Washington State to lose eight football scholarships
Washington State University will lose eight football scholarships for failing to satisfy the latest NCAA academic progress standards, school officials said Tuesday.
Two scholarships apply to this academic year and the other six are factored into the 2008 recruiting class, athletic director Jim Sterk said.
“The NCAA has an appeals process, but at this point we felt it was best to accept our penalties and move the football program forward,” Sterk said.
The NCAA on Tuesday released a nationwide report that recommended possible scholarship losses at nearly 150 college teams in all sports. Washington State’s football program was the only sport among the four Division I programs in the state - including Washington, Eastern Washington and Gonzaga - to face potential scholarship losses. Read More
This is inexcusable! College football can do more than they know for their University and yet they are trying to find the cheap way out by hiring incapable staff? College choices are made based on the reputation of the university. Get with the program!!!
The Top Three 2008 Heisman Musketeers
#3. First on the list, but the third overall is no other than Texas Tech’s WR Michael Crabtree. Ah yes, when you ask yourself about this stellar wide receiver and his previous accomplishments, all that comes to mind is the little fork that always is included at most restaurants with crab legs. Despite associating his name with food, his accomplishments in his debut season with Texas Tech were phenomenal just like gas prices. Crabtree had at least nine catches in 10 games in 2007, and scored at least one touchdown per game. According to Rivals.com, he set numerous national freshman records in posting 134 catches for 1,962 yards and 22 touchdowns. Not too shabby. One thing is for sure; the 3 Musketeer bar will not improve, but Crabtree’s coaches say he is on the verge of winning the 2008 Heisman! Read more
Remembering The Greatest High School Football Rivalries
Hulu.com is now a full-fledged source for high school football videos. You can now watch and review clips from the best High School Football rivalries in the country. If you think college football gets rough check these clips out. They will make your head spin! High School Football Rivalries-Hulu.com
Do you have a story about a Rivalry from your high school football years? Let us hear all of those bleacher crushing, paintballing the mascot-we kicked your ass high school football combat stories!
The 2006 BCS National Championship Trophy Is Broke!
That’s right! The report from Gainsville is that the trophy was FUMBLED by Plant High tight end Orson Charles.
While competing in a Nike training camp, Orson told reporters that he and another were roaming around the football stadium. According to TBO.com, That’s where the BCS trophy, along with Gators quarterback Tim Tebow’s Heisman Trophy, were on display. While leaning over to take a photo of the Heisman, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Charles said he bumped into the BCS trophy - he thinks with his backside - and knocked it to the ground.
Wow. What embarrassment, he can’t even take a picture without wrecking the join! Sounds like a perfect script in the making for a Twix commercial! To bad he is already in Florida. The value of trophy was considered to be roughly 35,000 dollars. OPPS!
Ryan Perrilloux: One Bad Apple Destroys The Bunch!
They say one bad apple destroys the bunch. Ryan Perrilloux’s situation is the classic example. A quarterback who is in charge of a great offense that fails to do his job on and off the field can demolish a team’s chance at a national title. As a response to the comment below: The only judging going on here is from a different kind of bench.
“It’s mighty funny how people are so quick to judge someone. To me it sounds like Les Miles got tired of “hearing” about Perrilloux. He should stop reading the papers. Let’s see. Nightclub incident - Cleared of wrongdoing. So there was no nightclub incident. He missed a team meeting to attend the funeral of his father. Nothing wrong there. And lastly he tried to get in a club with fake id. Wow. It’s not like that’s a felony or nothing. You’ll are funny. Enjoy the day… “ ESPN News Comment
BATON ROUGE, La. — Ryan Perrilloux seemed like a perfect fit for LSU.
The Louisiana native had the rocket arm, mobility and versatility to make him a constant big-play threat and one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the country coming out of high school. He even had the French last name.
His lack of discipline off the field, however, became an increasing distraction for head coach Les Miles, who finally decided Perrilloux’s presence on the roster was more trouble than it was worth. Perrilloux tested positive on a drug test, leading Miles to dismiss him on Friday morning, two sources close to the situation told ESPN’s Joe Schad. Read More From ESPN CF News
4 Star Football Players Who Became Famous for other Sports
#1. In the early 1990s, current Denver Nuggets NBA star Allen Iverson played myriad positions for Bethel High School’s football team in Hampton, Virginia. According to a local newspaper at the time, “Iverson the quarterback passed for 1,423 yards with 14 touchdowns. Iverson the runner gained 781 yards with 15 touchdowns. read more
BCS Officials Reject College Football Playoff Proposal
Bowl Championship Series officials rejected a plan Wednesday to turn the much-criticized system for deciding a national champ into a four-team playoff, starting in the 2010 season. The BCS format will remain the same until at least the 2014 season. read more
Coors Brewing Company Announces “National Venting Day”
It is official. Every April 15th for the rest of man-kind will be known as “National Venting Day” also known as the day Coors Brewing Company added an important feature to their wide-mouth cans to increase pouring efficiency. The perfect way to reward all of us hard working men on tax day. The invention of the vent is an industry first and reinforces Coors Light’s continuing commitment to providing beer drinkers the best way to enjoy the “World’s Most Refreshing Beer.”
