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11/20/2009 - Three Owls Selected To Participate In East Coast Bowl - Three members of the Southern Connecticut State University football team – seniors Jarom Freeman (Peekskill, N.Y.), Martin Manson (Bloomfield, Conn.) and Jerome Pinckney (Ellenwood, Ga.) – have been selected to take part in this year’s East Coast Bowl. The game, which will be played in Petersburg, Va. on Saturday, November 28, annually features the best Division I-FCS, II, III and NAIA players in the nation. This year, Freeman collected All-Northeast-10 Conference honors for the third time in his career, including his second First-Team recognition. Despite being hampered by injury for the entire season, he still posted four games with at least 100 yards and closed the year with 708 yards rushing. Freeman ends his career at SCSU ranked seventh…READ MORE SOURCE: Southern Connecticut State, football
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska 2010 DS #1 DT, Projected Round(s): 1 News/Story Tagged As:Draft, General player information/news
11/20/2009 - Suh finding spot among Husker greats - When Ndamukong Suh runs onto the field for his final game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, the fans in consecutive sellout No. 303 will yell "Suuuuhhh." That, in itself, is evidence the senior defensive tackle has achieved a personal goal. At Nebraska's weekly teleconference on Tuesday, Suh was asked how he wanted to be remembered. "I don't know, hopefully as a big contributor to this program, and, I mean, a joy to watch," he said. "That's something I've always wanted to be able to be, a joy for these fans, to have me come out and play and watch and be excited, not only to watch me but my teammates." And, beyond that, "getting wins," Suh said…READ MORE SOURCE: Grand Island, Independent
11/20/2009 - Decision time coming - Navorro Bowman seethed on the sideline. Having just re-aggravated a groin injury in the season opener, the linebacker did nothing but hop on top of an equipment trunk behind his teammates. And after trainers had finished looking at him, no one was particularly eager to bother him. This was not how he envisioned starting a season that could lead him to the NFL. And the NFL has been on his mind for awhile now. While he has had great success on the field these last two seasons, his life outside of football has been in turmoil. His father and high school coach both died unexpectedly within the span of six months. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct following an on-campus fight in 2007 and was suspended from the team at the end of that season and through the following spring. This spring, he tested positive for marijuana, violating his probation and putting his football future in jeopardy…READ MORE SOURCE: Derek Levarse, Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State 2010 DS #2 DT, Projected Round(s): 1 News/Story Tagged As:Draft, General player information/news
11/20/2009 - Odrick at the top of his game - Jared Odrick doesn't seem an especially sentimental type, but he knows an important ending in his life, and an important beginning, are coming. Odrick, a senior Penn State defensive tackle from Lebanon, will play his final college regular-season game Saturday, when Penn State travels to Michigan State. "I'm definitely not sad or mad about the career I had here," Odrick said by telephone from State College Wednesday. "But I will be sad about my last game." His last college game. Odrick has established himself as one of the best defensive tackles in the country and, according to Joe Paterno, one of the best in Penn State history. "I think he's done a terrific job and I've said before I think that he may be kind of an unknown factor sometimes," Paterno said a couple weeks back…READ MORE SOURCE: Lancaster, Online
Paterno calls tackle one of school’s best
11/19/2009 - Three Golden Tigers selected to play in Russell Athletic HBCU Senior Bowl - Three Tuskegee Golden Tigers have been selected to play in the inaugural Russell Athletic HBCU Senior Bowl, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Justin Hannah, All-SIAC cornerback; Brandon Anderson, defensive lineman; and Jeremy Obie, free safety, will team up with other Southern Intercollegiate Conference (SIAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) players to face senior players from the Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). The game will be played with an East vs. West format. The East team is comprised of the SIAC and SWAC conference players with the West team comprised of the MEAC and CIAA players. Hannah, a Birmingham, Ala., native, has recorded 38 tackles (24 solos), broken up five passes and intercepted three passes for 71 yards. He has 18 career pass interceptions…READ MORE SOURCE: Tuskegee, football
