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Luke Fickell Tough Road Ahead

2011-06-15T12:28:00.001-07:00

Luke Fickell had the dream job a coaching job beside a great mentor in Jim Tressel. He thought the relationship would last for a very long time, but it came to an early end for Fickell. Now all Luke Fickell can do is try to move all and take what he has learned from the experience and get the Buckeyes back on track.

According to Fickell he had no idea what was going on until it became public. He was already going to be head coach for five games, but now he has a chance to become the full-time coach for the college he once played for. Luke Fickell has no preconceived notions on how things will work out. He knows unless he wins he will be gone after one year.

It will be tough on Fickell as everyone will be watching the program and making sure they stay clean. He knows he must do it the right way and Tressel has taught him a lot. It still though will come down to wins and losses for Fickell. The chances that he stays on past one year maybe slim, but you never know what could happen. We will just have to wait and see what Fickell can do.

Terrelle Pryor Issues Apology But Is It Too Late

2011-06-15T12:27:00.001-07:00

When Terrelle Pryor hired super agent Drew Rosenhaus it was only a matter of time until we heard from Terrelle Pryor. Rosenhaus knows how to work the media and letting Pryor give a brief apology starts the process to getting his client back on track. Here is some of what Pryor said in his short apology.

“I say sorry to all the Buckeye nation and all the Buckeye fans across the country,” Pryor said. “I never meant to hurt anybody directly or indirectly with my conduct off the field and I am truly sorry.”

“In terms of coach Jim Tressel, a special shoutout,” Pryor said. “I’m sorry for what all went down and I apologize with all my heart. I love you just like a father. You taught me a lot and I apologize for putting you in a situation and taking you out of a job and place that you loved to be. I regret the fact that you’re not there any more and I regret the fact that I’m not there any more.”

Typical apology from a guy who made mistakes. I am sure Drew Rosenhaus crafted for him. No matter who wrote it the damage has been done to the Buckeyes program. It will be interesting to see how well Pryor performs at the next level. I think he will find it much tougher than he ever imagined.

Alabama 2011 College Football preview

2011-06-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

If you ask Nick Saban he was not happy the way his team played in 2010 as he fell short of expectations. He was hoping to defend his National Championship, but it did not work out for him. The Crimson Tide will go into the 2011 campaign without Mark Ingram as he has opted to go to the NFL. The Tide also lost Julio Jones a talented wide receiver to the NFL as well. Do not feel bad for Alabama though as they have plenty of talent left.

On defense the Tide should be good as they did not lose a lot. The one thing that Alabama did in the off-season was get a bumper crop of talented freshman to sign with them. This means the Tide will still be one of the teams to beat in the tough SEC. Look for the Alabama’s defense to be improved from last year as sometimes it let them down.

Overall Alabama will get to 10 wins again. The key I think will be the defense as they must play better, especially in big games. Against Auburn and South Carolina they let them control the game when it counted and that cannot happen this year. The Tide will contend in the SEC, and probably for another National Championship as well.

Alabama 2011 Season Schedule

2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Schedule

Date/Time Opponent

Sat. 09/03/11
11:21 a.m. CT Kent State

Sat. 09/10/11
2:30 p.m. CT at Penn State

Sat. 09/17/11
Time TBA North Texas

Sat. 09/24/11
Time TBA Arkansas

Sat. 10/01/11
Time TBA at Florida

Sat. 10/08/11
Time TBA Vanderbilt

Sat. 10/15/11
Time TBA at Ole Miss

Sat. 10/22/11
Time TBA Tennessee

Sat. 10/29/11 Open Date --- ---

Sat. 11/05/11
Time TBA LSU

Sat. 11/12/11
Time TBA at Mississippi State

Sat. 11/19/11
Time TBA Georgia Southern

Sat. 11/26/11
Time TBA at Auburn

Sat. 12/03/11
4:00 p.m. ET SEC Championship 1
1 at Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome)

Pryor Leaves School As More Comes Out About What Benefits He Got As A Buckeye

2011-06-08T10:29:00.001-07:00

Terrelle Pryor through his attorney has decided to forgo his senior season which was going to be cut short anyways. I do not think that Pryor was going to play a down this season after the investigation by the NCAA was done.

Pryor's statement through his lawyer read “In the best interests of my teammates, I’ve made the decision to forgo my senior year of football at The Ohio State University,” Pryor said in a statement issued by Columbus lawyer Larry James. Pryor will probably enter the NFL supplemental draft.

Pryor had already been suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season for accepting improper benefits from a Columbus tattoo-parlor owner. The NCAA is looking into all aspects of Ohio State’s once-glittering program, from cash and tattoos to players, cars and other potential violations. A former friend on ESPN's outside the lines talks about the benefits Pryor got for signing things for locals in Columbus. This story is long from over it seems.

Pryor leaving is probably the best thing for him and Ohio State. This way the school can move on from this horrible situation that has engulfed the football program. Pryor came in hoping to bring the Buckeyes a National Championship, but in the end he brought them nothing but shame.

Paying Student-Athletes Is Long Overdue

2011-05-19T15:08:00.000-07:00

It seems that many college commissioners are looking into a pay scale for the student athlete in the future. This is something that should have been done a long time ago. The NCAA make plenty of money of the student athlete and they should have a piece of the pie. Giving them some of it only seems fair to help pay for expenses. This may stop these student athletes from selling things they have to get extra money.

The Ohio State Buckeye case is a prime example some kind of stipend is need for the student athlete. If the universities do not put something in place soon this is going to keep happening. When the NCAA suspends star players it hurts the athlete, school,and the NCAA as they have reduce revenue as that player is not on the field. Some kind of across the board payment seems like a good idea. The real question is how long will it take for someone to get the ball rolling.

After The Draft Thoughts:Philadelphia Eagles Are They Better Without Donovan McNabb

2010-05-21T07:01:00.000-07:00

In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we are going to take a look at the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles shipped Donovan McNabb to Washington and now Kevin Kolb is the starter. First, we will at their draft picks.

1 13 (13) Brandon Graham DE 6-2 263 Michigan
2 5 (37) Nate Allen S 6-2 206 South Florida
3 22 (86) Daniel Te'o-Nesheim DE 6-4 263 Washington
4 7 (105) Trevard Lindley CB 6-0 179 Kentucky
4 23 (121) Keenan Clayton LB 6-2 220 Oklahoma
4 24 (122) Mike Kafka QB 6-3 220 Northwestern
4 27 (125) Clay Harbor TE 6-3 245 Missouri State
5 3 (134) Ricky Sapp OLB 6-4 240 Clemson
5 28 (159) Riley Cooper WR 6-3 215 Florida
6 31 (200) Charles Scott RB 6-0 234 LSU
7 13 (220) Jamar Chaney LB 6-1 245 Mississippi St.
7 36 (243) Jeff Owens DT 6-3 300 Georgia
7 37 (244) Kurt Coleman S 5-11 195 Ohio St.

