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الثلاثاء، 3 فبراير 2015

National Signing Day: NFL draft history for five-star recruits

National Signing Day is Wednesday, and the hoopla surrounding it makes it seem like Christmas in February for college football fans.


Signing lists will be perused, and there will be crowing about the great players each coaching staff reeled in. There will be especially loud crowing about five-star recruits who signed.


But being a five-star recruit is no sure thing when it comes to college stardom, much less NFL stardom. We went back and looked at each Rivals.com five-star recruit from 2002 (when their rankings started) through the 2011 class.


Here’s what we found:




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الأحد، 21 ديسمبر 2014

Seven injured by lightning strike after Packers-Bucs game

TAMPA, Fla. — Officials with Tampa Fire Rescue say seven people have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lightning strike in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ stadium.


Spokesman Jason Penny says it doesn’t appear that anyone was directly struck by the lightning Sunday afternoon. He says the lightning did, however, kick up rocks and gravel and knock a few people down. It struck shortly after 4 p.m.


The injuries do not appear to be serious.


Green Bay beat the Bucs, 20-3.




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Seven injured by lightning strike after Packers-Bucs game

الجمعة، 19 ديسمبر 2014

Bowl viewer"s guide: Previewing Saturday"s slate of CFB action



College bowl season officially kicks off Saturday, and College Football 24/7 is providing a daily glimpse at the best players in each game and predictions from writers Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah, Bryan Fischer, Chase Goodbread and Mike Huguenin.


Site: New Orleans
Date: Dec. 20
Time/TV: 11 a.m. ET, ESPN
Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) vs. Nevada (7-5)
NFL teams attending: Buffalo Bills
Top players to watch: Nevada (QB Cody Fajardo, DE Brock Hekking, WR Hasaan Henderson, DE/LB Ian Seau); Louisiana-Lafayette (RB Alonzo Harris, WR Jamal Robinson).
Why NFL fans should tune in: Why not get your bowl season started out right with an intriguing matchup between an up-and-down Wolf Pack team taking on one of the most impressive Sun Belt teams over the years in ULL? Fajardo has put up comparable numbers to Colin Kaepernick during his time in Reno and is among the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. The team’s pistol offense gets a lot of the press, but it’s the defense you’ll really want to keep an eye out for with Ian Seau (Junior’s nephew) and wild man Brock Hekking, who might have the best hair in college football and is an equally fearsome pass rusher. As for the Ragin Cajuns, they feature a number of playmakers on the offensive side that could wind up being late Day Three selections.
Game predictions:
Brandt: UL-Lafayette, 24-21
Brooks: UL-Lafayette, 33-30
Jeremiah: Nevada, 28-24
Fischer: UL-Lafayette, 33-23
Goodbread: Nevada, 30-21
Huguenin: UL-Lafayette, 27-24






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الأربعاء، 17 ديسمبر 2014

Ray McDonald being investigated on suspicion of sexual assault

Northern California authorities are investigating San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald on suspicion of sexual assault.


San Jose Police Department Sgt. Heather Randol said Wednesday that detectives searched McDonald’s San Jose home.


Randol said an area hospital notified police Tuesday night that a woman was seeking treatment.


According to police, the woman told police she was "possibly" sexually assaulted by McDonald. No arrests have been made or charges filed.




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Ray McDonald being investigated on suspicion of sexual assault

الثلاثاء، 9 ديسمبر 2014

Fortune rallies from slow beginning to produce stunning triumph

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Here Is the backstory to among the significant minutes of Week 14, the Indianpolis Colts’ come-from-behind triumph on the way over the Cleveland Browns in a critical AFC confrontation. The Colts last minute triumph, along with the Minnesota Vikings’ overtime triumph on the New York Jets as well as the Arizona Cardinals’ crucial triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs are nominees for the GMC Never Say Never Minute of the week. Cast your vote for the GMC Never Say Never Minutes of Week 14.


Andrew Luck


If he’s not already there already, Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is on the verge of being considered one of the NFL’s prime minister (dare we say "elite") passers. Yet, for 50-plus minutes of a Week 14 confrontation with the up and coming Browns, Luck seemed little just like a blooming star and much more like a back-up quarterback thrown to the fire. Luck redeemed himself in epic style, and created a second that helps express Luck’s greatest guarantee.




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الأحد، 7 ديسمبر 2014

Ravens outclass Dolphins, dent Miami"s playoff hopes

The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins met Sunday in a matchup of wouldbe AFC rivals. Joe Philbin’s squad was totally coordinated in a 28-13 Ravens success.


