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Brooks: A&M's Evans could be a No. 1 NFL WR

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore WR Mike Evans could be a potential No. 1 target in the NFL.

The Aggie receiver "has the size and physical dimensions that NFL coaches covet... that could make him a potential No. 1 receiver at the next level," Brooks writes. "Evans still must smooth out some of the rough spots in his game to earn a spot among the top-tier receivers in the college game..." Evans will benefit from NFL rules that prohibit contact from defenders, since he has the skills to win at the catch point against tight coverage.

Source: NFL.com

Fri, Sep 20, 2013 02:00:00 PM

Georgia Tech dismisses RB Dedrick Mills

Georgia Tech dismissed sophomore RB Dedrick Mills.

No word as of yet as to exactly what Mills did to get himself booted from the program, but it's a potentially crushing loss for the Yellow Jackets. The 5-foot-10, 217-pounder has had his fair share of trouble in his short time at Georgia Tech, having been suspended on two separate occasions during the 2016 season. Despite being forced to miss three total games due to those suspensions, he still managed to rush for 771 yards (5.1 YPC) and 12 touchdowns while serving as HC Paul Johnson's B-back. This is a developing story and you can expect further updates over the coming days as Tech scrambles to find a way to replace Mills' production.

Source: Ken Sugiura on Twitter

Aug 18 - 3:42 PM

Mike Weber (hamstring) will be ready to roll

Ohio State RB coach Tony Alford said that redshirt sophomore RB Mike Weber (hamstring) will play in the season-opener against Indiana.

Weber (5'10/215) continues to nurse a tight hamstring suffered at the beginning of camp, but Alford said that he will be "ready to go" for OSU's opener on Thursday, August 31. This past season, Weber rushed for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns in his first year as a starter.

Source: Austin Ward on Twitter

Aug 18 - 1:22 PM

Ed Orgeron: Arden Key unlikely for first game

When asked if LSU junior edge rusher Arden Key (shoulder) would play in the season-opener against BYU, HC Ed Orgeron said, "I don't think so."

"I’m not sure but I don’t think so. I’m not expecting it. But nothing that dude does surprises me," Orgeron said. "He’s going to go to his doctor next week and we should know pretty soon when he’s going to play." Key underwent offseason shoulder surgery and after a prolonged absence from the team, returned to the squad in June. He's a potential top-five draft pick for the spring. Expect an update on his status for the opener next week.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Aug 18 - 1:09 PM

James Franklin lands huge contract extension

Penn State's Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for HC James Franklin through the 2022 season.

Franklin's previous contract was set to expire at the end of the season. Not only will the extension keep him in Happy Valley into the 2020's, it comes with a monster salary -- Franklin's salary will rise each of the next six years, topping out at $6.25 million in 2022.

Source: Sports Illustrated

Aug 18 - 12:55 PM

Shirreffs, Rosier leading Canes QB battle

Miami QB coach Jon Richt said that redshirt sophomore QB Evan Shirreffs and redshirt junior QB Malik Rossier are currently leading the competition to start.

Richt explained that "as far as day to day, if we had to start right now, yeah, those two older guys are ready. They’ve been in the system for a year and a half." He noted that while highly-anticipated true freshman QB N'Kosi Perry possesses an "unbelievable talent base," Perry still understandably takes a little more time to process the field than the more experienced Shirreffs and Rossier.

Source: Miami Herald

Aug 17 - 4:37 PM

Report: UGA CB Parrish suffered broken foot

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Seth Emerson reports that Georgia senior CB Malkom Parrish broke his foot in practice.

Parrish sat out Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury. Per Emerson, he will have to undergo surgery to repair a broken foot. There is no concrete timetable for his return, but this will likely keep him out of action for at least the next two weeks. Aaron Davis -- who took reps at corner, rather than his usual safety spot on Wednesday -- Tyrique McGhee and highly regarded true freshman Deangelo Gibbs could all potentially see work in place of Parrish during the regular season if this injury sidelines him into September. He was a 12-game starter a year ago.

Source: Dawg Nation

Aug 17 - 3:18 PM

BYU LB Bernard (personal) to take redshirt

BYU sophomore LB Francis Bernard (personal) is expected to redshirt during the coming season.

Bernard (6'0/235) is taking the redshirt due to a personal matter, but there is no further detail as to what that matter might be. His loss figures to be a difficult one to paper over -- Bernard registered 79 tackles (5.5 for loss) and three interceptions in 12 games last season. Matt Hadley has been moved from safety to linebacker to help shore up the position group.

Source: Deseret News

Aug 17 - 2:53 PM

Matt Rhule continues to play QB waiting game

Baylor HC Matt Rhule said that he will probably wait until the week of the season-opener against Liberty to name the starting quarterback.

"I just really like the camaraderie and competitiveness between Zach (Smith) and Anu (Solomon). I really believe iron sharpens iron. So we’re just going to keep playing it out," Rhule said. Smith and Arizona transfer Solomon have pulled ahead of true freshman Charlie Brewer over the first two weeks of camp, but beyond that, Rhule has offered no real hints as to what his lean might be.

Source: Waco Tribune

Aug 17 - 2:40 PM

USC WR Pittman (ankle) to miss extended time

USC HC Clay Helton called sophomore WR Michael Pittman Jr.'s ankle injury a "significant one."

"I don’t think it’s day-to-day, I think it’s going to take a couple of weeks," Helton said. Pittman (6'4/205) suffered a high right ankle sprain in practice on Tuesday while working in a one-on-one drill against CB Jack Jones and subsequently required a cart to exit the practice field. X-rays taken after the injury revealed no structural damage, but Pittman will need some time to rest up nonetheless.

Source: Diehards

Aug 17 - 1:44 PM

Texas TE Andrew Beck (foot) out 6-8 weeks

Texas senior TE Andrew Beck (foot) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

Beck fractured his foot during practice on Wednesday. He had been in line for starting duties, but given his current timetable, the 6-foot-3, 253-pounder is going to miss time in September and possibly even October. Syracuse transfer Kendall Moore could see a closer look with Beck down for the count.

Source: Brian Davis on Twitter

Aug 17 - 1:30 PM

Duke DB Jeremy McDuffie out w/ thumb fracture

Duke junior DB Jeremy McDuffie suffered a fractured thumb on Saturday.

McDuffie (5'11/185) underwent surgery to repair the fracture on Tuesday. Blue Devils HC David Cutcliffe said that he expects the 5-foot-11, 185-pound McDuffie to be able to return in "fairly short order." He could still potentially suit up for the team's season-opening tilt against N.C. Central on September 2. Sports Illustrated's Bruce Feldman hears from some around the program that McDuffie could potentially develop into Duke's best defender this season.

Source: The News & Observer

Aug 16 - 5:11 PM