2010 College Football Offseason Thread

[Metes]

The BCS trophy prominently on display at Walmart:

http://cache-03.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/01/500x_bcs3.jpg

ROLL TIDE!

[Chewford]

UF has teh recruits.

[Bobbob1313]

This has already been a pretty crazy offseason...

Major schools who will probably have new head coaches next year:

FSU
UF
USC
USF
TT
ND
Cincy

Am I missing anyone?

[Metes]

For what it's worth, Urban will still be coaching next fall.

Does anybody want to drive with me to a Tuscaloosa Walmart and get our pic with the BCS trophy?

[Chewford]

Matt Wilson, I would drive with you to Tuscaloosa, but I can't to drive to Seattle to pick you up.

[Metes]

Can we meet in Lincoln, NE?

[Chewford]

Topeka, Kansas is as far as I can go.

[Fish and Chips]

The gators had a huge day yesterday, 3 top commitments: Elam, Floyd, and Powell
I know ranking are meaningless, but they were all in the top 2 player in their positions.
Elam #2 safety, 14th overall
floyd #1 DT, 5th overall
Powell #1 weak side LB, 9th overall, and was the MVP of the us army game. Did anyone see his postgame comments? I'm trying to find the video of it, but from his comments, is another tebow, in terms of over the top religious

and the Alabama "A" of Dr. Pepper is cool

[CrimsonCane]

For what it's worth, Urban will still be coaching next fall.

Does anybody want to drive with me to a Tuscaloosa Walmart and get our pic with the BCS trophy?

Just out of curiosity, what makes the BCS trophy @ Wal-Mart worthy of mention/discussion/ridicule?

[wanks1212]

Stereotypically speaking:

Only white trash folk shop at Wal-Mart.

White trash folk comprise 100% of the Alabama population.

White trash folk comprise 100% of Alabama's fan base.

So, Alabama displaying the trophy at Wal-Mark perfectly fits the stereotype of an Alabama fan.

It's like if Miami won a National Title and displayed the trophy at an exhibit at Uncle Luke's Freak Fest.

[CrimsonCane]

Stereotypically speaking:

Only white trash folk shop at Wal-Mart.

White trash folk comprise 100% of the Alabama population.

White trash folk comprise 100% of Alabama's fan base.

So, Alabama displaying the trophy at Wal-Mark perfectly fits the stereotype of an Alabama fan.

It's like if Miami won a National Title and displayed the trophy at an exhibit at Uncle Luke's Freak Fest.

I understand that. But, it's a stereotype that is dumb and lazy. Plus, it's coming from a UF fan. Gainesville isn't really some mecca for the intelligentsia either.

[wanks1212]

That's true, but all stereotypes are dumb and lazy.

[Beef]

That's true, but all stereotypes are dumb and lazy.

You're racist

[wanks1212]

Indeed

[Metes]

I just thought it was funny. Gainesville is not exactly Athens, Greece, but we didn't put our BCS trophies on display at Walmart. It gave me a chuckle.

[Bingebag]

If you have ever been to Tuscaloosa the speculation on how it compares to Gainesville would cease to exist.

Trashiest town (of note) in America.

[wanks1212]

I just thought it was funny. Gainesville is not exactly Athens, Greece, but we didn't put our BCS trophies on display at Walmart. It gave me a chuckle.

I found it funny, just like I would find it funny if UF put their national title trophies on display at a jorts store.

[Metes]

Bingo. This guy gets it.

[Todd]

Iowa needs to update their football uniform. The 70s era Steelers look is so played.

[wanks1212]

lane kiffin to usc

[marlins02]

lane kiffin taking the usc job.
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lane kiffin to usc

bastard :fist :mischief

[FishFanInPA]

Good for him.

[wanks1212]

herm edwards would have been much more fun

[Chewford]

Epic lulz. He never did to get to sing Rocky Top.

[wanks1212]

tennessee needs to hire mike leach

[MiamiHomer]

If you guys could see the Rivals board now...LMAO. You can at least see the 50000 topics that just popped up.

[CrimsonCane]

lane kiffin to usc

Leaving one recruiting scandal to dive right in to another one.

[MiamiHomer]

Bryce Brown must be loving his choice now.

[wanks1212]

Leaving one recruiting scandal to dive right in to another one.

You mean Lane Kiffin isn't the right guy to clean up the USC program?
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Norm Chow, Monte Kiffin, and possibly Ed Orgeron joining Kiffin's staff at USC. Lane's a clown, but that's a hell of a staff.

[Bingebag]

He's a perfect fit there. USC loves his cockyness.

Tennessee just got fucked in the face.
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Police were called to the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex on the Campus of the University of Tennessee as Lane Kiffin was meeting with players to inform them that he was leaving for USC. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel a group of student chanted obscenities at Kiffin. And they weren’t nice ones either. Fans also spray painted how they felt about Kiffin on “The Rock”.

Vols basketball player Renaldo Woolridge reports on Twitter that thousands of student chased Kiffin’s car down the street as he left campus. He tweeted that tear gas was used on the crowd and that fire trucks arrived at the scene.

Tuesday night USC officially announced that Kiffin would replace Pete Carroll as their head football coach.

In a brief press conference Tuesday night where Kiffin didn’t take questions he said, “This was not an easy decision. I really believe this is the only place I would have left to go.”

http://digitalsportsdaily.com/college-football/18496
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAsxnRaTAg lol
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zKkcfq3gec

going nuts

[Ramp]

http://cache-08.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/01/500x_rock1.jpg

[Bingebag]

http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/x2_836b1e

I really wish ESPN or somebody could get a live feed going.

[FishFanInPA]

Tennessee not only lost head football coach Lane Kiffin and some of his staff to Southern Cal Tuesday night, the Vols also lost one of their commitments from Byrnes High School, DE Brandon Willis. "I was just about to leave (Duncan for Knoxville) when that came on," said Willis who was going to join Miller as an early enrollee. "All my bags are packed. I'm talking to my dad right now trying to figure out what to do. I'm back open. I've got one more official visit. I might take it, I might not. UCLA is still in the mix. I won't stay in the state. And I won't go to Tennessee. They had the nerve to call me and ask me to come to Southern Cal. And coach Orgeron had just told me he was going to be my coach at Tennessee. Auburn just called me. I don't know what to say."

yikes

[Bingebag]

Auburn swooping in for the rebound sex.

[Bingebag]

Urban Meyer getting the text about Lane Kiffen:

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7486/148ksw1.gif

[Chewford]

USC might want to never schedule an OOC game with the SEC ever while Kiffin is there, because the whole region of the country pretty much hates him.

[Jewbility]

It's very lame, but rioting in the streets and chasing his car? 95% of those kids probably never even been to a game.

[wanks1212]

Gotta wonder what Tommy Tuberville's thinking. If he hadn't taken the Texas Tech job last week, he'd be a perfect fit at UT.

[Fritz]

http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/x2_836b1e

I really wish ESPN or somebody could get a live feed going.

I would've loved it if they had Erin Andrews in a getup like they do for reporters in war zones with the flak jacket and helmet that says "PRESS" on it.

[MiamiHomer]

yikes

That isn't the only one they're losing. That kid is a bit overrated to begin with.

[MiamiHomer]

So what situation was worse? Saban or Kiffen?

[Chewford]

Saban was not literally chased out of town by a bunch of angry fans trying to lynch him.
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Gotta wonder what Tommy Tuberville's thinking. If he hadn't taken the Texas Tech job last week, he'd be a perfect fit at UT.

I'm just glad we never have to face Tuberville again.

[MiamiHomer]

Whipple is a serious candidate for the USF or UT job and has been getting calls from NFL teams on possibly joining a team to become OC.

[McLevin]

Whipple hasn't done enough to get any of those positions

[MiamiHomer]

Whipple hasn't done enough to get any of those positions

Well it seems people would disagree with you. Whipple has shown success through out his career and while he didn't turn out to be the greatest OC for Miami looking at the overall picture our offense improved drastically from last year to this season.

[McLevin]

If he gets any of those jobs, good for him, but I don't think he showed enough this year to show he can be a successful college HC or pro OC

[MiamiHomer]

If he gets any of those jobs, good for him, but I don't think he showed enough this year to show he can be a successful college HC or pro OC

I'd agree with you but I'm just saying those organizations may see it differently.

[McLevin]

Also do you have any sources? Just searched Whipple on Google News and got nothing about any of that

[MiamiHomer]

Also do you have any sources? Just searched Whipple on Google News and got nothing about any of that

Posted on Canes rivals site. Also Lou just mentioned it in the Hurricanes thread.

[FishFanInPA]

Whoa, David Cutcliffe from Duke to Tennessee.

[Ramp]

Not a shock at all once dude from Texas said no

[Beef]

People like to have better jobs than they previously had?

[Ramp]

is Duke not a top job?

[Beef]

It is not the toppest of jobs

[FishFanInPA]

Duke is not a top job unless you enjoy being a football coach at a bball school.