With 13 picks in the NFL Draft the Eagles were very busy. Brandon Graham was the Eagles first choice out of Michigan. This defensive end is a prime time player and a very good choice on the Eagles part. Nate Allen safety out of South Florida is another guy that should do well with the Eagles. Out of the 13 picks 8 was on the defensive side of the ball. My biggest worry about the Eagles is trading Donovan McNabb away. I just do not see Kevin Kolb being the answer. We will find out as the Eagles have him as the guy this year. If Kolb does well so will the Eagles. If not they will struggle.

The World According To Roy Williams

2010-05-18T10:13:00.001-07:00

Roy Williams is in his own little world, but with his latest comments now I know he is not from the same planet. First his comments about being "The Man" in Dallas was funny enough, but he has ripped off another great line. Maybe instead of playing football he should have his own comedy act. His latest line is him and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo are like Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Rice and Montana and Romo and Williams. I just do not see the comparisons Roy Williams.

Since Roy Williams has come to Dallas he has only 57 catches in 25 games with the Cowboys. Hmmm excuse me Mr. Williams, but those are not Hall Of Fame numbers. Roy Williams is comical at best and I guess he must like to hear himself talk. I think Roy Williams would be better served to worry about keeping his job. In the World According to Roy Williams he has nothing to worry about as he is like Jerry Rice. Well at least Williams has a sense of humor. He will need it as he watches from the bench this year.

Donovan McNabb Owes DeSean Jackson Nothing

2010-05-14T11:28:00.001-07:00

First it was Terrell Owens now it is DeSean Jackson who is taking shots at Donovan McNabb. Jackson said he does not think the Eagles lost anything by trading McNabb and they would be better without McNabb in Philadelphia. What is it about Donovan McNabb that brings out the worse in former teammates. McNabb who is in Washington now really just dismissed the comments which really was the right thing to do. Sean Jackson struggled in the playoffs last season and many people pointed at Donovan McNabb as the problem. With McNabb gone Jackson should now have no excuses for failure.

DeSean Jackson would have been better served to just be quiet and play football. Players should just let their playing doing the talking instead of running their mouth. It will be interesting to see Washington vs Philadelphia this year. Those two games now have become more personal between these two teams and even some of the players it seems.

What New York Giants team Will Show Up This Year?

2010-05-13T08:36:00.001-07:00

On the clock today is the New York Giants or G-Men as many people like to call them. The Giants last year had a horrible season with some horrible loses and looked like no team that recently had won a Super Bowl. The Giants will need to address some issues they had last year if they hope to contend for a title once again. An 8-8 record just will not cut it with New York Giant fans anymore.

On offense the Giants look very good. They have Eli Manning leading a group of running backs and wide receivers that can score points with the best of them. As far as the draft goes I would not worry about the offensive side unless a good linemen becomes available. I would not draft one those until the later rounds.

Defense was the problem for the New York Giants last year as they gave up over 400 points. When you hit that 400 point threshold you do have some serious problems. If you look at there defense they are in the middle of the pack when it comes to stopping other teams. Those numbers are not bad, but they need to be improved on. Adding some defensive players through the draft will not hurt this team one bit.

For Giant fans the problems with the Giants maybe attitude more then talent. Many games it seems they just did not show up to play. Maybe a coaching change is needed. Whatever the problem is they need to fix it this coming season or wholesale changes could be coming for the Giants.

Cincinnati Bengals Outpost For Second Chances

2010-05-13T05:24:00.000-07:00

It seems the Cincinnati Bengals are getting a reputation for giving NFL players second chances. Tank Johnson and Larry Johnson has been given second chances by the organization and so far so good. People make mistakes and the Bengals have been more than willing to give players another chance to prove themselves to the NFL and them. The latest guy that the Bengals have given a chance to is Pacman Jones. Jones has been in and out of trouble, but is ready to resume his career. Very few teams would give Jones a chance, but the Bengals have signed him to a contract. If Jones can keep his mind on the game and perform at a high level it could be a great pick-up for the Bengals.

The name JaMarcus Russell has also been mentioned as well around the Bengals. Russell who is looking for a job might be a good fit in Cincinnati. Russell needs to be around guys who can show him the ropes and get him motivated again to be the player he can be. Maybe the Bengals can do just that. You never know maybe a change of scenery is all JaMarcus Russell needs. Either way the Cincinnati Bengals seems to be the outpost for second chances.

On Campus: 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions Preview

2010-05-13T04:32:00.000-07:00

In this installment of On Campus we will take a look at the 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions and what the season holds for them. Last season Penn State went to another Bowl Game and beat LSU in a very close game. First let's check out their schedule and how the team looks.

Sep. 4 Youngstown State
Sep. 11 at Alabama
Sep. 18 Kent State
Sep. 25 Temple
Oct. 2 at Iowa
Oct. 9 Illinois
Oct. 23 at Minnesota
Oct. 30 Michigan
Nov. 6 Northwestern
Nov. 13 at Ohio State
Nov. 20 vs. Indiana @Landover, MD
Nov. 27 Michigan State

The schedule is interesting this year for Penn State. They have a tough early game at Alabama on Sept 11th. Road games also at Iowa and Ohio State may prove to be tough as well. Besides the Alabama game and a few tough road games not too bad at all.

Penn State will be breaking in a new quarterback as Daryll Clark will be a key loss for the Nittany Lions. They should be fine though as Joe Paterno will just plug another quarterback in. Clark will be missed though. The offensive line and running backs look to be good this year for Penn State as well. On defense the Nittany Lions will be led by Navorro Bowman a frontrunner for the Butkus Award and the defensive line has three players with solid starting experience. Penn State always plays great defense, but the key this year will be how well the starting quarterback handles his duties and runs the offense. Losing a veteran like Clark will take some time to adjust too. The Lions are a Top 10 team this year if they can stay healthy and get some breaks along the way.

After The Draft Thoughts: Miami Dolphins Have They Done Enough?

