will distribute a record $130 million amoung its member institutions - 14.5 percent better than last year's previous record of $113.5 million.
Robust growth - you bet!!!
What brought about this increase> Per ESPN ...
1. The strength of our conference, the Big 12 brand, our great fans who travel extremely well and television ratings," Alden said. "With all of that and the job that [Big 12 commissioner] Dan [Beebe] has done, it will bear fruit for the entire league."
2. Two Big 12 teams particpated in the Bowl Championship Series -- by Texas in the Fiesta Bowl and Oklahoma in the BCS National Championship Game. It marked the fourth time in the last six seasons that the Big 12 qualified the maximum two teams into the BCS.
From $113.5 million to $130 million - not bad in these ecomonic times.
What can we expect next year???
For the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the conference will distribute a record $130 million amoung its member institutions - 14.5 percent better than last year's previous record of $113.5 million.
Robust growth - you bet!!!
What brought about this increase> Per ESPN ...
1. The strength of our conference, the Big 12 brand, our great fans who travel extremely well and television ratings," Alden said. "With all of that and the job that [Big 12 commissioner] Dan [Beebe] has done, it will bear fruit for the entire league."
2. Two Big 12 teams particpated in the Bowl Championship Series -- by Texas in the Fiesta Bowl and Oklahoma in the BCS National Championship Game. It marked the fourth time in the last six seasons that the Big 12 qualified the maximum two teams into the BCS.
From $113.5 million to $130 million - not bad in these ecomonic times.
What can we expect next year???
Spring Championships Memorial Weekend Coverage
It's certain to be an exciting weekend on ESPN.
ESPN to televise D-I Softball Super Regionals and D-I Men's Lacrosse Semifinals and Championship.
Check out the full schedule of events at NCAA. It will mark the first time the networks will televise every game from the eight Super Regional sites.
ESPN to televise D-I Softball Super Regionals and D-I Men's Lacrosse Semifinals and Championship.
Check out the full schedule of events at NCAA. It will mark the first time the networks will televise every game from the eight Super Regional sites.
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day -- A holiday in honor of the nation’s armed services personnel killed in wartime.
A bit of history ... In 1873 New York became the first state to declare a holiday on May 30. By the end of the 1800s, states throughout the nation had declared Memorial Day a holiday.
Happy Memorial Day!
A bit of history ... In 1873 New York became the first state to declare a holiday on May 30. By the end of the 1800s, states throughout the nation had declared Memorial Day a holiday.
Happy Memorial Day!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
John Currie NEW Athletic Director for Kansas State
The news is out ...according to ESPN:
John Currie accepted the position of new Athetic Director for Kansas State. With a five-year contract with an annual base salary of $350,000 plus incentives, this 38-year-old is making news.
Dr. Krik Schulz, new president of Kansas State effective June 15th, introduced John at news conference on Monday.
Two new top leaders with no ties to the school or area -- it's going to be an interesting year!
John Currie accepted the position of new Athetic Director for Kansas State. With a five-year contract with an annual base salary of $350,000 plus incentives, this 38-year-old is making news.
Dr. Krik Schulz, new president of Kansas State effective June 15th, introduced John at news conference on Monday.
Two new top leaders with no ties to the school or area -- it's going to be an interesting year!
Sports Betting LEGAL in Delaware
According to the Associated Press ...
Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed the bill allowing betting on sports into law on Thursday. The only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports!
BIG news for sports!!! But is it?
Sports betting could face a legal challenge by professional sports leagues.
Governor Markell's plan for legalizing sports lottery is to address a projected shortfall of more than $600 million for the coming fiscal year.
The NFL has already filed a legal brief with the state Supreme Court according to the Wilmington Delaware News Journal. Their argument -- games cannot be considered a situation of chance because skill "plays an impermissible" role.
Nevada, Montana, Oregon and Delaware are the four states grandfathered under a 1992 federal law that bans sports gambling.
When will sports betting be available?
According to the Officials, they expect ---
In three months for sports betting.
In six months for table games such as poker, blackjack, craps and routlette.
History in the making!!!
Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed the bill allowing betting on sports into law on Thursday. The only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports!
BIG news for sports!!! But is it?
Sports betting could face a legal challenge by professional sports leagues.
Governor Markell's plan for legalizing sports lottery is to address a projected shortfall of more than $600 million for the coming fiscal year.
The NFL has already filed a legal brief with the state Supreme Court according to the Wilmington Delaware News Journal. Their argument -- games cannot be considered a situation of chance because skill "plays an impermissible" role.
Nevada, Montana, Oregon and Delaware are the four states grandfathered under a 1992 federal law that bans sports gambling.
When will sports betting be available?
According to the Officials, they expect ---
In three months for sports betting.
In six months for table games such as poker, blackjack, craps and routlette.
History in the making!!!
2010 NCAA Final Four
NCAA tickets for the Men's and Women's Final Four are on sale ... don't miss the deadline of May 31, 2009. For the Men's Final Four, the application process will end on May 31, 2009 or when 20,000 applications have been received (whichever comes first.)No applications will be accepted after these conditions have been met and the web site will no longer be available.
The all-session ticket prices for the 2010 Men’s and Women’s Final Fours are as follows:
Men’s Final Four: $160 and $180
Women’s Final Four: $175
To fill out your application and mark your calendar today!!! You don't want to miss this historic moment.
The all-session ticket prices for the 2010 Men’s and Women’s Final Fours are as follows:
Men’s Final Four: $160 and $180
Women’s Final Four: $175
To fill out your application and mark your calendar today!!! You don't want to miss this historic moment.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Jack Elway quits football
Jack Elway, son of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, quits football and dad is OK with his decision.
Jack Elway, a redshirt freshman at Arizona State, decided to leave the team last month.
Following in the footsteps of a famous father is not easy -- especially when you don't love the sport to the degree necessary to withstand a sport that is both physical and brutal at times.
Jack will remain at Arizona State to complete his education.
Jack Elway, a redshirt freshman at Arizona State, decided to leave the team last month.