[Ramp]

thanks fip

[Beef]

Thanks indeed, that is why you are on the radio

[Fritz]

Should've hired Leach.

[PitchingWinsGames]

Whipple is a serious candidate for the USF or UT job and has been getting calls from NFL teams on possibly joining a team to become OC.

I almost think I would have preferred Whipple to Holtz, but Im really not high on having either of them.

[wanks1212]

Should've hired Leach.

Leach likes pirates. Hopefully ECU takes a look in his direction.

[Bingebag]

I almost think I would have preferred Whipple to Holtz, but Im really not high on having either of them.

Holtz is a good coach. USF upgraded.

[FishFanInPA]

Al Golden is on Tennessee's list....I mean I can't get pissed if we lose our coach to the Vols but cmon, that's not fair.

[CrimsonCane]

How is it not fair? Suppose ESPN Radio in NYC wanted to air a FIP show and pay you a lot more money to be there. Talented people often agree to go to programs that have struggled mightily for years precisely because it'll put them on the radar for a much bigger job when there's a vacancy. The big programs think, "Hell, if he could win with TEMPLE, imagine what he could do with a real college football program." Also, I'm sure if you're the coach for one of these small program schools, you're thinking, "Regardless of how good I can make Temple, they're never going to be Tennessee."

[FishFanInPA]

Oh I understand it's the plight of the mid-major. It just sucks that we could lose him to Tennessee. It's gotta be hard to sell to that fanbase that you are taking Temple's coach.

[Metes]

I hope ESPN never does that

[wanks1212]

la tech coach derek dooley to tennessee

[Bingebag]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbNBd4S8II

Press going back and forth with the university of the press conference terms.

I thought it was a pretty interesting watch.

That's the SEC Blogger from ESPN.com kicking it up on the far right.

[Chewford]

Is Wandy gonna have to choke a bitch?

MIKE McCALL, Alligator Staff Writer

Former Florida cornerback Wondy Pierre-Louis turned himself in to Gainesville authorities early Tuesday morning and was arrested on charges of domestic battery by strangulation, unarmed burglary, battery, kidnapping and obstructing justice by tampering.

Pierre-Louis — who turned himself in at 2:16 a.m. according to Alachua County Jail records — was being sought by police after being accused of pinning a girlfriend against a countertop and choking her on Sunday morning, when he allegedly entered her home and found her with another person who fled the scene.

His bond was set at $185,000.

Pierre-Louis had just completed his senior season with the football team and was working toward a degree in Sociology. The turmoil comes soon after he discovered that his family’s home in Haiti was destroyed during last week’s earthquake.

[Fritz]

Supposedly he found his lady in bed with another dude.

[FishFanInPA]

http://media.krem.com/images/012710_red-turf.jpg

Eastern Washington is going to install red turf.

[FishFanInPA]

Now that he’s a Southern Cal Trojan, Markeith Ambles may want to learn how to spell it.

SI.com recruiting reporter (and former AJC intern) Andy Staples was first to note Ambles’ problems with spelling “Trojans” when he saw Ambles’ tweet: “@mARKEITHAMBLES: who will i be tomorrow a vol, trogan, or tar heel!!!!!!”

Staples blew it off as a typo until he saw the Henry County wide receiver’s update on Twitter after committing to USC Wednesday morning. At 12:19 p.m. he tweeted: “Go Trogans!!!!!!”

USC’s Lane Kiffin apparently coached him up at that point. At 12:24 p.m., Ambles tweeted simply, “Trojans”

:fip

[Fritz]

Lawlcano.

I must say that the Gaytahs class don't take no jive. I dig it.

[wanks1212]

According to information we just received, Seantrel Henderson is expected to announce in less than an hour that he will sign with the University of Miami. There have been plenty of rumors flying around today; the source of this tidbit appears to carry some reliability.

Henderson's announcement is scheduled for 4:30. Let's see what happens.

minneapolis star-tribune (http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/Preps_Insider.html)
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seantrel to usc. GODDAMMIT

[FishFanInPA]

it's USC

[Blackout Pact]

Good to see USC holding their student-athletes to a high standard for academics.

Colorado has had an absolutely terrible recruiting season. Not a big surprise though considering Hawkins is still at the helm of a program. It's going to take us at least 5-7 years to bounce back from the his tenure as coach.

[Bingebag]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/culturedrecords/auburn-tx1.jpg

AU coaches going nuts for Lemonier.

[Ramp]

haha very cool

[MiamiHomer]

minneapolis star-tribune (http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/Preps_Insider.html)
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seantrel to usc. GODDAMMIT

Basically all the uncommitted guys that visited last weekend came for a free trip.

Out of the 6 people we were targeting today we only got one and he was deciding between Washington State and Miami lol.

[Fritz]

Anyone know how Charlie Strong did with his first recruiting class?

[Fish and Chips]

Anyone know how Charlie Strong did with his first recruiting class?

http://louisville.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1048132
Louisville, Ky. - University of Louisville head football coach Charlie Strong announced on Wednesday the signing of 20 student-athletes to National-Letters-of- Intent to join the Cardinals football program.

The Cardinals did sign three players who are mid-year enrollees in quarterback Luke Woodley from Dallas, Texas, defensive tackle Randy Salmon from Hutchinson Community College and defensive end Tyler Harrell, who transferred to Louisville from Iowa.

Hired on Dec. 9, Strong put together one of the deepest and arguably most-talented classes in school history in just a span of 55 days. Louisville signed seven players from the state of Florida, four from Ohio and Georgia, two from Kentucky and New Jersey and one from Alabama.

The seven players from Florida are true "gets" for Strong as he continues his stronghold on the Sunshine state from his success at Florida.

Strong was able to grab two players out of Northwestern High School in Miami in wide receiver Michaelee Harris and running back Corvin Lamb. Harris is a complete wide receiver, who is ranked on the Rivals 250 list. Lamb rushed for 912 yards and 14 scores and owns legitimate 4.3 speed.

Treasure Coast linebacker Deon Rogers, who was orginally committed to Georgia, made the switch to Louisville late in the process. Rogers, has outstanding speed, recorded 58 tackles and 12 tackles for loss as a senior.

Defensive end B.J. Butler from Kissimmee, Fla. is another former Georgia committment, who made the switch to Louisville after the Cardinals hired Strong. Butler is one of the top-rated players in the state of Florida and will bring a lot of athleticism to the defensive line.

The Cardinals added two big bodies in defensive lineman Jamaine Brooks and offensive lineman Chris Acosta. Brooks, is a 300-pound defensive lineman from Palmetto High School, is a big-body guy who can be tough to move off the line-of-scrimmage, while Acosta is an athletic lineman who can play a variety of diff erent positions.

Wide receiver Josh Bellamy from Butte College, who grew up in St. Petersburg, Fla. is the last player signed from the Sunshine State. Bellamy is an explosive wide out who runs precise routes. At Butte, he caught 80 passes for 1,307 yards and 17 touchdowns during his two-year career.

The Cardinals made a good name for themselves in the state of Ohio, grabbing four student-athletes from the Buckeye State.

Louisville inked a pair of Browns in quarterback Dominique Brown and linebacker Preston Brown. Dominique, the top-rated quarterback in Ohio, rushed for 1,998 yards last season in guiding Winton Woods to a 13-2 record and the school's fi rst-ever Division II Ohio State Championship. Preston is the prototypical linebacker who can run and could be a great addition to Strong's defensive scheme. Linebacker Tyon Dixon from Colerain High School is an undersized, but athletic and powerful linebacker who plays hard. He has been clocked at 4.56 in the 40-yard dash, while cornerback Jordan Paschal was credited with 266 career tackles and eight interceptions during his high-school career.

Louisville landed two of the top in-state products in wide receiver Stephan Robinson from Central High School and defensive tackle Brandon Dunn from Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Robinson, who owns 4.4 speed, caught 33 passes for 673 yards and six touchdowns at Central, while Dunn is a versatile lineman who can help the Cardinals up front.

Strong signed four players out of Georgia, including two Sandy Creek teammates in Jarrett Davis, a wide receiver, and Lacy Coleman, a defensive end. Davis led Sandy Creek to a state title by catching fi ve passes for 182 yards, while Coleman was a fi rst-team All-State performer. Wide receiver Senorise Perry is one of the fastest players in the state of Georgia, being clocked at 4.28 in the 40-yard dash. He scored 15 touchdowns as a senior.

Athlete Marcus Smith from Hardaway High School is a tremendous athlete, who threw for over 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns last year, but could play a couple of diff erent positions. Off ensive lineman Jake Smith from Jacksonville, Ala. helps fi ll a huge need for the Cardinal on the off ensive line. At 313 pounds, Smith is an athletic and physical athlete who will add much-needed depth at that position.

The Cardinals will begin spring practice on March 24. Further dates and times will be announced at a later date.

[Beef]

Following three years without going to a bowl game, University of Louisville football coach Charlie Strong knew he needed to bring a little excitement to the program.