The reason for the small air vent is to create a more smooth pour decreasing the head of most regular cans of beer.
“The Vented Wide Mouth is the latest step in our attempt to create a can that drinks like a frosty glass. On Tax Day, we’re giving beer drinkers a better way to Vent”, vice president Lee Dolan says.
If CEO Bill Coors had the innovative idea to actually invent the aluminum can, we should congradulate him on inventing the “vent”. A wider- mouth, silver package, and less head; what more could us consumers ask for while enjoying an adult beverage. Cheers to Coors!
A Virginia Tech Tribute -1 Year Ago
Today marks the one year anniversary of the tragic events that led up to the deadliest shooting spree in U.S. History. On April 16, 2007 the nation was brought to its knees by what we all now know to be as the Virginia Tech Massacre. 32 innocent people consisting of students and faculty tragically lost their lives as a gunman invaded the campus.
Fumbled.org asks you to remember those who lost their lives or had their lives changed forever. Numerous remembrance ceremonies will be conducted throughout the day to honor the fallen students and faculty that courageously took their last breath on that dark and dreary day.
Cnn.com has posted a tribute of victims which can be seen here. Cnn Tribute Take the time to click through an amazing salute and tribute.
I would like to extend my condolences to all of the friends and family members of the victims. As human beings we learn from and forgive the mistakes of others and move forward through the journey of life. Virginia Tech has chosen to move forward and most would say they have come along way within the last year. Many students had left the campus to continue their academic careers while other chose to stay. The Virginia Tech football team had a great season considering the recent situation. Golf team captain, and a junior at VT, Drew Weaver has made school history and will compete with Tiger Woods in this years “Masters”. Not a bad way to lift spirits.
The moral here is; no matter what there is hope, always live your life to the fullest day-by-day, appreciate your peers, friends, family and employees and most importantly let them all know you appreciate them.
I will end with a quote from “Alex Hitchens” (Hitch)…
Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it’s the moments that take your breath away….
NCAA Coaches To Run Flag Football Games In Middle East
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — With a daughter serving in the military, Randy Shannon particularly understands the importance of supporting American troops.
He’ll fly a long way this spring to make that point.
Shannon is among five college football coaches who’ll head to Kuwait and other military bases in the Middle East this May to meet with U.S. troops and participate in some clinics. He’ll be joined by Notre Dame’s Charlie Weis, Georgia’s Mark Richt, Auburn’s Tommy Tuberville and Yale’s Jack Siedlecki.
The trip is scheduled from May 20-26.
“I’m thrilled to do it,” Shannon told The Associated Press Wednesday. “I mean, you get to go over and support the people over there in the military. And most of the coaches kind of know each other: Mark Richt attended the University of Miami, Tommy Tuberville coached with me, Charlie Weis I know from the NFL. Everybody’s excited about it and we’re going over to support the people that support us.”
Ok, so our troops need entertainment. Not a bad idea. Send them a few College football coaches and incorporate them in a few games of harmless football ran by the best. What I don’t understand is; why would you send Charlie Weis? With the way his 2007 season turned out he will most likely be picked last for teams. Demoralizing!
However, you can’t pick on him too much, he is doing a great thing by donating his time for a great cause. Stay safe coaches!
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Will Debate “The Stolen 1925 Championship”
Sit back and get ready, because now its on…I mean really on! On April 18th, 2008, Joe Horrigan, Vice President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will come to Pottsville, Pennsylvania (home of Yuengling) to debate the much anticipated return of “The Stolen NFL 1925 Championship” with ESPN senior writer and Maroons supporter David Fleming. The debate will be held at the newly reconstructed Sovereign Majestic Theater in downtown Pottsville.
According to the Pottsville Republican, Horrigan will take the viewpoint opposing Fleming, an opinion that by their own choice and despite repeated warnings, the Maroons disobeyed an NFL rule and therefore do not deserve the title. Jim Coles the main sports anchor for WNEP-Newswatch 16 (A Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania News Network) will moderate the debate between Horrigan and Fleming.