2010-05-13T04:17:00.001-07:00

In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we will take a look at the Miami Dolphins and see if they have done enough to get back into the playoffs. One of the biggest problems the Dolphins had was not a go to guy on offense and they have solved that problem. The Dolphins traded Ted Ginn Jr away and also traded for Brandon Marshall. Now they have a go to wide receiver that is very talented and will make plays for them. This was something they were lacking last year. Let's take a look at their draft picks as well.

1 28 (28) Jared Odrick DT 6-5 296 Penn St.
2 8 (40) Koa Misi OLB 6-3 263 Utah
3 9 (73) John Jerry OL 6-5 350 Mississippi
4 21 (119) A.J. Edds LB 6-4 244 Iowa
5 14 (145) Nolan Carroll DB 6-1 202 Maryland
5 32 (163) Reshad Jones S 6-2 215 Georgia
7 5 (212) Chris McCoy DL 6-4 252 Middle Tennessee St.
7 45 (252) Austin Spitler LB 6-3 234

The Dolphins went mostly defense and got some very good players. Jared Odrick out of Penn State has a real good shot of starting and making an impact as a rookie. Koa Misi out of Utah an outside linebacker can also make an impact. Reshad Jones and Nolan Carroll can also make an impact maybe not right away though. Do not discount Iowa's A.J. Edds either as a possible player in the future. The Dolphins drafted well and got some key players that will help them. Trading for Brandon Marshall though was the key and he will make an instant impact.

Is Tony Romo The Man To Lead Dallas To A Super Bowl?

2010-05-12T20:43:00.001-07:00

In Dallas nothing but a Super Bowl will do for their fans and Tony Romo has been anointed as the guy to lead them there. The real question though is he the one to do it. Romo has his detractors and just as many people think he is the guy to get the job done. One of the factors that determines if any quarterback can get his team to a Super Bowl is the players he has around him and his overall team as well. When you have a great defense a quarterback has the luxury if he does make a mistake he understands most of the time the defense will bale him out. An example of that was when Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl they had one of the best defenses and an average offense. The defense bale out the quarterback many times during that run. Another big factor is the players around Tony Romo as well. At running back the Cowboys has a good pair in Marion Barber and Felix Jones. The problem is at wide receiver. Miles Austin had a breakout year, but others really did not do much. Roy Williams has been a bust so far and the only other option Tony Romo really has Jason Witten. The Cowboys need to get Romo another receiver he can count on.

Tony Romo also has some shortcomings that he needs to work on as well. Romo's biggest problem is locking on one guy and going in that direction. When you do this the defense picks up on this and it makes it much tougher. Now another area that Romo needs to improve is protecting the ball. It seems when he is in the pocket he holds the ball out where it can be knocked out. Ball security is something that he needs to work on. Another area many people do not look at either is the offensive plays that are called. Many times Jason Garrett gets away from what is best for Tony Romo. When Marion barber is running well it seems Garrett goes away from that and that actually hurts Romo.

Can Tony Romo lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl? The answer is yes, but he cannot do it alone he needs everyone around him on offense and defense to help out. One of the things people should also remember that Romo is young and he is learning to play the position of quarterback in the NFL. He is no Peyton Manning and cannot do the things Manning does. If Romo plays within himself and the Cowboys get the proper players in place there is no reason why Tony Romo cannot lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl.

Tim Tebow Money Generating Machine For NFL!

2010-05-12T20:27:00.001-07:00

We might not know if Tim Tebow is going to make it as an NFL quarterback, but the one thing we do know is he is an hot commodity. Tebow's jersey was No.1 in sales for the month of April. The Broncos as a team was rated 10th in March, but soar to No.1 in sales thanks to Tim Tebow's No.15 jersey sales. April's No.2 seller is Donovan McNabb's new Washington Redskins jersey. Sam Bradford and Ndamukong Suh both cracked the top 10 in April.

Tim Tebow may never play a down in a regular season game, but you cannot doubt the following that he has. The Denver Broncos and the NFL are making the most out of it and you cannot blame them. I am sure they probably already knew what drawing power he had before he entered the NFL. Like Tebow or not you cannot argue the drawing power this young man seems to have across the nation.

Brian Westbrook Visited Washington, Denver Next

2010-05-12T20:25:00.000-07:00

Brian Westbrook the former Philadelphia Eagle has visited the Washington Redskins and now is headed for Denver as well. Westbrook is a player who has a recent rash of concussions and I will be very surprised if anyone signs him. He is a talented player, but what team wants to take a chance of him getting hurt again.

Westbrook can probably help a lot of teams, but his health is the main reason he is still unemployed. I am sure someone will give him a chance, but I hope he can stay healthy. I would hate to see him have more concussions and hurt him as far as life after football. Maybe it's time that Westbrook think about his health and not take any more chances. In the end though it is something he must decide.

Playing Madden Online Could Cost You More

2010-05-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

If you love playing video games especially EA Sports games you will want to pay attention to the companies new plan. Starting with the June 8th release of Tiger Woods 11, all future EA Sports games for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 will include a one-time, game-specific Online Pass code, which grants access to online services, features and bonus content. There is a catch though which should not come as a shock to gamers.

While the code comes free with new copies of any EA Sports game, it can only be used once. Buy the game used or even just rent it through a service like GameFly and you'll be unable to play it online beyond a free seven-day trial period, unless you cough up $10 for an additional Online Pass. This according to the company is to provide more services for the user. The bottom line is with the economy struggling the company is using the online model to make money. Everyone does it and sports games have many users so it's a natural progression for them.

Is JaMarcus Russell Done In The NFL?

2010-05-12T17:20:00.001-07:00

JaMarcus Russell cleared waivers which should not come as much of a surprise. No one was going to grab him for the amount of money he would have been owed. If he is signed by someone it will be for the least possible money. Where could Russell land and will he be given another shot? There are a few places that I could see JaMarcus Russell landing. One of the first places would be the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have Peyton Manning and he is going to play a few more years, but signing and working with Russell maybe something they might try.

Another possible destination maybe the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. Now it seems like a long shot, but we are talking about Bill Belichick here. He likes to prove people wrong and you never know he maybe able to get something out of Russell that others have not been able too. In the end JaMarcus Russell needs to go to a team with an established quarterback and coach that can work with Russell. JaMarcus Russell needs guidance right now and maybe in the right system he can turn his career around. If not he can always try Arena League Football it worked out well for Kurt Warner. Either way it will be interesting to see who does give Russell a chance because I'm betting someone will.

With Limas Sweed Done For The Year How About T.O.