So without much time to get adjusted or hire a coaching staff, the former University of Florida defensive coordinator made a splash on the recruiting scene.

The Cardinals, despite losing one of their key commitments Wednesday on the first day of the college football signing period, announced a 20-player recruiting class that Strong said “really fills our needs.”

Louisville added 13 players on offense, signed seven players from Florida and saw its class ranking rise more than 35 spots in the 55 days since Strong was hired to replace Steve Kragthorpe.

“There's some excitement around this city now and this recruiting class adds to it,” Strong said. “It's been a great run the last two weeks . . .. The last two weeks we have been able to go out and get some players that will be great contributors.

“We want to get back to the top in the Big East and with the players we have assembled we feel like we can make that run.”

U of L's class is ranked No. 45 by Scout.com and No. 51 by Rivals.com, checking in at third in the Big East Conference

There is more to it, but you get the jist. gist? Gist.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100203/SPORTS02/2030411/Strong+push+results+in+recruiting+haul+for+Louisvi lle

James Gist used to play for Maryland
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I would've posted first if not for Gist

[¿NICK?]

Looks like Nebraska picked up a cool QB from Braedenton on signing day.:top:

[Fish and Chips]

FSU has a good class, too

[wanks1212]

Seantrel Henderson, the highly recruited offensive lineman who announced Wednesday that he was going to Southern California, has not signed a letter of intent to play for the Trojans.

According to Henderson’s father, Sean, he will wait until U.S.C. appears before an N.C.A.A. infractions committee from Feb. 19-21 to hear about possible sanctions for the program before deciding whether to sign the letter. Though the Trojans are not likely to hear about any possible sanctions at that time, Sean Henderson said the hearing would give the family a sense of where the process was headed.

Henderson has until April 1 to sign a letter of intent. After that, Seantrel Henderson could find himself in a situation similar to Terrelle Pryor in 2008. Sean Henderson declined further comment.

http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/03/top-usc-recruit-is-not-signed-yet/

[Ralph]

Lane Kiffin really is getting a jump on recruiting.

No sooner had the Trojans new coach put the finishing touches on the Class of 2010 recruits, that he turned his attention to the Class of 2015.

That's right, 2015.

Thursday evening Kiffin received a verbal commitment from 13-year old wunderkind quarterback David Sills of Bear, Del.

Too young?

Not according to his personal coach Steve Clarkson, who has mentored some of the game's best quarterbacks including current USC starter Matt Barkley.

"His skill set is off the chart," Clarkson said. "I've never seen anyone at his age do what he's been able to do."

The commitment, which was first reported by ESPN's Shelley Smith, has happened in college basketball previously, but is unprecedented for college football where it's harder to project how a player as young as Sills will develop physically. Clarkson says that won't be a problem.

"He's already six feet as a 13-year old," Clarkson said. "And he's breaking down NFL footage."

Clarkson said the scholarship offer emerged after he called Kiffin to discuss a quarterback recruit for next year's class.

Clarkson said Kiffin asked him his opinion of the recruit and Clarkson said, "You might call me crazy, but you've known me a long time, right? And when I said if there was going to be a LeBron James of football it'd be Jimmy Clausen that turned out to be a pretty good prediction.

"And when I said Matt Barkley had the potential to be as good as Jimmy, he ended up winning Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior and starting at USC as a freshman, right?

"Well, I've got a kid now who is better than all of them and he's in Delaware. You gotta take a look at him."

Clarkson then directed Kiffin to a video of Sills that is making the rounds on YouTube.

Kiffin watched it and called him back immediately.

"He was like, 'This kid is incredible. How old is he again?'

"I was like, 'That's the problem, he's 13.' "

A couple of hours later, the Sills family called Kiffin and they spoke for the first time. USC had always been Sills' dream school, according to his father, David Sills IV.

"I'm as shocked as anybody," Sills' father said. "I was just talking with friends yesterday about what it'll be like four years from now when David goes through the recruiting process. I never expected this to happen so soon.

"But David's always wanted to go to USC. I mean, is there a better place to play football in the country? How can you pass up the best offer you're ever going to get?"

The younger Sills, who is an seventh-grader at Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Del., has been training with Clarkson for three years. They meet about once every six weeks at various locations around the country. Sometimes in California, where Clarkson is based. Sometimes in Delaware. And sometimes somewhere in the middle, if Clarkson is conducting a clinic.

"Steve and David hit it off immediately," David Sills IV said. "If there's ever anything David is doing wrong, Steve can fix it in like 10 minutes."

Still, 2015 is a long time from now. A lot can change.

"Well, we're going to be out to California in a few weeks and we'll meet Lane then," Sills' father said. "We're excited to meet him. And we're excited to verbally commit. Hopefully it all works out in the future."]
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=4888515

[Mainge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUb8F8Ltru0&feature=related

[Goodfella]

Lane Kiffin will not be the Trojans coach in 2015.

[Fritz]

College football gon become college basketball?

[Bingebag]

Nebraska Video Director put this together, make sure you have some volume. It's pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiLjO6Sd8DA&feature=player_embedded

[Blackout Pact]

Ugh, our #1 WR was just suspended indefinitely for what appears to be a DUI. It's miserable being a Buff's fan right now.

[Jewbility]

Great read on Myron Rolle

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=100218/myronrolle

[wanks1212]

According to reports, highly regarded defensive back Latwan Anderson, from Glenville, Ohio, has changed his commitment from West Virginia to the Miami Hurricanes after a recent visit.

Anderson, a U.S. Army All-American, was ranked as the No. 15 player in the nation by Rivals.com. He had originally committed to West Virginia during an in-game announcement at the bowl but re-opened his search following a mid-January offer from USC. Anderson had planned a visit to the Trojans but it never materialized. Instead, he made an official visit to Miami last weekend.

"I felt that all things were equal between West Virginia and Miami," Anderson told SI.com about the two schools. "The only difference was the football. In my opinion, Miami is far and away closer to winning conference and national championships than West Virginia."

Along with having family in Florida, Anderson said one other major factor figured into his decision.

"Even if I don't make the NFL, I could see myself living in Miami after I get my degree," Anderson said. "I don't know if I can say the same if I went to West Virginia. I don't know if I can see myself living there after school."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/um-hurricanes/fl-um-latwan-anderson-0311-20100310,0,2322331.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20sun-sentinel/sports/college/hurricanes%20(Miami%20Hurricanes%20/%20South%20Florida%20Sun-Sentinel)

[MiamiHomer]

I don't feel like explaining it all or maybe you already know but he is signing on a track scholarship because football has reached their scholly limit so when he was down for his visit he couldn't even talk to UM coaches just the track coach.

[wanks1212]

Yes, it's a track scholarship, but as soon as he appears in a game, it converts to a football scholarship.

If Miami is maxed out on scholarships, how are they going to fit in Seantrel, if he decides to sign with them?

[MiamiHomer]

Yes, it's a track scholarship, but as soon as he appears in a game, it converts to a football scholarship.

If Miami is maxed out on scholarships, how are they going to fit in Seantrel, if he decides to sign with them?

Actually an article was just posted on the site. We can't offer anymore scholly's to anyone so I get Henderson is a lost dream.

[wanks1212]

Henderson played basketball at Cretin. Maybe they can just take Haith's last basketball scholly, since Brandon Knight ain't gon take it.

Really, though, I'm sure they'd find a way to sneak Henderson in there if he wants to commit. They can get creative with shit. Give him a "leadership" scholly, or some of the other shadier non-athletic scholarships schools give out, for his first year, and then put him on a football scholarship starting after his first semester. They'll figure it out, if need be.

[Chewford]

Tebow got a 22 on the Wonderlic.

Below average, but more impressive than his 880 on the SAT's.

[wanks1212]

He'll always have the honor of being Valedictorian of his high school.

[Beef]

Did he really major in Community Service at UF?

[Chewford]

Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, he is a scientist!

[Beef]

You two basically had the same major

[Blackout Pact]

This just in, the Buffs are still going to be awful next year. That is all.

[MiamiHomer]

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was suspended Friday for the upcoming season by coach Chip Kelly after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary in the theft of a pair of laptops and a guitar from a campus fraternity. Masoli, a senior who had been mentioned as a potential Heisman candidate, will remain on scholarship with the Ducks and could apply for redshirt status. Masoli pleaded guilty as part of a deal that reduced his charge from a felony to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months of probation and 140 hours of community service.

Oregon QB Jeremiah Masoli suspended for 2010 season (http://www.freep.com/article/20100313/SPORTS18/100313007/1059/SPORTS11/Oregon-QB-Jeremiah-Masoli-suspended-for-2010-season)

What the hell is up with QB's and stealing laptops. What an idiot.

[Chewford]

Why the glop is he still on scholarship? He stole a lot of money worth of stuff, a normal student on an academic scholarship does that and their entire college career is shot and they end up with a career at Walmart.

