LOCK IT UP - College Football - 2009 Season/2010 Off-Season

[zs05wc]

Sam Webb is saying that Dee Hart will make the visit and his clearinghouse issues are cleared up.

 

[scott frost]

A five-star recruit becomes a zero-star the moment he straps on pads and takes the practice field with his college teammates. In preseason camp, a sterling evaluation from Rivals.com or Scout.com means nothing.

Today, we'll look at 10 freshmen who have lived up to the recruiting hype. These players, many of whom also took part in spring practice, have impressed coaches and teammates since their arrivals on their respective campuses. When the season begins next week, they'll be poised to make an immediate impact.
[h3]Dillon Baxter, RB, USC[/h3]
Baxter is suspended for USC's opener against Hawaii. Trojans coach Lane Kiffin hasn't publicly attached a transgression to the punishment, but Baxter stands accused of fabricating a tale about schools trying to contact him almost immediately after the NCAA sanctions against USC were revealed (which still doesn't make any sense), and the Los Angeles Times quoted a source saying Baxter was the student referenced in a USC Department of Public Safety report that detailed someone "violating a team curfew" and "being under the influence of a controlled substance." So while Baxter hasn't had an auspicious first year as a Trojan, he has made an impression on the field. When he suspended Baxter, Kiffin acknowledged that the San Diego native is "potentially the most talented player on the team." Kiffin is correct about that; when Baxter does get on the field, jaws will drop.

Success for Kiffin, Trojans in 2010?
[h3]Michael Dyer, RB, Auburn[/h3]
Dyer didn't have to do much blocking while ringing up 2,502 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior at Little Rock (Ark.) Christian, but he'll need to pick up Auburn's blocking schemes before offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is comfortable using him on a regular basis. Malzahn has said Dyer already has the chops to carry the ball, so if he learns the less glamorous stuff quickly, he could be a key cog in the Tigers' offense.
[h3]Matt Elam, S, Florida[/h3]
The self-proclaimed LeBron-Bosh-Wade of the gridiron, freshmen defensive linemen Dominique Easley, Ronald Powell and Sharrif Floyd, haven't earned a place in the Gators' regular rotation yet, but Elam has. The safety -- whose commitment waffling generated headlines on New Year's Eve and left him with a Palm Beach Post Player of the Year story illustrated by him wearing Florida State gear -- wowed coaches and teammates in the spring. Veterans Will Hill and Ahmad Black raved about him this summer. When the Gators open against Miami (Ohio), Elam is set to play in nickel situations and back up Black at strong safety.

McCARTNEY: Florida among teams looking to fill huge voids
[h3]Marquis Flowers, S, Arizona[/h3]
The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder from Goodyear, Ariz., is already challenging for a starting job. Coach Mike Stoops' decision to move Robert Golden, last year's starting strong safety, to cornerback opposite Trevin Wade has opened up a spot. Even if Flowers doesn't win a starting safety job, he could wind up playing nickel to start the season.
[h3]William Gholston, DE, Michigan State[/h3]
The 6-7, 260-pound Gholston spent the first two weeks of Spartans camp playing linebacker, but he asked coach Mark Dantonio this week if he could return to the position he played at Detroit's Southeastern High. Dantonio happily complied. Gholston is too special an athlete to keep off the field, so it's paramount that he play a position that feels comfortable for him.
[h3]Lamarcus Joyner, CB, Florida State[/h3]
The Seminoles have two potential superstars at cornerback in redshirt freshman Xavier Rhodes and sophomore Greg Reid, but Joyner is too athletic to keep off the field. He may play in sets that require an extra defensive back. Coach Jimbo Fisher said Thursday that Joyner will start alongside Reid as a kick returner. If Fisher and his staff are as smart as they appear, they may also find other ways to get Joyner into the game.
[h3]Jake Heaps, QB, BYU[/h3]
Heaps stood a chance to become the first true freshman in BYU history to open the season as the starting quarterback, but his quest for sole possession of the title fell just short. Coach Bronco Mendenhall has decided Heaps and junior Riley Nelson will share the QB job when the season begins next week. Mendenhall cited the different styles Nelson and Heaps bring as a way to keep defenses guessing, but Heaps may not be splitting snaps for long. On Wednesday he offered a reminder of why he was one the nation's top QB recruits, lofting a touchdown strike to receiver Rhen Brown on a third-and-23 play.
[h3]Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina[/h3]
The 6-foot, 210-pound Lattimore looked like a workhorse back when he starred for Byrnes High in Duncan, S.C. While he probably isn't ready for 25 carries a game right away, it shouldn't be long before he is. If the Gamecocks' line can open holes for him, Lattimore can ease the strain on South Carolina's quarterback (be it Stephen Garcia or Connor Shaw), who will be under enough pressure now that Coach Steve Spurrier has the confidence to yank one signal-caller for the other.
[h3]Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma[/h3]
The San Diego native was the breakout star of Oklahoma's spring game, and he already is listed as a starter on the Sooners' depth chart. While Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is expecting a big year from senior tailback DeMarco Murray, that doesn't mean quarterback Landry Jones will stop flinging the ball around. Stills gives Jones another target if veteran Ryan Broyles draws too much of the defense's attention.
[h3]Pete Thomas, QB, Colorado State[/h3]
Unlike Heaps, Thomas has already locked down the starting job. Rams coach Steve Fairchild announced on Aug. 16 that the 6-5, 220-pound slinger from El Cajon, Calif., would take the first snap when Colorado State opens against Colorado. Thomas was Colorado State's highest ranked recruit in years, and he played like it from Day 1.