Following in the footsteps of a famous father is not easy -- especially when you don't love the sport to the degree necessary to withstand a sport that is both physical and brutal at times.
Jack will remain at Arizona State to complete his education.
Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich diagnosed with cancer
Mark returned home to Pennsylvania last Friday after classes at Boston College with some pain in his left knee and throughout his leg.
ACC's Defensive Player of the Year, Mark was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a malignant tumor most often found in bone or soft tissue.
The Eagles' seemingly invincible leader turned down the NFL draft to return for his senior season. Per ESPN, Heather Dinich, Mark is a fearless individual who is always ready to take on a tough opponent. His integrity, determination and focus are unmatched.
Mark's record -- he led the Eagles with 110 tackles, six interceptions, eight pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
ACC's Defensive Player of the Year, Mark was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a malignant tumor most often found in bone or soft tissue.
The Eagles' seemingly invincible leader turned down the NFL draft to return for his senior season. Per ESPN, Heather Dinich, Mark is a fearless individual who is always ready to take on a tough opponent. His integrity, determination and focus are unmatched.
Mark's record -- he led the Eagles with 110 tackles, six interceptions, eight pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Farewell to Wayman Tisdale
After a two year battle with cancer, Wayman Tisdale, the legendary Oklahoma Sooner passed away today. At 44 years old, Wayman was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
Wayman was a three-time All-American at Oklahoma who played 12 seasons in the NBA.
Per ESPN ...
After three years at Oklahoma, Tisdale played in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-9 forward, with a soft left-handed touch on the court and a wide smile off it, averaged 15.3 points for his career. He was on the U.S. team that won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics.
Wayman's courage and determination to live beyond the diagnosis touched the hearts and lives of many. He will be missed.
Wayman was a three-time All-American at Oklahoma who played 12 seasons in the NBA.
Per ESPN ...
After three years at Oklahoma, Tisdale played in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-9 forward, with a soft left-handed touch on the court and a wide smile off it, averaged 15.3 points for his career. He was on the U.S. team that won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics.
Wayman's courage and determination to live beyond the diagnosis touched the hearts and lives of many. He will be missed.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Boise State -- $150,000 donation
The Associate Press has the story -- Boise State coach Chris Petersen and his wife, Barbara, are chipping in $150,000 to help build a new campus home for business and economic studies.
Awards and accolades keep accumulating for Coach Peterson ... from 1988 to 2009, his goals cataputed him to success, time and time again.
2008 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
2008 Finalist for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year
2006 winner of the Bryant award
and the list goes on an on.
His accomplishments never cease. Coach Peterson's donation of $150,000 contributes to the 35 million dollar fundraising campaign for a new College of Business and Economics!
Awards and accolades keep accumulating for Coach Peterson ... from 1988 to 2009, his goals cataputed him to success, time and time again.
2008 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
2008 Finalist for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year
2006 winner of the Bryant award
and the list goes on an on.
His accomplishments never cease. Coach Peterson's donation of $150,000 contributes to the 35 million dollar fundraising campaign for a new College of Business and Economics!
Congratulations to UCLA Women's Water Polo Team
UCLA made history -- they secured their 11th women's water polo national championship and seventh NCAA title!!!
Per www.ncaa.com ...
College Park, MD was the location of this tremendous accomplishment. UCLA defeated crosstown rival USC, 5-4, at Maryland's Epply Recreation Center.
Senior Tanya Gandy led the Bruins (25-6) with three goals, and senior goalkeeper Brittany Fullen collected 12 saves.
UCLA improved to 20-1 all-time in NCAA Tournament play and has now won its last 17 tournament matches (dating back to 2002).
Way to GO UCLA!!!
Per www.ncaa.com ...
College Park, MD was the location of this tremendous accomplishment. UCLA defeated crosstown rival USC, 5-4, at Maryland's Epply Recreation Center.
Senior Tanya Gandy led the Bruins (25-6) with three goals, and senior goalkeeper Brittany Fullen collected 12 saves.
UCLA improved to 20-1 all-time in NCAA Tournament play and has now won its last 17 tournament matches (dating back to 2002).
Way to GO UCLA!!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Class of 2009 - College Hall of Fame
The field was tough, but the winners rose to the top. Determination and perseverance pays off! Congratulations to the Class of 2009 College Hall of Fame!!!
Pervis Atkins, New Mexico State HB
Tim Brown, Notre Dame WR
Chuck Cecil, Arizona DB
Ed Dyas, Auburn FB
Major Harris, West Virginia QB
Gordon Hudson, BYU TE
William Lewis, Harvard player
Woodrow Lowe, Alabama LB
Ken Margerum, Stanford WR
Steve McMichael, Texas DL
John Robinson, UCLA/UNLV coach
Chris Spielman, Ohio State LB
Larry Station, Iowa LB
Pat Swilling, Georgia Tech DE
Gino Torretta, Miami QB
Curt Warner, Penn State RB
Grant Wistrom, Nebraska DE
Pervis Atkins, New Mexico State HB
Tim Brown, Notre Dame WR
Chuck Cecil, Arizona DB
Ed Dyas, Auburn FB
Major Harris, West Virginia QB
Gordon Hudson, BYU TE
William Lewis, Harvard player
Woodrow Lowe, Alabama LB
Ken Margerum, Stanford WR
Steve McMichael, Texas DL
John Robinson, UCLA/UNLV coach
Chris Spielman, Ohio State LB
Larry Station, Iowa LB
Pat Swilling, Georgia Tech DE
Gino Torretta, Miami QB
Curt Warner, Penn State RB
Grant Wistrom, Nebraska DE
Monday, May 4, 2009
NCAA Division 1 Women's Lacrosse Committee
16 teams are ready to compete in the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Lacross Championship!!!
According to NCAA ...
Preliminary-round games: May 10th, eight first round games will be conducted and four quarterfinal games will be played Saturday, May 16th.
Towson University will host the winners of the four quarterfinal games on May 22 and 24 at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Maryland.