2010-05-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

With the Pittsburgh Steelers trading Santonio Holmes and now losing Limas Sweed for the season should the Steelers consider Terrell Owens. Right now the Steelers are a little thin at wide receiver and could use some help. With Big Ben out for at least four weeks the Steelers should at least think about talking to Terrell Owens. Yes, he has a checkered past, but in reality he was pretty good in Buffalo. Hines Ward is the only guy really the Steelers will be able to count on every week. Randle El is an option, but I think Terrell Owens would be a better choice.

The problem the Steelers face is they will be without Big Ben for a number of weeks. They cannot afford to lose that many games to start the season. Even though the schedule is easy they need to win these games. Terrell Owens can help win those games. Pairing him with Hines Ward would give the Steelers a great combination that would help the Steelers quarterback whoever it maybe. It's worth at least thinking about.

After The Draft Thoughts: Indianapolis Colts Do They Have Another Super Bowl Run?

2010-05-12T11:10:00.001-07:00

In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we will look at the Indianapolis Colts and what they did in the NFL draft and how they are looking for next year. Let's first take a look at who they drafted.

1 31 (31) Jerry Hughes DE 6-3 257 TCU
2 31 (63) Pat Angerer LB 6-1 235 Iowa
3 30 (94) Kevin Thomas CB 6-1 185 USC
4 31 (129) Jacques McClendonG 6-3 324 Tennessee
5 31 (162) Brody Eldridge TE 6-5 265 Oklahoma
7 31 (238) Ricardo Mathews DL 6-3 294 Cincinnati
7 33 (240) Kavell Conner LB 6-1 225 Clemson
7 39 (246) Ray Fisher CB 5-9 185

The Indianapolis Colts took Jerry Hughes from TCU. Hughes is a top notch defensive player who could step in and help the Colts right away. Pat Angerer out of Iowa is a good linebacker as well. Most of the players the Colts took were on the defensive side of the ball. It seems every year the Colts lose players to injuries on that side of the ball. The Colts will be in contention as well this year. They need to keep people healthy though as that continues to be a problem on the defensive side of the ball. As long as they have Peyton Manning they will always be in contention. Look for the Colts to make another Super Bowl run, but this year it will be much tougher.

Did the Big Ten Offer Or Didn't They?

2010-05-12T08:56:00.000-07:00

The million dollar question is did the Big Ten ask other teams to join their conference or was it a smoke screen. Big Ten officials say the rumors are just not true. The rumor mill has been cranked up for the last few years on how the Big Ten wanted to expand the conference, but nothing concrete has come out until recently. Names such as Notre Dame, Nebraska, Missouri, Rutgers, and others have been mentioned as possible additions to the Big Ten. As of right now the Big Ten is denying all this.

Of course the Big Ten will deny any rumors of this type. They do not want to look bad or let anything out of the bag right now. Plus the teams that are in conferences are still under contracts and they will keep quiet until the time is right. Yes, the Big Ten is going to expand. The only thing that hasn't been decided just yet is whom and how many teams. I look for the Big Ten to add between two or three teams before it is all said and done. Who those teams maybe is still up in the air.

After The Draft Thoughts: Cleveland Browns Addressing Their Needs

2010-05-12T06:41:00.000-07:00

In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we are looking at the Cleveland Browns and how they are molding their team through the draft. The Browns had a lot draft picks so let's check out how well they did.

1 7 (7) Joe Haden CB 5-11 190 Florida
2 6 (38) T.J. Ward DB 5-11 201 Oregon
2 27 (59) Montario HardestyRB 6-0 212 Tennessee
3 21 (85) Colt McCoy QB 6-3 210 Texas
3 28 (92) Shawn Lauvao G 6-3 305 Arizona St.
5 29 (160) Larry Asante S 6-1 210 Nebraska
6 8 (177) Carlton Mitchell WR 6-4 212 South Florida
6 17 (186) Clifton Geathers DE 6-8 281 South Carolina

The Cleveland Browns had some holes to fill in the draft and they addressed them pretty well. Joe Haden out of Florida is a cornerback that has the chance to start right away. T.J. Ward out of Oregon was also a very nice pick. Maybe the best pick that the Browns made was getting Colt McCoy out of Texas. He brings so many go things to a team. He will not start right away which is a good idea. Let him learn the game on the bench and when the time is right let him start. All in all the Browns did a nice job with their pics. The Browns also did well in trading and picking up guys before the draft. Cleveland is heading in the right direction and Browns fans have to be happy about that.

Big Ten Looking To Add More Teams

2010-05-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

The Big Ten unofficially have thrown out some invitations to teams to join the Big Ten. Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame, Rutgers are just some of the names being tossed around to join the Big Ten. Those are some interesting names and the power of the Big Ten and what they can offer is very inviting to those schools. I do see maybe two of those schools jumping at the chance to join the Big Ten.

For Rutgers it would make perfect sense for them. They would get more revenue and a chance to draw from a wider base than they already do. Missouri is another school that may join also. The added revenue can help this school who could use the money as their sports team do not earn as much as other schools in the Big 12 does. Notre Dame joining would shock me as I just do not see why they would join. They have their own television contract and do not have to share any of their revenue. Notre Dame makes plenty of money on their own and just do not see them joining.

As for Nebraska it really makes no sense at all for them. Could they get more money that's a possibility, but I just do not see Nebraska leaving the Big 12 at least not right now. I look for Rutgers and Missouri to jump at the chance and you never know what other teams may have got offers as well. The Big Ten is getting better that will happen just a matter of how many teams it seems.

What NFL Rookie Quarterback Will Have Biggest Impact This Season

2010-04-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

With mini-camps started everyone feels they can make an instant impact in the upcoming season. Many different teams are hoping the quarterback they drafted will solve their problems. Who will make the greatest impact in the upcoming NFL season.

Sam Bradford: The St. Louis Rams drafted him No.1, but his first year could be a very tough one. Bradford does not have the talent around him that he needs to succeed. It will take time for him to get use to the pro game and until the Rams get him some help it could be a long haul for him. No big impact this year for him.

Tim Tebow: Many people are still scratching their heads at the Broncos picking him 25th and I am one of them. With have Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn already in the fold this pick seemed odd. I guess they seen something him Tebow that no one else did. Impact this year will not be a lot.

Colt McCoy: Colt was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and they have come out and said he will not be playing this year. This means no impact for McCoy just learning for him in his first years as an pro.

Jimmy Clausen: This is the one quarterback that can have an instant impact for a few reasons. First he has a shot at winning the job which many times is tough for a rookie. Secondly, the Carolina Panthers have a good running game and receivers that will make life easier on him. Clausen has a chance to make an instant impact.