 

[T0INE]

Those TCU and VT pro combat uniforms are nice.

Aren't a slew of other teams getting PCs this year as well?

I'm so glad football is back (college and pros)

 

[rawjs]

Dre,
You guys expecting anything out of Luc or Christian Green this year?

 

[newbs24]

Over/Under -- Times Tim Tebows name is mentioned by the announcing crew for the UF game this weekend. I will say 20.

 

[bigmike23]

why so low?

 

[39478]

Originally Posted by Newbs24

Over/Under -- Times Tim Tebows name is mentioned by the announcing crew for the UF game this weekend. I will say 20.

50, in the first half

 

[39478]

Originally Posted by Newbs24

Over/Under -- Times Tim Tebows name is mentioned by the announcing crew for the UF game this weekend. I will say 20.

50, in the first half

 

[ooiron manoo]

Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

@ usc fans reaching...

Ok Bud.

sorry if this was discussed already and i missed it.  afterh0urs/ironman what's the story behind this?
He got suspended for half-assing it.  Hall needs to get his act together.  He's not taking classes, practice or rehab seriously.  Hopefully the suspension helps him get his head out of his +#$.

 

[gunna get it]

I see Latwan out there practicin for the Canes.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by rawjs

Dre,
You guys expecting anything out of Luc or Christian Green this year?

Yeah.

I think, at least for the 1st couple of games, barring injury, Luc's biggest impact will be on ST. He EE'd, which put him ahead, but he's still having a little trouble. Right now he is 3rd team WLB/MLB. Still have bad habits to coach out of him, but the kid is grinding and putting out 100% effort and Hudson will get him right.

Green has been hurt, which has slowed him down a little bit. He's not gonna RS though. I don't expect too much out of him though. But he will get his chances. I think Kenny Shaw will play the most out of the frosh WR's.

Chrisitan Jones was running w/ the 1's in some of our packages though 

 

[gunna get it]

[h1]UGA releases new depth chart[/h1]
Georgia released a new football depth chart today, five days before the season opener. No big surprises, although a couple of notables:

– Listed as first-teamers on the defensive line are Brandon Wood at left end, DeAngelo Tyson at nose and Demarcus Dobbs at right end. Tyson also is expected to play extensively at left end, in which case Justin Anderson would play nose.

– Branden Smith is listed as the No. 1 punt returner.

– Nick Williams is the starter at strong safety, with Jakar Hamilton the No. 2 free safety.

– As expected, Orson Charles is ahead of last year’s starter, Aron White, at tight end.

– As expected, true freshman Hutson Mason is the No. 2 quarterback behind Aaron Murray.

The complete depth chart:

OFFENSE

SPLIT END

16 Kris Durham (6-5, 212, Sr.)

15 Marlon Brown (6-5, 219, So.)

82 Michael Bennett (6-3, 202, Fr.)

LEFT TACKLE

60 Clint Boling (6-5, 315, Sr.)

77 Trinton Sturdivant (6-5, 312, Jr.)

LG 71 Cordy Glenn (6-5, 320, Jr.)

54 Tanner Strickland (6-5, 319, Jr.)

CENTER

61 Ben Jones (6-3, 300, Jr.)

68 Chris Burnette (6-2, 300, RFr.)

RIGHT GUARD

63 Chris Davis (6-4, 302, Sr.)

64 Dallas Lee (6-4, 300, RFr.)

RIGHT TACKLE

78 Josh Davis (6-6, 310, Sr.)

70 A.J. Harmon (6-5, 320, RSo.)

TIGHT END

7 Orson Charles (6-3, 240, So.)

81 Aron White (6-4, 242, Jr.)

89 Bruce Figgins (6-4, 265, Jr.)

QUARTERBACK

11 Aaron Murray (6-1, 209, RFr.)

14 Hutson Mason (6-3, 191, Fr.)

FULLBACK

49 Shaun Chapas (6-2, 240, Sr.) CHAP-us

48 Fred Munzenmaier (6-2, 240, Sr.) MUN-zen-meyer

TAILBACK

4 Caleb King (5-11, 217, Jr.)

30 Carlton Thomas (5-7, 170, RSo.)

FLANKER

8 A.J. Green (6-4, 212, Jr.)

17 Rantavious Wooten (5-10, 177, So.)

6 Logan Gray (6-2, 199, Jr.)

28 Israel Troupe (6-1, 215, Jr.)

DEFENSE

LEFT END

97 Brandon Wood (6-1, 287, Sr.)

93 Abry Jones (6-3, 297, So.)

NOSE

94 DeAngelo Tyson (6-4, 290, Jr.)

79 Justin Anderson (6-5, 326, Jr.)

99 Kwame Geathers (6-6, 325, RFr.)

RIGHT END

58 Demarcus Dobbs (6-2, 285, Sr.)

75 Kiante Tripp (6-6, 293, Sr.)

SAM LINEBACKER

50 Darryl Gamble (6-2, 250, Sr.)

83 Cornelius Washington (6-4, 260, RSo.)

WILL LINEBACKER

42 Justin Houston (6-3, 258, Jr.)

95 Reuben Faloughi (6-5, 250, RFr.)

MIKE LINEBACKER

51 Akeem Dent (6-2, 233, Sr.)

37 Akeem Hebron (6-1, 229, Sr.)

MO LINEBACKER

45 Christian Robinson (6-2, 226, RSo.)

38 Marcus Dowtin (6-2, 226, Jr.)

CORNERBACK

25 Vance Cuff (5-11, 177, Sr.)

10 Jordan Love (6-2, 189, RFr.)

19 Sanders Commings (6-2, 212, RSo.)

CORNERBACK

2 Brandon Boykin (5-10, 183, Jr.)

1 Branden Smith (5-11, 175, So.)

STRONG SAFETY

39 Nick Williams (6-2, 220, Jr.)

26 Shawn Williams (6-1, 213, So.)

9 Alec Ogletree (6-3, 224, Fr.)

FREE SAFETY

18 Bacarri Rambo (6-0, 211, RSo.)

23 Jakar Hamilton (6-2, 203, Jr.)

SPECIALISTS

PUNTER

13 Drew Butler (6-2, 210, Jr.)

57 Blair Walsh (5-10, 183, Jr.)

PLACEKICKER

57 Blair Walsh (5-10, 183, Jr.)

32 Brandon Bogotay (6-3, 206, Jr.) BO-gu-tay

SNAPPER

69 Ty Frix (6-1, 217, RSo.)

86 Derek Rich (6-5, 286, Sr.)

HOLDER

13 Drew Butler (6-2, 210, Jr.)

PUNT RETURNER

1 Branden Smith (5-11, 175, So.)

30 Carlton Thomas (5-7, 170, RSo.)

KICKOFF RETURNER

2 Brandon Boykin (5-10, 183, Jr.)

1 Branden Smith (5-11, 175, So.)

 

[ooiron manoo]

Didn't want to clutter the thread, but since Gunna did it:

WR — 13 Robert Woods (6-1, 185, Fr.)
9 David Ausberry (6-4, 235, Sr.*) OR
10 De’Von Flournoy (6-0, 185, So.) OR
85 Kyle Prater (6-5, 210, Fr.)

LT — 75 Matt Kalil (6-7, 295, So.*)
77 Kevin Graf (6-6, 300, Fr.*)

LG — 68 Butch Lewis (6-5, 295, Sr.*)
74 Zack Heberer (6-5, 295, Sr.*)
63 Giovanni Di Poala (6-6, 295, Fr.)

C — 61 Kristofer O’Dowd (6-5, 300, Sr.)
50 Abe Markowitz (6-1, 285, So.*)

RG — 78 Khaled Holmes (6-4, 300, So.*)
67 Michael Reardon (6-5, 290, Jr.*)
59 John Martinez (6-2, 290, Fr.*)

RT — 70 Tyron Smith (6-5, 280, Fr.)
72 Martin Coleman (6-5, 335, Jr.*)

TE — 40 Rhett Ellison (6-5, 245, Jr.*)
84 Jordan Cameron (6-5, 235, Sr.*)
88 Blake Ayles (6-5, 245, Jr.)
82 Randall Telfer (6-4, 230, Fr.)

WR — 83 Ronald Johnson (6-0, 185, Sr.)
8 Markeith Ambles (6-2, 215, Fr.) OR
19 Brice Butler (6-4, 195, So.*) OR
80 Brandon Carswell (6-1, 195, Jr.*)

QB — 7 Matt Barkley (6-2, 220, So.)
16 Mitch Mustain (6-2, 200, Sr.*)
15 Jesse Scroggins (6-3, 205, Fr.)

FB — 31 Stanley Havili (6-1, 225, Sr.*)
38 Hunter Simmons (6-1, 245, Fr.*)

TB — 26 Marc Tyler (5-11, 230, Jr.*)
21 Allen Bradford (6-0, 235, Sr.*) OR
2 C.J. Gable (6-0, 205, Sr.*)
22 Curtis McNeal (5-7, 185, So.*)

LE — 94 Armond Armstead (6-5, 295, Jr.)
90 Derek Simmons (6-4, 300, Sr.*)
56 James Boyd (6-4, 245, Fr.*) OR
81 Kevin Greene (6-3, 250, Fr.*)

LT — 98 DaJohn Harris (6-4, 305, Jr.*)
92 Hebron Fangupo (6-2, 310, Jr.*)

RT — 91 Jurrell Casey (6-1, 305, Jr.)
95 George Uko (6-4, 300, Fr.)

RE — 96 Wes Horton (6-5, 260, So.*) OR
8 Nick Perry (6-3, 250, So.*)
89 Christian Thomas (6-3, 240, Fr.)

SLB — 17 Michael Morgan (6-4, 220, Sr.*)
46 Ross Cumming (6-1, 230, Jr.)

MLB — 52 Devon Kennard (6-3, 250, So.)
54 Chris Galippo (6-2, 250, Jr.*)
51 Will Andrew (6-2, 225, Fr.*)

WLB — 6 Malcolm Smith (6-1, 225, Sr.)
23 Shane Horton (6-0, 220, Jr.*)
36 Simione Vehikite (6-0, 220, Fr.*)

CB — 24 Shareece Wright (5-11, 185, Sr.*)
30 Brian Baucham (5-11, 175, So.*)
16 Anthony Brown (6-0, 185, Fr.)
40 Tony Burnett (6-1, 195, So.*)

SS — 29 Jawanza Starling (6-1, 195, So.)
27 Marshall Jones (5-11, 185, Jr.*)
19 Drew McAllister (6-1, 195, Jr.)