The semifinal games will be broadcast live on CBS College Sports Network at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, May 22. The championship game will be broadcast live at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 24th.
Teams Receiving Automatic Qualification:
America East Confernece Boston U
Atlantic Coast Conference Maryland
Atlantic 10 Conference Massachusetts
Big East Conference Notre Dame
Colonial Athletic Conference Towson
Ivy Group Pennsylvania
Patriot League Colgate
Play-in-Game Fairfield
Northeast at Metro Atlantic Fairfield
Stay tuned for the results!!!
According to NCAA ...
Preliminary-round games: May 10th, eight first round games will be conducted and four quarterfinal games will be played Saturday, May 16th.
Towson University will host the winners of the four quarterfinal games on May 22 and 24 at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Maryland.
The semifinal games will be broadcast live on CBS College Sports Network at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, May 22. The championship game will be broadcast live at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 24th.
Teams Receiving Automatic Qualification:
America East Confernece Boston U
Atlantic Coast Conference Maryland
Atlantic 10 Conference Massachusetts
Big East Conference Notre Dame
Colonial Athletic Conference Towson
Ivy Group Pennsylvania
Patriot League Colgate
Play-in-Game Fairfield
Northeast at Metro Atlantic Fairfield
Stay tuned for the results!!!
Double Header ends the regular season
Sophmore Sarah McCloud and senior Christie Hamilton of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrated a grand victory on Sunday -- no-hitter at Bogle Park - 8-0 and 8-2!!!
Sunday's double header was the finale of the the regular season play for both Georgia and Arkansas.
2009 Regular season ...
Georgia Bulldogs - 39 -9 overall record and an 18-7 mark in Southeastern Conference action.
Arknansas Razorback: 27-26 overall and 10-16 in league play.
What's on the horizon for the Georgia Bulldogs:
They travel to Knoxville, Tenn on May 7-9 to face the #6 seed Kentucky Wildcats in the first round. Georga Bulldogs are No. 3 seed for the SEC Tournament hosted by the University of Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Sunday's double header was the finale of the the regular season play for both Georgia and Arkansas.
2009 Regular season ...
Georgia Bulldogs - 39 -9 overall record and an 18-7 mark in Southeastern Conference action.
Arknansas Razorback: 27-26 overall and 10-16 in league play.
What's on the horizon for the Georgia Bulldogs:
They travel to Knoxville, Tenn on May 7-9 to face the #6 seed Kentucky Wildcats in the first round. Georga Bulldogs are No. 3 seed for the SEC Tournament hosted by the University of Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Monday, April 27, 2009
2009 NFL First Draft Picks
2009 NFL First Draft Team Picks -- the field has narrowed and the winners are selected!!!
1 - Georgia - Matthew Stafford, QB
2 - Baylor - Jason Smith, OT
3 - LSU - Tyson Jackson, DE
4 - Wake Forest - Aaron Curry, OLB
5 - Souther Cal - Mark Sanchez, QB
6 - Alabama - Andre Smith, OT
7 - Maryland - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR
8 - Virginia - Eugene Monroe, OT
9 - Boston College - B.J. Raji. DT
10 - Texas Tech - Michael Crabtree, WR
11 - Penn State - Asron Maybin, DE
12 - Georgia, Knowshon Moreno, RB
13 - Texas, Brian Orakpo, DE
14 - Ohio State - Malcolm Jenkins, CB
15 - Southern Cal - Brian Cushing, OLB
16 - Northern Illinois - Larry English, DE
17 - Kansas State - Josh Freeman, QB
18 - Tennessee - Robert Ayers, LB
19 -Missouri - Jeremy Maclin, WR
20 - Oklahoma State - Brandon Pettigrew, TE
21 - California - Alex Mack, C
22 - Florida - Percy Harvin, WR
23 - Mississippi - Michael Oher, OT
24 - Mississippi - Peria Jerry, DT
25 - Illinois - Vontae Davis, CB
26 - Southern Cal - Clay Matthews, OLB
27 - Connecticut - Donald Brown, RB
28 -Louisville - Eric Wood, C
29 - North Carolina - Hakeen Nicks, WR
30 - Rutgers - Kenny Britt, WR
31 - Ohio State, Chris Wells, RB
32 - Missouri - Evander Hood, DT
Congratulations to the new 2009 NFL Draft Pick!!!
1 - Georgia - Matthew Stafford, QB
2 - Baylor - Jason Smith, OT
3 - LSU - Tyson Jackson, DE
4 - Wake Forest - Aaron Curry, OLB
5 - Souther Cal - Mark Sanchez, QB
6 - Alabama - Andre Smith, OT
7 - Maryland - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR
8 - Virginia - Eugene Monroe, OT
9 - Boston College - B.J. Raji. DT
10 - Texas Tech - Michael Crabtree, WR
11 - Penn State - Asron Maybin, DE
12 - Georgia, Knowshon Moreno, RB
13 - Texas, Brian Orakpo, DE
14 - Ohio State - Malcolm Jenkins, CB
15 - Southern Cal - Brian Cushing, OLB
16 - Northern Illinois - Larry English, DE
17 - Kansas State - Josh Freeman, QB
18 - Tennessee - Robert Ayers, LB
19 -Missouri - Jeremy Maclin, WR
20 - Oklahoma State - Brandon Pettigrew, TE
21 - California - Alex Mack, C
22 - Florida - Percy Harvin, WR
23 - Mississippi - Michael Oher, OT
24 - Mississippi - Peria Jerry, DT
25 - Illinois - Vontae Davis, CB
26 - Southern Cal - Clay Matthews, OLB
27 - Connecticut - Donald Brown, RB
28 -Louisville - Eric Wood, C
29 - North Carolina - Hakeen Nicks, WR
30 - Rutgers - Kenny Britt, WR
31 - Ohio State, Chris Wells, RB
32 - Missouri - Evander Hood, DT
Congratulations to the new 2009 NFL Draft Pick!!!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year
The honor goes to Destinee Hooker, junior at University of Texas.
Destinee shattered a nine-year-old collegiate indoor record by clearing 6'6" - a full inch higher than her previous best!!!