Florida Beats Cincinnati In Sugar Bowl

2010-01-02T08:35:00.000-08:00

Tim Tebow threw for a career-high 482 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 51 yards and another score, and fifth-ranked Florida overwhelmed No. 4 Cincinnati 51-24 Friday night in the Sugar Bowl. You had to know it was going to be very tough on Cincinnati to compete in this game. Urban Meyer taking some time off and Tim Tebow's last game Florida did not want to let either one down and they did not.

Cincinnati gave a good effort, but when you lose your coach before a bowl game that makes it real tough. Playing Florida so close to their home is never easy, but The Bearcats had a very good season and should be proud of what they accomplished.

Deven Parekh Insight Venture Patrners Helping You Succeed

2009-12-28T17:56:00.000-08:00

Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on the global software, internet and data services industries helping you succeed. Deven Parekh received a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been in economic and finance most of his career. He has worked for such firms as Berenson Minella and The Blackstone Group where he was involved in both M & A advisory and principal activities. Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners continues to let him pursue his love of economics and venture capital.

Deven Parekh is also a Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute. This fellowship honors Henry Crown of Chicago for honor, integrity, industry and philanthropy. The award is something that Mr. Parekh is very proud of. The Aspen Institute has many different programs to help foster the work they do. Deven Parekh also has non-profit activities that he is involved in as well. One of those that he is real proud of is Publicolor which he sits on the board of. This organization uses color, and painting to engage and motivate disaffected teenaged students in a very positive way. Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners still continues to be one of his passion as it lets him do what he loves.

Amos Tamam Blazing His Own Path

2009-09-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

When you heard the name Amos Tamam you may be surprised how this electrical engineer from Israel has changed the way we do things. Arriving in the United States in the early 1980's all he was looking for was an opportunity and once he got it he has not slowed down since. Starting out by servicing taxicabs in a fleet garage in New York City some 30 years later Amos Tamam is now the CEO of Verifone Corporation. The Verifone Corporation is a industry leader in providing technology to let taxicabs accept credit cards.

Giving the taxicab the ability to except credit cards has really changed the industry and made it much safer for cab drivers who now do not have to carry as much cash. Amos Tamam innovations can be felt everywhere in the Taxi industry from being able to accept credit cards to the taxi meter. He continues to work on innovations for the industry and do not be surprised if the next taxi you take has some of his innovations.

NFL Scores Week 3

2009-09-29T17:31:00.001-07:00

Sunday, September 27th

Washington 14 Final
Detroit 19

Green Bay 36 Final
St. Louis 17

San Francisco 24 Final
Minnesota 27

Atlanta 10 Final
New England 26

Tennessee 17 Final
NY Jets 24

Kansas City 14 Final
Philadelphia 34

NY Giants 24 Final
Tampa Bay 0

Cleveland 3 Final
Baltimore 34

Jacksonville 31 Final
Houston 24

Chicago 25 Final
Seattle 19

New Orleans 27 Final
Buffalo 7

Pittsburgh 20 Final
Cincinnati 23

Denver 23 Final
Oakland 3

Miami 13 Final
San Diego 23

Indianapolis 31 Final
Arizona 10

Dallas 21
Carolina 7

Dallas Wants To Move Ellis

2009-05-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

Dallas Cowboys veteran outside linebacker Greg Ellis finally may get his wish to be traded or released by the club, as the Cowboys have reached out to at least two teams to measure interest in a deal, according to a club source.

Cowboys have approached the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals about a possible trade. Ellis has longtime ties to Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who held the same position with the Cowboys. Ellis, 33, did not participate in Thursday's organized team activities session. If the Cowboys release him, which seems the most likely result, they'll save the $4.15 million he's scheduled to make in 2009.

Linus Gitahi Leading The Nation Media Group

2009-05-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

Linus Gitahi knows that hard work is the foundation to getting things done and he is a prime example of that. Gitahi had a long and fruitful career for GlaxoSmithKline where he worked his way all the way up to CEO of the Lagos based GlaxoSmithKline West Africa. After that he left GlaxoSmithKline to join the Nation Media Group where he became the Chief Executive officer. Linus Gitahi also has a fond affection for the people of Kenya and that is one of the reasons he loves his job and helping them out as much as he can.

Linus Gitahi is married to Pauline Gitahi and has two daughters Julie and Sheila. He also enjoys playing golf and squash as well. Linus Gitahi enjoys Kenya and all it has to offer and with his job he tries to show everyone what this beautiful country has to offer the world as well.

Will He or Won't he Brett Everyone Wants To Know

2009-05-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

It seems Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings story just will not end and Yahoo Sports who reporting Brett won't play may have to change that story. It all hings on his shoulder that he injured last year with the New york Jets. Favre's throwing arm appears to be a pivotal factor in whether he comes out of retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings. A source close to the situation told ESPN's Jeremy Schaap on Friday that X-rays of Favre's right shoulder -- he has pain resulting from a torn biceps tendon -- have been sent to the Vikings and that the X-rays are in the process of being evaluated. If it is determined by Favre's and the Vikings' medical people that he needs anything less than "major" surgery on his shoulder, Favre will unretire to play for the Vikings, the source said.

Now I love Brett Favre, but this story is getting plain silly. I mean either say your going to play or just stay retired as many Viking fans want to know what is going on. No matter what happens everyone will still be on edge until something is finally decided.

Albert Haynesworth 100 Million Dollar Man

2009-02-27T06:04:00.000-08:00

Albert Haynesworth was expecting a big payday and that is exactly what he got to the tune of 100 million dollars over seven years. Haynesworth who played for the Tennessee Titans and had a banner season this year wanted some big money and the Washington Redskins rolled the brinks truck up to him and signed him. We will have to see if Haynesworth lives up to his tag of the 100 million dollar man now.

The Washington Redskins also signed Deangelo Hall to a 54 million dollar deal. I guess there is no recession in Washington as Daniel Sndyer has never been afraid to spend the money. This should help make his defense one of the best in the league. They were good last year, but having these two for long term can only help them.

Michael Vick Gets House Arrest

2009-02-26T13:12:00.000-08:00

With no room for Michael Vick at a halfway house he will be confined to his home and on house arrest for the rest of his sentence. he will wear an ankle monitoring bracelet so he can be tracked. he is not allowed to leave the home unless he gets permission from his probation officer.

For Vick I will bet he cannot wait until his July release day where once again he will be a free man. It will be interesting to see how much he has learned and what he has taken from his experience. He has a tough road ahead, but one he will probably embrace and give it his best shot. he has always been that way and I do not look for that to change anytime soon. Below is a cute video with Michael Vick in it.