The debate will surley keep the Pottsville Maroons in the recently acquired national spotlight. Fleming has done an outstanding job of circulating his most recent book about the Maroons “Breaker Boys: The NFL’s Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship“. It has been said to be “selling faster than Harry Potter” in the community and surrounding areas. The February edition of ESPN The Magazine showcased an article about the Maroons and the curse that is said to be held over the cardinals franchise by Maroon fans for their unethical acceptance of the championship.
The Republican also stated that about 150 tickets — about two-thirds of the seats — will be raffled off March 30 at The REPUBLICAN & Herald, 111 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Free tickets will be distributed in the random drawing, while the remaining seats will be reserved for invited guests.
The debate is the next important step in justifying the unreasonable events that took place in 1925. Fumbled.org supports the Maroons and hopes to see the title returned to its home, Pottsville Pennsylvania! GO DAVE!!!
Darren McFadden Used As Under Age Marketing Campaign
According to the Associated press, a ”back-street” whimpy piano bar that admitted Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden (even though he was under age) will face a $500 fine.
Employees of Ernie Biggs (Official Website Seen Here) told investigators they let the 20-year-old running back inside Jan. 10 knowing he was a minor, said Michael Langley, director of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency on Tuesday.
Can you blame them? They now can say this is the bar Darren McFadden was briefly arrested at. Sounds to me like they should have had the help of a professional advertising agency.
Anyways, McFadden and at least four others were at the bar when a fight broke out.
A video of the Ernie Biggs bar scene that McFadden attended can be seen below….You should try to find him. As for now, it looks like he will be in the clear and not be charged for under age drinking. After all, there is no law that states you can not be in a bar under age.
And come on man, if you are going to risk your NFL career, altleast pick a better bar!
Terrelle Pryor Spotted At OSU Basketball Game
Could this be bad news for Penn State? Top ranked QB Terrelle Pryor was spotted sitting in the crowd at an Ohio State basketball game on Saturday. He told reporters that a visit to State College would follow the immediate conclusion of his high-school basketball playoff run. As of now, according to the associated press, Pryor has not yet scheduled with the Nittany Lions. Is he ditching a meeting with PSU?
As Pryor got out of his seat at halftime, Ohio State’s student section chanted, “We want Pryor” and “Terr-elle Pry-or”. Sources say he was walking to a near-by room to meet with Buckeye football coach Jim Tressell.
Did the student section just provide a kick to Pryor’s decision? It is damn possible. Will a decision be announced in the next few days, maybe hours?
Horse Collar Tackle Still Legal In NCAA Football
Horse-collar tackles may be no more in NCAA Football. The NCAA football committee plans on focusing their attention towards “heavy contact plays” and attempting to discourage such actions. If the passed, the proposed horse-collar tackle rule would be similar to the NFL’s, penalizing a tackle in which a ball carrier is pulled down from the inside collar of the shoulder pads or jersey around the neck area.
A flag thrown for the dangerous tackle could cost your team 15 yards and the NFL cashes in on a huge fine. Ask Roy Williams! Williams, of the Dallas Cowboys, was suspended for one game and fined 35,000 big ones for the horse collar tackle against Donovan McNabb this past season.
There is no time frame given on when the new rule will be approved or implemented. College football is also talking about setting a more strict policy in the future on face mask penalties and helmet to helmet contact. The recent events concerning Buffalo Bills player, Kevin Everett, may have opened a few eyes and concerns dealing with the saftey of our players, and especially, our student athletes.
Speculation to why this rule has not been even discussed has turned some heads. How did the NCAA let this one slip under the shoulder pads?
Five Reasons Why Terrelle Pryor Should Pick Penn State
1. The Nittany Lions return 20 starters; 9 offense, 9 defense, and 2 special teams players. Pryor can learn from their experience on and off the field, from those who do not get suspended of course.
2.Jeannette high school is exactly 120 miles away from State College. Being that Terrelle was born in Pennsylvania he should look to continue his career in Pennsylvania. There is no finer institution of high learning like PSU.
3. Who will be the Lion’s quarterback if Pryor opts to attend school somewhere else? Daryll Clark. As the back up to Anthony Morelli Clark proved himself as having AJ Feeley like qualities. He came off the bench and gave PSU the spark they needed to be victorious in the Alamo Bowl just like AJ Feeley helped the Eagles almost beat the Patriots. The collapse is coming!
4. Pryor is on the road this week visiting Oregon State. This means if Pryor choses Oregon he becomes a Duck. Would you rather be part of a team that is called the Ducks, or the Nittany Lions?
