Southern Cal continues to draw attention whether they want to or not. This morning, DE Armond Armstead (So. 6’5, 295 lbs) broke his left foot, the fifth metatarsal, during a routine play in practice. If tomorrow’s surgery goes as planned, he will be out for at least six weeks, but more importantly, he will not be able to play in the rematch against Ohio State. Armstead was initially slated to back-up Averell Spicer. Fortunately for the Trojans, they have...
Virginia Tech’s Zach Luckett was charged earlier this month with driving on a suspended license. He was stopped by Virginia Tech Police Officer Deriek Crouse on Aug. 6 and a report was filed Aug. 14. The suspension stems from Luckett’s 2008 DUI. Frank Beamer suspended Luckett because of the 2008 DUI and had his scholarship stripped. Eventually, the school allowed him to walk-on the team. However, with his most recent run-in with the law, his Hokie days are truly in...
Illinois‘ Miami Thomas may miss the 2009 season. Thomas may have torn his ACL in his left knee during Tuesday’s afternoon practice which would result in him missing the entire 2009 season. The results are pending, but from a preliminary perspective it doesn’t look too good for Thomas. If he is sidelined, this will be the second straight season missed because of an ACL tear. As you recall, Thomas suffered an ACL tear in his right knee causing him to miss...
The Crimson Tide’s Courtney Upshaw was known for harassing players on the field. He is a beast of a linebacker and knows how to tackle and is fighting for one of the coveted starting positions. Unfortunately, this quest is coming to a halt as The University of Alabama Police Department arrested Upshaw this morning for harassment and for domestic violence. He is being held on a $500 bond. More details to follow….
Cal’s quest to win the Pac-10 just got a little more difficult. TE Tad Smith tore his ACL in his right knee during Tuesday night’s scrimmage. Today, Coach Jeff Tedford confirmed the tear and also confirmed Smith is out for the season. Smith is no stranger to injury as he tore his ACL in his left knee in 2006 causing him to miss the entire season. Additionally, he used his redshirt in 2005. If he wishes to play collegiate...
Ticket prices for big games are off the charts If you want to go to some of the biggest college football games this season, you better start saving your lunch money. Even with this economic downturn, major college football ticket sales are off the charts. As of now, the most highly sought out ticket is the USC v Ohio State game on September 12th. The average ticket price is hovering above $800 compared to the average ticket price of...
Stillwater welcomed QB Zac Robinson back onto the gridiron after missing a week’s worth of practice nursing an injury. The true faithful can rest easy as Robinson has been taking normal 1st string snaps under center and is already impressing those on the field. Coach Mike Gundy and company are excited to see their Hesiman hopeful in true form. Welcome back Zac!
During the summer and as recent as last week, Corbin Louks thought he was going to be the starter for Coach Whittingham and the Utes. However, there has been a change of plan. Whittingham named true freshman Jordan Wynn as the man under center. JUCO transfer Terrance Cain was slated as number two on the depth chart. Louks dropped down to number three. As a result, Louks turned in his locker keys and is heading to The Biggest Little...
