Photo Courtesy: University of Michigan Either some Ohio State fans were visiting Ann Arbor this week or the boys over at Phi Kappa Psi extended winter rush week into March. The University of Michigan police are currently investigation the damage to the block “M” from the Michigan Stadium football field. A U-of-M spokeswoman stated that a 6 foot by 8 inch chunk of field turf was carved out of the 50 yard-line “M” during the weekend. Officials have confirmed that the...
It’s no surprise to college football and NFL followers alike that New England head coach Bill Belichick is a fan of Tim Tebow. Belichick has been a long time friend of Gator head coach Urban Meyer and their relationship goes beyond just the football field. Belichick has spoken very highly about Tebow and even gave him a glowing endorsement at league meetings last week. “He’s had a great career. There are a lot of positives. I’m sure he’s going...
Someone was doing a little more than lifting weights during the off-season. It looks like USC’s tight end Rhett Ellison will be sidelined for the entire spring practice as he battles a bout of mono. Rhett was the leading candidate to be the starting tight end for the new Lane Kiffin offense. Last season he played in all 13 games hauling in 6 catches, 41 yards, and 1 TD. With TE Blake Ayles nursing an ankle injury, the door...
Photo Source: MontgomeryAdvertiser.com Some sad news is coming out of the Auburn camp. One of Gene Chizik’s top recruits, OL Shon Coleman, is battling a serious medical issue. The 6’7 285 pound Coleman, the top player in the state of Mississippi, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He is currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude’s Medical Research Center in Memphis, Tennessee. At this point, there is no status on his playing days as his focus right now is on defeating...
Tim Tebow was in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this weekend to sign autographs for his south Florida fans. However, the University of Florida’s version of Britain’s Winston Churchill made one couple’s visit one that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. An enamored, slightly obsessed, Tebow fan enlisted the former Gator quarterback’s assistance with proposing to his soon to be wife. It’s hard to to tell who’s happier, the fiance or her future husband. Watch the video,...
In the post Weis and Clausen era, Brian Kelly and Notre Dame got some good news out of the locker room. As spring practice kicked off and the players jaunted onto LaBar practice complex with their cleats and gold helmets, heralded 5 star recruit QB Dayne Crist was seen running with the team. Crist is recovering from surgery quicker than anticipated and is happy to be back on the field. Just four months ago, Crist tore his ACL during...
March Madness has taken over the college world by storm, but here at The Matador we want to make sure the fans are kept up-to-date with happenings around the gridiron. Not only has Duke dominated on the hardwood, but the Blue Devils must be excited about their heralded freshman recruit, QB Brandon Connette, who is the real deal. He lead three impressive scoring drives in the Blue’s 24-3 win over the White team during Saturday’s spring game. Alabama’s “system...