This historic jump made her the first athlete in Texas women's track history to receive the Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year award!!!
Destinee shattered a nine-year-old collegiate indoor record by clearing 6'6" - a full inch higher than her previous best!!!
This historic jump made her the first athlete in Texas women's track history to receive the Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year award!!!
NCAA Public Recognition Awards 2009
NCAA Public Recognition Awards for their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rates goes to University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill men's basketball team and University of Connecticut women's basketball team!!! These awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in each sport with their APRs.
Per NCAA.com, the 767 teams publicly recognized this year for high achievement represent 11.9 percent of the approximately 6,484 Division I teams. The list includes 448 women's teams and 319 men's or mixed squads.
Per NCAA.com, the 767 teams publicly recognized this year for high achievement represent 11.9 percent of the approximately 6,484 Division I teams. The list includes 448 women's teams and 319 men's or mixed squads.
NFL 2009 Draft countdown ... April 25-26
The NFL Draft countdown is ticking …
Who are the TOP Ten Quarterback Prospects?
Boltus, Jason QB 6'3" 225 lbs Hartwick
Bomar, Rhett QB 6'2" 225 lbs Sam Houston State
Brandstater, Tom QB 6'5" 220 lbs Fresno State
Brown, Nathan QB 6'1" 219 lbs Central Arkansas
Cantwell, Hunter QB 6'4" 235 lbs Louisville
Carpenter, Rudy QB 6'2" 218 lbs Arizona State
Clement, Chase QB 6'1" 210 lbs Rice
Conley, T.J QB 6'3" 212 lbs Idaho
Daniel, Chase QB 6'0" 218 lbs Missouri
Davis, Nate QB 6'1" 226 lbs Ball State
Check out the full list of the QB Prospects .
The countdown is on ... this weekend!!!
Who are the TOP Ten Quarterback Prospects?
Boltus, Jason QB 6'3" 225 lbs Hartwick
Bomar, Rhett QB 6'2" 225 lbs Sam Houston State
Brandstater, Tom QB 6'5" 220 lbs Fresno State
Brown, Nathan QB 6'1" 219 lbs Central Arkansas
Cantwell, Hunter QB 6'4" 235 lbs Louisville
Carpenter, Rudy QB 6'2" 218 lbs Arizona State
Clement, Chase QB 6'1" 210 lbs Rice
Conley, T.J QB 6'3" 212 lbs Idaho
Daniel, Chase QB 6'0" 218 lbs Missouri
Davis, Nate QB 6'1" 226 lbs Ball State
Check out the full list of the QB Prospects .
The countdown is on ... this weekend!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
And the 2009 National Gymnastic Champions are ...
The GEORGIA Gymdogs took the honor at the 2009 National Gymnastics Championship.
Scoring perfect 10's on bars and vault, Courney Kupet's incredible triumph spurred the Gymdogs to victory!
And she wasn't the only one with a REMARKABLE triumph - every gymnast on the team deserves a High Five for their incredible performances. And for coach Suzanne Voculan - her fourth straight title. Suzanne is the winningest coach in the history of American women's sports!
The Georgia Gymdog's claimed their championship as the countries BEST GYMNASTS on Saturday after days of constant competition.
Congratulations Georgia Gymdogs.
Scoring perfect 10's on bars and vault, Courney Kupet's incredible triumph spurred the Gymdogs to victory!
And she wasn't the only one with a REMARKABLE triumph - every gymnast on the team deserves a High Five for their incredible performances. And for coach Suzanne Voculan - her fourth straight title. Suzanne is the winningest coach in the history of American women's sports!
The Georgia Gymdog's claimed their championship as the countries BEST GYMNASTS on Saturday after days of constant competition.
Congratulations Georgia Gymdogs.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Update -- 2009 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships
Update -- 2009 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships.
Friday’s event brings Alabama and Arkansas to the Super Six Team Finals along with Utah, joining afternoon qualifiers Georgia, Florida and LSU.
The completion is fierce with strong competitors:
Final Team Results:
1. Alabama - 197.025
2. Arkansas - 196.95
3. Utah - 196.625 (advances to Super Six)
4. UCLA - 196.625
5. Oregon State - 195.35
6. Illinois- 195.05
Who took top honors on the first day?
Vault: 1. Michelle Stout, Arkansas (9.975), 2. Michelle Rodriguez, Oregon State (9.95), 2. Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA (9.95); 2. Kristina Baskett (9.95)
Bars: 1. Ashley Priess, Alabama (9.90); 1. Ariana Berlin, UCLA (9.90); 1. Kristina Baskett, Utah (9.90); 4. Morgan Dennis, Alabama (9.875), 4. Michelle Stout, Arkansas (9.875); 4. Elise Wheeler, Southern Utah (9.875)
Beam: 1. Ricki Lebegern, Alabama (9.90); 1. Ashley Priess, Alabama (9.90); 2. Alex La Chance, Arkansas (9.90); 1. Sarah Nagashima, Arkansas (9.90); 1. Melissa Fernandez, Illinois (9.90); 1. Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA (9.90); 1. Kristina Baskett, Utah (9.90); 1. Elise Wheeler, Southern Utah (9.90)
Floor: 1. Daria Bijak, Utah (9.90); 2. Mandi Rodriguez, Oregon State (9.875); 2. Vanessa Zamarippa, UCLA (9.875); 2. Brittani McCullough, UCLA (9.875); 4. Kylee Botterman, Michigan (9.875).
Friday’s event brings Alabama and Arkansas to the Super Six Team Finals along with Utah, joining afternoon qualifiers Georgia, Florida and LSU.
The completion is fierce with strong competitors:
Final Team Results:
1. Alabama - 197.025
2. Arkansas - 196.95
3. Utah - 196.625 (advances to Super Six)
4. UCLA - 196.625
5. Oregon State - 195.35
6. Illinois- 195.05
Who took top honors on the first day?
Vault: 1. Michelle Stout, Arkansas (9.975), 2. Michelle Rodriguez, Oregon State (9.95), 2. Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA (9.95); 2. Kristina Baskett (9.95)
Bars: 1. Ashley Priess, Alabama (9.90); 1. Ariana Berlin, UCLA (9.90); 1. Kristina Baskett, Utah (9.90); 4. Morgan Dennis, Alabama (9.875), 4. Michelle Stout, Arkansas (9.875); 4. Elise Wheeler, Southern Utah (9.875)
Beam: 1. Ricki Lebegern, Alabama (9.90); 1. Ashley Priess, Alabama (9.90); 2. Alex La Chance, Arkansas (9.90); 1. Sarah Nagashima, Arkansas (9.90); 1. Melissa Fernandez, Illinois (9.90); 1. Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA (9.90); 1. Kristina Baskett, Utah (9.90); 1. Elise Wheeler, Southern Utah (9.90)
Floor: 1. Daria Bijak, Utah (9.90); 2. Mandi Rodriguez, Oregon State (9.875); 2. Vanessa Zamarippa, UCLA (9.875); 2. Brittani McCullough, UCLA (9.875); 4. Kylee Botterman, Michigan (9.875).
Thursday, April 16, 2009
NCAA announcement: New Jersey City University to host the 2010 NCAA National Women’s Bowling Championship
The first national championship event hosted by NJCU in its athletics history!
The seventh-annual championship will be held from April 8-10, 2010 at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
The Gothic Knights have hosted several major sectional and regional NCAA basketball tournament events - the 1980 and 1986 regional finals, the 1990 and 2004 second rounds and the 1995 and 1998 first rounds, but this will be their FIRST national event.
NJCU will become the first Division III institution to host the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship.
If you are a Women's Bowling fan and you live in North Brunswick ... mark you calender so you won't miss a moment of this exciting event.
The seventh-annual championship will be held from April 8-10, 2010 at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
The Gothic Knights have hosted several major sectional and regional NCAA basketball tournament events - the 1980 and 1986 regional finals, the 1990 and 2004 second rounds and the 1995 and 1998 first rounds, but this will be their FIRST national event.
NJCU will become the first Division III institution to host the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship.
If you are a Women's Bowling fan and you live in North Brunswick ... mark you calender so you won't miss a moment of this exciting event.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
2009 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championship
2009 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championship
1 day and accounting …
The University of Nebraska, Lincoln will host the 2009 National Collegiate Women’s Gynmastics Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center April 16-18.
Team Competition with National Qualifying Scores:
Georgia – 394.955
Utah – 394-865
Alabama – 393.925
Stanford – 393.025
LSU – 393.635
Florida – 393.490
UCLA – 393.205
Oregon State – 393.320
Arkansas – 392.740
Penn State – 392.040
Illinois - 392.715
Who will take top honors? Stay tuned for the results!!!
1 day and accounting …
The University of Nebraska, Lincoln will host the 2009 National Collegiate Women’s Gynmastics Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center April 16-18.
Team Competition with National Qualifying Scores:
Georgia – 394.955
Utah – 394-865
Alabama – 393.925
Stanford – 393.025
LSU – 393.635
Florida – 393.490
UCLA – 393.205
Oregon State – 393.320
Arkansas – 392.740
Penn State – 392.040
Illinois - 392.715
Who will take top honors? Stay tuned for the results!!!
NCBWA Division I Baseball Poll
National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division I Baseball Poll as of 04/13/2009.
NCBWA continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls predictions and weekly surveys.
From 32 college baseball writers and related media persons from throughout the nation, the best are chosen. The Top 35 has narrowed down to 30.
After a 3-1 week, the Tigers became the fifth team to land on top of the NCBWA poll this season. GO LSU!!!
Georgia fell back to second place, but the Big 12 leads all conferences with seven ranked teams. Six among the top 30 are ACC.
1 - LSU
2 - Georgia
3 - Rice
4 - North Carolina
5 - Arizona St.
6 - Texas
7 - UC Irvine
8 - Cal St. Fullerton
9 - Miami (Fla.)
10 - Oklahoma
11 - Georgia Tech
12 - Arkansas
13 - Baylor
14 - Coastal Caro.
15 - Florida St.
16 - Mississippi
17 - Virginia
18 - Clemson
19 - Cal Poly
20 - East Carolina
21 - TCU
22 - Florida
23 - Texas A&M
24 - San Diego St.
25 - Oregon St.
26 - Ohio St.
27 - San Diego
28 - Oklahoma St.
29 - Kansas St.
30 - Kansas
NCBWA continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls predictions and weekly surveys.
From 32 college baseball writers and related media persons from throughout the nation, the best are chosen. The Top 35 has narrowed down to 30.
After a 3-1 week, the Tigers became the fifth team to land on top of the NCBWA poll this season. GO LSU!!!
Georgia fell back to second place, but the Big 12 leads all conferences with seven ranked teams. Six among the top 30 are ACC.
1 - LSU
2 - Georgia
3 - Rice
4 - North Carolina
5 - Arizona St.
6 - Texas
7 - UC Irvine
8 - Cal St. Fullerton
9 - Miami (Fla.)
10 - Oklahoma
11 - Georgia Tech
12 - Arkansas
13 - Baylor
14 - Coastal Caro.
15 - Florida St.
16 - Mississippi
17 - Virginia
18 - Clemson
19 - Cal Poly
20 - East Carolina
21 - TCU
22 - Florida
23 - Texas A&M
24 - San Diego St.
25 - Oregon St.
26 - Ohio St.
27 - San Diego
28 - Oklahoma St.
29 - Kansas St.
30 - Kansas
Monday, April 13, 2009
Georgia Tech 7 -10, Virginia 6-11
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia
Suspended because of bad weather, nearly 19 hours, Georgia Tech’s Tony Plagman hit a walk-off single off Matt Packer in the ninth inning to beat Virginia.
The Cavaliers split two games with Georgia Tech – Packer gave up three runs, six hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings.
Phil Gosselin was 3 for 5 with two triples for the #11 and John Hicks went 3 for 5 with two runs scored.
