University of Notre Dame junior wide receiver Michael Floyd is returning for his senior season. The 6-3, 227-pounder enters his final year at Notre Dame with the most touchdown receptions, second-most receptions and third-most receiving yards for a career in Irish history. 2010 was Floyd's best statistical season as he led the Irish with 79 receptions for 1,025 yards and … [Read more...] about WR Michael Floyd Returning to Notre Dame for Senior Season
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Breaking: Illini LB Martez Wilson Entering NFL Draft
And the first of the three Illinois Fighting Illini dominoes falls. Linebacker Martez Wilson, the player with the lowest draft stock of the three, is declaring for the NFL Draft. This is a big surprising to me, as he had a good, but not great season in 2010. And his junior season was much more productive than his other two years in school. Still, you know the NFL scouts love … [Read more...] about Breaking: Illini LB Martez Wilson Entering NFL Draft
Wisconsin RB John Clay Entering the NFL Draft
Back in the preseason, I published an article entitled "One more year then NFL for Wisconsin's John Clay?" Today, that became prophesy as a Milwaukee newspaper reports Clay will forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. So what are his strengths and weaknesses? What does he bring to the NFL table? Here we re-publish that article, based off my Big Ten … [Read more...] about Wisconsin RB John Clay Entering the NFL Draft
Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft
Prior to the Badgers' 31-18 win over the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, not many outside of Madison were aware of the name J.J. Watt. Now, just ask the Buckeyes' quarterback Terrelle Pryor and he can tell you all about him. Soon the NFL Draft will as well. Watt tweeted minutes ago that he's entering the NFL Draft; and the Twitterverse blew up. Want to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft
Projected #1 NFL Draft Pick, QB Andrew Luck Returning to Stanford!
Sometimes you hear a news story, and all you can think "what on Earth are they thinking?" Today the worlds of college football, the NFL Draft and actually the NFL itself witnessed their version of actress Shelly Long leaving the uber-popular 80s sitcom "Cheers." I can't think of similar precedent in the world of sports, so I had to use the entertainment world here. But yes, … [Read more...] about Projected #1 NFL Draft Pick, QB Andrew Luck Returning to Stanford!
Notre Dame Tight End Kyle Rudolph Enters 2011 NFL Draft
Notre Dame junior tight end Kyle Rudolph (Cincinnati, Ohio/Elder) will forgo his final season and make himself available for the 2011 NFL Draft, Rudolph announced Wednesday. The 6-6, 265-pounder leaves Notre Dame with the fourth-most receptions and receiving yards by a tight end for a career in school history. "Notre Dame is such a special place and because of all the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Tight End Kyle Rudolph Enters 2011 NFL Draft
Nick Toon 99% Positive He’s Returning to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers junior wide receiver Nick Toon has aspirations of playing in the NFL just like his father Al did with the New York Jets from 1985-1992. It appears the younger Toon will put his dream on hold and return to UW for his senior season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Nick Toon 99% Positive He’s Returning to Wisconsin
Illini Mikel LeShoure: the Next Rashard Mendenhall?
The Illini could very well run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season has been a pleasant surprise to say the least. Among the talent on the Illini roster is a trio of juniors with NFL level measurables and … [Read more...] about Illini Mikel LeShoure: the Next Rashard Mendenhall?
Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson
Don't be surprised if the Illini run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season is a pleasant surprise to say the least. The MVP of 2010 is probably newly installed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson