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MSU's had a media blackout all spring up to this point.
Just saw a clip on mlive.
He was coached well.
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MSU's had a media blackout all spring up to this point.
Baron Browning hurt his shoulder, will be out for a while
Former UK WR Jeff Badet is transferring to OU as a GT.Jeff Badet @uk_jb4 14h14 hours ago
Same goals. Same mindset. Different location. #BoomerSooner
Cody Worsham @CodyWorsham 14h14 hours ago
#LSU ‘aggressively working’ to open beer garden in Tiger Stadium for football season - Baton Rouge Business Report
https://www.businessreport.com/arti...ar_28-10_06&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dr_am
Brett McMurphyVerified account @McMurphyESPN 14m14 minutes ago
Texas A&M at UCLA moved from Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 3. Kickoff will either be 7:30 or 8 p.m. ET
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/03/jim-harbaugh-politics-michigan-football-coach-trump-budget-214948Why Jim Harbaugh Took a Shot at Trump’s Budget
Harbaugh, it turns out, is a part of the leaders council of the LSC (along with baseball great Hank Aaron). The LSC’s current budget allocation of $385 million funds programs that provide legal aid in civil cases—everything from foreclosures and evictions to child custody and restraining orders against an abusive partner—to over 1.8 million low-income people across the country. Harbaugh got on the phone recently to talk about how he got involved in this cause, where he draws the line for coaches when it comes to political engagement, his go-to quote from the Federalist Papers and what he thinks of being compared to Trump and Obama.
Politico Magazine: Why did you get involved in LSC and what are the consequences of defunding the program?
Jim Harbaugh: I got involved two years ago. Some people say 'Why is a football coach concerned?' I explained I'm an American first and all Americans should care about justice. The idea, as you learn about our legal system, [is] the danger of not being able to have access to justice. From what I can see it's that, if you have money you have access to justice. If you don't, it's becoming increasingly less and less access for low-income Americans and that's the crux of it. I mean, to have a society that has liberty and justice for all, it's right there in the constitution. And LSC is the largest funder of civil legal aid in our nation.
Politico: Have you met with President Trump at all since he became president?
Harbaugh: No, I have not.
Politico: Have you tried pinging Obama also?
Harbaugh: Have I talked to President Obama since the election? Yes, I have.
X&O Labs @XandOLabs 2h2 hours ago
NEW: 2017 Football Trends Report. This one is LOADED! Read the full report here: https://www.hudl.com/footballtrends/rpos … Special thanks to @HudlUSFootball
Paul MyerbergVerified account @PaulMyerberg 10h10 hours ago
A Penn State trustee said he is “running out of sympathy” for the “so-called” victims of Jerry Sandusky ...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-state-trustee-running-out-sympathy/99826214/
cuz he's running with the 1s?Marlon Tuipulotu
No surprise that dirtbag said something like that.Paul MyerbergVerified account @PaulMyerberg 10h10 hours ago
A Penn State trustee said he is “running out of sympathy” for the “so-called” victims of Jerry Sandusky ...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-state-trustee-running-out-sympathy/99826214/
The former CEO of Sallie Mae btw
cuz he's running with the 1s?
30. Brandon Wimbush, Notre Dame
Wimbush is a breakout candidate in his first year as Notre Dame’s starter. The New Jersey native was one of the top quarterback recruits in the 2015 signing class and played in two games that season before taking a redshirt year in ‘16.
29. Clayton Thorson, Northwestern
Thorson was one of the Big Ten’s most improved players last season. As a freshman in 2015, Thorson threw for 1,522 yards and seven touchdowns but improved those numbers to 3,182 and 22 last year. A new No. 1 target must emerge after the departure of wide receiver Austin Carr. However, Thorson should continue his progression with another solid 2017 season.
28. Brandon Silvers, Troy
Silvers has been a three-year starter for Troy and is primed for a monster 2017 season. The Trojans are overflowing with options at receiver, and Silvers earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors after throwing for 3,180 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2016. He should be able to take those totals even higher this year.
27. Riley Ferguson, Memphis
Paxton Lynch left big shoes to fill in Memphis, but Ferguson ensured there was little drop-off for the offense last year. The former Tennessee quarterback (and junior college recruit) ranked second among American Athletic Conference quarterbacks by throwing for 284.5 yards per game. Ferguson ended 2016 with 3,698 yards and 32 touchdowns.
26. Wilton Speight, Michigan
Michigan entered 2016 with some uncertainty under center, but Speight quickly ended any quarterback concerns by tossing nine touchdowns to zero interceptions through the first four games. A late-season injury forced Speight to miss one game and hindered his late-game performance against Iowa on Nov. 12. Despite those problems, Speight finished 2016 with 2,538 yards and 18 touchdown tosses. He’s one of the Big Ten’s top quarterbacks for 2017, but the team’s top three receiving targets from last year must be replaced.