Jarret Parker (Virginia) hit a home run, scored a career-high four runs and stole two bases.
The Cavaliers trailed by five entering the ninth, but rallied with six runs for the WIN.
Suspended because of bad weather, nearly 19 hours, Georgia Tech’s Tony Plagman hit a walk-off single off Matt Packer in the ninth inning to beat Virginia.
The Cavaliers split two games with Georgia Tech – Packer gave up three runs, six hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings.
Phil Gosselin was 3 for 5 with two triples for the #11 and John Hicks went 3 for 5 with two runs scored.
Jarret Parker (Virginia) hit a home run, scored a career-high four runs and stole two bases.
The Cavaliers trailed by five entering the ninth, but rallied with six runs for the WIN.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year
Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year is …..
University of Pittsburg head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon took top honors as Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year!
Jamie, a six-year head coach, is responsible for the school's first No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25. The Pittsburg Panthers have won 20 or more games for the eighth straight year!
Atlanta Tipoff Club presented the award on Tuesday. Other finalists were Oklahoma's Jeff Capel, LSU's Trent Johnson and Kansas' Bill Self.
University of Pittsburg head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon took top honors as Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year!
Jamie, a six-year head coach, is responsible for the school's first No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25. The Pittsburg Panthers have won 20 or more games for the eighth straight year!
Atlanta Tipoff Club presented the award on Tuesday. Other finalists were Oklahoma's Jeff Capel, LSU's Trent Johnson and Kansas' Bill Self.
The Masters – Florida State Drew Kittleson makes golf history
Florida State has a potential WINNER on their team. Drew Kittleson, a sophomore, finished second in the 2008 U.S. Amateur Tournament at Pinehurst and earned a spot at the Masters and the 2009 U.S. Open. Congratulations Drew!
The Master’s is golf's premier tournament held at Bobby Jones' Augusta National Golf Club. A tournament that millions of golfers dream of participating in, and winning. But for this sophomore at Florida State, it is more than a dream, it’s a reality.
Drew Kittleson, a Scottsdale, Arizona native, is making his first Master’s appearance in his second year with one of the college golf’s most successful programs.
From the Master’s to the 2009 U.S. Open June 15-21 at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, NY, Drew is making history for Florida State.
Per www.ncaa.com …
"It's really a dream come true," Kittleson said. "It's something you work for as a golfer and it's the highest level, so it's something I'm really looking forward to."
The Master’s is golf's premier tournament held at Bobby Jones' Augusta National Golf Club. A tournament that millions of golfers dream of participating in, and winning. But for this sophomore at Florida State, it is more than a dream, it’s a reality.
Drew Kittleson, a Scottsdale, Arizona native, is making his first Master’s appearance in his second year with one of the college golf’s most successful programs.
From the Master’s to the 2009 U.S. Open June 15-21 at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, NY, Drew is making history for Florida State.
Per www.ncaa.com …
"It's really a dream come true," Kittleson said. "It's something you work for as a golfer and it's the highest level, so it's something I'm really looking forward to."
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
NFL DRAFT - 15 Days and counting …
The NFL Draft is right around the corner. And the quarterback prospects are anxiously awaiting the results. But they have 15 days to go.
Who are the TOP 10 Quarterback Prospects?
According to CBSSports.com. there are 38 possibles …but the TOP 10 are:
Matthew Stafford – Georgia
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225 | Position:QB | College: Georgia
Mark Sanchez – Southern California
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 227 | Position:QB | College: Southern California
Josh Freeman – Kansas State
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 248 | Position:QB | College: Kansas State
Patrick White – West Virginia
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 197 | Position:QB | College: West Virginia
Rhett Bomar – Sam Houston State
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225 | Position:QB | College: Sam Houston State
Stephen McGee – Texas A&M
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 223 | Position:QB | College: Texas A&M
John Parker Wilson – Alabama
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 219 | Position:QB | College: Alabama
Nate Davis – Ball State
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 226 | Position:QB | College: Ball State
Tom Brandstater – Fresno State
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220 | Position:QB | College: Fresno State
Nathan Brown – Central Arkansas
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 219 | Position:QB | College: Central Arkansas
Do you agree with CBSSports.com? If not, who are your TOP 10?
Who are the TOP 10 Quarterback Prospects?
According to CBSSports.com. there are 38 possibles …but the TOP 10 are:
Matthew Stafford – Georgia
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225 | Position:QB | College: Georgia
Mark Sanchez – Southern California
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 227 | Position:QB | College: Southern California
Josh Freeman – Kansas State
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 248 | Position:QB | College: Kansas State
Patrick White – West Virginia
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 197 | Position:QB | College: West Virginia
Rhett Bomar – Sam Houston State
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225 | Position:QB | College: Sam Houston State
Stephen McGee – Texas A&M
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 223 | Position:QB | College: Texas A&M
John Parker Wilson – Alabama
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 219 | Position:QB | College: Alabama
Nate Davis – Ball State
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 226 | Position:QB | College: Ball State
Tom Brandstater – Fresno State
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220 | Position:QB | College: Fresno State
Nathan Brown – Central Arkansas
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 219 | Position:QB | College: Central Arkansas
Do you agree with CBSSports.com? If not, who are your TOP 10?
Arizona State Sun Devils Ties Home Run Record In Win
Arizona State Sun Devils Ties Home Run Record In Win
Fifth-ranked ASU softball team made NCAA history! A great accomplishment – only two teams in history have hit 10 homeruns in a game – the last was BYU vs. Utah Valley State last year.
They tied the all-time record for team home runs in a game - they beat UNLV 20-10 in six innings.
And that was only the first game. The second game … ASU hit five more as they defeated the Rebels in a quick five innings, 15-2 with help from Hillary Bach. The wins put the Sun Devils record at 34-7 on the season as UNLV falls to 23-13 overall.
Kaylyn Castillo, Christina Zambrana, Krista Donnenwirth, Mandy Urfer and Katelyn Boyd led the charge to victory.
