Monthly Archives: January 2011

Walter Camp: John Moffitt Takes No Prisoners

Wisconsin product John Moffitt wore his colors proud at the annual Walter Camp Black Tie dinner in New Haven, Connecticut, as he spoke with great dignity about being a part of Wisconsin’s pulverizing offensive line, which averaged 247.3 rushing yards per game during the 2010 regular season.

“At Wisconsin and in the Big Ten, there’s an o-lineman tradition. I think Wisconsin is at the top of the Big Ten with that tradition,” said the imposing 6’5”, 323-pound interior road grater, who helped pave the way for a formidable three-headed running back arsenal that put up 3,060 yards.

“We get a lot of guys who are local guys who buy into it and work hard; we’re not lazy guys. We have a great coach in Bob Bostad. Personally, I thought

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Walter Camp: John Moffitt Takes No Prisoners

Wisconsin product John Moffitt wore his colors proud at the annual Walter Camp Black Tie dinner in New Haven, Connecticut, as he spoke with great dignity about being a part of Wisconsin’s pulverizing offensive line, which averaged 247.3 rushing yards per game during the 2010 regular season.

“At Wisconsin and in the Big Ten, there’s an o-lineman tradition. I think Wisconsin is at the top of the Big Ten with that tradition,” said the imposing 6’5”, 323-pound interior road grater, who helped pave the way for a formidable three-headed running back arsenal that put up 3,060 yards.

“We get a lot of guys who are local guys who buy into it and work hard; we’re not lazy guys. We have a great coach in Bob Bostad. Personally, I thought

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Walter Camp: Solder and Hudson Look Ahead to the Draft

Colorado left tackle Nate Solder and Florida State left guard Rodney Hudson were among the many collegiate players on hand at the Walter Camp Black Tie Dinner held at Yale University Commons in New Haven, CT. on Saturday, Jan. 15, as they reminisced on what they’re leaving behind and what lies ahead.

When asked if he had any regrets during his five years in Boulder, Solder was very appreciative of his time there despite his team’s 19-39 under Dan Hawkins. He put a positive spin on that period by highlighting the ways how he’s grown on and off the field.

“Being away from home, you just have to take on so much more responsibility…that’s the first thing. Other than that, I tried working on my leadership over the past five years. I think being with a group of guys and

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Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston,
who ranked second in the Southeastern Conference with 10 sacks this
season, is skipping his senior year and will apply to enter the NFL Draft.

Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with Iowa State strong safety, David Sims.  David spoke about life in the Big 12, adjusting from junior college to division one ball and getting ready to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl on January 22nd.  He also explained what happened that caused him to be suspended for the first game of the season.

What are your official size and weight?

I am 5-9 and 206 lbs.

What was the biggest adjustment or was there one going from junior college (Butte) to playing Big 12 football?

I have to say it was the size of the playbook and watching film.  Playing at this level compared to junior college it was real simple if you don’t know the playbook inside and out you don’t play.

Let’s talk about the Oklahoma game this year.  Holy smokes

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