Vandy starting defensive end Steve Stone will be sidelined for 6 weeks with a broken foot. Stone has been a staple on the Vanderbilt D line as he’s started every game for the ‘Dores the past two seasons. He tied for a team best sack total with 5 last season. Vandy will miss his presence on the defensive side of the ball and they’re hoping that they can have him back in time for their October 17th meeting with Georgia.
Brandon Jacobs, (no, not the bulldozer Giants RB) has spurned Auburn University for the Boston Red Sox. The 6’0, 237 lb. RB from Georgia is hanging up his football cleats in favor of baseball spikes. Jacobs originally committed to the Auburn Tigers as a running back. However, he changed his mind when the Red Sox drafted him in the 10th round of the MLB draft and signed him to a $75,000 contract that has the potential to end up...
Tim Tebow may have a little competition this season at the quarterback position. Ok, maybe I shouldn’t go that far, but Florida defensive back Joe Haden has been taking snaps from under center during Gator practices. Haden played quarterback at Friendly (MD) HS and set several state records for passing. He came to Florida in 2007 as an athlete but didn’t get the chance to compete for a quarterback spot. His athletic ability allowed him the rare opportunity to start at...
The Tennessee Vols opened practices yesterday with heightened intensity under first year coach Lane Kiffin. The Vols open the 2009 football season against Western Kentuckyon September 5th and Kiffin is making sure that his squad is well prepared for opening day. Yesterday’s practice was the usual standard procedure sans pads and contact but emotions and intensity ran high while Kiffin encouraged physicality on both sides of the ball. Kiffin has been a walking soundbite since arriving in Knoxville but he...
Florida WR Riley Cooper is returning to the Gators for his senior season. The 6’3, 206 lb. wideout and roomate of Tim Tebow was drafted by the Texas Rangers in this year’s MLB draft. He contemplated leaving Florida early to pursue a career in baseball.“It was a tough decision, one of the hardest I’ve ever had to make, but I’m excited about being part of the Texas Ranger organization and coming back and playing football for my final season,” Cooper...
The AP is reporting that Ole Miss signee Jamar Hornsby is expected to appear in court this Friday where he will be indicted on felony aggravated assault and petit larceny charges. Hornsby was arrested in March of this year for beating up a man after a minor car accident. Hornsby beat the victim with brass knuckles, sending him to the hospital for required treatment. In addition the this incident, Hornsby is currently on probation after being convicted of credit card fraud in Gainesville, Florida. In 2007, Hornsby pleaded...
Auburn University has collaborated with Tailgate Guys to offer fans tailgate services that come complete with everything except heartburn. For a fee, those who don’t feel like packing their cars and carrying everything over to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturdays can have the tailgate brought to them. Tailgate Guys will guarantee you a parking space, assembled chairs and tents, and they will even pack everything away for you after the game depending on the package you choose. All you have to do is show up with food...
First year Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin is in the news again for justifying negative off-season remarks he’s made about fellow conference coaches since being hired. Kiffin is a former Southern California offensive coordinator and Oakland Raiders head coach. He was hired by Tennessee after going just 5-15 with the Raiders. During SEC media days this Friday, Kiffin told reporters that he is not going to apologize for his previous comments even if it means that other conference coaches and fans...