Tampa Bay Cut Five Including Derrick Brooks

2009-02-26T06:23:00.000-08:00

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to be cleaning house and I do not think they are going about it the right way. They brought in a much younger coach and I guess they think it is time to rebuild the franchise so they let go of five veterans from the team. As expected Ike Hillard,Joey Galloway, Warrick Dunn,and Cato June were released. Now the shocker was they also cut 11 time Pro-Bowler derrick Brooks who is 35 years old which is a shock to many including me.

Yes, Brooks has slowed up some, but still is a player that you can use to win games. Trust me if Jon Gruden did not think Brooks could get the job done he would have cut him a long time ago. The Buccaneers said they wanted to head in a direction of younger players, but the bottom line is if the younger players were better they would have been playing. It looks like it maybe a very long season for Buccaneer fans and that is a shame.

Hector Kabande Focusing On Family First

2009-01-16T12:28:00.000-08:00

Hector Kabande was raised in a household where family values, great food, and great hospiality was what he was taught. Mr. Kabande came to the United States and studied Hotel management when he returned he started to work in the restaurant industry before joining the family hotel business. Hector Kabande developed a love for food during his time in the restaurant and hotel business and still has a passion for it today.

Hector has many favorite recepies that you will be able to find on his blog. Hector Kabande still has the same passion for things just like his family did when he was growing up. You can check out his blog and some of Hector's recipe's at Hector's Receipes.

Braden Power Believe's in Communities

2009-01-16T07:51:00.000-08:00

The one thing that Braden Power believes in more than anything is the community atmosphere. His constructing business is more than just putting up buildings it is also about giving communities a chance to grow and prosper which means a lot to Braden Power.

In today's world of corporations not caring much about the community anymore it is nice to see people who want to do the right things and make the community system grow by constructing buildings that have the residents in mind. This shows the power of what people can do if they put their minds to things. Braden Power has a vision and he is putting his vision to work for the good of people and the communities they live in.

Plenty of Underclassmen Leave, But Some Coming Back

2009-01-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

It is good to see some underclassmen are deciding to stay in college and finish their degrees and enjoying the college life their senior season. Tim Tebow, Colt McCoy, and now Sam Bradford have all decided that they will be back for their seniors season to try and win a National Championship. This year so many underclassmen have opted for the NFL it is great to see some who actually want to come back and play.

There are many reasons players choose to leave early, but the reality is many do not make it and maybe another year under their belt would have helped them. You really never know, but i am glad three of college football's better players have decided to come back for another year.

Norman Steisel Deputy Mayor Getting the Job Done

2009-01-16T07:26:00.000-08:00

Most people will tell you when you deal with city budgets and people sometimes it is hard to balance both of them, but not for Norman Steisel Deputy Mayor. He has been in and out of city government holding several jobs and each time he has shown the leadership that is needed to make sure everything gets done. His background in investment banking and government service shows you he finishes what he starts with precision and a desire to be the best he can be.

Today, Norman Steisel Deputy Mayor keeps busy as the Executive Vice-President and CEO of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Through the years Norman Steisel Deputy Mayor has served in many different capacities and continues to show he is a leader that gets the job done no matter what is laid in front of him.

Texas Tech vs Oklahoma

2008-11-14T18:21:00.000-08:00

Texas Tech Red Raiders will battle the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman tomorrow with a lot of the line. Texas Tech wants to win out as they know if they do they most likely will be playing in the National Championship game against someone. Now the Oklahoma Sooners know that they must win the game if they want a chance to play for a National Championship. It maybe a long shot, but they do not want to lose at home and kill their chances.

This will be a high scoring game as both teams should put a lot of points on the board. I personally like the Sooners in this game. I just do not think that Texas Tech will be able to win this game on the road. It is tough to win in Norman and I just do not see them beating the Sooners there.

Tim Arel Property Management Specialist For You

2008-11-14T17:40:00.000-08:00

Tim Arel has learned that to be a Property Management Specialist you must learn to do many things well and that takes work. This job entails a wide variety of expertise and skills as you will need to deal with many different problems on many levels. Luckily Tim Arel has had many years of training in property management and is able to handle anything that comes his way without any problems at all.

Being a Property Management Specialist means that you will always need to update your training and Tim Arel has realized that and embraced all the extra training and schooling he has needed to excel. In today's world you can not stand pat and he understands that. This is one of the main reasons he is one of the best in his industry. Learn more about him at Tim Arel.

Miami Hurricans Getting It Together Finally

2008-11-14T16:08:00.000-08:00

The Miami Hurricanes started out slowly, but they have really put it into high gear as they stopped Virginia Tech by a score of 16-14. They now lead the ACC Coastal Division and are still looking at making the Orange Bowl for their Bowl Game. The Hurricanes are going to be around for awhile because they have a ton of young talent and Randy Shannon is a very good recruiter that keeps bringing in even more talent.

For the longest time the Hurricanes were the team to beat now they are chasing everyone else and they are getting much better. they are not their just yet, but they are slowing getting there. Shannon has built accountability in the program and I think that has had a lot to do with it.

Rams Finally Get Win

2008-10-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since the St. Louis Ram fans had something to cheer about, but today was another story. With time running out the Rams got a game winning field goal to upend the Washington Redskins by a score of 19-17. The Rams fired their coach and this was Jim Hasslet's first game as head coach and you could see a big difference in the team. Hopefully this will be one of many wins in the future.

Today's Games
New England 0 3:58
San Diego 10 1st Qtr

Baltimore 3 Final
Indianapolis 31

Detroit 10 Final
Minnesota 12

Oakland 3 Final
New Orleans 34

Cincinnati 14 Final
NY Jets 26

Chicago 20 Final
Atlanta 22

Carolina 3 Final
Tampa Bay 27

St. Louis 19 Final
Washington 17

Miami 28 Final
Houston 29

Jacksonville 24 Final
Denver 17

Philadelphia 40 Final
San Francisco 26

Green Bay 27 Final
Seattle 17

Dallas 24 Final
Arizona 30 OT

Minnesota Edges New Orleans Despite Reggie Bush's Heroics

2008-10-07T06:17:00.000-07:00

Reggis Bush ran back two punts for touchdowns and had 269 all purpose yards, but it did not matter as the Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints by a score of 30-27. Ryan Longwell kicked a winning field goal for the Vikings as time was winding down for the win. The Saints had there chances as they missed field goals and had way to many penalties.