[Madman81]

Because he plays football, and really, how much is his scholarship worth? He'd only be using resources that could be used for more deserving students if he, you know, went to class and did his work and such.

[Todd]

Tebow got a 22 on the Wonderlic.

Below average, but more impressive than his 880 on the SAT's.
Pretty standard for home school kids I would imagine. Poor in standardized tests and socially awkward.

[wanks1212]

bryce brown left the tennessee program and is said to be transferring

[MiamiHomer]

Surprises Surprise!

[Fritz]

Ehe, should've just went to Auburn or Miami or wherever he wanted to go initially.

[Fish and Chips]

Tebow was invited to NFL Draft, timmy will be wanting for a long time if he goes. Even though timmy's new throwing motion was way better than before, he is at best a second rounder

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5006112

[Metes]

Maybe they will reserve the Brady Quinn suite for him

[Fritz]

Maybe the Jags are dumber than we think.

[wanks1212]

He was invited largely because of the new TV structure. This year, the first round is Thursday night, the second and third round are Friday night, and the remainder of the draft is Saturday.

Tebow was invited so that ESPN has a compelling story running during the second and third round Friday - their broadcast can revolve around "Where's Tebow going?" and give the otherwise disinterested viewer a reason to tune in. And that "Where's Tebow going?" storyline is enhanced if he's in the building.

Also, the NFL's invited 24 people this year.

[wanks1212]

USC gets a two year postseason ban and loss of scholarships (http://twitter.com/BFeldmanESPN/status/15823540032). And now we know why Pete Carroll left when he did....

Lane Kiffin be fucked, and it couldn't have happened to a better guy.

[¿NICK?]

ehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

[wanks1212]

usc losing more than 20 scholarships (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-usc-20100610,0,7548894.story). seantrel must be THRILLED right now.

[MiamiHomer]

Juniors and seniors can apparently transfer out without having to sit out a year due to the 2 year bowl ban.

[Fritz]

Wow, NCAA put down the hammer, I didn't expect that. I figured they'd get a slap on the wrist.

Also, Demar Dorsey, 5-star recruit the Gators "lost" to Michigan got released from his scholly by them. Must be a real winner.

Jeremiah Masoli too, another winner.

[Blackout Pact]

CU is officially moving to the Pac-10. Crazy, but I'm a fan of the move.

[MiamiHomer]

The irony of the USC situation is how Lane Kiffen has to deal with it now, guy was rumored to do more shady recruiting than anyone else in the country in Tennessee.

[Fritz]

Yeah, but he was also at USC when the infractions were going down. He's sketchy.

[MiamiHomer]

Yeah, but he was also at USC when the infractions were going down. He's sketchy.

He tried to run away from them and ended up right in the middle of it.

[wanks1212]

Full USC Sanctions:

The NCAA has released a statement, which provides the Cliff’s Notes version of their 67-page report on USC’s violations. What folllows is the full list of both self-imposed and NCAA mandated sanctions against USC:

• Public reprimand and censure.

• Four years of probation from June 10, 2010, through June 9, 2014. The public report further details the conditions of this probation.

• Postseason ban for the 2009-10 men’s basketball season (self-imposed by the university).

• Postseason ban for the 2010 and 2011 football seasons.

• One-year show-cause penalty for the assistant football coach (June 10, 2010, to June 9, 2011). The public report further details the conditions of this penalty.

• Vacation of all wins in which the former football student-athlete competed while ineligible, beginning in December 2004. This vacation includes participation in any postseason competition, including football bowl games.

• Vacation of all wins in which the former men’s basketball student-athlete competed during the 2007-08 regular season (self-imposed by the university). The committee also stated this vacation must include participation in any post-season competition, conference tournaments and NCAA championships.

• Vacation of all wins in which the former women’s tennis student-athlete competed while ineligible between November 2006 and May 2009 (self-imposed by the university). The committee also stated this vacation must include participation in any post-season competition, conference tournaments and NCAA championships.

• Reduction of football athletics scholarships to 15 initial grants and 75 total grants for each of the 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 academic years. This represents a decrease of 10 scholarships for each of the three seasons.

• Reduction of men’s basketball athletics scholarships from 13 to 12 for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 academic years (self-imposed by the university).

• Reduction of the total number of recruiting days in men’s basketball by 20 days (from 130 to 110) for the 2010-11 academic year (self-imposed by the university).

• A $5,000 financial penalty (self-imposed by the university).

• Remittance of the $206,200 the university received for its participation in the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament (self-imposed by the university). In addition, the committee noted the university must also forfeit all future distributions scheduled for this appearance.

• Disassociation of the former football student-athlete, the former men’s basketball student-athlete and the representative who provided extra benefits to the former men’s basketball student-athlete. This disassociation includes the refusal of any financial or recruiting assistance, as well as other conditions, which the public report further details.

• Release of three men’s basketball prospective student-athletes from their letters of intent (self-imposed by the university).

• Prohibition of all non-university personnel, including boosters, from traveling on football and men’s basketball charters; attending football and men’s basketball team practices; attending or participating in any way with university football and men’s basketball camps, including donation of funds; and having access to the sidelines and locker rooms for football and men’s basketball games. The public report further details appropriate exceptions for these limitations.

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/1/10/1244082/usc-football-ncaa-investigation

My favorite part is the "no celebs on the sidelines" rule. Will Ferrell and Snoop will have to whore themselves out for attention elsewhere.

[Ramp]

Looking forward to getting my PAC-10 championship ring from the '04 season. Thanks @claymatthews52

Aaron Rodgers' twitter....fantastic

[¿NICK?]

Pete Carroll says he's shocked.

SHOCKED!

[Fritz]

He also said the facts don't line up and that USC did nothing wrong and the punishment was too hard even though they did nothing wrong.

[¿NICK?]

In case anyone wasn't aware, he's a giant douche.

[wanks1212]

Lane Kiffin's bunch very surprisingly released Seantrel Henderson from his letter of intent (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5358730). Seantrel was in Miami last weekend (http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/04/heres-your-sign-seantrel-henderson-reportedly-in-miami/).

[MiamiHomer]

Lane Kiffin's bunch very surprisingly released Seantrel Henderson from his letter of intent (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5358730). Seantrel was in Miami last weekend (http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/04/heres-your-sign-seantrel-henderson-reportedly-in-miami/).

He gon come here.

[wanks1212]

His Dad supposedly likes tOSU and doesn't like Miami at all. And his Dad had, well, most of the influence in his decision a few months ago.

But hopefully he does come to Miami. Henderson and Linder at the tackle spots would be nice for the next few years.

[MiamiHomer]

His Dad supposedly likes tOSU and doesn't like Miami at all. And his Dad had, well, most of the influence in his decision a few months ago.

But hopefully he does come to Miami. Henderson and Linder at the tackle spots would be nice for the next few years.

Seantrel to be like Dad you pushed me to USC and look where that let me you asshole!

[wanks1212]

The Miami team barber (the guy who cuts the ridiculous shit in Jacory's and other guys' hair) says Seantrel is coming to the U (http://twitter.com/CanesBARBER/status/17896713802). I know that's not exactly a reliable source, but he's probably no worse about UM info than Chris Broussard is about NBA stuff.

[MiamiHomer]

He'll be going to JUCO first.

[wanks1212]

Did he not academically qualify for Miami?

[MiamiHomer]

Did he not academically qualify for Miami?

Actually I'm not sure. Ferman just said on canesport that we will know if Henderson is coming to Miami in the next 24 hours.

[wanks1212]

I figured if he qualified for USC (private school, good school) he'd qualify for Miami (private school, not as good as USC but still solid). I suppose they may not have a scholarship for him if they're using a track one for Latwaan but with the few fellas who are going to prep school this year and some other sure-to-be transfers they'd probably find a way to fit him in.

It's Miami or tOSU.

[wanks1212]

So it's closing in on 24 hours. What's Ferman got?

Also, just found this out and not sure if it's known, but Seantrel is (or at least was, for awhile) playing in the Howard Pulley Basketball League in St. Paul (big league where all the midlevel D1 to high level D3 kids play). I have a buddy who plays in the league and I've been to a few games in the past, and it's not exactly clean play and....well, this probably isn't the smartest decision for Seantrel, considering who else is playing in that league, although that's par for the course for him.

[MiamiHomer]

He is hoping to get admitted for fall. Nothing definitive yet.

What should happen Wednesday is um getting official word from NCAA that he is clear and then he has to get through um admissions and the clearinghouse before final decisions can be solidified


From the Fermanator himself.

[wanks1212]

Oh, nice.

Hey, Seantrel scored 15 points the other night. Good for him. Hopefully he hits douchewhistles Blake Hoffarber and Royce White in the nose.

[Ralph]

Nothing on the wire but I heard that Seantrel apparently signed his LOI already.

[MiamiHomer]

Nothing on the wire but I heard that Seantrel apparently signed his LOI already.

Right now the big issue is whether he can get in this fall or has to go prep school.