FS — 7 T.J. McDonald (6-3, 205, So.)
18 Dion Bailey (6-1, 195, Fr.) OR
14 Demetrius Wright (6-1, 205, Fr.)

CB – 37 Nickell Robey (5-8, 165, Fr.)
4 Torin Harris (6-1, 185, Fr.*)
26 Daniel Harper (5-10, 180, Jr.*)
38 T.J. Bryant (6-0, 180, Jr.)

P — 48 Jacob Harfman (5-10, 195, Sr.)
30 Joe Houston (5-7, 170, Sr.*)

PK — 30 Joe Houston (5-7, 170, Sr.*)—PAT, FG
48 Jacob Harfman (5-10, 195, Sr.)—KO
46 Craig McMahon (6-2, 180, Fr.)

SNP — 62 Chris Pousson (6-4, 240, Jr.)
18 John Manoogian (6-0, 215, So.*)

HLD — 16 Mitch Mustain (6-2, 200, Sr.*)
49 Robbie Boyer (6-0, 180, So.*)

KOR — 2 C.J. Gable (6-0, 205, Sr.*) AND
13 Robert Woods (6-1, 185, Fr.)
37 Nickell Robey (5-8, 165, Fr.)

PR — 83 Ronald Johnson (6-0, 185, Sr.)
2 C.J. Gable (6-0, 205, Sr.*) OR
37 Nickell Robey (5-8, 165, Fr.)

 

[dade b0y]

Originally Posted by Noskey

Yeah I figured it was about money going to players after reading that little excerpt. But damn, over 100 kids!

The number just hit me. Miami's done for.

  

Not really.

 

[scott frost]

QB — 7 Matt Barkley (6-2, 220, So.)
16 Mitch Mustain (6-2, 200, Sr.*)
15 Jesse Scroggins (6-3, 205, Fr.)

Also, had no idea Marc Tyler still played football.  How did he end #1 on the depth chart.

 

[gunna get it]

[h1]10th annual Herbie Awards[/h1]

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By Kirk Herbstreit
ESPN
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Editor's note: Check out "The Herbie Awards" airing on ESPN Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

With the season's kickoff just days away, it's time to step back and celebrate the players, coaches, color and pageantry of college football. Who are the players to know? Where are the places to be? The 10th annual Herbie Awards presentation answers those questions and more.

This list tackles the top playmakers, the defensive difference-makers, the fresh faces on the scene, the student sections that roar and everything else that's great about college football. Herbies are given to the best college football players, coaches, teams and fans across the nation.

Also, this is just my list. These are my choices, but not everyone will agree. That's the beauty of it. Let the second-guessing begin.

So, without further ado, here are the 10th annual Herbie Awards:

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RIGHT TO EXCITE: MOST EXCITING PLAYERS​

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Jacquizz Rodgers is no stranger to the highlight reel.

(Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/US Presswire)

1. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
2. LaMichael James, Oregon
3. Jake Locker, Washington
4. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
5. Noel Devine, West Virginia
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[h4]

BORN TO RUN: BEST RUNNING BACKS​

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Ryan Williams was one of 2009's best freshmen.

(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

1. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
2. Mark Ingram, Alabama
3. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
4. LaMichael James, Oregon
5. Evan Royster, Penn State
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[h4]

CATCH A RISING STAR: TOP WIDE RECEIVERS​

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Defenses will handle A.J. Green with care in 2010.

(Photo by Nelson Chenault/US Presswire)

1. A.J. Green, Georgia
2. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
3. Jon Baldwin, Pitt
4. DeAndre Brown, Southern Miss
5. James Rodgers, Oregon State
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[h4]

OFF AND RUNNING: READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL​

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1. Jeff Demps, Florida
2. Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
3. Shane Vereen, California
4. Ron Johnson, USC
5. Brandon Bolden, Ole Miss

Florida will need increased production out of Jeff Demps.

(Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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[h4]

RODNEY DANGERFIELDS: PLAYERS WHO DON'T GET ENOUGH RESPECT​

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The Herbies appreciates the work Montel Harris does.

(Photo by Cary Edmondson/US Presswire)

1. Montel Harris, Boston College
2. Chris Polk, Washington
3. Ryan Whalen, Stanford
4. Jordan Todman, Connecticut
5. Stephen Paea, Oregon State
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[h4]

FRESH APPROACH: TOP TRUE FRESHMEN​

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1. Dillon Baxter, USC
2. Michael Dyer, Auburn
3. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
4. Kenny Stills, Oklahoma
5. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State

USC has high expectations for Dillon Baxter.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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[h4]

QUARTERBACKS: POCKET PRESENCE​

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Andrew Luck is lethal in the pocket.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

1. Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Kellen Moore, Boise State
3. Christian Ponder, Florida State
4. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
5. Jacory Harris, Miami
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[h4]

QUARTERBACKS: DUAL-THREAT​

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Jake Locker gets it done on the ground or in the air.

(Photo by Joe Nicholson/US Presswire)

1. Jake Locker, Washington
2. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State
3. Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
4. Robert Griffin III, Baylor
5. B.J. Daniels, South Florida
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[h4]

MOST EXPLOSIVE PLAYERS​

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The Herbies loves DeMarco Murray's extra gear.

(Photo by Tim Heitman/US Presswire)

1. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
2. Noel Devine, West Virginia
3. Titus Young, Boise State
4. Jeremiah Masoli, Ole Miss
5. Shane Vereen, Cal
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[h4]

REMEMBER ME: BEAT THE BANDWAGON​

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Remember the name Greg Reid.