Fifth-ranked ASU softball team made NCAA history! A great accomplishment – only two teams in history have hit 10 homeruns in a game – the last was BYU vs. Utah Valley State last year.
They tied the all-time record for team home runs in a game - they beat UNLV 20-10 in six innings.
And that was only the first game. The second game … ASU hit five more as they defeated the Rebels in a quick five innings, 15-2 with help from Hillary Bach. The wins put the Sun Devils record at 34-7 on the season as UNLV falls to 23-13 overall.
Kaylyn Castillo, Christina Zambrana, Krista Donnenwirth, Mandy Urfer and Katelyn Boyd led the charge to victory.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
And the WINNER is UNC !!!
The North Carolina Tar Heels took the court with WINNING on their mind. And they DID. UNC Triumphed Over Michigan State! Were they your choice?
Per Pat Forde from www.ESPN.com:
"Ty Lawson (21 points) and Tyler Hansbrough (18 points) shredded the Michigan State defense repeatedly on Monday night."
And Roy Williams ...
"It was one of the hardest years I've ever had in coaching," Roy Williams said after his Tar Heels throttled Michigan State 89-72, the largest title-game margin in 17 years.
Winning this title was a challenge for both Roy Williams and Tyler Hansbrough. "Nothing beats this feeling right here," Hansbrough said with one of the nets around his neck.
It was the perfect night for the Tar Heels! They won another title -- the program's fifth!!!
Per Pat Forde from www.ESPN.com:
"Ty Lawson (21 points) and Tyler Hansbrough (18 points) shredded the Michigan State defense repeatedly on Monday night."
And Roy Williams ...
"It was one of the hardest years I've ever had in coaching," Roy Williams said after his Tar Heels throttled Michigan State 89-72, the largest title-game margin in 17 years.
Winning this title was a challenge for both Roy Williams and Tyler Hansbrough. "Nothing beats this feeling right here," Hansbrough said with one of the nets around his neck.
It was the perfect night for the Tar Heels! They won another title -- the program's fifth!!!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Men's Basketball FINAL TWO Breakdown
The Men’s Basketball FINAL TWO Breakdown - March Madness
Connecticut Huskies vs. Michigan State Spartans
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Villanova Wildcats
And now it is down to two - Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels.
Who will walk away with the coveted title 2009 NCAA National Champions?
72,000+ fans will pack Ford Field to watch the magic unfold tonight. Will you be there?
Michigan State Spartans - On the upside, Tom Izzo team is rebounding and the Spartans average nearly ten more rebounds a game than their opponent. On the downside, Michigan State needs someone to step up and carry the scoring load – nobody averaged over 15 points a game this year.
North Carolina Tar Heels – On the upside, they can score! With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, among others contributing, UNC can get scoring from just about anywhere. On the downside, this UNC team gives up a lot of points - over 72 points a game on the year.
Everybody has an opinion ... including Gregg Doyel, CBSSports.com National Columnist ...
Which player on Michigan State would start for North Carolina over the current UNC starter? Not Kalin Lucas over Ty Lawson. Not Walton over Wayne Ellington or Delvon Roe over Danny Green. Not anyone over Tyler Hansbrough. Only at power forward could a Spartan like Morgan or Goran Suton possibly, maybe, start over UNC junior Deon Thompson! These teams played four months ago in this very same building, as you might have heard, and North Carolina won by 35.
Two teams striving to take the title. What do you think are their greatest strengths and weaknesses? And more importantly, will YOUR team walk away the 2009 NCAA National Champions?
Connecticut Huskies vs. Michigan State Spartans
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Villanova Wildcats
And now it is down to two - Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels.
Who will walk away with the coveted title 2009 NCAA National Champions?
72,000+ fans will pack Ford Field to watch the magic unfold tonight. Will you be there?
Michigan State Spartans - On the upside, Tom Izzo team is rebounding and the Spartans average nearly ten more rebounds a game than their opponent. On the downside, Michigan State needs someone to step up and carry the scoring load – nobody averaged over 15 points a game this year.
North Carolina Tar Heels – On the upside, they can score! With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, among others contributing, UNC can get scoring from just about anywhere. On the downside, this UNC team gives up a lot of points - over 72 points a game on the year.
Everybody has an opinion ... including Gregg Doyel, CBSSports.com National Columnist ...
Which player on Michigan State would start for North Carolina over the current UNC starter? Not Kalin Lucas over Ty Lawson. Not Walton over Wayne Ellington or Delvon Roe over Danny Green. Not anyone over Tyler Hansbrough. Only at power forward could a Spartan like Morgan or Goran Suton possibly, maybe, start over UNC junior Deon Thompson! These teams played four months ago in this very same building, as you might have heard, and North Carolina won by 35.
Two teams striving to take the title. What do you think are their greatest strengths and weaknesses? And more importantly, will YOUR team walk away the 2009 NCAA National Champions?
The Men’s Basketball FINAL Four Breakdown - March Madness
The Men’s Basketball FINAL Four Breakdown - March Madness
Connecticut Huskies vs. Michigan State Spartans
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Villanova Wildcats
Who will walk away with the coveted title of 2009 NCAA National Champions?
Connecticut Huskies – On the upside, Uconn has a formidable frontcourt including Hasheem Thabeet at 7 foot 3 along with Jeff Adrien and Stanley Robinson. On the downside, for the year, they are not a great free-throw shooting team.
Michigan State Spartans - On the upside, Tom Izzo team is rebounding and the Spartans average nearly ten more rebounds a game than their opponent. On the downside, Michigan State needs someone to step up and carry the scoring load – nobody averaged over 15 points a game this year.
North Carolina Tar Heels – On the upside, they can score! With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, among others contributing, UNC can get scoring from just about anywhere. On the downside, this UNC team gives up a lot of points - over 72 points a game on the year.
Villanova Wildcats: On the upside, Dante Cunningham has evolved into a star. The 6-foot-8 senior is averaging 17.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in the tournament and his size will be crucial for the Wildcats. On the downside, Villanova is not a tall team. Of its key contributors, only Shane Clark and Dante Cunningham are taller than six-foot-seven and Antonia Pena, is 6-foot-8.