5. With the depth PSU has already developed for the upcoming 3 seasons or so…adding Terrelle Pryor to the roster will make the Lions a contender in the BCS. PSU needs a spark desperatley and Terrelle is the answer without a doubt…
The Best NCAA Bowl Game Teams: By Winning Percentage
Who has had the best luck in NCAA history when it comes to playing and winning bowl games?  Did PSU come to mind? Obviously, Southern Cal has won the most games, but does that make their success better than the accomplishments of the Nittany Lions who have had 4 fewer appearances?
If we look down the road 10 years from now, will it be possible to have a team like Alabama or Georgia overcome Penn State for the all-time winning percentage honors? It is a only a matter of time (10 years of course).
Information Courtesy of the Associated Press
High School Football Player Fakes His Own Recruitment
According to ESPN, a week ago, Kevin Hart sat in front of television cameras and a packed high school auditorium of his alma mater, placing two baseball caps on a table — a Cal Bears cap on his right, an Oregon Ducks cap on his left — and then, after a dramatic pause, put the blue-and-gold Cal hat on his head. The perfect ceremony to acknowledge accomplishments of any signee into a Division I school. Kevin Hart could have not asked for more.
The gymnasium erupted with cheers and pride as Hart stood proud of his achievements. Support grew throughout the week. Complements of congradulatory means were issued to Kevin Hart, his family and coaches.
Unfortunately, Hart left one minor detail out of the mix. The Cal head coach never even heard of Kevin Hart. There was never a scholarship offer let alone an offer on the table at all. “We knew of the kid,” said a sympathetic Chris Ault, head coach at Nevada. “He was in our camp, but he’s not a scholarship athlete.”And yet, about 10 days ago, a Nevada assistant coach told Ault, “Coach, you won’t believe this, but the Hart kid is going to go to Oregon.”"What?” said Ault.”Oregon’s offering him a scholarship,” said the assistant.A few days later, after spending time with nine players making their official weekend recruiting visits to Nevada, Ault came home, ate dinner and then saw some jaw-dropping footage on the local news.There was the non-prospect Hart placing a Cal cap on his head.
Ault couldn’t believe it. He started calling his assistant coaches, all the time consumed by a single, paranoid thought: Holy god, the guy’s a half hour from our campus and we didn’t even recruit him! What’s this going to look like?”
That right folks! He made each and every detail up! The whole thing was a FAKE!!
What was he thinking? He had to realize at some point that someone would find out about this frantic lie. Is it possible that maybe he convinced himself to believe his own lie?He “snowballed” his parents, friends, and family. Infact, the parents claim an envelope from Cal or Oregon never even came to the house.
Let’s get serious here. This is an act that is supposed to be committed by a high school student lying about making the varsity team, not a “so called” Division I college athlete.For his valiant efforts in trying to become the first self proclaimed college football recruit, Fumbled.org is awarding Mr. Hart with the “Jackass” stamp of approval.Good luck to you, and we hope you find the perfect NFL team to fit your needs for the next time you cry wolf.
Brady: ‘I’ll be ready to go’ for Super Bowl
New England’s star quarterback walked up the three short steps to the podium with ease Sunday night, (according to the associated press and ESPN) showing no signs of the right ankle injury that had become such a hot topic since he was spotted wearing a protective boot last Monday.
“It’s feeling good. I’ll be ready to go,” Brady said with a smile as the Pats’ met the media for the first time shortly after arriving in Phoenix.
Brady did admit that he was slightly injured.
“It was in the San Diego game, I think in the third quarter,” Brady said, referring the Patriots’ 21-12 victory last Sunday.
Since the injury Brady, probably gave some time to his girlfriend, I mean what else would there be to do?
“I’m not concerned about how it’s going to affect my play,” he said. “This won’t keep me out.”
The face of New England’s franchise reportedly has a minor high ankle sprain. He wore a protective boot on his right foot last Monday in New York while visiting supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen, causing a major stir and concern among Patriots fans.
“I was just trying to get into the house as fast as I could,” Brady said. “I was trying to hobble along. It kind of caught me off guard.”
After returning to Foxborough on Wednesday, Brady wasn’t spotted by the media the next two days while reporters were allowed into the locker room and at practice.
“I was glad to be back in New England and in the insulated atmosphere of our locker room,” he said.
It sure wasn’t safe on the streets of New York for Brady.
“Yeah, it’s been an interesting week,” he said. “I’m much lighter on my toes than I thought.”
Brady also issued a playful warning: “Don’t any of you chase me around. I won’t be nearly as nice as I was last week.”
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Priceless Advice From Peyton May Give Eli What He Needs
I am going to break away from college football news and college football recruiting for a few minutes to discuss why the Giants will beat the Patriots in this year’s super bowl.
First off, let’s talk about Tom Brady. Tom Brady was seen wearing an air cast on his right ankle this week while trying to transfer a batch of carnations to his girl. Yes, I said carnations. Mr. 100 million dollars per year can only afford carnations. Shame on you and your mother!
Last night on the Philadelphia Comcast Channel CN8 , senior writer for ESPN Magazine, David Fleming, stated on the Super bowl edition of It’s Your call with Lynn Doyle , “If Tom Brady had a significant injury he would have never left New England. ” ‘Round the clock treatment for the next two weeks would have been administered immediately after an injury of any significance”. Makes total sense right? For all of you fans out there that panicked; Brady has a minor, high ankle sprain. Let me translate that for you. He probably will forget all about it before kickoff. Not a factor!
Now let’s talk Giants. The Giants are clearly the underdogs, and trust me they will play like dogs. They are going for the kill on every play. The last time they won a super bowl was in 1991, not much hype has surrounded the Giants since then. The challenge at hand is historic and they will do everything they can to destroy it. The Giants are clearly focused. Nothing to lose all to gain.
“The Patriots are bent on making history. But remember Dec. 29, the night the country took notice of the Giants, who chose to play real football when they had every right to play exhibition football.†–newsday.com
Seriously, what do the Giants have to lose? They already surprised us by advancing to the final round. What more could fans ask for after a couple hideous “Eli performancesâ€. The Giants are going to rock out with their…uhhh….you know the rest.
The Patriots, who will play in their fourth Super Bowl in seven years, are no strangers to the distractions and annoyances that come with the game, but could they be too comfortable and under mind the Giants pass rush? Rushing the passer is going to be key in defeating the Pats. The less time Tom Brady has in the pocket the less damage he will do along with the stacked wide-receiving crew that the Pat’s poses.
Pressure-Pressure-Pressure. Tom Brady has the weight of a semi on his shoulders. Of course nothing compares to the amount of weight Jessica Simpson keeps on top of Tony Romo.The Pats have already proven they can make history, but can they go 19-0. Going undefeated through an entire season and throughout the playoffs could enter them deep into the NFL history books as possibly the best football team ever.
Sorry Tony, keep dreaming and ditch the girl already! If they drop the super bowl to the Giants all is forgotten.
We can not forget however, that there will be “Manning blood†on the field. This is Eli’s chance to redeem himself and prove he has what it takes to be a champion and not to just settle for a bigger shirt. It took Peyton a few years, now it is his brother’s turn to drive the minivan. And what, you don’t think they talk? I guarantee Peyton is doing anything he can to help his brother win this year’s super bowl.
 Priceless advice from Peyton will give Eli insight on how to stop tough game situations from cracking his cup.
In an article written by newsday.com, Shaun Powell hit the green dot on the helmet when he said, “Therefore, the biggest “win” of the season for the Giants came in a lossâ€. –Dec. 29th, 2007.
The Patriots are in trouble.
Crime Is Because of College Football
A new study from the Economics department at the University of Colorado at Denver finds that college football is the cause of crime. You can read the paper written by a “professional” at the University of Colorado here. It seems as though these college professors have a lot of haterade saved up in the basement against college athletics and activities.
Stated below is the thesis thought up by these oblivious economic masterminds:
“…we find that college football games are associated with sharp increases in crime. For instance, assaults increase by about 9% when a community hosts a college football game, vandalism increases by about 18%, and DUIs increase by about 13%. We also find evidence that upsets result in larger increases in crime than games that do not produce an upset. For instance, an upset loss at home is associated with a 112% increase in assaults and a 61% increase in vandalism. We discuss these results in the context of psychological theories of fan aggression.”
They forgot one thing; Â to mention what college football does for the economy? Comment #3 on this fanblogs.com post clearly sums up the “well-known idea” . The money involved in college football is enormous, not to mention how much benefit is recieved from ticket sales and sponsorships over the course of a season. Sounds like these fellows need to go back to ECON 001 and start over with their lives.
 It is mentioned on page 5 in the paper that violence is the result of other sporting events in general, stating that fans in general may act more agressively than usual while “taking in”  a game.
Well Duh! Any moran could have told me that. It has been that way with sports ever since cavemen through rocks at each other. So am I over reacting when I say “Why the hell would you title this article “College football games and Crime”, when you single-handedly admit that all other sports fans are the same way??!!!!!
Way to give a boost to your athletic department nimrods! You should be publically striped of your protractors and pocket protectors! And use spell-check for God sakes!