Drew Brees for the Saints threw for 330 yards, but did through two interceptions which really did not help. The Saints made to many big mistakes and this cost them the game. You also have to give Minnesota credit for not giving up and taking what New Orleans gave them. Adrian Peterson struggled all night so they needed every advantage that the Saints gave them.

Pittsburgh Steelers Stop Jacksonville On The Road

2008-10-06T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Jacksonville Jaguars got the best of the Pittsburgh Steelers last year in the playoffs, but this time around the Steelers won at Jacksonville by a score of 26-21Ben Roethlisberger threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns to help the Steelers get the win against a tough Jacksonville team.

Pittsburgh's defense was again tough last night as they harassed David Garrad all night long and he really could not get into any rhythm which is something a quarterback really needs to do if the want to win. Jacksonville and Pittsburgh will be two teams you hear from in the future.

Sunday, October 5th

Chicago 34 Final
Detroit 7

Atlanta 27 Final
Green Bay 24

San Diego 10 Final
Miami 17

Seattle 6 Final
NY Giants 44

Washington 23 Final
Philadelphia 17

Kansas City 0 Final
Carolina 34

Tennessee 13 Final
Baltimore 10

Indianapolis 31 Final
Houston 27

Tampa Bay 13 Final
Denver 16

Cincinnati 22 Final
Dallas 31

Buffalo 17 Final
Arizona 41

New England 30 Final
San Francisco 21

Pittsburgh 26 Final
Jacksonville 21

Miami Dolphins Pull Second Straight Upset

2008-10-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

The Miami Dolphins are starting to have fun playing football and it is showing on the field as they upset the San Diego Chargers by a score of 17-10. Ronnie Brown had over 100 yards rushing again and scored one touchdown. Chad Pennington kept up his hot hand has he threw for 228 yards on 22/29 and one touchdown. Miami's defense held LaDainian Tomlinson to 35 yards on 12 carries and made the plays when it really counted. If Miami continues to play this way than more people are going to have to change their opinion about this team.

Chicago 34
Detroit 7

Atlanta 27
Green Bay 24

San Diego 10
Miami 17

Seattle 6
NY Giants 44

Washington 23
Philadelphia 17

Kansas City 0
Carolina 34

Tennessee 13
Baltimore 10

Indianapolis 31
Houston 27

North Carolina Shocks Another Team

2008-10-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

Many people wonder who this college football team is from North Carolina. Butch Davis took over a program that has been struggling, but no more it seems. North Carolina have been one of the surprise teams this year so far and added another win to their resume as they beat UCONN by a score of 38-12. This puts the Tarheels at 4-1 this season and a good chance at a bowl game which is something that Tarheel fans have not seen in awhile.

Saturday, October 4th

1 Oklahoma 49 Final
Baylor 17

Kentucky 14 Final
2 Alabama 17

4 Missouri 52 Final
Nebraska 17

5 Texas 38 Final
Colorado 14

6 Penn State 20 Final
Purdue 6

7 Texas Tech 58 Final
Kansas State 28

23 Oregon 10 Final
9 USC 44

12 Florida 38 Final
Arkansas 7

13 Auburn 13 Final
19 Vanderbilt 14

14 Ohio State 20 Final
18 Wisconsin 17

16 Kansas 35 Final
Iowa State 33

Western Kentucky 13 Final
20 Virginia Tech 27

Texas A&M 28 Final
21 Oklahoma State 56

Hawaii 32 Final
22 Fresno State 29 OT

24 Connecticut 12 Final
North Carolina 38

BYU Extends Winning Streak With Win Over Utah State

2008-10-04T06:43:00.000-07:00

The BYU Cougars who are ranked in the Top ten are not use to giving up points, but it did not really matter as they easily beat Utah State by a score of 34-14. Max Hall threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Cougars to the easy win.

This was the 15th straight win for BYU which right now is the longest streak in College Football. Utah State became the first team to score on BYU this year, but really was no challenge for the Cougars who will be heard from this year.

Utah Gets Field Goal To Avoid Oregon State Upset

2008-10-03T10:38:00.000-07:00

After beating USC a week ago Utah knew they would have their hands full with the Oregon State Beavers and that is exactly what happen. Utah's quarterback Brian Johnson needed to make one heck of a fourth quarter comeback to help Utah beat Oregon State by a score of 31-28. Louie Sakoda kick the winning field goal for Utah who did not want to be another Top 25 victim that fell at the hands of an underdog.

For Oregon State they played well, but really had no answers for Utah's Brian Johnson in the fourth quarter. Both teams for the most part played little defense, but when Utah needed to get a stop they did. Both teams provided an entertaining game and it is a shame one team had to lose.

South Florida Loses To Pittsburgh

2008-10-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

It seems that every time that South Florida gets ranked highly they stumble and get beat. Last night on their home field it was to the Pitt Panthers who did the trick. Pittsburgh defense held the South Florida Bulls scoreless in the first half and held on to a 26-21 win. LeSean McCoy ran for two touchdowns and Bill Stull threw for another to pace the Panthers who now stand at 5-1 on the season.

For the longest time the Pittsburgh college football program has been on the down slope, but it looks like they could be finally headed in the right direction. For South Florida it was another tough loss they had to endure.

Vince Young Back At Practice

2008-10-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

This will be interesting week at Titans camp as Vince Young will be returning to start practicing again. Will he get his job back? I personally think he maynot get his job back right now. It looks like Kerry Collins has the job and it is his to lose. I know what many people think that you should not lose your job to an injury, but this time it could happen.

Many people wonder where Vince Young's head is and is he really ready to return or not. I guess only time will tell and we will have to wait and see how everything works out for him. For now though the job is Kerry Collins.

AP Top 25 College Football

2008-10-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

Below is the latest rankings in College Football which as the Oklahoma Sooners number one and Alabama number two. It did not take Nick Saban long to get the program back where it needs to be I see. LSU is not far behind either so it should be interesting down the stretch that is for sure.

AP Top 25

1. Oklahoma (43) 4-0 1,599
2. Alabama (21) 5-0 1,565
3. LSU 4-0 1,466
4. Missouri (1) 4-0 1,453
5. Texas 4-0 1,362
6. Penn State 5-0 1,252
7. Texas Tech 4-0 1,105
8. Brigham Young 4-0 1,098
9. USC 2-1 1,087
10. South Florida 5-0 1,035
11. Georgia 4-1 1,018
12. Florida 3-1 914
13. Auburn 4-1 860
14. Ohio State 4-1 829
15. Utah 5-0 713
16. Kansas 3-1 650
17. Boise State 3-0 549
18. Wisconsin 3-1 520
19. Vanderbilt 4-0 459
20. Virginia Tech 4-1 290
21. Oklahoma State 4-0 277
22. Fresno State 3-1 232
23. Oregon 4-1 199
24. Connecticut 5-0 126
25. Wake Forest 3-1 107

Others Receiving Votes
Maryland 46, Michigan State 42, Kentucky 40, Ball State 38, Northwestern 32, Tulsa 32, TCU 30, Illinois 24, North Carolina 21, Florida State 14, Mississippi 13, Georgia Tech 10, California 5, Nebraska 5, Oregon State 3, Boston College 3, Colorado 2.

