Last year, Ryan Mallett passed on the NFL draft to play another season at Arkansas. After suffering a 31-26 loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl, Mallet has had enough of college ball and is looking for a pro career. It looks like the Razorbacks’ junior QB will declare for the NFL draft and forgo his final season at Arkansas. Mallett has had an interesting collegiate career starting with a short stint at the University of Michigan and...
After his arrest in Gainesville, FL, in November 2008 on charges in connection with a stolen laptop, Cam Newton’s career as a Division 1 athlete seemed to come to an end. As the legal system played its course, it was learned that Newton had indeed purchased the laptop from a seller he believed was legitimate. However, with his name and reputation tarnished, Newton and his family decided it best to part ways with the University of Florida and transfer from the school. In January 2009, Netwon enrolled at Blinn...
When the Florida Gators take the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 4th against Miami Ohio, a new quarterback will lead the offense for the first time in three years. Gator legacy John Brantley will finally get his chance to etch his mark in the annals of Gator history. Brantley has one of college football’s toughest job in years, replacing all-everything Gator and college football legend, Tim Tebow. If the past is any indicator of the future, Gator fans...
As the Bobby Bowden era fades in the hands of Jimbo Fisher, Florida State strives to reclaim its dominance of yesteryear. To stir up the hype and to get the fans excited about FSU football, the university launched its official Christian Ponder for Heisman campaign. The gunslinger is entering his final season as a Seminole with the hopes of breaking out of the mediocre mold of FSU football that hasn’t won a conference championship since 2005. Ponder’s career stats...
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...
It’s Friday and the Northeast is getting blanketed by snow and gale force winds. So to all my faithfuls in NYC who trekked into work this morning, today’s links are especially for you. First off, you can rest easy. Former Georgia Bulldog great Knowshon Moreno is cleared from charges for allegedley sucker punching an 18 year old this past Saturday night at the Bourbon Street bar in Athens, Georgia. In the purest form of patriotism, bravery, and unselfishness, Oregon State’s LB David Pa’aluhi is trading...
QB Ryan Mallett’s road to gridiron fame just hit another bump. This time, a broken bone in his left foot is sidelining the gunslinger during spring practice. As a top prospect in 2007, Mallett was supposed to shine for Michigan’s Lloyd Carr and did show signs of greatness while backing up then future NFLer Chad Henne. However, after Carr retired and Rich Rodriguez stepped in and introduced his spread offense to the maize and blue, Mallett quickly left the...