1. Elvis Dumervil was the most effective player in the field Sunday, and Joe Flacco was a close second. Let us begin with all the Ravens’ defense. Despite losing two more cornerbacks to harm (Danny Gorrer and Anthony Levine), the Ravens just gave up three points in the last three quarters due to a ferocious pass rush. Dumervil controlled Dallas Thomas for 3.5 sacks, quitting multiple drives. Terrell Suggs added 1.5 sacks. Ryan Tannehill regularly held the ball a long time, becoming knocked down nine times.


2. Flacco has played near perfect soccer the last couple of weeks. Torrey Smith was quite small due to harm (no catches) but Flacco kept converting third downs with throws on the move to Steve Smith, Marlon Brown, Kamar Aiken and a person named Phillip Supernaw. Flacco is playing in the manner of a top-10 quarterback.


3. Ryan Tannehill’s inability to throw deep is the Achilles’ heel of the Miami offense. They assembled a 10-0 lead in the first quarter with short throws and inspired runs by Lamar Miller, but the Ravens sat to the brief stuff next. Tannehill however takes a long time to procedure and discover secondary choices, too generally looking in the manner of a statue. The Dolphins do not even attempt to throw deep.




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السبت، 6 ديسمبر 2014

Lane Kiffin early again, and right again, with touchdown call

ATLANTA — Only weekly after Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin observed a touchdown pass to star receiver Amari Cooper before the pass was even thrown, the mastermind of the Crimson Tide’s record-setting offense was at it again.


But this time, his assurance was just as high in Alabama’s No. 2 receiver, DeAndrew White.


Seemingly enjoying the coverage he saw in the catch of the ball yet again, Kiffin lifted his arms only before this 58-yard touchdown pass from Blake Sims to White (see Kiffin, bottom right):





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Lane Kiffin early again, and right again, with touchdown call

الأربعاء، 3 ديسمبر 2014

Inquire 5: who"s greatest NFL comparison for Missouri DE Shane Ray?

Alabama and Missouri will square off on Saturday in the SEC title match. Every college football supporter in the united states knows Crimson Tide star wide receiver Amari Cooper, but Missouri has some star power, also. Defensive end Shane Ray is among the most effective pass rushers in the nation.


I polled five NFL executives and asked them to get a Ray comparison from an earlier draft course. Here will be the results:


In a weekly show, draft analyzer Daniel Jeremiah surveys five NFL employees executives about college football’s top possibilities.


"he’s an remarkable get-away and he is bendy working the advantage.




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Inquire 5: who"s greatest NFL comparison for Missouri DE Shane Ray?

الاثنين، 1 ديسمبر 2014

College Football Playoff: Calling the sixth pair of positions

After years in the making, we will see yet another glance of the College Football Playoff choice committee in action Tuesday night, when it releases its sixth set of top 25 positions.


Fresh off a thrilling Week 14, here are some speculations for who’ll make the committee’s top four and who is going to be left wondering what they should do to move up. Remember, it is a review of the playoff image right now and not a projection of triumphs and losses the remainder of the season.





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Florida officials say any reports of any training offers are "bogus"

Florida is seeking a fresh trainer, and rumors are wild — so wild that school officials released a statement Monday morning saying no one was offered the occupation.



Statement from UAA (1 of 2): We will not have any opinion to the recent multiple reports other than to say that we’ve made no occupation offers to





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Florida officials say any reports of any training offers are "bogus"

الأحد، 30 نوفمبر 2014

NFL declares Week 15 flex scheduling, Week 16 Saturday slate

As the regular season nears its final month, playoff races continue to heat up across the NFL. As a result of adaptive scheduling, more supporters throughout the nation will have the ability to see these significant competitions.


The league on Sunday declared the finalization of both Week 15’s flex program and Week 16’s Saturday doubleheader. The Week 15 1 p.m. ET competition between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns and the 4:25 p.m. ET match between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will both be broadcast on FOX.


The reversal of network — a fresh element of the flex scheduling procedure called "cross-bending" — for the Cincinnati-Cleveland game brings an instate competition into a bigger audience as both teams fight for supremacy in a closely contested AFC North.


A classic NFC North matchup between recognizable foes takes the 4:25 p.m. time slot when the Vikings travel to Ford Field to take on the upstart Lions.




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Mississippi State"s Dan Mullen was not bullish on playoff opportunities

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen was not convinced his Bulldogs would’ve made the College Football Playoff even if they’d defeated Mississippi on Saturday.


Well, he sort of believed that, anyhow.