25. Jesse Ertz, Kansas State
After his 2015 season ended after the opener due to injury, Ertz pieced together a solid all-around debut in ‘16. While guiding the Wildcats to a 9-4 record, Ertz threw for 1,755 yards and nine scores and rushed for 1,012 yards and 12 touchdowns.
24. Jake Bentley, South Carolina
Bentley appeared to be on the path to a redshirt year last season, but head coach Will Muschamp decided to play the true freshman in late October. The move paid dividends for the Gamecocks, as Bentley gained valuable experience and also guided the program to a 4-3 record over the final seven contests. After throwing for 1,420 yards and nine scores as a freshman last season, Bentley is poised for an even bigger (and better) 2017 campaign.
23. Shea Patterson, Ole Miss
Chad Kelly’s late-season knee injury forced head coach Hugh Freeze to remove Patterson’s redshirt for the final three games. In Patterson’s first start, he led the Rebels to a 29-28 victory at Texas A&M by throwing for 338 yards and two scores and adding 64 yards on the ground. Patterson finished 2016 with 880 yards and six passing scores but also posted a completion percentage of 52.2 over his final two games. The sophomore should take a step forward in his first full season under center.
22. Justin Herbert, Oregon
Herbert assumed the starting job in early October last season and impressed in his seven starts under center. The Oregon native showed remarkable poise for a freshman and tossed only four interceptions on 255 attempts, while throwing for 1,936 yards and 19 scores. Additionally, Herbert rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns. He should thrive under new head coach Willie Taggart.
21. Jacob Eason, Georgia
As expected with any true freshman quarterback, Eason had his share of ups and downs last fall. However, the five-star recruit showed flashes of his potential by throwing for 2,430 yards and 16 scores. Georgia’s supporting cast is a work in progress around Eason, as the offensive line and receiving corps are two preseason question marks. Eason has all of the arm talent to rank among the best in the SEC. Will he take a step forward in 2017?
20. Josh Allen, Wyoming
After his 2015 season was cut short due to injury, Allen emerged as one of the nation’s top Group of 5 quarterbacks and guided Wyoming to a Mountain Division title last fall. In 14 starts, Allen threw for 3,203 yards and 28 scores and rushed for 523 yards and seven touchdowns. Allen won’t have key targets Tanner Gentry, Jake Maulhardt and Jacob Hollister to throw to in 2017, but the junior should be in the mix for first-team All-Mountain West honors.
19. Brett Rypien, Boise State
It’s a close call for the top spot among Mountain West quarterbacks, but let’s give Rypien the nod over Josh Allen. As a sophomore in 2016, Rypien threw for 3,646 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also earned first-team All-Mountain West honors for the second year in a row.
18. Mike White, WKU
White thrived under former head coach Jeff Brohm, as he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after throwing for 4,363 yards and 37 scores last year. New head coach Mike Sanford should keep WKU’s offense performing at a high level, but top targets Taywan Taylor (98 catches) and Nicholas Norris (76) will be missed.
17. Brent Stockstill, MTSU
A collarbone injury limited Stockstill to just 10 games in 2016, but he still finished the year with 3,233 yards and 31 scores. Over the last two seasons as MTSU’s No. 1 quarterback, Stockstill has passed for 61 touchdowns. His return to full strength should help the Blue Raiders contend for the Conference USA title in 2017.
16. Logan Woodside, Toledo
Woodside headlined Toledo’s explosive offense last season and claimed first-team All-MAC honors last fall after torching opposing defenses for 4,129 yards and 45 scores. He tossed at least two touchdowns in every game and finished fourth nationally by completing 69.1 percent of his throws.
15. Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State
Replacing the best player (Dak Prescott) in school history wasn’t going to be easy for Mississippi State last year. However, Fitzgerald ended 2016 as one of the top breakout players in the SEC and is poised to challenge for all-conference honors in 2017. As evidenced by his 1,375 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, Fitzgerald is a difference-maker on the ground. He also passed for 2,423 yards and 21 scores.
14. Austin Allen, Arkansas
A midseason knee injury seemed to slow Allen in the second half of 2016, but his first year as a starter was a success. Over 13 games, Allen threw for 3,430 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also led all SEC quarterbacks by connecting on 53 passes of 20 or more yards. A rebuilt receiving corps will be an early challenge for Allen in 2017.