(Photo by Sam Sharpe/US Presswire)

1. Greg Reid, Florida State
2. Cameron Newton, Auburn
3. Kenjon Barner, Oregon
4. Will Hill, Florida
5. Garrett Gilbert, Texas
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[h4]

ALL TOGETHER NOW: BEST POSITION UNIT​

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No QB looks forward to the day he has to face UNC.

(Photo by Bob Donnan/US Presswire)

1. North Carolina LBs
2. Alabama backfield
3. Iowa DL
4. Arkansas WRs
5. Nebraska secondary
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[h4]

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: LOOKS THE PART​

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DeAndre McDaniel anchors Clemson's secondary.

(Photo by Jason O. Watson/US Presswire)

1. DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
2. Patrick Peterson, LSU
3. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame
4. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
5. Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
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[h4]

ALL THE MARBLES: QB WITH THE GAME ON THE LINE​

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Not many can match Kellen Moore in the win column.

(Photo by Kirby Lee/Image of Sport/US Presswire)

1. Kellen Moore, Boise State
2. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
3. Andrew Luck, Stanford
4. Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
5. Jacory Harris, Miami
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[h4]

SHOW ME SOME RESPECT: UNDERRATED COACHES​

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Mike Riley has worked wonders at Oregon State.

(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

1. Mike Riley, Oregon State
2. Randy Edsall, Connecticut
3. Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
4. Houston Nutt, Ole Miss
5. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech
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[h4]

TAPE 'EM UP: ANKLE-BREAKERS​

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LaMichael James is deadly in the open field.

(Photo by Steve %$%!*/US Presswire)

1. LaMichael James, Oregon
2. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
3. Jeremy Kerley, TCU
4. Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh
5. Roddy Jones, Georgia Tech
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[h4]

HITS KEEP COMING: BIGGEST HITTERS​

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Ronnell Lewis delivers a mean hit for the Sooners.

(Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/US Presswire)

1. Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma
2. Jay Valai, Wisconsin
3. Manti Te'o, Notre Dame
4. Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
5. Jeron Johnson, Boise State
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[h4]

NOSE FOR THE BALL: MOST INSTINCTIVE PLAYER​

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Wherever the ball is, that's where Scott Lutrus is.

(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

1. Scott Lutrus, Connecticut
2. Ross Homan, Ohio State
3. DeJon Gomes, Nebraska
4. Luke Kuechly, Boston College
5. Greg Jones, Michigan State
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[h4]

NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN: COMEBACK PLAYER​

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Baylor happily welcomes back QB Robert Griffin III.

(Photo by Brendan Maloney/US Presswire)

1. Robert Griffin III, Baylor
2. Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
3. Mark Herzlich, Boston College
4. Darren Evans, Virginia Tech
5. Jewel Hampton, Iowa
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[h4]

ULTIMATE GAME-CHANGER​

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UW's fortunes rest on Jake Locker's shoulders.

(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

1. Jake Locker, Washington
2. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State
3. Mark Ingram, Alabama
4. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
5. A.J. Green, Georgia
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[h4]

TOE THE LINE: TOP LINEBACKERS​

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1. Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
2. Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
3. Kelvin Sheppard, LSU
4. Greg Jones, Michigan State
5. Brian Rolle, Ohio State

UNC's embarrassment of riches includes Quan Sturdivant.

(Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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[h4]

CORNERING THE MARKET: TOP CORNERBACKS​

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Patrick Peterson has things covered for the Tigers.

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

1. Patrick Peterson, LSU
2. Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
3. Aaron Williams, Texas
4. Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina
5. Kendric Burney, North Carolina
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[h4]

OFF THE EDGE: BEST DEFENSIVE ENDS​

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Robert Quinn will have his eyes on opposing QBs this fall.

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

1. Robert Quinn, North Carolina
2. Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
3. Cameron Heyward, Ohio State
4. Greg Romeus, Pitt
5. Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
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[h4]

STAGE DIRECTION: TOP PLAYCALLERS​

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Steve Sarkisian pulls the strings for Washington.

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

1. Steve Sarkisian, Washington
2. Chip Kelly, Oregon
3. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
4. Bobby Petrino, Arkansas
5. Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma
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[h4]

TOP DEFENSIVE MINDS​

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T-1. Bo Pelini, Nebraska
T-1. Will Muschamp, Texas
T-1. Nick Saban, Alabama
4. Monte Kiffin, USC
5. Gary Patterson, TCU

Bo Pelini has big plans for Nebraska's defense in 2010.

(Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
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[h4]

MOST UNDERVALUED TEAMS​

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Greg Jones and MSU might surprise people in 2010.

(Photo by John Albright/Icon SMI)

1. Michigan State
2. UCLA
3. Northwestern
4. Rutgers
5. Ole Miss
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: TOP STUDENT BANDS​

[/h4][table][tr][td]

Fortunately, the band plays on at Ohio State.

(Photo by Matthew Emmons/US Presswire)

1. Ohio State
2. Florida A&M
3. Wisconsin
4. Michigan
5. Tennessee
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

STAY IN SCHOOL: TOP STUDENT SECTIONS​

[/h4][table][tr][td]

Penn State's White Out is a sight to behold.

(Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

1. Penn State
2. Notre Dame
3. LSU
4. Wisconsin
5. South Carolina
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

BEST RESTAURANTS​

[/h4][table][tr][td]
1. Ruffino's -- Baton Rouge, La.
2. Mark's U.S. Prime -- Gainesville, Fla.
3. El Arroyo -- Austin, Texas
4. Little Dooey -- Starkville, Miss.
5. Hyde Park Steakhouse -- Columbus, Ohio
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

FAVORITE UNIFORMS (after the scarlet-and-gray of Ohio State, of course)​

[/h4][table][tr][td]

The Longhorns keep it classic with their all-white unis.

(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

1. Texas' all-whites
2. USC's away
3. Alabama
4. Penn State
5. TCU's Nike Pro Combat
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

CANDID COACHES (arranged alphabetically)​

[/h4][table][tr][td]
1. Bret Bielema, Wisconsin
2. Mack Brown, Texas
3. Gene Chizik, Auburn
4. Chip Kelly, Oregon
5. Rick Neuheisel, UCLA
6. Houston Nutt, Ole Miss
7. Bo Pelini, Nebraska
8. Nick Saban, Alabama
9. Steve Sarkisian, Washington
10. Randy Shannon, Miami
11. Mike Stoops, Arizona
12. Jim Tressel, Ohio State

The Herbies recognizes Bret Bielema's point.

(Photo by David Stluka/Icon SMI)
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

BULL DURHAM COACHES: GREAT COACHES WHO PLAY IT CLOSE TO THE VEST​

[/h4][table][tr][td]

Frank Beamer is still getting it done at Virginia Tech.

(AP Photo/John Raoux)

1. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech
2. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
3. Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
4. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech
5. Gary Pinkel, Missouri
[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

FREQUENT FLIERS: BEST/WORST AIRPORTS​

[/h4][table][tr][th=""]Best to travel to and through[/th][th=""]Least favorite[/th][/tr][tr][td]1. Detroit[/td][td]1. Atlanta[/td][/tr][tr][td]2. Cincinnati[/td][td]2. Atlanta[/td][/tr][tr][td]3. Dallas[/td][td]3. Philadelphia[/td][/tr][tr][td]4. Salt Lake City[/td][td]4. Washington Dulles[/td][/tr][tr][td]5. Los Angeles[/td][td]5. Memphis[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

TEAMS ON THE MOVE​

[/h4][table][tr][th=""]Movin' On Up[/th][th=""]Headin' On Down[/th][/tr][tr][td]1. Oklahoma[/td][td]1. Oklahoma State[/td][/tr][tr][td]2. Auburn[/td][td]2. Texas Tech[/td][/tr][tr][td]3. Miami[/td][td]3. BYU[/td][/tr][tr][td]4. Boston College[/td][td]4. Minnesota[/td][/tr][tr][td]5. Michigan[/td][td]5. Tennessee[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

ALL-HERBIE TEAM​

[/h4][table][tr][th=""]Offense[/th][th=""]Defense[/th][th=""]Specialists[/th][/tr][tr][td]QB - Jake Locker, Washington[/td][td]DL - Robert Quinn, North Carolina[/td][td]RET - Jeremy Kerley, TCU[/td][/tr][tr][td]RB - LaMichael James, Oregon[/td][td]DL - Adrian Clayborn, Iowa[/td][td]RET - Kenjon Barner, Oregon[/td][/tr][tr][td]RB - Mark Ingram, Alabama[/td][td]DL - Cameron Heyward, Ohio State[/td][td]K/P - Alex Henery, Nebraska[/td][/tr][tr][td]WR - A.J. Green, Georgia[/td][td]DL - Greg Romeus, Pitt[/td][/tr][tr][td]WR - Jon Baldwin, Pitt[/td][td]LB - Travis Lewis, Oklahoma[/td][/tr][tr][td]WR - Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma[/td][td]LB - Dont'a Hightower, Alabama[/td][/tr][tr][td]TE - Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame[/td][td]LB - Quan Sturdivant, UNC[/td][/tr][tr][td]T - Anthony Castonzo, BC[/td][td]LB - Von Miller, Texas A&M[/td][/tr][tr][td]T - Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin[/td][td]CB - Prince Amukamara, Nebraska[/td][/tr][tr][td]G - Rodney Hudson, Florida State[/td][td]CB - Patrick Peterson, LSU[/td][/tr][tr][td]G - Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State[/td][td]S - Rahim Moore, UCLA[/td][/tr][tr][td]C - Mike Pouncey, Florida[/td][td]S - DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

ALL-UNI TEAM: WHAT A COLLEGE TEAM SHOULD LOOK LIKE​

[/h4][table][tr][th=""]Offensive Team[/th][th=""]Defensive Team[/th][/tr][tr][td]QB - Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State[/td][td]DL - Robert Quinn, North Carolina[/td][/tr][tr][td]RB - DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma[/td][td]DL - Greg Romeus, Pitt[/td][/tr][tr][td]RB - Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech[/td][td]DT - Allen Bailey, Miami[/td][/tr][tr][td]WR - DeAndre Brown, Southern Miss[/td][td]DT - Adrian Clayborn, Iowa[/td][/tr][tr][td]WR - Greg Little, North Carolina[/td][td]LB - Travis Lewis, Oklahoma[/td][/tr][tr][td]TE - Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame[/td][td]LB - Akeem Ayers, UCLA[/td][/tr][tr][td]T - Anthony Castonzo, Boston College[/td][td]LB - Martez Wilson, Illinois[/td][/tr][tr][td]T - Lee Ziemba, Auburn[/td][td]LB - Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina[/td][/tr][tr][td]G - Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State[/td][td]CB - Aaron Williams, Texas[/td][/tr][tr][td]G - Barrett Jones, Alabama[/td][td]CB - Patrick Peterson, LSU[/td][/tr][tr][td]C - Mike Pouncey, Florida[/td][td]S - DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson[/td][/tr][tr][td]
[/td][td]S - Rahim Moore, UCLA[/td][/tr][/table]

