Category: Sport
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Maybe the real thing (as above) was funny enough for most of you. But those who thirst for the next level, who live to advance human progress—they sent in some doctored photos of the coach at his own personal signing day. More » [Deadspin]
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Pro Football Weekly is one of the more trusted draft guides, and their player evaluations are generally respected. Some of that means going into a player’s character, good and bad. Nolan Nawrocki touches on the positives —”confident, charming and charismatic…Highly competitive and plays with passion. — and then gets to the negatives. (Emphasis ours.) More »…
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Receiver was going to transfer, but he had a solid 2010 season and could be set for bigger things.Receiver was going to transfer, but he had a solid 2010 season and could be set for bigger things. [L.A. Times]
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UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers needs to have a faster 40 time, while USC tackle Tyron Smith has already impressed teams with his weight at combine.UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers needs to have a faster 40 time, while USC tackle Tyron Smith has already impressed teams with his weight at combine. [L.A. Times]
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Bruins’ Rahim Moore appears to be the best safety available.UCLA and USC players projected to be selected in rounds 2-7 of the NFL draft (April 28-30): [L.A. Times]
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Connecticut has to rally to get past Georgetown. Texas A&M and Duke also advance to NCAA women’s final eight.Brittney Griner scored a career-high 40 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and fueled the Bears’ decisive run in an 86-76 victory over Wisconsin Green Bay in the NCAA women’s tournament’s Dallas Regional. [L.A. Times]
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The redshirt freshman quarterback is one of three Trojans players competing to become two-year starter Matt Barkley’s backup. Scroggins is trying to understand and execute the playbook.The redshirt freshman quarterback is one of three Trojans players competing to become two-year starter Matt Barkley’s backup. Scroggins is trying to understand and execute the playbook. [L.A. Times]
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Nikola Vucevic, in announcing his intention to become available for the NBA draft, says he is not ‘testing the waters.’ Vucevic led USC in scoring and rebounds this season.Nikola Vucevic, in announcing his intention to enter the NBA draft, says he is not ‘testing the waters.’ Vucevic led USC in scoring and rebounds this season.…
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At its first spring practice on Wednesday, the Fighting Irish coaching staff introduced the “HelmetCam,” a tiny camera that attaches to a player’s helmet — Notre Dame used it opposite potential starting quarterback Dayne Crist’s throwing arm — and records his every glance and decision. Much like a brain, the HelmetCam does not have the…
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He will hire an agent and forgo his senior season with the Trojans, who have now lost both big men from their team that went to the NCAA tournament. [L.A. Times]
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After firing of basketball coach Bruce Pearl over NCAA inquiry disclosures, football coach says he’s not concerned he might face NCAA sanctions linked to his 14-month tenure in Knoxville.After firing of basketball coach Bruce Pearl over NCAA inquiry disclosures, football coach says he’s not concerned he might face NCAA sanctions linked to his 14-month tenure…
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Offensive linemen Jeremy Galten and David Garness are among four junior college players signed by football Coach Lane Kiffin and staff to address depth issues.Offensive linemen Jeremy Galten and David Garness are among four junior college players signed by football Coach Lane Kiffin and staff to address depth issues. [L.A. Times]