If you charge just the right amount of money on a stolen credit card, you will probably be reinstated to any team coached by Todd Dodge. WR Forrest Rucker (6’6, 220 lbs.), who was suspended from the team for off-the-field issues, will suit up and rejoin the Mean Green for fall practice. To recollect, as a true freshman, Rucker was suspended from UNT for the spring semester after being arrested and charged with two felony counts of credit card/debit...
A frustrated WR asked to be released from his football athletic scholarship. Delmon Robinson (So. 5’11 181 lbs.) was projected to have a limited role in the Bulldogs’ offense this season. Mississippi State is loaded at the WR position and Robinson didn’t think he would have much opportunity for playing time. Robinson asked for his release which was granted. Coach Dan Mullen didn’t comment on the departure but did state, “we’re a little more stable at the safety position...
The Mackey Award is presented to the best tight end in the country. Last season, Missouri’s Chase Coffman walked away the winner. Coffman was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. The nominees for the 10th annual Mackey Award watch list are: Jeffrey Anderson (JR. 6’2 255 lbs.) UAB Jake Ballard (SR. 6’6 256 lbs.) Ohio State Greg Boone (SR. 6’3 287 lbs.) Virginia Tech Nate Byham (SR. 6’3 255 lbs.) Pittsburgh...
Chris Thomas (34) A fan recently requested we provide an in-depth analysis on the Air Force Falcon’s defense for the upcoming ’09 season. So here goes… Last season, the Falcons went 8-5 and 5-3 in conference play. Most notably, they struggled down the road dropping their final 3 games to include a 28-34 loss to Houston. During that span, the Falcon’s opponents averaged 39 points/game. The team also struggled against the conference’s premier teams, 23-30 to Utah, 24-38 to...
It looks like another Penn State Nittany Lion is having trouble separating binge drinking and driving. Back-up OL Ako Poti (Sr. 6’3, 305 lbs.) was charged on July 17th with a DUI. He was pulled over for disregarding a traffic lane by State College police. When tested, he had a blood alcohol content of .10-.16 which eclipses the Pennsylvania legal limit of .08. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 2nd. Poti, an offensive lineman, was a JUCO transfer from San Francisco C.C. He...
If you are looking for a new job, get your resume updated and ready as Kentucky State University is searching for a replacement head football coach. Fred Farrier was let go after four sub-par seasons with the Thorobreds (yes, this is the correct spelling). Kentucky State went 19-25 under Farrier, including 3-8 marks the past two seasons. The State-Journal in Frankfort reports Farrier was notified by athletic director Denisha Hendricks of the move over the weekend. Farrier said he was...
Houston Cougars QB Case Keenum (Jr. 6’2, 210 lbs) can put another accolade under his belt. Last season, he was the 2008 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year and this season he was selected as the preseason 2009 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. Keenum is coming off of an exceptional sophomore campaign with 8 wins and a victory over Air Force in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl 34-28. Last season, he lead the nation in offense with 5,241 yards;...
West Virginia has a high standard for academic excellence and will not fudge numbers regardless of the talent level. D.C. native and 4 star recruit WR Deon Long (6’0, 180 lbs.) signed with West Virginia this past February. However, he will not attend this season’s preseason camp due to his grades not satisfying the NCAA’s freshman eligibility requirement. To improve on his academics, Long will enroll at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia. Once his grades satisfy the NCAA’s requirements,...