[h4]

BCS CONFERENCE PICKS​

[/h4][table][tr][th=""]Conference[/th][th=""]Best Player[/th][th=""]Likely To Disappoint[/th][th=""]Sleeper Team[/th][th=""]Champion[/th][/tr][tr][td]ACC[/td][td]Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech[/td][td]North Carolina[/td][td]Boston College[/td][td]Miami over BC[/td][/tr][tr][td]Big 12[/td][td]Travis Lewis, Oklahoma[/td][td]Oklahoma State[/td][td]Texas A&M[/td][td]Oklahoma over Nebraska[/td][/tr][tr][td]Big East[/td][td]Dion Lewis, Pitt[/td][td]West Virginia[/td][td]Cincinnati[/td][td]Connecticut[/td][/tr][tr][td]Big Ten[/td][td]Adrian Clayborn, Iowa[/td][td]Wisconsin[/td][td]Northwestern[/td][td]Ohio State[/td][/tr][tr][td]Pac-10[/td][td]LaMichael James, Oregon[/td][td]USC[/td][td]UCLA[/td][td]Stanford[/td][/tr][tr][td]SEC[/td][td]Patrick Peterson, LSU[/td][td]Arkansas[/td][td]Georgia[/td][td]Florida over Auburn[/td][/tr][/table]National championship game: Ohio State over Oklahoma

Kirk Herbstreit is an analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay."

 

[newbs24]

Michigans Depth Chart

[table][tr][td]Offense
[/td][td]
[/td][td]Defense
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Pos.
[/td][td]No.
[/td][td]Player
[/td][td]Ht.
[/td][td]Wt.
[/td][td]Elig.
[/td][td]Pos.
[/td][td]No.
[/td][td]Player
[/td][td]Ht.
[/td][td]Wt.
[/td][td]Elig.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]X
or
[/td][td]22
21
6
[/td][td]Darryl Stonum
Junior Hemingway
Je'Ron Stokes
[/td][td]6-2
6-1
6-0
[/td][td]196
225
193
[/td][td]Jr.
Jr.-R
So.
[/td][td]DE
[/td][td]53
55
81
[/td][td]Ryan Van Bergen
Jibreel Black
Steve Watson
[/td][td]6-6
6-2
6-4
[/td][td]283
258
268
[/td][td]Jr.-R
Fr.
Jr.-R [/td][/tr][tr][td]LT

[/td][td]72
77
[/td][td]Mark Huyge
Taylor Lewan
[/td][td]6-6
6-8
[/td][td]306
294
[/td][td]Jr.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]DT
[/td][td]92
95
[/td][td]Greg Banks
Renaldo Sagesse
[/td][td]6-4
6-4
[/td][td]285
289
[/td][td]5th Sr.
Sr. [/td][/tr][tr][td]LG


[/td][td]52
56
[/td][td]Stephen Schilling
Ricky Barnum
[/td][td]6-5
6-3
[/td][td]308
286
[/td][td]5th Sr.
So.-R
[/td][td]NT


[/td][td]68
99
73
[/td][td]Mike Martin
Adam Patterson
Will Campbell
[/td][td]6-2
6-3
6-5
[/td][td]299
276
333
[/td][td]Jr.
5th Sr.
So.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]C
[/td][td]50
63
[/td][td]David Molk
Rocko Khoury
[/td][td]6-2
6-5
[/td][td]288
283
[/td][td]Jr.-R
So.-R
[/td][td]OLB

or
[/td][td]88
58
42
[/td][td]Craig Roh
Brandon Herron
J.B. Fitzgerald
[/td][td]6-5
6-2
6-3
[/td][td]251
220
244
[/td][td]So.
Jr.-R
Jr.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]RG

[/td][td]65
76
57
[/td][td]Patrick Omameh
Quinton Washington
Elliott Mealer
[/td][td]6-4
6-4
6-5
[/td][td]299
315
313
[/td][td]So.-R
Fr.-R
So.-R [/td][td]MLB
or
[/td][td]44
45
25
[/td][td]Mark Moundros
Obi Ezeh
Kenny Demens
[/td][td]6-1
6-2
6-1
[/td][td]233
250
250
[/td][td]5th Sr.
5th Sr.
So.-R [/td][/tr][tr][td]RT

[/td][td]79
75
[/td][td]Perry Dorrestein
Michael Schofield
[/td][td]6-7
6-7
[/td][td]321
293
[/td][td]5th Sr.
Fr.-R
[/td][td]WLB

[/td][td]8
27
52
[/td][td]Jonas Mouton
Mike Jones
Kevin Leach
[/td][td]6-2
6-2
6-1
[/td][td]240
208
205
[/td][td]Sr. 5th
So.
Jr.-R
[/td][/tr][tr][td]TE
[/td][td]86
80
88
[/td][td]Kevin Koger
Martell Webb
Brandon Moore
[/td][td]6-4
6-4
6-5
[/td][td]255
255
250
[/td][td]Jr.
Sr.
So.-R
[/td][td]SPUR

[/td][td]13
15
23
[/td][td]Carvin Johnson
Thomas Gordon
Floyd Simmons 
[/td][td]6-0
5-11
6-0
[/td][td]195
205
200
[/td][td]Fr.
Fr.-R
So.-R
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Y
or

[/td][td]12
16
7
10
[/td][td]Roy Roundtree
Kelvin Grady
Terrence Robinson
Jeremy Gallon
[/td][td]6-0
5-10
5-9
5-8
[/td][td]176
176
175
180
[/td][td]So.-R
Jr.-R
So.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]CB

or
[/td][td]18
24
22 [/td][td]James Rogers
Cullen Christian
Terrence Talbott
[/td][td]6-1
6-0
5-11 [/td][td]183
187
171
[/td][td]Sr.
Fr.
Fr.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Z
[/td][td]9
17
6
[/td][td]Martavious Odoms
Jeremy Jackson
Je'Ron Stokes
[/td][td]5-8
6-3
6-0
[/td][td]175
203
193
[/td][td]Jr.
Fr.
So.
[/td][td]SS
[/td][td]32
3
[/td][td]Jordan Kovacs
Marvin Robinson
[/td][td]6-0
6-2
[/td][td]195
200
[/td][td]So.-R
Fr.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]QB
or
or
[/td][td]16
7
5
[/td][td]Denard Robinson
Devin Gardner
Tate Forcier
[/td][td]6-0
6-4
6-1
[/td][td]193
210
192
[/td][td]So.
Fr.
So.
[/td][td]FS

[/td][td]4
31
5
[/td][td]Cameron Gordon
Jared Van Slyke
Vladimir Emilien
[/td][td]6-3
6-3
6-1
[/td][td]207
197
204
[/td][td]Fr.-R
So.-R
So.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]FB
[/td][td]49

[/td][td]Jon McColgan

[/td][td]6-1

[/td][td]231

[/td][td]Jr.-R

[/td][td]CB

[/td][td]12
9
[/td][td]J.T. Floyd
Courtney Avery
[/td][td]6-0
5-11
[/td][td]183
167
[/td][td]So.-R
Fr.
[/td][/tr][tr][td]RB
or



[/td][td]2
20
15
28
33
14
[/td][td]Vincent Smith
Michael Shaw
Michael Cox
Fitzgerald Toussaint
Stephen Hopkins
Teric Jones
[/td][td]5-6
6-1
6-0
5-10
6-0
5-9
[/td][td]180
187
211
200
227
195
[/td][td]So.
Jr.
So.-R
Fr.-R
Fr.
So.
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Special Teams
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Pos.
[/td][td]No.
[/td][td]Player
[/td][td]Ht.
[/td][td]Wt.
[/td][td]Elig.
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]PK
or
[/td][td]34
46
[/td][td]Brendan Gibbons
Seth Broekhuizen
[/td][td]6-1
6-1
[/td][td]227
195
[/td][td]Fr.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]KO
or
[/td][td]34
46
[/td][td]Brendan Gibbons
Seth Broekhuizen
[/td][td]6-1
6-1
[/td][td]227
195
[/td][td]So.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]LS

[/td][td]91
54
[/td][td]Tom Pomarico
Jareth Glanda
[/td][td]6-4
6-3
[/td][td]236
246
[/td][td]Jr.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]P
[/td][td]43
46
[/td][td]Will Hagerup
Seth Broekhuizen
[/td][td]6-4
6-1
[/td][td]210
195
[/td][td]Fr.
Fr.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]PR
or
or
[/td][td]9
10
8
[/td][td]Martavious Odoms
Jeremy Gallon
Terrence Robinson
[/td][td]5-8
5-8
5-9
[/td][td]175
171
175
[/td][td]Jr.
Fr.-R
So.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][tr][td]KR

or
or
[/td][td]22
9
8
10
[/td][td]Darryl Stonum
Martavious Odoms
Terrence Robinson
Jeremy Gallon
[/td][td]6-2
5-8
5-9
5-8
[/td][td]193
175
175
171
[/td][td]Jr.
Jr.
So.-R
Fr.-R
[/td][td]
[/td][td]
[/td][/tr][/table]

 

[statis22]

If it's anything I learned over the years, its that Kirk Herbstreit's word is bond around the CFB world.

I know he's loving this Big Ten comeback year. Bias will be overkill this year.

 

[dlo13]

I see you 3rd string behind that plodding white boy, MB.

(Tavarres King is the true #2 WR opposite AJ, but he's suspended for the first game, so UGA doesn't list him. Same with Ealey...)

B. Boykin/B. Smith on returns.

UGA's special teams will be

. I know you're jealous, Gunna...

 

[statis22]

And Texas Tech won 9 games in a rebuilding year and they're on the way down?

I wouldn't be surprised if they finished ahead of UT this yeah. (yeah I said it)

 

[rook]

Tate 3rd string...lol

 

[scuse7]

No Dion Lewis on top 5 rb's?

And I didn't think Marc Tyler would end up at 1, but they have 4 backs.

 

[rook]

Tate 3rd string...lol

 

[maxelite]

I swear Herbstreit always picks UMiami to do well. Even during the Kyle Wright days

 

[bigmike23]

Originally Posted by Scott Frost

QB — 7 Matt Barkley (6-2, 220, So.)
16 Mitch Mustain (6-2, 200, Sr.*)
15 Jesse Scroggins (6-3, 205, Fr.)

Also, had no idea Marc Tyler still played football.  How did he end #1 on the depth chart.


so the crybaby wouldnt leave USC. brandford should have the job by week 3.