13. Deondre Francois, Florida State
The Seminoles will be looking for Francois to take the next step in his development in 2017. As a redshirt freshman last fall, Francois completed 58.8 percent of his throws for 20 scores and added 196 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. After taking several monster hits, there’s no question about Francois’ toughness or willingness to stand in the pocket and deliver a strike. However, head coach Jimbo Fisher would like to see Francois get rid of the ball quicker and improve his accuracy this spring.
12. Jarrett Stidham, Auburn
Stidham ranked as one of the top quarterback recruits in the 2015 signing class and was pressed into action as a true freshman at Baylor following a season-ending injury to Seth Russell. Stidham showcased his talent in the limited stint, throwing for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns. He left Waco following the dismissal of Art Briles and spent 2016 at a junior college. Stidham is the missing piece for Auburn’s offense.
11. Jalen Hurts, Alabama
The emergence of Hurts played a key role in Alabama’s run to the College Football Playoff last season. And with 14 starts under his belt as a true freshman last fall, Hurts should be even better in his second year as a starter. The running ability of Hurts (954 yards and 13 scores) brings a different dimension to the Alabama offense. However, Hurts is still developing as a passer.
10. Josh Rosen, UCLA
A shoulder injury ended Rosen’s season prematurely, but the junior is slated to return to full strength for 2017. As Rosen showed in 2015 as a true freshman, he’s one of the nation’s top quarterbacks and could climb by a few spots on this list by the end of ‘17. However, he also needs more help from the ground attack.
9. Trace McSorley, Penn State
The emergence of McSorley and hire of Joe Moorhead as the program’s play-caller provided a needed spark for Penn State’s offense last season. McSorley spent 2015 as Christian Hackenberg’s backup and entered ‘16 with just 40 career pass attempts. But McSorley didn’t take long to grow into the starting job and finished with 3,614 passing yards and 29 scores while also adding 365 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. He should push Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett for first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2017.
8. Luke Falk, Washington State
Falk is the catalyst for Washington State’s high-powered passing game. He’s eclipsed 4,000 yards and passed for 38 scores in back-to-back years. Falk ranked fourth nationally by averaging 343.7 passing yards per game last season.
7. Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State’s Big 12 title hopes rest on Rudolph’s right arm and the big-play connection with wide receiver James Washington. Rudolph has developed into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks over the last three seasons and should push for All-America honors after throwing for 4,091 yards and 28 touchdowns last year.
6. Quinton Flowers, USF
Flowers is a dynamic dual-threat playmaker and will keep USF in the mix to be the top Group of 5 team in 2017. Flowers had his best season as a passer last year, connecting on 62.5 percent of his throws for 2,812 yards and 24 scores. And after just missing out on a 1,000-yard campaign on the ground in 2015, Flowers led the Bulls with 1,530 rushing yards and 18 scores.
5. Jake Browning, Washington
Browning delivered a breakout season and guided Washington to the College Football Playoff in his second year as the starter. After throwing for 3,430 yards and 43 scores in 2016, the bar will be set high for Browning and the Huskies in 2017.
4. J.T. Barrett, Ohio State
Ohio State’s offense led all Big Ten teams by averaging 38 points per game in league play last season, but head coach Urban Meyer knows this unit has plenty of room to improve. And with that in mind, Meyer wasted no time looking for a new play-caller after the season ended, bringing former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson to Columbus as the team’s new coordinator. After sharing the starting job with Cardale Jones in 2015, Barrett was the full-time starter last year and ended ’16 with 3,400 total yards and 33 overall scores. With Wilson at the controls, another run at the Heisman Trophy isn’t out of the question for Barrett.
3. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma
Mayfield has one more campaign left in his prolific career for Oklahoma and should be one of the leading contenders to win the Heisman in 2017. The senior set a new FBS single-season pass efficiency rating (196.4) in 2016 and threw for 3,965 yards and 40 touchdowns while leading the Sooners to a Big 12 title. Mayfield won’t have standout wide receiver Dede Westbrook to throw to in 2017, but Oklahoma’s offense is still going to be performing at a high level.
2. Sam Darnold, USC
The outlook on USC’s 2016 season changed dramatically once Darnold assumed the starting job. Max Browne started the first three games for the Trojans, but after a 1-2 start and sluggish performances against Alabama and Stanford, head coach Clay Helton made the switch. Darnold ignited USC’s offense in the second half of the season and guided the Trojans to Rose Bowl win over Penn State. Darnold threw for 3,086 yards and 31 scores and added 250 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
1. Lamar Jackson, Louisville
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner begins the preseason quarterback rankings where he left off in 2016. Jackson may not match his 2016 totals this fall, but the dynamic junior will keep Louisville in contention for a New Year’s Six bowl and a spot among the ACC’s top teams. In 13 games last season, Jackson threw for 3,543 yards and 30 scores and added 1,571 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground.