Heading into last season it looked like the AFC West would be one of the weaker divisions in the NFL, but once the league got going that was far from the case. The Kansas City Chiefs were one of the biggest surprises and they never really looked back after jumping out of the gate to a 3-0 start. They won the division with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs with the NFL’s … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs NFL Draft Recap
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Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: Big Ten’s Best QB and MVP
The list of quarterbacks with true NFL prospects is somewhat low in the Big Ten right now, but Iowa's Ricky Stanzi seems to have a lot of what is needed for those scouts. He has size. He is the best, pure-pocket passer in the league, leading the league in passing efficiency with a 180.3, good for second in the nation. On Saturday, the senior semifinalist for the O'Brien … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: Big Ten’s Best QB and MVP
#5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
One thing I have always wanted to see in my lifetime is a season where Michigan State football is REALLY good. Not 1999's 10-2, Citrus Bowl winning good, but actually a player on the national scene. Like they are in basketball. I also haven't fulfilled my lifetime dream of singing a duet with a Muppet, but that's another story. Biggie “somehow your words just hypnotize me” … [Read more...] about #5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced today that Iowa senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi is one of 16 semifinalists for the 2010 Dave O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Robinson is joined by Big Ten signal callers Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), Denard Robinson (Michigan) and Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State) on the semifinalist list. Stanzi (6-4, 230) also earned honorable mention … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
Karl Klug: your under the radar Iowa Hawkeye
Last season, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have been the least flashiest 9-0 team in BCS era history. A lot of their wins were Chloe Kardashian level ugly, and none of their talented players were truly household names. They had talent everywhere, just not at the highly-publicized skill positions. Their best overall players were linebackers and offensive linemen. When I asked people … [Read more...] about Karl Klug: your under the radar Iowa Hawkeye
2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
It's Big Ten Media Day! The first of two actually! You know what that means: football season will soon be here! So let's talk shop. By Paul M. Banks 1. Terelle Pryor, Ohio State. No surprise here. You know all about this kid. But seriously, WHY DIDNT THEY BRING HIM TO MEDIA DAY??? 2. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin. Has little to no NFL potential, and he's about as exciting … [Read more...] about 2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????
By Paul Schmidt Let me be the first to say, I love Juice Williams, and I want you to, too. I think he's a great kid. I think he was the most deserving player of all that received mention as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Nominee. The grace with which he handled his demotion, and the teaching capabilities he showed with Eddie McGee and Jacob Charest surprised even me, … [Read more...] about Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????