The familiar adage says that ‘defense wins championships.’ After watching the last two BCS bowl games, that adage remains true to form. It was validated ever so clearly after two of college football’s most prolific offensive teams squared off in Phoenix, Arizona for the National Championship. The Auburn Tigers edging out a win over the Oregon Ducks, 22-19 in the Fiesta Bowl. So much hype was made of Andrew Luck and the rest of quarterbacks in the game of college football and their pro potential. Between Ryan Mallett declaring for the NFL Draft, or Luck deciding to stay, or the decision yet to be made by Heisman winner Cam Newton, there are plenty of choices to go around and the attention they all have received in recent weeks has been something any celebrity gossip site would have enjoyed. Questions arise about where they will land and how their
Monthly Archives: January 2011
2011 NFL Draft: Bowl Game Stock Watch
The Draft Stock Watch tells you who’s hot and who’s not, while tracking prospects all over the nation. Now that we have all the Bowl Games out of the way, it’s time to take a look at who helped themselves this last month and also who hurt their draft stock.
STOCK UP
MIKEL LESHOURE LB ILLINOIS: I know; “he just keeps showing up,” but when you rack up three TDs in your bowl game and you do it against solid competition, you deserve some praise. Even though he’s already been on this list for the tremendous year he put in, he’s even more deserving after racking up 184 rushing yards against Baylor to cap off a career year at Illinois. His stock has been ascending since the season started and his bowl
Podcast: Davon House, CB, New Mexico St.
Davon House of New Mexico State was an All-Wac 1st Team selection in 2010 and 2009. The four-year starter has 11 career Interceptions for the Aggies and has been invited to the Senior Bowl. The California native joins host Joe Everett to discuss his college career and getting ready to impress scouts as the NFL Draft season is upon us.
Podcast: Ricardo Lockette, WR, Fort Valley St.
Lockette stole the show at the HBCU Bowl game where he ran the fastest forty time of 4.35, standing at 6’3″ and close 210 pounds those numbers all equal to intrigue by NFL Scouts. Bringing you more NFL stars of tomorrow here today in another edition of the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show with host Bo Marchionte.
Podcast: Brian Duncan, LB, Texas Tech
Winning linebacker Brian Duncan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders fresh off their win over the Big Ten Northwestern Wildcats 45-38 in the TicketCity Bowl joins host Bo Marchionte on another NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show. No one brings NFL prospects to the fans of the NFL Draft and NFL Combine and college all-star games like the NFL Draft Bible.
Podcast: Chris Prosonski, LB, Wyoming
Opposing Mountain West fans of the Wyoming Cowboys won’t miss not seeing number 24 on the defensive side of the ball next season. There leading tackler in 2009 and 2010 Chris Prosinski who earned All-Second MWC honors this past season joins host Bo Marchionte on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show. Team captain and leaves Wyoming as the number four overall tackler with 373.
Podcast: Russell Nenon, OL, Wake Forest
Offensive lineman Russell Nenon from Wake Forest University joins Robert Brewer, AKA “Football Rob”. The versatile ACC product talks about being a Demon Deacon and preparing for the 2011 NFL Draft process. Nenon, a three-year starter, has seen time both at center and guard.
Podcast: David Mims, OT, Virginia Union
Virginia Union plays in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and finished 3-7 in the Northern Division of the CIAA. One of bright spot for the team that finished sixth in total rushing out of 13 teams was the play of offensive tackle David Mims who earned 2010 All Conference Football team honors. Mims isn’t going to go unnoticed in the crowd either standing at 6’8” a and 350 pounds he’s not going to go unnoticed when NFL scouts start looking to the offensive line. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today join host Bo Marchionte along with David Mims on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show.
Podcast: Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas St.
Hailing from Mississippi, Derek Newton starred for the Arkansas State Red Wolves the last seasons earning him All-Sun Belt honors. Newton joins host Football Rob Brewer to talk about his college career and his chances of playing in the NFL.
Brady Hoke Named Michigan Football Coach
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon announced today (Tuesday, Jan. 11) the hiring of Brady Hoke as the 19th coach in the 131-year history of Michigan football. Hoke arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past eight seasons as a head coach at Ball State (2003-08) and San Diego State (2009-10).<br <br “We are pleased to announce the hiring of Brady,” said Brandon. “He is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our football program. We look forward to having him build a championship program on the field and in the classroom.” <br <br Hoke spent eight seasons in Ann Arbor before embarking on his head coaching career. He mentored the Wolverines defensive line all eight seasons, a group that helped Michigan rank annually among the nation’s best in rushing and total defense.