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Kirk Herbstreit articulates the histrionics and egocentrism of National Signing Day

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On February 1st, the day before Groundhog Day, a different annual right of passage, one with about as much accuracy and validity as February 2nd occurred in National Signing Day. When asked to comment on the hoopla and hype concerning this ostentatious narcissism-fest, ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit expressed his discontent over the craziness surrounding this … [Read more...] about Kirk Herbstreit articulates the histrionics and egocentrism of National Signing Day

Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics

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Urban Meyer's first recruiting class at Ohio State is ranked 3rd or 4th in the nation, depending on who you ask. So much for being hurt by NCAA sanctions/the stain of Jim Tressel/Terrelle Pryor corruption. Meyer's recruiting class and alleged lack of class has caught the attention of Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. The Badgers leader was asked Wednesday if he thought … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics

Wolverines Land Top Recruiting Class in Big 10; Top 10 Nationally

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The Wolverines Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech is reason for optimism, especially considering that it came in the first year of what many U of M fans hope is a long and illustrious tenure for head coach Brady Hoke. But it would be premature to say that Michigan is now ready to compete for national championships on a yearly basis. (guest post from Christopher Johnson, Big … [Read more...] about Wolverines Land Top Recruiting Class in Big 10; Top 10 Nationally

Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects

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Happy National Signing Day. Northwestern’s 21 commits (the largest class of the Pat Fitzgerald era) hail from 10 states. The Wildcats signed 13 of their 21 players from three states—five from Pennsylvania, four from Illinois and four from Ohio. Scout ranks the class 5th in the Big Ten, 44th in the nation. Those numbers are higher than usual in Evanston. In addition, … [Read more...] about Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects

DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis

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DePaul coach Oliver Purnell inked two players Wednesday to a National Letter of Intent with DeJuan Marrero and Jodan Price. Marrero is a 6’5” forward from Gary, Ind. and Price is a 6’7” guard/forward from Beverly Hills, Mich. Marrero averaged 22.1 points and 15.3 rebounds per game as a junior at Gary’s Bowman Academy. The two-time member of the Times of Northwest Indiana … [Read more...] about DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis

Gophers sign Wally Ellenson and Charles Buggs to National Letters of Intent

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Minnesota Men's Basketball coach Tubby Smith added two members to his class of 2012 on National Signing Day. Wally Ellenson and Charles Buggs signed their National Letters of Intent with the Gophers on Wednesday. Both players are versatile and will compete for spots the moment they step on campus next September. … [Read more...] about Gophers sign Wally Ellenson and Charles Buggs to National Letters of Intent

National Signing Dayapalooza

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By Paul M. Banks National Signing Day, college football’s version of the NFL draft, continues to grow in popularity each year. The everyday causal football fan has now joined the hardcore college football nerd in following the day’s events. There are even parties thrown at sports bars and restaurants in honor of the event. Yes indeed, there are that many people interested … [Read more...] about National Signing Dayapalooza