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

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

well today, supposedly, Dooley met with the Brown Clan and Bryce will remain a Vol and Arthur Brown will transfer to Tennessee...

Wow.

Is he content w/ being 3rd string @ RB though?

 

[newbs24]

Tough to say zs. If they do they have to look into every program just to show they actually care about it. If they don't it will seem , which it is, like a waste of time and completely worthless. All that Michigan did was show they do a terrible job at the most basic and simple things. How do you not lie about something that would take me 20 mins to do per month? Maybe that's why we have sucked so bad on the field. Can't do the basics.

Nice to see AD Brandon get after the FreeP. They are dunzo with Michigan football in the near future and they will be out of business soon

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

[h1]NCAA cracks down on correspondence courses[/h1]
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press Writer

Posted: 05/25/2010 01:41:44 PM MDT

Updated: 05/25/2010 04:24:45 PM MDT

COLUMBIA,Mo.—The NCAA has a message for would-be college athletes hoping to useonline courses to bolster their high school transcripts: proceed withcaution.
The organization announced Tuesday that it will stopaccepting course credit from two virtual schools based in Utah andIllinois as part of a move to strengthen high school eligibilitystandards in Division I.

That means no more high school creditfrom Brigham Young University's independent study program. The schoolin Provo, Utah, has previously been targeted by NCAA investigators andfederal prosecutors pursuing claims of academic fraud at Missouri,Kansas, Mississippi, Nicholls State and Barton County Community Collegein Kansas.

Also on the prohibited list is the American School, a correspondence program based in Lansing, Ill.

NewNCAA rules approved last month require "regular access and interaction"between teachers and students in the 16 core courses required toestablish initial eligibility for new college athletes.

Thechanges don't affect NCAA Division II schools. An oversight panel fromthat division declined to endorse the proposed change but will considerthe measure again in June.

"We want to make sure thatstudent-athletes are qualified for college coursework," said NCAAspokesman Chuck Wynne. "Students cannot teach themselves, and theycannot pace themselves. The courses need to have a certain amount ofrigor."

Such interaction doesn't have to include face-to-facecontact, according to the NCAA. Telephone conversations, e-mailexchanges and instant messages are acceptable—provided the studentreceives specific comments and individual instruction.

The newrules don't specify a minimum course length but instead require schoolsto "establish a defined period for completion of the course."

Thechanges are effective Aug. 1. Students currently enrolled in the BYUand American School programs can still petition the NCAA for courseapproval.

A BYU spokeswoman said the school's independent studyprogram hopes to work with the NCAA on potential improvements thatcould land it back on the list of approved online schools.

"We'vealways had a good relationship with the NCAA," spokeswoman CarriJenkins said. "We have worked very hard to make our courses as rigorousas any high school course."

American School principal MarieLimback called the NCAA's decision "shortsighted and a misunderstandingof the education we provide."

"There's no question about therigor and level of education we provide," she said of the 113-year-oldschool based in suburban Chicago. "It's a disappointment for distanceeducation."

In Missouri, the BYU program is best known as theschool that provided former Tiger basketball player Ricky Clemons withnine of the 24 summer school credits he needed to enroll as a juniorcollege transfer in 2002.

While BYU said it found no evidenceof cheating on Clemons' part, questions about his enrollment andsubsequent findings of more than 40 violations led to three years ofNCAA probation under former coach Quin Snyder.

Wynne said that other virtual schools could be added to the NCAA's decertification list.

"It's an ongoing process," he said.

 

[the stoic paisano]

Originally Posted by EnEyeKayEe

LaTwan Anderson is breaking a bunch of Robert Smith's 20 year old state of OH track records (and this kid is a football player first who just so happens to run track as well).

Yeah and where Robert Smith took a year off of football to study pre-med, LaTwan will...not. Hope he qualifies and stays out of trouble, will help the Canes out down the road. Based on the track record of other Glenville guys (or St. Ed's ---> Glenville guys), it will be a struggle.

 

[dlo13]

Lacey must have given BB that Becky (I see you, ddot.) and convinced him to stay.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

May 27, 2010
[h1]Decisions, decisions[/h1]
Larry Williams
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CLEMSON, S.C. -- Eleven days remain until the start of the Major League Baseball Draft, and Kyle Parker has plenty of other stuff to think about between now and then.