11/19/2009 - Illinois junior Arrelious Benn hoping for strong finish - Arrelious Benn won't say the one word those closest to him use to describe his season. The Illinois wide receiver's imperfect season perfectly fits the definition of "frustrating," but Benn doesn't let a negative word slip from his mouth when asked about his season. Suffering a high ankle sprain three plays into the season? "That's just the game of football," Benn said. Followed by thigh, shoulder and head injuries, that has to stink, right? "I can't control injuries," he said. "That happens. You just have to fight back." How about the disappointment of just 33 catches for 370 yards and a lonely touchdown? "I just want to finish out strong," he said. Benn isn't known as a complainer, but others acknowledge the season has been tough on him…READ MORE SOURCE: Shannon Ryan, The Chicago Tribune
11/19/2009 - Ruffin Chosen to Compete in East-West Shrine Game - University of Northern Iowa senior defensive end James Ruffin (Burnsville, Minn.) has been selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game. Ruffin, a candidate for the Buck Buchanan Award, will travel to Orlando, Fla., to take part in the East-West Shrine Game which is set for Jan. 23, 2010, at the Florida Citrus Bowl. The game will be televised on ESPN2. Ruffin leads the Missouri Valley Football Conference in sacks and ranks No. 9 in the nation (0.95 sacks/game). Ruffin becomes the third UNI Panther football player to be selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game through the years…READ MORE SOURCE: Northern Iowa, football
11/19/2009 - McCluster provides a spark - “He’s really a hybrid running back/wide receiver. But the key was to get him on the edge,” Austin said. In order to keep from getting busted up after 25 carries, McCluster said he employed a new tactic as well. “A lot of the times, if the play wasn’t there, I just tried to get low and get something positive. Other times I was able to keep my balance and make a big run. I guess I’m blessed to have some good vision and quick feet,” McCluster said.’ Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said his plan was to hide McCluster behind a bigger, revamped offensive line. The Rebels moved freshman standout Bobby Massey to guard alongside center John Jerry. “We felt if we could get Dexter to the second level, we had a good chance at some big plays. He just makes things happen. Today we showed, if we don’t stop ourselves, we have a good offense,” Nutt said. Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin compared McCluster’s game to the one former Southern Cal back Reggie Bush had…READ MORE SOURCE: Jeff Byrd, The Vicksburg Post
11/19/2009 - Clay to get draft advice - One factor that could affect the decision of all underclassmen contemplating entering the draft is that the league's collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2010 season. There has been talk of implementing a rookie salary cap in 2011. Settle, in his fourth season on the UW staff, should be able to provide Clay with sound advice. He played six seasons in the NFL (1987-'92) after signing with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent from Appalachian State. In 1988, he finished with 1,024 rushing yards and 570 receiving yards and made the Pro Bowl. He was the first free agent in league history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. "If the opportunity presents itself and I think it is a high enough spot, I'd encourage him to go," Settle said. "But if I think he can come back and help his status, then I'd encourage him to come back…READ MORE SOURCE: Jeff Potrykus, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
11/19/2009 - Bulaga says no decision on NFL decision - In August, he talked about the NCAA’s Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability insurance. Tuesday, he talked about how the issue has been on the back burner. “I’ll look to every corner to get every little bit of information I can get to make the right decision,” Bulaga said. “Obviously, coach Ferentz is the main guy I’m going to go to to get that.” Ferentz knows the NFL. He spent six seasons as the offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens. He knows scouts are the conduit between talent and success. Iowa has an open campus for NFL scouts. Everyday during the football season, you’ll find a few roaming the video rooms of the Hayden Fry Football Complex. “Our building is open to the NFL people at any time,” Ferentz told The Gazette for a 2003 story. “We don’t close practices at any point of the season or spring. And when they’re here, we treat them extremely well…READ MORE SOURCE: Marc Morehouse, Gazette Online
