Baylor Set To Ride The Robert Griffin Train

Clearly, Robert Griffin III’s confidence wasn’t torn along with his ACL. The Baylor quarterback, who already could have been mistaken for Edwin Moses in pads, thinks he may actually be faster after surgery to repair the knee injury that ended his 2009 season, and Baylor’s by extension. “I know nobody expects that,” Griffin told SI.com, “and that’s good.” Griffin will be wearing a brace when he retakes the field. The contraption is a precautionary measure, but it should serve as a reminder of just how fragile Baylor’s hopes are. Wide-open field or not, Baylor’s bowl dreams depend on its QB. But Griffin isn’t going to let that reality, or past misfortunes, change his game, his mentality or his team’s focus on securing a bowl bid. “You’ve got to just seize the moment,” Griffin said. “Anything can happen, and we’re looking to make those things happen for us.” — SI.com
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Robert Marve Sits In Cradle of Quarterbacks

Purdue quarterback Robert Marve finally is out of the spotlight. And he likes it that way. Marve, a former starter at Miami, has settled into a quiet existence in West Lafayette, Ind., forging what appears to be a perfect marriage between a wayward player and a teetering program. It’s simple: Marve and Purdue need each other. “The first thing I want to say, like I always want to say is, I just thank God for being out here,” said Marve, one of the highest-profile transfers in the nation this season. “You go through so many things and adversities in life that it’s a great feeling when you can go out onto the field and play. I just want to thank God for my situation.” This is a second chance for Marve — a last chance, really. He has two years to get it right, two years to show that all

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Auburn Looks At Cam Newton As Next Dimension

The path to stardom for Cam Newton has been filled with potholes. Florida fans will remember Newton for his days backing up Tim Tebow in 2007. A promising start to his career but trouble with a stolen laptop and a year later Newton left Gainesville for the landscape of Texas. A season as the starting quarterback at Blinn College, a junior college, saw him lead the Buccaneers to the NJCAA National Football Championship. Newton threw for over 3,000 yards and scored 38 TDs in the process. In December, he announced he was attending Auburn. The Tigers are a good fit for Newton. Head coach Gene Chizik and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn installed a spread offense that fits perfectly into Newton’s style of play. And after losing starting quarterback Chris Todd to graduation, Auburn was looking for someone to fill his shoes. — Orlando Sentinel

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Cris Carter: “Son Will Return To Ohio State”

Cris Carter took his son Duron Carter out of Ohio State and enrolled him at Coffeyville Community College in southeastern Kansas this week. The trip alone, Cris Carter said, was a solid teaching point. “Getting off the plane in Tulsa, and driving up to and living in Coffeyville? That is no trip to South Beach,” he said. He picked Coffeyville for that reason. His son, blessed with many of the exceptional football skills that helped make his father one the elite receivers the game has seen, had a poor first year academically at Ohio State. From being declared ineligible for the Rose Bowl, to struggling to stay in school because of an undisciplined approach to academics, it was time for a change, said Cris Carter, who added that Coffeyville specializes in helping the athlete who has trouble in the classroom. “I and Duron’s mother want nothing more than any

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CFI Exclusive: George O’Leary

Having coached both in the NFL and college football George O’Leary discusses his experiences at both levels including why he continued to return to the college game and what he misses most about the NFL. Host Daniel Mogollon also asks the UCF headman about the Notre Dame incident, his thoughts on realignment in college football and the 2010 Knights.

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CFI Exclusive: Howard Schnellenberger

Florida Atlantic headman Howard Schnellenberger joins College Football Insiders Radio to discuss his journey at FAU and where he envisions the program going. Listen to hear his take on the realignment in college football, ESPN’s documentary on “The U” and whether he he regrets leaving the ‘Canes after laying the foundation for a dynasty. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon.

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Q&A: Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens

The NFL Draft Bible catches up with quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens at Ray Rice Day in New York.

Can you talk about being at this event? What makes you say yes when Ray Rice asks you to give up some of your free time?

It’s easy. Any time Ray asks you for something it’s easy to say yes because of the kind of guy that he is in the locker room…the kind of teammate he is. It’s great coming out here and doing something with young kids. You just want to come out here and have fun with them. It’s pretty easy to say yes to that.

How are new receivers Anquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth coming along?

Great. Obviously they’ve been pretty darn

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Scouting The Cornerbacks: Class of 2013

Here’s a look at the top sophomore cornerback prospects entering the 2010 season.

1. Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina – Not every true freshman who enrolls early sees immediate dividends, but Gilmore and the Gamecocks reaped the rewards from Gilmore’s spring football participation. From day one he proved to be one of the top all-around cornerbacks in the SEC, just as capable of making an impact play against the run as he is the pass. The South Carolina native finished fifth on the club with his 56 total tackles, including 38 solo stops. He’s as physical as they come with six of those tackles coming in the offensive backfield, three of which were sacks as Steve Spurrier took full advantage of his deft blitzing skills. Gilmore also had a pair

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2011 NFL Draft Watch #34: Von Miller

The countdown continues and our number thirty-four prospect in college football is…

Outside Linebacker Von Miller, Texas A&M (Junior):

The Skinny: The Butkus Award semifinalist is in many ways the first and last line of defense for the Aggies; he’s dominant enough to shutdown the opposition’s passing game with his disruptive abilities. To take advantage of Miller’s playmaking skills and versatility A&M will move him around the defense, as the hybrid defender has lined up at almost every position in the front seven. Miller is truly a terror to deal with is when he is rushing the passer. In 2009 the Texas native led the nation with his 17 sacks, which also happened to be one more than the entire Aggie defense registered in 2008…that’s the type

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Exclusive: Interview With Vanness Emokpae

The NFL Draft Bible gets you ready for the 2010 NFL Supplemental Draft in this exclusive interview with Vanness Emokpae of Truman State. Host Bo Marchionte takes us behind the scenes with Emokpae and his preparation for making the transition to the next level in this edition of the All Access Football Show. Thus far, 24 NFL teams have called and inquired about the D-II running back. Find out more about his potential NFL prospects.

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