Four teams striving to take the title. What do you think are their greatest strengths and weaknesses? And more importantly, will YOUR team walk away the 2009 National Champions?
Connecticut Huskies vs. Michigan State Spartans
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Villanova Wildcats
Who will walk away with the coveted title of 2009 NCAA National Champions?
Connecticut Huskies – On the upside, Uconn has a formidable frontcourt including Hasheem Thabeet at 7 foot 3 along with Jeff Adrien and Stanley Robinson. On the downside, for the year, they are not a great free-throw shooting team.
Michigan State Spartans - On the upside, Tom Izzo team is rebounding and the Spartans average nearly ten more rebounds a game than their opponent. On the downside, Michigan State needs someone to step up and carry the scoring load – nobody averaged over 15 points a game this year.
North Carolina Tar Heels – On the upside, they can score! With Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green, among others contributing, UNC can get scoring from just about anywhere. On the downside, this UNC team gives up a lot of points - over 72 points a game on the year.
Villanova Wildcats: On the upside, Dante Cunningham has evolved into a star. The 6-foot-8 senior is averaging 17.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in the tournament and his size will be crucial for the Wildcats. On the downside, Villanova is not a tall team. Of its key contributors, only Shane Clark and Dante Cunningham are taller than six-foot-seven and Antonia Pena, is 6-foot-8.
Four teams striving to take the title. What do you think are their greatest strengths and weaknesses? And more importantly, will YOUR team walk away the 2009 National Champions?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Farewell to Lou Saban - Longtime College and NFL Head Coach
Farewell to Lou Saban - Longtime College and NFL Head Coach
Football was his life. Lou will be remembered for two great
accomplishments: he coached O. J. Simpson in the NFL and ran the New York Yankees for George Steinbrenner during his career that spanned five decades. Lou died on Sunday at the age of 87.
Saban had an impressive resume: he played football at Indiana University and for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL before embarking on an unmatched head coaching career. His legacy will live on in the chronicles of history for the Boston Patriots and Buffalo Bills of the old American Football League and the NFL's Denver Broncos, along with college jobs at Miami, Army, Northwestern and Maryland.
Football was his life. Lou will be remembered for two great
accomplishments: he coached O. J. Simpson in the NFL and ran the New York Yankees for George Steinbrenner during his career that spanned five decades. Lou died on Sunday at the age of 87.
Saban had an impressive resume: he played football at Indiana University and for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL before embarking on an unmatched head coaching career. His legacy will live on in the chronicles of history for the Boston Patriots and Buffalo Bills of the old American Football League and the NFL's Denver Broncos, along with college jobs at Miami, Army, Northwestern and Maryland.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
March 27, 2009 - LSU Football Coaching Clinic
March 27, 2009 - LSU Football Coaching Clinic
Despite damage to the indoor football facility at LSU, the scheduled Football Coaching Clinic will continue. According to Charles Baglio, one of the most successful high school football coaches in Louisiana over the last 20 years and Coordinator of Football Relations, the schedule will remain the same with a change in venue.
Instead of the indoor football facility at LSU, The clinic has been transferred to the Sheraton in downtown Baton Rouge. Registration starts at 8:30 in the atrium followed by the clinic at 9:30. John Chavis, LSU defensive coordinator, will make a presentation to the attendees. At 1:30, guest speaker Archie Manning will address the group. The clinic concludes on Saturday at 11 a.m. with an LSU football scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.
Despite damage to the indoor football facility at LSU, the scheduled Football Coaching Clinic will continue. According to Charles Baglio, one of the most successful high school football coaches in Louisiana over the last 20 years and Coordinator of Football Relations, the schedule will remain the same with a change in venue.
Instead of the indoor football facility at LSU, The clinic has been transferred to the Sheraton in downtown Baton Rouge. Registration starts at 8:30 in the atrium followed by the clinic at 9:30. John Chavis, LSU defensive coordinator, will make a presentation to the attendees. At 1:30, guest speaker Archie Manning will address the group. The clinic concludes on Saturday at 11 a.m. with an LSU football scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.
Who are your Spring Top 25 Football teams
Who are your Spring Top 25 Football teams?
Everyone has an opinion, even Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com Senior Writer. From 1 – 25, these rakings have merit – teams and players that rose to the top to make an impact on the outcome.
(1) Florida, (2) Texas, (3) Oklahoma, (4) Alabama, (5) Virginia Tech, (6) USC, (7) Penn State, (8) Oregon, (9) Ohio State, (10) Oklahoma State, (11) Mississippi, (12) LSU, (13) Georgia Tech, (14) North Carolina, (15) Kansas, (16) Boise State, (17) Utah, (18) Cal, (19) TCU, (20) Oregon State, (21) Iowa, (22) Georgia, (23) Nebraska, (24) Florida State and (25) BYU.
Twenty-five schools offering the best of the best: Texas: Cory McCoy could be the next Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama- Julio Jones could become the most dominant receiver in SEC.
Do you agree with Dodd’s Spring Top 25? If not, who are your Spring Top 25?
Everyone has an opinion, even Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com Senior Writer. From 1 – 25, these rakings have merit – teams and players that rose to the top to make an impact on the outcome.
(1) Florida, (2) Texas, (3) Oklahoma, (4) Alabama, (5) Virginia Tech, (6) USC, (7) Penn State, (8) Oregon, (9) Ohio State, (10) Oklahoma State, (11) Mississippi, (12) LSU, (13) Georgia Tech, (14) North Carolina, (15) Kansas, (16) Boise State, (17) Utah, (18) Cal, (19) TCU, (20) Oregon State, (21) Iowa, (22) Georgia, (23) Nebraska, (24) Florida State and (25) BYU.
Twenty-five schools offering the best of the best: Texas: Cory McCoy could be the next Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama- Julio Jones could become the most dominant receiver in SEC.
Do you agree with Dodd’s Spring Top 25? If not, who are your Spring Top 25?
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