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee 2010 DS #4 DT, Projected Round(s): 1-2 News/Story Tagged As:Draft, General player information/news
11/18/2009 - Draft status has ‘skyrocketed' for Dan Williams - Tennessee defensive tackle Dan Williams brings down South Carolina' running back Kenny Miles during the Vols' 31-13 victory at Neyland Stadium on Halloween. Dan Williams isn't oblivious. The Tennessee defensive tackle knows time is running out on his college career. The impact of his breakout season isn't lost on him. And just in case he hadn't heard about his stock soaring on NFL draft boards, Williams has more than a few teammates around to remind him. But even if the senior isn't completely ignoring the attention and the projections for a bright future, for now he's keeping his focus on Saturday's final home game (TV: ESPNU, 7 p.m.) against Vanderbilt and the present...READ MORE SOURCE: Austin Ward, Go Vols Xtra
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas 2010 DS #1 QB, Projected Round(s): 1-2 News/Story Tagged As:Draft, General player information/news
11/18/2009 - McCoy fought early doubts he wasn't good enough - Colt McCoy left the tiny town of Tuscola with dreams of being Texas' next great quarterback. Lingering below the self-confidence were words that stung his heart. Too small. Too slow. Weak arm. Those were his friends saying that. Great small-town player, they said, but Texas and the Big 12 were places for the big boys, not a player from the lower divisions of high school. "I had people in my town, friends of mine, people real close to me saying that I would never be able to play here," McCoy said. "They see a guy like Vince Young or Ryan Perrilloux. Everybody thought I was awesome in high school but that's just from our town. "I definitely used that as motivation," McCoy said…READ MORE SOURCE: AP Sports, CBS Sportsline
11/18/2009 - McCarthy coming back, not looking to 2010 just yet - Colin McCarthy already has a few highlight-reel moments from his time at Miami. He blocked a punt in 2006, had a fumble recovery for a touchdown that clinched a win at Florida State in 2007, had the bone-jarring block that freed up Thearon Collier for a 60-yard punt return score this season in a victory over Virginia, and is Miami’s leading tackler in 2009. But there’s no rings on his fingers. And that’s part of the reason why he’s coming back in 2010. The linebacker from Clearwater, Fla.—who wears No. 44, a time-honored jersey for Miami linebackers considering Dan Morgan wore it when he was the nation’s best at the position a decade ago…READ MORE SOURCE: AP Sports, CBS Sportsline
11/18/2009 - Bryant Football's Don Smith and Aaron Bryant selected to participate in East Coast Bowl Game - Bryant University football seniors Don Smith (Attleboro, Mass.) and Aaron Bryant (New London, Conn.) have been invited to participate in the ninth annual East Coast Bowl on Saturday, November 28 at historic Cameron Field in Petersburgh, Va. The East Coast Bowl is a game designed for Division I-FCS (formerly Division I-AA), Division II, III, and NAIA draft eligible seniors who have excelled on the field. Smith and Bryant have enjoyed excellent senior seasons for the Bulldogs in 2009. A standout defensive end, Smith is currently ranked fourth all-time in school history with 17 career sacks and is currently tied for the lead with Bryant with six quarterback sacks this season…READ MORE SOURCE: Bryant, football
11/17/2009 - Four Vikings selected to play in the Russell Athletic HBCU Bowl - Four members of the Elizabeth City State University football team have been selected to play in the Russell Athletic HBCU Bowl Saturday, December 19th in Montgomery, Alabama. ECSU's honorees include All-CIAA performers Reggie Smith, Dylan Stivers, Justin Hamilton and Daniel Mendez. Earlier this month Smith was tabbed as for the All-CIAA First team as a punt returner and landed on the All-CIAA second team as a kickoff return man. Stivers made the First Team as an offensive lineman while Hamilton concluded his career at ECSU as a three-time (07,08,09) All-CIAA First Team selection at cornerback. Mendez, who handled the bulk of the punting and kicking duties for ECSU in 2009, was an All-CIAA Second Team selection…READ MORE SOURCE: Elizabeth City State, football
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