Of all the players making a name for themselves in the Notre Dame blue/gold game, freshman Aaron Lynch stood out from the pack. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound defensive end, an early enrollee this semester in South Bend, was the talk of the Fighting Irish spring game. Lynch was spectacular in the first half and ended the game with six tackles, 1 1/2 for a loss, and a quarterback rush. … [Read more...] about ND’s Aaron Lynch: one of College Football’s Top Newcomers this Fall
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Wrapping Up Wisconsin’s 2011 Recruiting Class
Bret Bielema and the Wisconsin Badgers bolstered their college football program by signing 20 scholarship players and eight walk-ons during National Signing Day. After winning a share of the Big Ten Championship and earning a Rose Bowl Berth in 2010, Bielema feels the 28 players added on Wednesday will continue the success in Madison. Wisconsin's recruiting class is … [Read more...] about Wrapping Up Wisconsin’s 2011 Recruiting Class
See the Oregon Ducks New BCS Title Game Uniforms (Photos, Videos)
Yesterday Nike took the evolution of college football uniforms another quantum leap forward. The world's leading sportswear concern unveiled its next generation of Nike Pro Combat uniforms and cleats that top collegiate teams University of Oregon, Boise State University, and University of Florida are expected to wear as they take the field in this season’s upcoming bowl … [Read more...] about See the Oregon Ducks New BCS Title Game Uniforms (Photos, Videos)
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
Rose Bowl Blunder; Badgers fall to Horned Frogs 21-19
It just wasn't the Big Ten's day as #5 Wisconsin topped off a humiliating 0-5 record in New Year's Bowl Games for the conference in a 21-19 loss to the #3 TCU Horned Frogs in the 2011 Rose Bowl. UW's loss snapped a run of three consecutive Rose Bowl wins and brought their record to 3-4 in the game played annually in Pasadena, CA. Give credit where it's due as the Horned … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Blunder; Badgers fall to Horned Frogs 21-19
Desmond Howard MCs Nike Uniform Unveiling in Cowboys Stadium (Videos)
Last week, Nike took the evolution of college football uniforms another quantum leap forward. The world’s leading sportswear concern unveiled its next generation of Nike Pro Combat uniforms and cleats that top collegiate teams University of Oregon, Boise State University, and University of Florida are expected to wear as they take the field in this season’s upcoming bowl … [Read more...] about Desmond Howard MCs Nike Uniform Unveiling in Cowboys Stadium (Videos)
Check out TCU’s New Nike Rose Bowl Uniforms (Video & Photos)
Yesterday Nike took the evolution of college football uniforms another quantum leap forward. The Pacific Northwest based sportswear corporation unveiled its next generation of Nike Pro Combat uniforms and cleats that top collegiate teams University of Oregon, Boise State University, and University of Florida are expected to wear as they take the field in this season’s upcoming … [Read more...] about Check out TCU’s New Nike Rose Bowl Uniforms (Video & Photos)
Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy
Best senior quarterback (Scott Tolzien and 2010 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award), best offensive lineman (Gabe Carimi and 2010 Outland Trophy Award) and now the best defensive player in the country as the Badgers' defensive end J.J. Watt was named the 2010 Lott Impact Trophy Award Winner on Sunday Night. Watt has had a monster year while accumulating 21 tackles for loss, … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy
Bill Cosby Slays ’em at College Football Inauguration Dinner
When I think of football mixing with comedian Bill Cosby, and really I'm not sure I actually ever have, up until this moment. But Now that I'm forced to, the weight room scene from the film "Friday Night Lights" is running through my head. When Boobie Miles attempted to make Mike Winchell laugh by doing his Bill Cosby impersonation. Well, the 1980s mainstream Bill Cosby … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby Slays ’em at College Football Inauguration Dinner
Notre Dame vs. Miami in a Bowl game! Only 20 years late
“Save Jimmy Johnson’s ass for me.” This quote is one of the more revered utterances in Notre Dame sports legend. Lou Holtz allegedly said this to his team after a pre-game brawl between Notre Dame and Miami in a famous 1988 tilt featuring the No. 1 Hurricanes and No. 2 Irish. It was obvious that both teams didn’t like each other. And that is putting it nicely. The … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Miami in a Bowl game! Only 20 years late