This week, it's the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Next week, it's the NCAA Tournament in who knows where.

Then there's that draft thing.

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[/td][/tr][tr][td]KyleParker met extensively with Dabo Swinney just over a week ago. The twoare expected to sit down again following next month's MLB Draft.[/td][/tr][/table]It's about this time you'd think Parker and his family would be venturing close to basket-case status.

But Parker's father, Carl Parker, says that's not even close to being the case.

"Really,it hasn't been stressful on us at all with the way we've gone aboutit," he said. "It's been one of those deals where we've been able torelax and go enjoy playing and focus on getting better every day.That's one of the things that KP has done a great job of this year."

As the draft approaches, Parker's father participated in an exclusive interview with Tigerillustrated.com to give insight into a decision his son could be confronted with if he's presented with an attractive offer.

Will it be worth walking away from a promising football career with the Tigers?

Carl Parker did not provide an answer to that question because he said he nor anyone else in the family knows it at this point.

He was, however, able to shed some light into what the Parker camp is thinking with the potentially momentous event approaching.

Parker's stellar junior season with the baseball team has vaulted him firmly onto the radar of MLB teams.

He hit .373 during the regular season, a major jump from his .255 average as a junior.

Hehad hit 18 home runs entering the ACC Tournament after totaling 12 allof last season. His on-base percentage jumped from .349 to .508 thanksin part to 47 walks through 53 games (he had 29 in 63 games lastseason).

The so-called draft experts offer a wide variety ofopinions on Parker. Some think he's among the best power hitters inthis draft class. Others say he's a below-average runner who will belimited defensively at the professional level.

Carl Parker, whowas briefly a two-sport standout at Vanderbilt before moving on to atwo-year career as a reserve receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, saidhe's spoken with a large number of MLB types since midseason.

Their opinions also run the gamut from enamored to skeptical.

From the former camp:

"Iwas talking to a guy from the Yankees, and he was saying that very fewof their draftees make it to the show," Carl Parker said. "The guysthat go up through the minor leagues, they don't have very manypressure situations. But a kid like Kyle, he's played in front of85,000 fans. The Yankees guy said they know what they're getting."

And the latter:

"But on the other hand, some people see the dual-sport thing as a disadvantage because you're behind a ton of reps.

"That'sthe crazy part about it: What's an advantage to one guy may be adisadvantage to the next guy. It depends on how they want to perceiveit. It's been pretty much split down the middle."

Clemson'sfootball fortunes for 2010 could greatly hinge on whether Parker staysor goes. As a redshirt freshman quarterback last season, he guided theTigers to nine wins and their first Atlantic Division title.

Football coach Dabo Swinney raves about Parker's potential in that sport, saying he'll ultimately have a chance to be a high pick in the NFL Draft as well.

Parker'sfather says his son loves being at Clemson and is having the time ofhis life playing both sports, and thus it would take a major commitmentfrom an MLB team to convince him to give it all up.

He said he talks to his son all the time about quantifying an offer that would be "life-changing."

"Theopportunity for him to play baseball will be there in two or threeyears," he said. "But if they're stepping to the plate and saying, 'Wesee you as the pillar of our organization, and you're the kind of kidwe can build teams around,' that's a different story. If they'resaying, 'You're a competitor. You have great work ethic, greatcharacter, and you bring things to the table that a lot of other peoplecan't bring, and we need guys like you in our organization, and we'rewilling to step out on a limb and say that with what we do' - that's awhole different story."

With the draft in early June and thedeadline to declare in mid-August, the potential exists for a longnegotiation process that infringes on the start of football practice onAug. 4.

Carl Parker said his son has every intention of making arelatively quick decision so Swinney and the Tigers' coaches will haveample time to prepare depending on which way he goes.

"That'ssomething KP has a commitment to," he said. "He has great respect forhis teammates that are there at Clemson. Obviously it's going to be oneof those deals where you want to make some decisions rather quickly,because you've got quite a bit of work to get done to get ready for theseason. I believe that's a priority for KP."

The Parkers havebeen in close contact with Swinney through this process. A week ago,player and coach met for an extended discussion.

Swinney saidhis gut tells him Parker will be back. But he also said there are toomany variables at this point to get a read that's anywhere close toconclusive.

That appears to be the same approach the Parkers are taking.

"Certainlythings have changed to some degree, but we still aren't at thatposition where we know what's going on," Carl Parker said. "And that'swhat Dabo and I have talked about: Let's just get the cards on thetable and figure out what they are and evaluate the pros and cons andtalk about the time frame of making these decisions."
Bye Kyle.

 

[gunna get it]

Originally Posted by dreClark

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

well today, supposedly, Dooley met with the Brown Clan and Bryce will remain a Vol and Arthur Brown will transfer to Tennessee...

Wow.

Is he content w/ being 3rd string @ RB though?

   If he stays he'll be 2nd. I can see him beating out Oku but He not touchin Tauren Poole's spot. but he would have to look out for Rajion Neal. Rajion will be enrolled in June. and he is a legit talent.

 

[ddot7]

Dre's all over those Kyle Parker stories before I even have a chance to read them on TigerIllustrated. I just reported you for publishing copyrighted material.

 

[newbs24]

I am hoping Cam Gordon is the answer to the decade long question on who will be a good safety at Michigan? Seems like thecoaches love him and at 6'3 215 and a former WR he should be ready to get it.

 

[5am6oody72]

Originally Posted by ddot7

Clemson's starting to pay good money to kids who'd been committed to other schools. Stepping their game up with that ACC TV deal dough.

And yet y'all still can't win the ACC

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

If he stays he'll be 2nd. I can see him beating out Oku but He not touchin Tauren Poole's spot. but he would have to look out for Rajion Neal. Rajion will be enrolled in June. and he is a legit talent.

Idk, w/ Oku's versatility, you don't think he'll be getting 2nd reps over BB?

Originally Posted by ddot7

Dre'sall over those Kyle Parker stories before I even have a chance to readthem on TigerIllustrated. I just reported you for publishingcopyrighted material.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

http://pbcen.elitescoutin...ts/angelojean-louis.html


[Pat Summerall] Speed kills. 1st down [/Pat Summerall]

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Fri May 14, 2010 3:54 pm EDT
[h2]Say goodbye to USC's tailback-by-committee (for now)[/h2]
By Matt Hinton

JoeMcKnight and Stafon Johnson are out of the mix, but hard-up punditscould still spin out the annual "Man, USC's backfield is loaded!" storyfor, what, the sixth year in a row?

It's not quite theblue-chip crop that went nine-deep in 2007. But between seniors AllenBradford and C.J. Gable, junior Marc Tyler, early enrolling spring starDillon Baxter and fall arrival D.J. Morgan, the Trojans will still gofive-deep this fall. All are former five-star recruits with All-Pac-10potential, minimum, and that doesn't include once-hyped fullbacksStanley Havili and D.J. Shoemate.

Under Pete Carroll, that always meant a committee approach that seemed to bug SC fans to no end: In nine years, Carroll never had a true No. 1 tailback (Chauncey Washington probably came the closestwith 16 carries per game in 2007). He went three years without a1,000-yard rusher emerging from the pack before injuries forcedMcKnight into a more featured role last year. Even Reggie Bush, when hewon the Heisman, split the job with LenDale White.

Thatkind of rotation, Lane Kiffin can handle (and did, as Bush and White'soffensive coordinator in 2005). Otherwise, says the Orange CountyRegister, he'd prefer to put the tailback-by-committee out of its misery:

"Wewould rather not be in a big committee thing," Kiffin said. "As arunning back, you get better throughout the game because you get usedto what’s going on, how is the defense playing, are we able to get thebackside cuts, how are the D-tackles playing the different blocks.

"Youhave to get a rhythm, and so I would rather find one or two guys. Sothat’s our job, to figure out this fall who are those guys going to be."


Kiffinheld up his end of that philosophy last year at Tennessee, where heplunged 215-pound Montario Hardesty into the line more than 20 timesper game, including punishing, 32- and 39-carry efforts, respectively,in the late wins over Vanderbilt and Kentucky. If USC has one guy likethat, it's certainly 235-pound Allen Bradford, who played the LenDaleWhite "Thunder" role to McKnight's Lightning after resident power backStafon Johnson was nearly killed in a weight-lifting accidentin September. Assuming Kiffin is in search of anotherbetween-the-tackles grinder who can handle 20 carries on a weeklybasis, Bradford is the guy.http://

He'shardly a consistent breakaway threat, though, which opens the door forGable or (more likely) the head-turning Baxter to get in a dozen or sotouches of their own in a complimentary, change-of-pace role. Gable maybe the best combination of strength and shakes. But if Bradford has thepower role locked down, Baxter is obviously the counterpart in the openfield. He's an instant-impact type whose occasionally jaw-dropping turns in the spring brought on the inevitable Bush comparisons.It also brought on expectations he probably has no chance to meet rightaway. If he can even come close, the potential is too tantalizing tokeep him on the bench.

Of course, the main obstacle to isolatingone go-to guy -- or even one reliably productive 1-2 punch -- from thepack is that no obvious candidate worthy of the job usually emerges. Ifhe doesn't find that guy (or that combo) rather quickly, Kiffin'scommitment to a "rhythm" risks looking like the same stubborn streakthat kept Carroll committed to the shuffle. The only formula anyone isgoing to care about is the one that actually produces.


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[h3]USC football: 10 things we learned in spring (#7)[/h3][h4]May 18th, 2010, 7:00 am · 11 Comments · posted by Michael Lev, staff writer[/h4]


Inching toward the conclusion of 10 things we learned during USC spring practice …

No. 7 — USC has one great receiver, one great corner ‘and a bunch of other guys.’

The wide receiver is senior Ronald Johnson. The cornerback is senior Shareece Wright. The quote is pure Lane Kiffin.

He said it specifically about his receiving corps but lumped wideouts and corners together later in the spring.

“As you look at corners and as you look at receivers, as far as oneelite player there that we feel good about, that’s a championship-typeplayer,â€

 

[the wizard]

I love Denard's game so much, if they are going to go with Tate this year, and groom Gardner to take over the spot afterwards. Please move him to WR/KR/PR.

They NEED him on the field.

 

[after h0urs]

SC's going after Kent Turene. Any info on him?

 

[zs05wc]

Michigan just picked up a commitment from DE Chris Rock.

 

[gunna get it]

Originally Posted by after h0urs

SC's going after Kent Turene. Any info on him?

Hes a beast.

He will likely head out of state.

He's close with Gerald Williams from Tennessee and that helps us,

but Monte might be able to help pull some stunts

 

[ooiron manoo]

Giving up the running back by committee has been the talk of spring.....Thank @@%!%+# goodness.

It just doesn't work.

A 1-2 punch is one thing, having six talented backs share 30 carries is another.

Having Bradford go off one game with 20+ carries and 100+ yards in one game and then getting 6 carries the next game is poor game planning.

 

[newbs24]

Denard is not moving any time soon IMO. The coaches want him at QB and are waiting for him to take that spot. He may have done it. The time from now and until the first snap, 99 days, is going to be huge. Just having him break down film and turn it to on field production is what will make or break this team.

#25 was Kenny Demens, the only guy to make tackles on the 2nd string D. Kid should start but the coaches are still giving the nod to Ezeh and Mouton. I really think he could be an Ian Gold type LBer. He knows how to play.

I like the Rock commitment. Need more DE bodies. Has some decent offers. 6'4 240lbs is a good start for his body. Hope he can add quite a bit tho. He and Beyer are two very solid DE prospects to go along with the guys last year. I think Michigan is done with DEs in this class and will try to add 2 DTs as well.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

I never really realized how fast/quick Denard really was.

 

[5am6oody72]

Originally Posted by dreClark

I never really realized how fast/quick Denard really was.

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I remember the first time I saw this play I spit my drink out. His acceleration when he hits the hole is ABSURD.

 

[zs05wc]

^ The run against WMU?

 

[newbs24]

When DRob gets to top speed he is gone. Problem is, he really didn't have much space to use it this past year. He wasn't used well but he had to be used as a QB because Tate was getting hurt and still made mistakes. If Tate kept healthy I think we would have seen a more diverse setup for Denard. If he has truly evolved as a passer, having the ball in his hands every snap of the game is just asking for big plays. Hope it happens and then hopefully the D can get off the field faster and not give up 3rd and 20's

 

[jordandon23]

[color= rgb(255, 71, 0)]Its all about the U!!!![/color]

 

[after h0urs]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

Originally Posted by after h0urs

SC's going after Kent Turene. Any info on him?

Hes a beast.

He will likely head out of state.

He's close with Gerald Williams from Tennessee and that helps us,

but Monte might be able to help pull some stunts

Thanks Gunna