Mississippi State was ranked fourth in this week’s College Football Playoff positions, but after Saturday’s loss Mullen told CBSSports.com, "I did not believe we were getting in the playoff anyway."


Mullen subsequently talked more about it — and did not look almost as certain.




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Mississippi State"s Dan Mullen was not bullish on playoff opportunities

الجمعة، 28 نوفمبر 2014

Scouting the scouts: Six clubs credentialed for Notre Dame-USC

Which school games will NFL teams send scouts to Saturday? College Football 24/7 brings you a glance at the teams that are credentialed to attend a few of the most important matches in college football. NFL Media analyst and former NFL scout Bucky Brooks adds comment for every match. Which positions might your NFL team be scouting? NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt supplies his main draft needs for every team.


Scouting the scouts: Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 | Oct. 18 | Oct. 25 | Oct. 31 | Nov. 7 | Nov. 14 | Nov. 21


Notre Dame at USC


Club attending: Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks.




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Scouting the scouts: Six clubs credentialed for Notre Dame-USC

TCU restrains Texas to give statement win to CFP committee

TCU rolled into Austin on Thanksgiving trying to give a statement to the College Football Playoff choice committee.


Mission achieved.


Headed with a swarming defense as well as a big-play offense, the Horned Frogs turned within an impressive showing on national television to overcome their instate opponent, 48-10, within a match they commanded throughout.


Heisman Trophy candidate Trevone Boykin presented several highlights through the night but did not have his finest appearance of the year against a stingy Longhorns defense that’s been one of the finest in the Big 12 this season. The double-threat quarterback completed 20-of-34 passes for 233 yards while accounting for three complete touchdowns.




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الخميس، 27 نوفمبر 2014

TCU restrains Texas to deliver statement win to CFB committee

TCU rolled into Austin on Thanksgiving appearing to give a statement directed in the College Football Playoff choice committee.


Assignment executed.


Headed with a swarming defense as well as a big-play offense, the Horned Frogs turned within an impressive showing on national television to overcome their instate competition 48-10 during a match they commanded throughout.


Heisman Trophy candidate Trevone Boykin presented several highlights through the night but did not have his finest appearance of the year against a stingy Longhorns defense that’s been one of the finest in the Big 12 this season. The double-threat quarterback completed 20-of-34 passes for 233 yards while accounting for three complete touchdowns.




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TCU restrains Texas to deliver statement win to CFB committee

الجمعة، 21 نوفمبر 2014

Mississippi State"s Justin Cox arrested, suspended indefinitely

Mississippi State defensive back Justin Cox has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling and aggravated domestic violence.


The off-campus incident occurred early Friday morning at an apartment complex, where Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to a call at about 3 a.m. and discovered a female victim with a head injury, according to the Starkville Daily News. Cox was arrested at the scene and booked into the Oktibbeha County Jail, per the report.


Cox, a junior college transfer in his second year at MSU, has appeared in nine games this season, making 21 tackles, an interception and four pass breakups. It remains unclear who might fill in for Cox when the Bulldogs host Vanderbilt on Saturday night (7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network).


Mississippi State remains in contention for an SEC title and a College Football Playoff berth. The Bulldogs must beat Vanderbilt and rival Ole Miss next week, plus get help in the form of an Auburn win over Alabama, to reach the SEC Championship Game. MSU is currently ranked No. 4 in the CFP rankings.




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الأربعاء، 19 نوفمبر 2014

Power Up!: NFL level kettlebell workouts

Looking to build muscle and power, but don’t have the time to commit to the gym? NFL Up! has your back. Here’s a compilation of workouts to improve power and strength from some NFL elite. All you’ll need is a pair of kettlebells and you’re ready. So, get Up! from that couch!


Instructions:


Repeat the below circuit three to six times. Go for three to five reps to failure. Rest time should be about three minutes between sets. This is a power workout, so you’ll want to go with heavier kettlebells. For a bigger focus on fat burning, increase the reps and lessen the amount of weight and rest.


Remember to stretch before and after your workout to prepare muscles and limit risk of injury. For more tips on stretching, check out these exercises and drills.




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الثلاثاء، 18 نوفمبر 2014

Adrian Peterson suspended without pay for rest of 2014 season



Adrian Peterson will not return to football in 2014.


The NFL announced Tuesday the Minnesota Vikings running back will be suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2014 season, and cannot be considered for reinstatement before April 15, 2015. (To read the league’s full statement, click here.)


Commissioner Roger Goodell expanded on his decision in the following letter to Peterson:




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Adrian Peterson suspended without pay for rest of 2014 season