The home of the Florida Gators, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, is getting a new face, actually three new faces. The University Athletic Association approved to honor the Gators’ 3 Heisman Trophy winners by memorializing their accomplishments in individual life-like statues. Tim Tebow (2007), Danny Wuerffel (1996), and Steve Spurrier (1966) will be forever bronzed on the west side of the Swamp. In the words of AD Jeremy Foley, “Any time you have that type of tradition, we want to make...
In the end, Georgia won the recruiting battle for LB Jarvis Jones. The Columbus, Georgia native originally chose USC over in-state powerhouse Georgia. USC dubbed Jones as the next great Trojan linebacker. As a true freshman, he played special teams and reserve strongside linebacker. However, against Oregon he suffered a severe neck injury that sidelined the rising star. He did not see the field after that, missing USC’s remaining five games. When spring rolled around, USC doctors would not...
In light of the NCAA regulated free-transfer policy for USC’s juniors and seniors, the first player to take advantage of this opportunity is red-shirt junior LB Jordan Campbell. Entering 2010, Campbell was concerned about playing time and as an upperclassman didn’t want to transfer knowing he would have to sit out for a year. With the NCAA coming down on USC, an exit door was just opened. Campbell saw an opportunity to transfer and to immediately start for another...
Earlier this year, we reported that the entire University of Waterloo football team was getting tested for steroid abuse after a player was arrested for possession and trafficking of steroids. Upon hearing of the arrest, AD Bob Copeland ordered the entire team of 62 players to be tested. Based on 9 positive results, in an unprecedented move, the university decided to suspend its entire football program for one year. The school’s steroid scandal was dubbed the most significant scandal...
On Monday, WR Jameel Owens got some good news from the NCAA. Owens, a former Oklahoma Sooner top-prospect, transferred to Tulsa to be closer to his sick mother. Per NCAA rules, players are required to sit out one year when transferring between D-1 schools. Owens petitioned the NCAA to waive the transfer rule citing family health reasons. The NCAA reviewed the petition and ultimately granted a transfer waiver that cleared the path for Owens to suit up in 2010....
The Razorbacks got some bad news this past Saturday as FB Van Stumon was charged with a DWI after being pulled over for making an improper turn in Fayetteville. The young back failed his field sobriety test and blew a .10. He was arrested on the scene and booked into the Washington County jail but was subsequently released on a $1,200 bond. Stumon’s court date is set for July 16. Coach Bobby Petrino was disappointed in hearing this news and stated...
In the aftermath of the fall of Troy, the NCAA cleared the way for USC juniors and seniors to-be to transfer from the team without being forced to sit out a season. Schools are now free to initiate contact with such players who fall into this category. The NCAA rule allows for a waiver to be granted if the school has a postseason ban in place during the transfer. Unfortunately, this rule does not apply to USC freshman who have recently...
For all the Fayetteville faithful, have no fear if you see QB Ryan Mallett back on crutches for the next month. Earlier this week, Mallett underwent surgery on his left foot to replace a screw that was originally inserted in the winter. The surgical procedure is all part of the recovery and rehabilitation process which is going well. Coach Bobby Petrino stated that there is no reason to be alarmed and he expects to have his star QB back...
