The Rest of College Football

[*JD*]

I guess I'll root for a story like this to start to turn the Titanic that is NCAA football, money and corruption.

I think I'll be waiting awhile. We've already passed the "Iceberg dead ahead" phase.

Don't mention "Titanic" around OP....

[SeanB]

Heh!

I can envision Jerome McDougal cradling Shapiro on the bow of the Titanic right now! Scary stuff. "I'm King of the World!"

[Jeff Buchanan]

..... been waiting for this. No slam on LSU or Miles but this has taken way too long. Dithering local officials hesitant to act with plenty of racial overtones floating around.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-lsu-barfight

[Jamie H]

AP: Big 12 expecting Texas A&M to announce departure from Big 12 in the next week:

http://www.cbssports.com/#!/collegefootball/story/15491801/ap-source-big-12-expects-aampms-departure

Hang on, this is going to be a hell of a ride. Who knows what conference alignments are going to look like in another few months.

[entropy]

Kc star had an article about the bully named Texas. They still don't get that their local teams have allowed this to happen because they chose money first

[lineygoblue]

I still think that Texas is going to end up going independent. They really aren't going to have much choice. Especially if Oklahoma leaves.

[entropy]

they'll end up in the pac10 or BIG if the big12 dissolves. they still need a conference

[entropy]

http://outkickthecoverage.com/why-espn-has-already-lost-the-future.php

Article on espn's future.

[lineygoblue]

I don't think the B1G is going to want them now. Especially if they have to deal with the LHN.

[WM Wolverine]

That (LHN) can be negotiated if they actually want to come. As it is now, its only 1 football game, the sticking point wouldn't be the one football game and its rights but them airing of Texas high school contests and all the lesser sports coverage (even basketball) on the LHN instead of the BTN...

I'd assume, they don't want the BTN money in exchange for them keeping their LHN $.

[entropy]

From another Husker board.. this guy spends the time researching all these positions by year. I found this was interesting

Top 31 Running Backs in the 2008 recruiting class - where are they now?

Darrell Scott wasn't exactly 5-star material and is now at South Florida

1.) Darrell Scott, Colorado; 5-stars, 6.1 RR, #6 on the Rivals 100, #1-overall prospect in California; Now at South Florida, where he sat out the 2010 season due to NCAA transfer regs; Spent two years at Colorado, where he rushed for 343 yards as a true freshman and was limited by a knee injury to 95 yards in 2009.


Has never been higher than 3rd-string on OU's depth chart

2.) Jermie Calhoun, Oklahoma; 5-stars, 6.1 RR, #19 on the Rivals 100, 2nd-best prospect in Texas; Was 3rd-string RB at OU in 2010; Tore two ligaments in his knee in November 2010 and missed the rest of the year; Appeared in 4 games in 2010, rushing for 22 yards on 11 carries (2.0 YPC); Rushed 45 times for 220 yards as OU's 3rd-string RB in 2009; Redshirted in 2008.


Taken in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft

3.) Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech; 4-stars, 6.0 RR, #47 on the Rivals 100, 2nd-best prospect in Virginia; Taken in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals after foregoing his remaining two years of eligibility at VaTech; Was limited to 5 starts at RB in 2010 due to a hamstring injury, and finished the season with 477 yards and 9 TDs; Rushed for a school-record 1,655 yards in 2009, setting an ACC freshman mark; Also had 21 TDs that year; Redshirted in 2008.


Jonas Gray decommitted from NU, but hasn't done much at Notre Dame

4.) Jonas Gray, Notre Dame; 4-stars, 6.0 RR, #72 on the Rivals 100, 4th-best prospect in Michigan; Has appeared in 22 games over three seasons at Notre Dame, and in those three years has a total of 309 yards on 75 carries (4.1 YPC) and zero TDs; You remember he decommitted from Nebraska - looks like that may have been a blessing in disguise.


Cyrus Gray is the top returning rusher in the Big 12 for 2011

5.) Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M; 4-stars, 6.0 RR, #78 on the Rivals 100, 11th-best prospect in Texas; Two-year starter at RB for aTm and had 1,133 yards on 200 carries in 2010; Is a two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 selection, and is the Big 12's top returning rusher for 2011.


De'Anthony Curtis (#23) has been a complete bust at Arkansas

6.) De'Anthony Curtis, Arkansas; 4-stars, 5.9 RR, #94 on the Rivals 100, #1-overall prospect in Arkansas; Has appeared in 34 games as a Razorback with two starts; Moved to cornerback in the spring of 2011 after playing running back and wide receiver in his first three seasons; In 2010, he had two catches for 17 yards and spent most of his time on special teams; Had 23 carries for 76 yards in 2008; With Knile Davis out with an ankle injury, Arkansas has him rotating between CB and RB this month; Basically a massive bust.