Hopefully nothing falls apart. But he is keeping his mouth shut and working through the process which is taking a bit of time

That's from Ferman earlier today. Also one of the insiders there that knows some guys ont he staff said Henderson finally spoke with coaches.

[Fritz]

Joe Schad made some stupid formula up on a computer and made a top 25 ranking.

1. Bama
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. Boise
5. Ohio State
6. TCU
7. Tha U
8. GaTech
9. LSU
10. VaTech
11. Oregon
12. USC
13. Iowa
14. Nebraska
15. UGA
16. UNC
17. Oklahoma
18. Penn State
19. Stanford
20. FSU
21. South Carolina
22. Washington
23. ATM
24. Cincinnati
25. Pittsburgh

[FishFanInPA]

did anyone see the story that USC turned down Tennessee to play in the Chik-Fil-A Kickoff next year?

[Fritz]

Tennessee turned down USC.

[FishFanInPA]

ah.

[MiamiHomer]

Brandon Harris: I think is gay as hell that da police wanna give sumbody a ticket so bad he hiding n da bushes on a motorcycle lol only n coral gables

On facebook :lol

[MiamiHomer]

One of the insiders on canesport says Henderson is basically a lock to go to Prep school that he wasn't even going to qualify for USC.

Article on there talking about how LeBron actually has made some possible bball recruits look our way now.
--------------------

Seantrel Henderson Will Attend Miami (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/10/sports/ncaafootball/10henderson.html?_r=2)

Seantrel Henderson, a prized offensive lineman considered by most analysts to be the nation’s top high school football recruit, and his father, Sean, said on Friday afternoon that he would attend the University of Miami in the fall.
Julia Robinson for The New York Times

Henderson had been recruited by just about every major college football program in the country.

Henderson’s announcement came just three days after Southern California released him from his letter of intent and is a recruiting coup for Miami Coach Randy Shannon.

Henderson is a 6-foot-8, 340-pound left tackle from Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minn. and had been recruited by just about every major college football program in the country. Immediately, he becomes the prize of a Hurricanes recruiting class that had already been ranked No. 14 by Scout.com and No. 16 by Rivals.com.

His decision is the culmination of an unusual recruiting process.

In February, after announcing his decision to attend U.S.C., Henderson postponed signing his letter of intent until U.S.C. officials had appeared before an N.C.A.A. infractions committee.

Henderson said that he signed the letter only after Lane Kiffin, the first-year U.S.C. coach, had assured him and his family not to be worried about possible penalties from the investigation, which centered on improper benefits given to the star tailback Reggie Bush. But last month, the Trojans were hit with a two-year bowl ban, four years’ probation and loss of scholarships.

After the sanctions were announced, Henderson didn’t report to U.S.C. and was instead given his release from the Trojans.

He will arrive at Miami on Aug. 3 and is already academically eligible for the upcoming season, Sean Henderson said.

Guess that 'insider' got it wrong.

[Ralph]

badass fuck.
--------------------
Soo Orlando Franklin bact at LG or RT?

[wanks1212]

Can Seantrel really start as a freshman? I mean, maybe he does midway through the season, but is he really gonna be ready for tOSU on Sept. 11?

Seantrel and Linder together at the tackle spots for the next 3-4 years is purty nice though, and Teddy Bridgewater has to be happy about all of this.

[Fish Tank Frenzy]

I got my Hurricanes season tickets. I am very excite!

[Fritz]

I watched some college football this weekend. I'm so ready for the season to start.

I'm also kinda pissed that the Oregon team is full of criminal idiots because they're fun as shit to watch. Jeremiah Masoli was such a cool player.

[wanks1212]

Masoli's transferring. He's considering La. Tech and there were rumors for awhile that he was going to visit Mississippi State, but I don't know if he ever when through with the MSU visit. Dan Mullen could make him fun to watch though.

[Hugg]

Masoli looked absolutely horrible against Ohio State, like he had no idea what the hell to do.

[FishFanInPA]

Robert Marve named starter at Purdue.

[Ramp]

BRING IT ON!

[McLevin]

I wish him luck

Hung with him a few times while he was at Miami...was never close friends with him, but as much of a dick as he seemed in general, he was always nice to me

He'd be riding the pine behind Jacory if he were still here

[FishFanInPA]

Temple athletic director Bill Bradshaw yesterday confirmed speculation that, in recent months, there had been discussions about a potential football game against the Miami Hurricanes at a neutral site, possibly even Yankee Stadium.
"We would always be interested in playing a game like that at a neutral site," Bradshaw said.

A source familiar with the situation indicated that there had also been internal conversations about a game against Penn State at a neutral site, but that there had been no conversations in about 8 months.

Temple is coming off a 9-4 season, its first winning record since 1990, and its first trip to a bowl game since 1979.


Interesting.

[Goodfella]

This can help support Hurricanes fans Out-of-State, Out-of-Conference argument that apparently is oh so important.

[wanks1212]

Meh. The Notre Dame game in Chicago in 2012 is much better. The ACC is full of Temple-quality teams. I suppose if they want to do that game in 2013 that might not be a bad idea, since one of the OOC games that year is Florida and they'll probably need another Big East/Big 10 type of opponent so that the schedule's not Florida, USF, and a bunch of jackass teams.

The Yankee Stadium thing was gonna be against a Pac 10 team like an Oregon. Hopefully it goes back to a matchup like that. Temple may not be a bad team but they aren't an attractive matchup from a national perspective.

[Hugg]

Temple's better than Notre Dame at the moment.

Just sayin

But you're right about the appeal thing.

[FishFanInPA]

I wuv you Hugg.

[wanks1212]

Yeah, Temple's better than Notre Dame right now. Half of the ACC's better than Notre Dame right now, and the ACC sucks. But if Miami wants to attract a national audience and help with recruiting, they schedule teams with big names who may or may not be good in 2013, instead of hoping Temple can sustain their moderate success of the past few years. National appeal plays to recruits. Recruits don't want to see UM play TCU, even though TCU's good. They want to see UM play Ohio St, because they know who Ohio St. is and Ohio St. had a history of success, national appeal, etc.

I mean, if I'm scheduling for 3-4 years out, I'm betting on a Notre Dame or other similarly situated school (i.e. big $, somewhat recent success, big conference (not applicable to ND, but you see what I'm getting at, etc.) being a more attractive matchup than Temple. Temple's the team you settle for when Notre Dame drops you from their schedule at the last minute and you need a replacement quickly.

[FishFanInPA]

Well I think the more important thing is that the game is at Yankee Stadium. They like that more then the opponent.

[wanks1212]

Now here's an outfuckingstanding idea that will never happen because it's not in a big enough city and doesn't have enough luxury boxes available:



The Big Ten is expected to start playing a conference championship game in 2011, and the Green Bay Packers would like to host it.

"We'd be very interested," Packers president Mark Murphy told ESPN.com. "The Big Ten has got such history and tradition, and to have a championship in Lambeau Field would be tremendous. It'd be good for our community and good for college football to have it in such a historic venue."

Murphy, a former Northwestern athletic director who's well-connected within the Big Ten, says the Packers have already contacted the Big Ten office to make the case that Lambeau Field is the right place for a Big Ten title game.

When the Packers released their financial information this week, Murphy noted that the team's local revenues have been flat since 2007, and the Packers would like to increase their unshared revenue. So it makes sense for him to talk up Lambeau as a host venue, just as he did when he said the idea of a Super Bowl at Lambeau is "very intriguing."

And it would make sense for other NFL teams in the Big Ten region -- including the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns -- to contact the Big Ten office as well.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/15/packers-want-big-ten-title-game-at-lambeau-field/

[Hugg]

That's a terrible fucking idea.

Almost all the schools in the conference are forever distance from there.

One of those things that sounds cooler than it actually is.

I'll be stunned if it doesn't end up at Lucas Oil. Indianapolis already has a working relationship with the conference.

[FishFanInPA]

UNC is in some deep shit potentially. Marvin Austin at the center of potential violations. Hmm, Butch Davis cheating? no way.

[Omar]

Since when does Butch Davis have a reputation for cheating?

[wanks1212]

That's a terrible fucking idea.

Almost all the schools in the conference are forever distance from there.

One of those things that sounds cooler than it actually is.

I'll be stunned if it doesn't end up at Lucas Oil. Indianapolis already has a working relationship with the conference.

Indianapolis is close to what, IU? Ohio St. and Illinios aren't that far, nor are Northwestern or Michigan, but Indianapolis isn't exactly a central location for school like Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, etc.

They'll probably do it in Indianapolis because they want it in a dome in case the weather's shitty. And the weather's going to be shitty. If they want to do it in an actual city that's not a shithole like Indianapolis or Green Bay, they should play it at Soldier Field. But they won't because Soldier Field's not climate controlled.

Indianapolis would be better than Cleveland though.
--------------------
Since when does Butch Davis have a reputation for cheating?

He coached at the U. Therefore, he's a cheater.

[Fritz]

They should play it at Giants Stadium.

