Matt Barkley announced his decision to remain with the USC Trojans for his senior season in front of a Christmas tree in the middle of Heritage Hall on the campus of the University of Southern California. It was a Merry Christmas for SC Nation, as the band, assembled for this press conference, played the fight song in celebration. Barkley, who led USC to a 10-2 record this … [Read more...] about QB Matt Barkley Announces He’s Staying at USC for Senior Season
NFL Draft
The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
When a team has been victorious in only two of its thirteen regular season games, there is obviously tremendous room for growth. This necessitates a long list for Santa Claus. Hopefully the printed out version of this arrives on time, with all of the doom and gloom surrounding the U.S. Postal Service. Maybe I will have to track down his e-mail address. Previously, I have … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
No Quit in Minnesota Vikings; Despite 2-10 Record
The Vikings have every reason to pack it in for the year; yet they have not done so. The not yet ready for primetime players on Minnesota put forth a valiant effort on Sunday against Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. The matchup actually was beneficial to coach Leslie Frazier’s squad because of the injuries in the secondary that he had incurred. If a pass happy club had come … [Read more...] about No Quit in Minnesota Vikings; Despite 2-10 Record
Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
In Wisconsin they produce offensive linemen like they produce cheese. Former Badger Joe Thomas is a franchise LT for the Cleveland Browns, and three Badgers alums play tight end in the NFL (Travis Beckum, Lance Kendricks and Garrett Graham) Even though they lost Gabe Carimi (now with Chicago Bears) and John Moffitt (Seattle Seahawks) on the left side, not to mention a backup … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
2012 NFL Mock Draft 11-2-11
Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd: 3rd or 4th Best Pro Prospect at Receiver?
There are some that would say that Michael Floyd wasn't even the best receiver on the field on the evening Notre Dame took on USC. And Floyd failed to even surpass the thirty yard mark against the Trojans; which gave the critics more ammunition. Of course, he made up for it yesterday with a 120+ yards receiving and a touchdown versus Navy. Yeah, it's Navy, but we know what … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd: 3rd or 4th Best Pro Prospect at Receiver?
2012 NFL Mock Draft 10-26-11
Suck For Luck Sweepstakes’ New Front-Runner: Indy Colts
Stanford QB supreme/BMOC Andrew Luck has made it clear how stupid he believes the "suck for Luck" campaign is. And I'm not sure how much I'll ever believe that NFL teams are really even intentionally sucking in order to take the most sought after signal caller in college football. I think the sucking just comes naturally. That said, we were among the first to explore this … [Read more...] about Suck For Luck Sweepstakes’ New Front-Runner: Indy Colts
USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
The USC Trojans have two underclassmen (QB Matt Barkley and OT Matt Kalil) who look like top 10 picks in the 2011 draft. And they have a sophomore (WR Robert Woods) who should be a top pick in the 2012 draft. Given all the sanctions USC is under, and their current place in the college football landscape, it's pretty obvious that all Trojan underclassmen with a legit chance of … [Read more...] about USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon: Top WR in Next NFL Draft
Justin Blackmon is a front-runner for the college football top wide receiver award (the Biletnikoff). The junior playing for the Oklahoma State Cowboys is also the top WR in this NFL Draft class. He'll definitely come out this year, as he seems to be a top 5 pick this April. In the scouts' eyes, Blackmon is rated ahead of South Carolina's Alshon Jeffery currently. Blackmon's … [Read more...] about Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon: Top WR in Next NFL Draft