Michael Shaw could be Brady Hoke's starting RB in 2011

7.) Michael Shaw, UMichigan; 4-stars, 5.9 RR, #102 on the Rivals 250, 6th-best prospect in Ohio; Started five games for UMichigan in 2010 at their "superback" position; Has 159 carries for 802 yards with 11 touchdowns in his career; Has one year of eligibility left, and is the favorite to start at RB for UM in 2011.


Dontavius Jackson is now at Alabama-Birmingham, after getting the boot from Georgia

8.) Dontavius Jackson, UGeorgia; 4-stars, 5.9 RR, #104 on the Rivals 250, 11th-best prospect in Georgia; Spent 2010 at Alabama-Birmingham, sitting out due to NCAA transfer regs; Left UGa following an arrest for driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and other motor vehicle offenses; He had 4 carries for 38 yards as a backup RB for Georgia in 2009, and redshirted in 2008.


Darius Barksdale (#22) was a backup RB for I-AA Jacksonville State in 2010

9.) Darius Barksdale, Ole Miss; 4-stars, 5.9 RR, #118 on the Rivals 250, 3rd-best prospect in Mississippi; Spent 2010 at I-AA Jacksonville State in Alabama, where he was the team's 3rd-string RB, rushing for 389 yards on 100 carries (3.9 YPC) and 1 TD; Couldn't qualify out of HS and spent a year at Hargrave Military; After Hargrave, he still couldn't qualify at Ole Miss, and then was arrested for DUI, which was the last straw for Houston Nutt.

10.) Aundre Dean, UCLA; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, #178 on the Rivals 250, 24th-best prospect in Texas; Spent 2010 at Texas Christian, where he was a backup RB, rushing for 223 yards on 32 attempts (7.0 YPC) and 1 TD; Spent one year at UCLA, rushing for 22 yards on 10 carries, and then sat out the 2009 season due to NCAA transfer regs.


Ray Polk gets caught facemasking Rex Burkhead

11.) Ray Polk, Colorado; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, #200 on the Rivals 250, 3rd-best prospect in Arizona; Started at free safety for Colorado in 2010, and had 72 tackles and one pass breakup for the season; Was a frequently-used backup safety in 2009; Redshirted in 2008.

12.) Milton Knox, UCLA; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, #205 on the Rivals 250, 28th-best prospect in California; Sat out the 2010 season after transferring to Fresno State; Was fifth in rushing for UCLA in 2009 with 134 yards; Redshirted in 2008.

13.) British Footman, DNQ; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, #215 on the Rivals 250, 32nd-best prospect in Florida; Couldnt' qualify and ended up as East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi, where he was a backup WR and punt/kick returner; Could find no information about him later landing with a 4-year program; I did read some stuff where he wasn't too keen about showing up for class while at EMCC, so that probably had something to do with it.

14.) Jamal Womble, North Carolina; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, 6th-best prospect in Arizona; Spent the past two seasons at Hutchinson Junior College in Kansas, after failing out of UNC after one year; He committed to Northern Illinois this past winter; In his only year at UNC, he ran for 41 yards on 6 carries, and broke his wrist in the 6th game of the 2008 season.

15.) Chris Burns, Pittsburgh; 4-stars, 5.8 RR, 11th-best prospect in Pennsylvania; Transferred to I-AA UMass this year; In three years at Pitt, he was a seldom-used RB, rushing 32 times for 78 yards; Unless he's a I-AA All-American this year, you can go ahead and put him down in the 'Bust' category.


Tauren Poole ran for 1,034 yards for Tennessee in 2010

16.) Tauren Poole, Tennessee; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 25th-best prospect in Tennessee; Tennessee's starting RB in 2010 and was named honorable mention All-SEC; Had 1,034 yards (5.1 YPC) and 11 TDs, and 22 receptions for 171 yards and 1 TD; Was a backup RB in 2008 and 2009.

17.) Ivan Matchett, Alabama; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 20th-best prospect in Alabama; Never played a down of football and is now on a medical scholarship at Bama.


Tre Newton had to quit football due to concussions

18.) Tre Newton, UTexas; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 54th-best prospect in Texas; Forced to give up football last November due to repeated concussions; Finished 2010 with 229 yards and three touchdowns on 64 carries in eight games; Was UTexas' leading rusher in 2009 with 552 yards and six touchdowns; Is the son of former Cowboys' lineman Nate Newton, who was arrested in 2001 for transporting 213 pounds (pounds - not ounces) of marijuana.

19.) Kenneth Davis, Ole Miss; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 11th-best prospect in Mississippi; Couldn't qualify, so - get this - he dropped out of high school to get his GED, so that he could then enroll at Itawamba Community College in Mississippi to get his academics in order; As you can imagine, his plan failed miserably and he never played a down of football.


Jermaine Preyear landed at I-AA Alabama State after Saban booted him

20.) Jermaine Preyear, Alabama; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 22nd-best prospect in Alabama; Spent 2009 at Division I-AA Alabama State as a 2nd-string RB and rushed for 152 yards for the season, but then failed out of ASU for the 2010 season; Transferred after Saban told him to hit the bricks; He took a grayshirt in 2008 and lasted at Bama for one semester.

21.) Devin Thomas, Ole Miss; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 61st-best prospect in Texas; Seldom-used backup RB at Ole Miss; Had 6 carries for 13 yards in 2010; Redshirted in 2009; Had 5 carries for 34 yards in 2008.

22.) Michael Ball, Nevada; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 4th-best prospect in Nevada; Backup RB for Nevada in 2010, and had 38 carries for 259 yards and four touchdowns; Is already Nevada's all-time leader in career kick returns and career kick return yardage; Had 201 yards on 19 carries in 2009 as a backup, and redshirted in 2008.

23.) Isaac Johnson, Boston College; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, #1-overall prospect in Massachusetts; Quit Boston College last September after 2 years there as a backup cornerback; Has since transferred to UCincinnati, where he'll sit out in 2011 per NCAA transfer regs.


Martin Ward was Marshall's leading rusher in 2010

24.) Martin Ward, Marshall; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 36th-best prospect in Georgia; Marshall's leading rusher in 2010 with 345 yards and 1 TD on 96 carries; Rushed for 393 yards and three touchdowns in 2009; Redshirted in 2008.

25.) Octavious McKoy, DNQ; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 5th-best prospect in Connecticut; Never played a down of college football; Didn't qualify and didn't enroll at any JUCOs.


Isaiah Pead was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2010

26.) Isaiah Pead, UCincinnati; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 19th-best prospect in Ohio; Cincinnati's leading rusher in 2010, with 1,029 yards on 157 carries (6.6 YPC) and 6 TDs; Also had 26 receptions for 190 yards and 1 TD; Had 806 yards on 121 carries with nine touchdowns in 2009; Played 7 games as a true freshman in 2008 and was UC's 3rd-leading rusher.


Collins Okafor has 2 carries for 11 yards in his career at NU, and has a terrific GPA

27.) Collins Okafor, Nebraska; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 4th-best prospect in Nebraska; You know the story here - in three years at NU, Okafor has 2 carries for 11 yards.


Taken in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft and a 1st-team All-Big 10 selection

28.) Mikel LeShoure, Illinois; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 10th-best prospect in Illinois; Taken in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions; First-team All-Big 10 and 2nd-team All-American in 2010, after a season where he rushed for 1,697 yards an 17 TDs on 281 carries; In three seasons at Illinois, he compiled 2.557 yards and 23 TDs, along with another 37 receptions for 439 yards and 5 TDs.


Jason Ford has 1,362 yards rushing - 1,351 yards more than Collins Okafor

29.) Jason Ford, Illinois; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 12th-best prospect in Illinois; Has appeared in 36 games and has started 15 of them in the past 3 years for Ron Zook; In three seasons, he has 277 carries for 1,362 yards and 19 TDs.

30.) Kwamaine Brown, Kansas State; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 63rd-best prospect in Florida; Couldn't qualify at K-State and spent the last two years at JUCO programs in Kansas and Mississippi; Is now at Division II California (Pennsylvania).

31.) Drew Temple, Missouri; 3-stars, 5.7 RR, 7th-best prospect in Missouri; No longer in football; Quit Missouri after his redshirt season in 2008 and transferred to Kansas, and then quit KU after spending 2009 there; THEN landed at I-AA Missouri State, but couldn't rise above 3rd-string on the depth chart and quit the team without taking a snap; Yes, he is the younger brother of former Missouri RB Tony Temple.

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Is now at NAIA Evangel University in Springfield, MO

42.) Justin Rogers, Nebraska; 3-stars, 5.6 RR, 30th-best prospect in the state of Alabama; You know the story here - lasted one year at NU and left; Several questionable reports about his character; Ended up at Copiah-Lincoln CC in Mississippi and Arizona Western CC, and signed this winter with NAIA Evangel University in Springfield, MO; Rogers' father is (allegedly) the same guy who tried to negotiate the $$$ transfer between Mississippi State boosters for Cam Newton.

[Hannibal]

Wow. What a shitty RB class.

[Dr. Strangelove]

F Texas and their network. I want to see ESPN squirm over that fiasco

[Jamie H]

A&M leaving Big 12 tomorrow:

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1257714

[lineygoblue]

Good for them. Probably the best move they can make.