[Metes]

They should play it at the old Comiskey Park

[wanks1212]

They should play it on the grounds of the old Silverdome.

[Fritz]

We all should've pooled some money together to buy the Silverdome. That would've been the best $50 I'd ever spent.

[wanks1212]

Tim Tebow was the cover boy for NCAA 2011, striking a fearsome, fist-clenching pose on the front of EA's college football game/simulator/epic time suck. FEEL HIS INTENSITY, VIEWER. Early reviews indicate that the 2011 edition of the game features improved passing, something Tebow will also have to patch up in the transition between last year's edition and this year's in his first year as a Bronco.

If he's like the game he'll throw a pick every fifteen attempts or so whether he wants to or not, which will make him sad, and which will remind you of Tim Tebow's other less dignified pose: crying. Fortunately the GameStop managers of Tuscaloosa, Alabama are here to remind you of that pose lest you forget with a custom cover they slipped onto their stores' copies of the game.

The first Tebow is funny, but come on. The Tebow crying over Tebow's shoulder is just overkill, which is why a very cruel part of me loves it.

Spencer Hall at SB Nation (http://www.sbnation.com/2010/7/16/1572886/tim-tebow-has-a-special-ncaa-cover)

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/396330/crytebow.JPG

[Fritz]

That's pretty good and the beauty of college football.

[FishFanInPA]

The Owls and the Pussycats.

Notre Dame and Temple are in negotiations for a game in South Bend in 2013 but the deal is far from finalized.

Notre Dame is trying to reestablish some roots in the Northeast. The Irish play Army this November at Yankee Stadium. There is a large recruiting base, especially in North Jersey, that has eroded over the years. When Bergen Catholic superstar Brian Cushing went to USC instead of Notre Dame, the Irish knew that the Blue and Gold of yesteryear has turned into the Gray and Gold.

Temple has played Penn State over the past few years, but that deal has been two-for-one.

Al Golden paid a visit to South Bend over the offseason, but Brian Kelly got the job.

UConn and Randy Edsall capped an incredible season last year by stunning the Irish in one of the year’s most emotional games. It even got Edsall an interview for the Irish job. Temple’s football program is making similar strides.

It will be interesting to see who has more wins this year, Notre Dame or Temple. Last season, the Irish, with Jimmy Clausen , Golden Tate and Michael Floyd, didn't make a bowl game. Temple did and was smacking around UCLAbefore disintegrating in the second half of the EagleBank bowl. And Temple didn't have freshman sensation Bernard Pierce, who now has a Heisman campaign going and his own web site www.Pierce4Heisman.com.


Whoa

[FishFanInPA]

There’s growing concern from University of North Carolina athletic department officials that star defensive tackle Marvin Austin will ultimately be suspended for his entire senior year due to alleged NCAA violations involving extra benefits from agents, middlemen and marketing representatives, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

No action has been taken at this time by the NCAA as they continue to gather information.

“The next time we will see Marvin Austin is at the NFL scouting combine,” our source predicted.

Our source also predicted that Austin might not be the only North Carolina player to face NCAA punishment for alleged rule violations.

According to a source, NCAA investigators interviewed Austin, wide receiver Greg Little, safety Deunta Williams, cornerback Kendric Burney and linebackers Bruce Carter and Quan Sturdivant early last week.


http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Sources-Marvin-Austin-expected-to-be-suspended-by-NCAA.html

Could be some trouble at UNC.

[Fritz]

I've heard all this crap from Joe Schad about stuff going on at UNC and USCjr. Curious to see what happens here.

[FishFanInPA]

Can I get an unbiased view on the Gators from someone. Vegas O/U is 10. I'm thinking the under has some value. Possible losses to LSU, Alabama, FSU.

[Mainge]

I feel like 9-3/10-2 is probably likely. It feels a lot like '07.

[Fritz]

I'm having a real hard time believing we lose to FSU. Bama seems very likely, LSU is a tossup. I think this team is majorly underrated.

[wanks1212]

I don't see how that Gator team loses more than three games barring major injury or Meyer dying on the sidelines. Their defense is going to be a problem at times but Brantley is the man and that offense should still be damn good.

[DropkickAlex]

We lose 2 max, in my opinion.

[Chewford]

Yeah, I think we lose twice, both times to Bama.

The LSU game is a bit of tossup, but it's in Gainesville, so I think dem Gator boys will pull of a win. The FSU game is in Tally, but you know, they're a bunch of bads.

[McLevin]

Fip what's the O/U on UM?

[wanks1212]

I think the Gators probably drop two to Bama and then lose another game along the way that they probably shouldn't when looking at the schedule, like at UT or FSU or to Georgia or LSU. They won't be as dominant as they were last year or the year before and I can see Brantley or some of the newer starters having a key fuckup in a close game, of the type that last year's team wouldn't make, and that being the difference between a close victory and a close loss.

But no way they lose more than 3.

[Fritz]

FSU has no home field advantage. The acoustics suck and nobody shows up.

[Hugg]

Ohio State is 2/5 to win the Big Ten :lol

[FishFanInPA]

Miami is 8.5
Ohio State is 10

[Ramp]

what is IU?

5.5? 6.5? 9.5??????????

[FishFanInPA]

11.

[Chewford]

It's over 9000

[Hugg]

10?

that's it?

I should put some money on that over

[McLevin]

Same with Miami's 8.5

I don't know if they'll be the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I know they'll win more than 8 games

[wanks1212]

Iowa's 4-1 to win the Big 10 and their conference road games are Indiana, Northwestern, Brewster's Boys, and Michigan. And they get Ohio State and Wisconsin at home.

I mean, fuck Iowa and all that, but that's a solid bet even though the odds aren't great. With their meager as usual OOC schedule, if their over/under is anything less than 10 I'd take that to.

[FishFanInPA]

8.5

[Ramp]

Iowa ain't winning in Bloomington

we got revenge on teh mind (and tandon doss on teh field)

[Hugg]

Iowa's going 5-3 in the Big 10.

But with that non-conference, I still like the over.

[FishFanInPA]

Iowa's losing at Arizona, at michigan, @ Indiana and home to OSU.

[Ramp]

ok, now we're not beating Iowa

thanks fip

[FishFanInPA]

Football Futures EXIT
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Alabama regular season wins
701 Over 10 reg season wins -110
702 Under 10 reg season wins -110
9/3/2010 7:00 PM Arizona regular season wins
703 Over 7 reg season wins -300
704 Under 7 reg season wins +240
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Arkansas regular season wins
705 Over 8½ reg season wins +105
706 Under 8½ reg season wins -125
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Auburn regular season wins
707 Over 8½ reg season wins -120
708 Under 8½ reg season wins +100
9/6/2010 7:00 PM Boise State regular season wins
709 Over 11 reg season wins +140
710 Under 11 reg season wins -160
9/4/2010 2:30 PM BYU regular season wins
711 Over 8 reg season wins -140
712 Under 8 reg season wins +120
9/4/2010 2:30 PM California regular season wins
713 Over 7 reg season wins -170
714 Under 7 reg season wins +150
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Clemson regular season wins
715 Over 7 reg season wins -160
716 Under 7 reg season wins +140
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Connecticut regular season wins
717 Over 8 reg season wins +105
718 Under 8 reg season wins -125
9/4/2010 11:00 AM Florida regular season wins
719 Over 10 reg season wins -130
720 Under 10 reg season wins +110
9/4/2010 11:00 AM Florida State regular season wins
721 Over 8 reg season wins +110
722 Under 8 reg season wins -130
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Georgia regular season wins
723 Over 8½ reg season wins -140
724 Under 8½ reg season wins +120
9/4/2010 11:00 AM Georgia Tech regular season wins
725 Over 7½ reg season wins -170
726 Under 7½ reg season wins +150
9/4/2010 11:00 AM Iowa regular season wins
727 Over 8½ reg season wins -150
728 Under 8½ reg season wins +130
9/4/2010 2:30 PM LSU regular season wins
729 Over 8 reg season wins +100
730 Under 8 reg season wins -120
9/2/2010 6:00 PM Miami Florida regular season wins
731 Over 8½ reg season wins +100
732 Under 8½ reg season wins -120
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Michigan regular season wins
733 Over 7 reg season wins +110
734 Under 7 reg season wins -130
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Missouri regular season wins
735 Over 7½ reg season wins -240
736 Under 7½ reg season wins +200
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Nebraska regular season wins
737 Over 10 reg season wins +125
738 Under 10 reg season wins -145
9/4/2010 2:30 PM North Carolina regular season wins
739 Over reg season wins
740 Under reg season wins
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Notre Dame regular season wins
741 Over 8 reg season wins +100
742 Under 8 reg season wins -130
9/2/2010 6:00 PM Ohio State regular season wins
743 Over 10 reg season wins -240
744 Under 10 reg season wins +200
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Oklahoma regular season wins
745 Over 10 reg season wins -170
746 Under 10 reg season wins +150
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Oklahoma State regular season wins
747 Over 6 reg season wins -110
748 Under 6 reg season wins -110
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Oregon regular season wins
749 Over 9 reg season wins -150
750 Under 9 reg season wins +130
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Oregon State regular season wins
751 Over 7 reg season wins -130
752 Under 7 reg season wins +110
9/4/2010 11:00 AM Penn State regular season wins
753 Over 8½ reg season wins -110
754 Under 8½ reg season wins -110
9/2/2010 6:00 PM Pittsburgh regular season wins
755 Over 8 reg season wins +110
756 Under 8 reg season wins -130
9/2/2010 6:00 PM Rutgers regular season wins
757 Over 7 reg season wins -160
758 Under 7 reg season wins +140
9/2/2010 6:00 PM South Carolina regular season wins
759 Over 7 reg season wins -110
760 Under 7 reg season wins -110
9/2/2010 11:00 AM South Florida regular season wins
761 Over 6½ reg season wins -150
762 Under 6½ reg season wins +130
9/2/2010 11:30 AM Tennessee regular season wins
763 Over 6 reg season wins +170
764 Under 6 reg season wins -200
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Texas regular season wins
765 Over 10 reg season wins +100
766 Under 10 reg season wins -120
9/4/2010 11:30 AM Texas A&M regular season wins
767 Over 7 reg season wins -110
768 Under 7 reg season wins -110
9/4/2010 2:30 PM TCU regular season wins
769 Over 10½ reg season wins -240
770 Under 10½ reg season wins +200
9/2/2010 7:00 PM Texas Tech regular season wins
771 Over 8 reg season wins +110
772 Under 8 reg season wins -130
9/4/2010 2:30 PM UCLA regular season wins
773 Over 6 reg season wins +165
774 Under 6 reg season wins -185
9/2/2010 9:00 PM Southern Cal regular season wins
775 Over 9½ reg season wins -180
776 Under 9½ reg season wins +150
9/6/2010 7:00 PM Virginia Tech regular season wins
777 Over 9 reg season wins -170
778 Under 9 reg season wins +150
9/4/2010 2:30 PM Washington regular season wins
779 Over 6½ reg season wins +155
780 Under 6½ reg season wins -175
9/4/2010 11:00 AM West Virginia regular season wins
781 Over 8½ reg season wins -180
782 Under 8½ reg season wins +150
9/4/2010 9:00 PM Wisconsin regular season wins
783 Over 9 reg season wins -130
784 Under 9 reg season wins +110


From thegreek.com

[Hugg]

yeah, that's easy to read

[wanks1212]

I hate defending Iowa, but with all the returning starters on defense they're not losing to Michigan (really?) and Indiana. Ohio State and Wisconsin? Maybe. Their offensive line is going to hurt, and if Adam Robinson can't stay healthy they're not winning those games. Arizona? Meh, Arizona's not gonna be all that good but that's a tough place to play.

[Ramp]

Indiana is returning the entire offense but one OL. We beating Iowa

or losing 56-54

[FishFanInPA]

Iowa scoring 56 points would be amazing because it's not gonna happen. They only scored 55 against Minnesota in 2008 (last time they cracked 50)

[wanks1212]

Iowa ain't gon score 56 points on anyone unless the defense/special teams scores 42.

[Ramp]

Iowa scored like 28 on us in 4 minutes last year

[FishFanInPA]

I see Madman lurking...sportsbook.com has Cincy o/u at 8 with the over at +110

[Madman81]

UC to win Big East is also a lucrative, good bet.

[wanks1212]

Alabama's in on the agent fun.

Alabama coach Nick Saban has confirmed to reporters from ESPN.com that the Crimson Tide's compliance staff is investigating if UA defensive end Marcell Dareus broke NCAA rules by attending an agent-related party in Florida earlier this summer.

Dareus' name has surfaced in recent days as reports multiply of agent-related investigations at NCAA institutions. It appears as though this latest news that could snag Alabama is related to the reported investigation involving North Carolina's football program. Tar Heels standout defensive lineman Marvin Austin, who has been cited by multiple outlets as a part of the UNC investigation, is known to be friends with Dareus and has tweeted as much earlier this year.

Austin has been interviewed by NCAA investigators about the party in South Beach, according to ESPN.com.

Saban told the Web site that he feels the NCAA should "take schools off the hook" when it comes to agents and college players.

"Right now, agents are screwing it up," Saban said. "They are taking the eligibility of players. It's not right that those players do the wrong thing. We have a great education process here. We have a full-time worker who meets with players and their families and does everything else."

Dareus is a rising star on Alabama's football team and was named defensive MVP of the BCS national title game. It's uncertain if NCAA investigators have approached Alabama or interviewed Dareus at this point.

Dareus' mother Michelle Luckey passed away on May 18. The trip allegedly involving Austin and other players took place soon after that date, sources have said.

It is believed that involvement from Dareus in this investigation would likely not be considered an institutional matter so long as he did not participate in a game while ineligible. Dareus' future eligibility, however, could certainly be impacted during the 2010 season.

"What the NFL Players Association and the NFL need to do is if any agent breaks a rule and causes ineligibility for a player, they should suspend his [agent's] license for a year or two," Saban told ESPN.com. "I'm about ready for college football to say, 'Let's just throw the NFL out. Don't let them evaluate players. Don't let them talk to players. Let them do it at the combine.' If they are not going to help us, why should we help them?"

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/07/report_ua_investigating_marcel.html

lol saban

[Fritz]

This situation is fucked, but I want to be a crooked agent/runner/financial advisor. It's probably kinda fun.

[wanks1212]

Being a deep-pocketed booster would be really fun too. You can basically run shit in the program regarding who gets hired/fired as coach, who gets recruited, and who's on the schedule, and you get kickass seats to every game. And you get all of those benefits without having to do any of the mindless busywork.

[MiamiHomer]

This problem will always exist since the players goal is to make it to the NFL. Also when I'm rich I'm gon be the biggest Cane booster ever. If I am poor I will make my brother give me the money.

[Fritz]

I soooo want to be a Bull Gator one day. I want to cruise to the early season OOC games against Bumfuck State in a huge RV and chill in the parking lot from Tuesday through Sunday morning.

[MiamiHomer]

Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo have been shunned.

[Fritz]

Pete Carroll said that nothing happened and he was unaware.

That still amuses me. We're not all as stupid as your football players, Pete.

[MiamiHomer]

They even got rid of the replica Heisman of Bush they had in the university.

[wanks1212]

I like how Lendale White even called out Pete Carroll for Carroll's "durr I didn't know" stunt. Granted, that may have had something to do with Carroll cutting White in Seattle, but it was still amusing.

[Hugg]

I would never be an Ohio State booster. I'd end up wanting to punch all the rest of them. I hate "fans" like that.

I can care about my team on Saturday and have a life the rest of the week :lol

[Fish Tank Frenzy]

What Saban is proposing could bring college football to an end and I believe a Minor League system of football could emerge. Imagine the best football players out of high school going to a Minor League system instead of going to school. The NCAA could have a much bigger problem if they choose to 'shun' the NFL. I don't know how it would work but I believe this could happen.

[Ralph]

The average NFL career is too short to have a Minor League System ain't gonna happen.

[Fish Tank Frenzy]

The average NFL career is too short to have a Minor League System ain't gonna happen.

You're looking at it like the MLB minor league system. I'm talking about a league for players between the ages of 18-22. Im just saying if the NCAA wants to play hardball don't be surprised if a 'pre' NFL league starts up.

[Ralph]

not gon happen

[wanks1212]

Saban would be a fucking idiot to "shun" the NFL.

What recruits are going to want to play for him if NFL scouts can't see them, when the recruits can go to any other school in the country and be exposed to NFL scouts during practice?

Most of these recruits think they're NFL bound, so they're going to want as much exposure to the NFL as possible. By closing practices or whatever else Saban wants to do, he's just harming his own ability to recruit. If a recruit has a choice between going to UF and having NFL scouts watch him everyday or going to Alabama and only getting exposed to the NFL on Saturdays and at the combine, where's the recruit going to school? Not Alabama.

[Mainge]

not gon happen

From what I understand, an NFL D-League is being discussed.
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"On the other side of it, coaches look at it and say, ‘We need to develop young players. We need to get young players in a position to where they can develop as players and become solid NFL talent.' One of the things we talked about today and have discussed in the past is the possibility of a developmental league. I think a lot of us looked at NFL Europe and a real benefit of that league is that we found that it was a great way to develop young players. I think a real concern is particularly young quarterbacks. They really need the game experience. So I think quarterbacks and offensive linemen, as well as all players, are the focus. So if we could have a developmental league to develop younger players and quite honestly, also to develop coaches and officials, it would really be positive for the league with the possibility of having a developmental league with games not only in the spring, but in the fall.”

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100616/PKR01/100616159/Packers-Murphy-discusses-NFL-labor-talks-18-game-regular-season

[wanks1212]

There's talk about the NFL one day buying the UFL and using that as a developmental league.

[Ralph]

eh no team will send players with upside. Won't happen for same reasons NFL Europe died.
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And if it did come to fruition it won't have an impact on college football or the draft.

[Mainge]

NFL Europe died because no one in Germany gave a fuck.
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The football was pretty solid.

[Fritz]

Nigel Carr, FSU LB, got arrested for burglary this weekend. Mook.

Linky (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/seminoles/florida-state-linebacker-facing-felony-charges-823562.html)

[wanks1212]

Jeremiah Masoli becoming a member of the Ole Miss Rebels is a step closer to coming to fruition this morning, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting.

Head coach Houston Nutt confirmed to the paper that the former Oregon quarterback has sent his scholarship release papers to the Rebels. Masoli graduated from Oregon earlier this month and is now free to sign with another school without sitting out a transfer year, provided the school with which he signs offers a graduate program not available at Oregon.

Nutt, who has stated he will look to add a third quarterback following the transfer of Raymond Cotton, also confirmed via a text his interest in possibly bringing Masoli into the fold.

"Checking all avenues," Nutt texted to the Commercial Appeal. "I anticipated Jevon's (Snead) departure (leaving school early for the NFL draft), but Cotton's really puts us in a bind. Will let you know if I get serious with Masoli."

(Translation: "If I can convince my boss, and my boss's boss, he's so in.")

Nutt also said he's certain Masoli emailed his release papers to several other schools, although Ole Miss is the only one to have confirmed receiving them.

It now appears, however, that's it's simply a matter of when, not if, Masoli becomes a Rebel; the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal is "hearing Masoli will end up at Ole Miss." The Jackson Clarion-Ledger writes that the "decision that will likely need to be signed off on by several layers of the university hierarchy because of Masoli's past issues."

Either way, it's appearing more and more likely that Masoli and his on-field talent -- and oversized off-field baggage -- will be on the Ole Miss sidelines come September. Amazing.

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/26/masoli-sends-scholarship-release-papers-to-ole-miss/

Well, he'll be better than Snead, that's for sure.

[Fritz]

This is interesting. I'm curious what he'll do there. Won't have long to learn the playbook or whatever, but I'm sure they can make it work in a pinch.

[FishFanInPA]

Atlantic Division
1. Florida State (78) 565
2. Clemson (16) 479
3. Boston College (4) 389
4. NC State 283
5. Wake Forest 203
6. Maryland 139
Coastal Division
1. Virginia Tech (62) 532
2. Miami (20) 444
3. Georgia Tech (11) 408
4. North Carolina (5) 379
5. Duke 169
6. Virginia 126
ACC Championship Votes
1. Virginia Tech 50
2. Florida State 26
3. Miami 10
4. Georgia Tech 8
T5. Boston College 2
T5. North Carolina 2



ACC Player of the Year
1. Christian Ponder, Florida State 45
2. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech 16
3. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech 11
T4. Russell Wilson, NC State 6
T4. Robert Quinn, North Carolina 6
6. Joshua Nesbitt, Georgia Tech 4
7. Kyle Parker, Clemson 3
T8. Mark Herzlich, Boston College 2
T8. Jacory Harris, Miami 2
T10. Montel Harris, Boston College 1
T10. Darren Evans, Virginia Tech 1
T10. Bruce Carter, North Carolina 1


ACC Championship Game Predictions
1. Virginia Tech over FSU 35
2. Virginia Tech over Clemson 13
3. Florida State over Virginia Tech 11
4. Florida State over Miami 10
5. Miami over Florida State 9
6. Georgia Tech over Florida State 7
7. Florida State over North Carolina 3
T8. Virginia Tech over Boston College 2
T8. Florida State over Georgia Tech 2
T10. Miami over Clemson 1
T10. Georgia Tech over Clemson 1
T10. Boston College over Georgia Tech 1
T10. Boston College over Virginia Tech 1
T10. North Carolina over Florida State 1
T10. North Carolina over Clemson 1


I like Ponder too although I might have voted for Jacory.

[Chewford]

It's gonna be Ponder. From what I hear from my FSU friends, he's going to win at least 5 or 6 Heisman's this year.

[Fritz]

Yeah, Ponder gon become the greatest player of all time ever because Jimbo is a QB guru.

[wanks1212]

I really like Christian Ponder and already am hoping the Bills take him instead of Locker with their inevitable top 5 pick in next year's draft. He's damn good.

Who the hell votes for Tyrod Taylor? Really? That guy's fucking awful.

[FishFanInPA]

Taylor's not awful. He could be better but they keep fucking with his release point.

[Mainge]

I love me some Ponder.

[wanks1212]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are suing Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin for "maliciously" luring away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola a week before training camp opens.

Tennessee Football Inc., the company that owns the Titans, filed the lawsuit Monday in Davidson County Chancery Court against both the university and Kiffin.

The lawsuit accuses Southern California and Kiffin of violating Pola's contract that required him to have written permission to discuss a job with anyone other than the Titans.

Tennessee hired Pola as running backs coach in February only to lose him Saturday to Southern California as the Trojans' new offensive coordinator and running backs coach.

"USC and Kiffin maliciously intended to -- and did -- induce Pola to breach the Pola contract," the lawsuit charges.

"USC and Kiffin engaged in improper means in their procurement of the breach and were not legally justified in their actions. Kiffin and USC's actions, through him, were part of a course and pattern of conduct fostered by Kiffin and USC to use improper methods and means to the direct harm and damage of parties to contracts ..."

The Titans declined to comment Monday beyond the lawsuit.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher, a Southern California alumnus, said Saturday that Kiffin neglected to make the customary courtesy phone call to let him and the NFL team know he was interested in hiring Pola. Fisher himself had hired Pola, letting go Earnest Byner to free up the spot on his coaching staff.

Pola's contract ran at least to Feb. 14, 2011, with the NFL in the final year of its current labor agreement with the players.

The lawsuit lawsuit notes that written permission from the president and general counsel was needed because verbal "consent is inadequate." The lawsuit also notes Southern California and Kiffin, through Pola, knew about his contract requirements.

"Pola was not given express written consent by Tennessee Football or the Commissioner of the NFL to entertain employment with any other entity," the lawsuit argues.

The move left the Titans without a running backs coach one week before training camp opens, which the lawsuit argues disrupts planning, causes "potential loss of confidence by players" and the loss of salary and benefits already paid to Pola along with "future damage."

The lawsuit is particularly harsh on Kiffin for what it calls intentional actions. Kiffin said he first spoke to Pola on Friday, and then called Fisher on Saturday after Pola called him back, apparently to accept the job.

Kiffin acknowledged in a statement that timing wasn't perfect.

"I have spoken with Coach Fisher and he now has an accurate understanding of the timeline of events," Kiffin said. "We realize the timing of this isn't perfect for all parties, but this is a great opportunity and promotion for Kennedy."

Fisher told The Tennessean newspaper he was very disappointed in Kiffin's lack of professionalism. The lawsuit doesn't hold back in criticizing Kiffin for "furtherance of a culture of violation and avoidance of respect for the sanctity of contract, which Kiffin similarly practices ..." in inducing Pola to breach his contract.

The lawsuit notes Kiffin "abruptly departed" his coaching job at the University of Tennessee in January after just 14 months, which angered Volunteers' fans. Kiffin also lured four other Tennessee coaches to join him at Southern California, and the lawsuit also notes how Kiffin tried to hire Eric Bienemy away from NFL's Vikings, forcing Minnesota to redo his contract to keep the assistant.

The lawsuit asks for a jury trial and punitive damages and attorneys fees.

The Tennessean first reported the lawsuit on its website.


Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5411727

[Fritz]

Les Miles talks about the oil spill

Fantastic

[Chewford]

Sage words indeed.

[FishFanInPA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPZ5n7hOuXg

Who else is ready for the season after this

[Ramp]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igsmIi4V0EM

Bring it on, assholes.
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Our offense is gonna be off the fucking chain

[Blackout Pact]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nt6HjqtJt8

As you can tell by the clip from 1994, I'm not too optimistic about the team this year. Hopefully with the move the the Pac-10 and the inevitable firing of Hawkins during or after this season, we can start to get the program back on track.

[Fritz]

I'm really glad they didn't show the Tyrone Prothro broken leg in that highlight. I'm also surprised they didn't show the Maurice Clarett strip in the 2002 Rose Bowl.

[BobbyBowden]

How does UM get away with charging $110 a ticket for lower level seats for the FSU game? That has to be the biggest joke ever.

[Bingebag]

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/huskyfootball/pac20.jpg

New Pac-10 Logo

[Fritz]

Did they hide a 12 somewhere? I mean won't it have 12 teams now with Colorado and Utah?

[Metes]

Mountain = 1
Wave = 1

There's 12

[Fritz]

Yeah, I see the mountain and the wave.

[Metes]

Then you see the 12

[Fritz]

I do not associate Colorado nor Utah with waves. Except waves of crazed Mormons.