Dropped From Rankings
Clemson 20, Illinois 22, East Carolina 23, TCU 24.

College Football Season Is Here

2008-09-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

Well the first week is in the books and the teams that we thought would dominate did. Georgia, USC, LSU, Ohio State and Florida won their games easily. East Carolina and UCLA pulled upsets while the Michigan Wolverines started the season with a loss to Utah. I'll bet that is not sitting to well in Michigan right now.

Injuries were also something that hit many College Football teams as well this weekend. Ohio State watched Heisman candidate Chris Wells suffer a foot injury which could sideline against the USC Trojans in two weeks. This season in College football should be very interested indeed.

I look for many upsets this year and I think it will come down to the wire once again for the National Championship. There is a lot of teams that are very good so we will have to wait and see who does well and who does not.

Plaxico Burress Wants New Deal

2008-06-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

It seems every year after a team wins a Super Bowl players always want new deals and this year it is Plaxico Burress. I will admit he is very underpaid, but he signed the contract and it is something he may have to live with.

Burress had a great season last year and played hurt in the playoffs and did give it his all. If I was the Giants I would pay him as Eli Manning needs him this coming year. I guess Burress has hinted he will not play without a new contract. I guess we will have to wait and see if that comes to pass or not.

Pre-Season Polls Don't Mean Alot

2007-10-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

College Football Pre-Season polls are all the rage and most of the time they are wrong and this year is no exception. USC was rated as the best team in the country only to find out that they aren't Florida was rated very high and they have lost three games and out of the National Championship picture.

Teams like South Florida and Kansas wasn't even given much press but both are playing extremely well and probably in line for a BCS game. This just proves that the preseason college football polls are just that a educated guess.

College Football Scores

2007-10-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

6 W Virginia 31
25 Rutgers 3

Miss St 31
14 Kentucky 14

Iowa St 28
13 Missouri 42

9 USC 17
5 Oregon 24

Nebraska 25
17 Texas 28

Minnesota 10
19 Michigan 34

9 Florida 30
20 Georgia 42

11 S Florida 15
Connecticut 22

21 Virginia 17
N.C. St 23

Mississippi 3
23 Auburn 7

12 Kansas 0
Texas A&M 0

15 S Carolina
Tennessee

1 Ohio St
24 Penn St

18 California
7 Arizona St

New Mex St
16 Hawaii

College Football Schedule

2007-10-27T06:30:00.000-07:00

This weekend their maybe a few upsets as some good games dot the College football schedule. Ohio State vs Penn State. Penn State gave Ohio State their last loss in Big Ten play. Than West Virginia and Rutgers should be another great game. The best game though could be California and Arizona State. Dennis Erickson has Arizona State playing well so we will see what happens.

6 W Virginia
25 Rutgers

Miss St
14 Kentucky

Iowa St
13 Missouri

9 USC
5 Oregon

Nebraska
17 Texas

Minnesota
19 Michigan

9 Florida
20 Georgia

11 S Florida
Connecticut

21 Virginia
N.C. St

Mississippi
23 Auburn

12 Kansas
Texas A&M

15 S Carolina
Tennessee

1 Ohio St
24 Penn St

18 California
7 Arizona St

New Mex St
16 Hawaii

Trent Edwards To Start Over J.P. Losman

2007-10-24T05:10:00.000-07:00

Trent Edwards who has won two of his last three starts is now the official starter according to Bills Coach Dick Jauron. Edwards replaced Losman who has been injured and done enough apparently to win the job. It comes down to wins and Edwards is playing real well right now and as long as it's working why change.

Should Losman lose his job over an injury is really the big question here. In this situation the backup has got the the team rolling so it's hard to put Losman back in. You don't want to break up what is working right now. Look for Edwards to remain starter unless he falters than Losman will return.

Peyton Manning And Colts Make Statement

2007-10-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

The Indianapolis Colts made a statement to the NFL that they are not ready to give up the NFL Championship just yet. Everyone thought the Jacksonville Jaguars would give the Colts a tussle instead the Colts dominated them 29-7. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a very good team and the Colts made them look as if they had never seen anything like the Colts.

Maybe the Colts are getting tired of listening to everyone talking about the New England patriots. In a way though the Colts maybe like being under the radar until the time is right. I guess we will see who is the best soon as they play each other.

San Diego Gets Chris Chambers From Miami

2007-10-16T15:36:00.000-07:00

The San Diego Chargers put Eric Parker on the disabled list and promptly traded for wide out Chris Chambers from the Miami Dolphins. Chambers gives Phillip Rivers another target to add to that high powered Chargers offense. They only had to give up a second round pick and Chambers should be able to help them right away.

Chambers really wasn't happy in Miami and getting a regular chance to be a vital part of an organization is just what the doctor ordered for Chambers. I've always liked Chambers and when he comes to play he is a very good wide receiver. It's just getting him to show up to play every week.

Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, Season Over?

2007-10-16T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Miami Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams are two franchises that look like they have no clue whatsoever to how to get untracked. The Dolphins was once a very proud franchise that has fell apart ever since Nick Saban left. They were going down hill but the slide just got there quicker without him.

Then you have the St. Louis Rams who didn't want to bring Mike Martz back as head coach. Well, the experiment they have used isn't exactly bringing rave reviews. What's Mike Martz doing now? Offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions who have won some games. This is something the Rams haven tasted yet this year. I guess this year is a wash for both teams. Oh well we'll get em next year.

Tom Osborne Returns To Nebraska

2007-10-16T14:26:00.000-07:00

Tom Osborne the man who led the Nebraska Cornhuskers to National Championships has returned to be Atheltic Director until they find someone for the job. Osborne commands instant respect from everyone at Nebraska and he will take the steps that need to be taken to get the ship going in the right direction.

What does this mean for Bill Callahan? That's a very good question and only time will tell which direction Osborne may tell the higher ups to go. I think Osborne will take the wait and see approach before any real changes our made on the sidelines right now.