College Football

Players I am keeping an eye on for the 2010 draft

beckdawg — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:33:34 GMT

OT Anthony Davis (Jr) Rutgers
Height: 6-6. Weight: 335.

May be better suited for guard but in either case he's probably big enough to play RT and if not we still need a guard.

OT Chris Scott Tennessee
Height: 6-5 Weight: 342

Bigger guy who supposedly is a very excellent run blocker. Might be an interesting play at RT.

Antonio Baker FS 5'11 200 Louisiana Tech
He's supposedly a very good tackler and because he's from a small school he may be around in the 4-5th. We also seem to love dbs from louisana. Think Tillman and Payne are both from Louisiana schools along with Steltz.

John Thorne (Head Coach at North Central College) Should be considered next University of Illinois Head Coach

StephenRyan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:01 GMT

This man has been a champion at every level he has coached at. Illinois should give this guy a shot at a head coaching position....

http://northcentralcardinals.com/coaches.aspx?rc=89&path=football

College coachs

CB lost in Texas — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:28:44 GMT

If you could have any college coach out there to coach the Bears who would it be?

Mock draft: Mays the solution for Giants' struggling secondary?

dbears54 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:32 GMT

Mock draft: Mays the solution for Giants' struggling secondary?

Russ Lande, War Room scout

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 - 3:29 p.m. ET

Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts produce their 2010 mock draft, with the order based on current records (*-underclassman):

1. Rams: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
The Rams have whiffed on two recent first-round D-linemen (Adam Carriker, Chris Long). Suh is an impact interior defender who would upgrade the defense immediately.

The Browns need someone to make plays, and Dez Bryant would fit the bill.

2. Browns: Dez Bryant*, WR, Oklahoma State
The Browns' offense is historically bad, scoring only five touchdowns in nine games. A big part of the problem is a lack of playmakers.

3. Lions: Gerald McCoy*, DT, Oklahoma
The Lions must upgrade the pass rush and interior defensive line, and McCoy is capable of making game-changing plays routinely.

4. Buccaneers: Eric Berry*, CB, Tennessee
CB Ronde Barber turns 35 in April, and S Sabby Piscitelli is not a quality starter. Berry is an elite athlete who can start anywhere in the secondary.

5. Chiefs: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Okung would start at right tackle early before replacing inconsistent LT Branden Albert.

6. Raiders: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
LG Robert Gallery, an average blocker, is the team's best lineman. Williams has the size, strength and athleticism to help QB JaMarcus Russell make strides in '10.

7. Seahawks: Bryan Bulaga*, OT, Iowa
LT Walter Jones' Hall of Fame career could be over, and the team must do everything it can to keep QB Matt Hasselbeck healthy in his later years.

8. Redskins: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
RB Clinton Portis is approaching the 30-year-old wall, and Ladell Betts is best suited to be a backup. Spiller, with his running and receiving skills, could revitalize QB Jason Campbell's career.

9. Bills: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
Kindle is an explosive athlete who could start at outside linebacker and move up to rush end in passing situations.

10. Titans: Cameron Heyward*, DE, Ohio State
Heyward says he'll return to Ohio State for his senior year, but we think he'll change his mind once he realizes he'd be a top-15 pick. DEs Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse both are north of 30.

11. 49ers: Joe Haden*, CB, Florida
The coaches like Tarell Brown, so adding Haden would give the 49ers a gifted young tandem.

12. Broncos (from Bears): Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois
The Broncos have two athletic young tackles but must improve at guard. Asamoah is athletic and competitive.

13. Jets: Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
Jones shows the athleticism, strength and competitive streak to start at either end spot in the Jets' 3-4 scheme.

14. Dolphins: Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
Gilyard would bring the athleticism, explosiveness, hands and big-play ability sorely lacking on offense.

15. 49ers (from Panthers): Anthony Davis*, OT, Rutgers
The 49ers have struggled to run consistently despite having an elite back in Frank Gore. Davis could challenge for a starting tackle or guard job as a rookie.

contin

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-11-18/mock-draft-mays-solution-for-giants-struggling-secondary

2010 NFL Mock

amcfad2 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:42:04 GMT

2010 NFL Mock Draft

Too bad we don't have a #1 or 2

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UW Woes

greenandgold — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:49:41 GMT

Why I don't feel good about Wisconsin's chances this year. 2 games against lesser opponents they barely squeaked by. What will happen wen they play a GOOD team?

Top DT/ DL Prospects. Ndamukong Suh

DaYdAy69 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:59:44 GMT

Check him out! Wish we had a 1st round pick!

Ndamukong Suh

What will it take to finish off the BCS?

Savviest — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:28:46 GMT

Maybe I was a little naive, but I thought that the Utah's thrashing of Alabama (their second BCS bowl win and 2nd undefeated season in 5 years) would force some significant changes to made to the BCS system. Now talk of altering the BCS system has died down. What is it going to take to change this system?

Boise State taking on all comers, challengers can name the where and when. No takers.

WaSt#1BEARSfan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:31:08 GMT

I read a good story in yahoo sports news today. I'm glad BSU is finally getting fed up with the BCS enough to finally voice it. Ohio St. can lose AT HOME to a 2-5 team and still be in the hunt, while Boise State has to stay undefeated and blow everybody out by 30+? ? They say BSU doesn't play a 'tough enough' schedule, but they won't give them a 'tough enough' one to play, so they will never be able to get to the big ones, while the Ohio States continue to cupcake walk their way to the big bowls year after year. This needs fixed, the sooner the better.

If Iowa wins out

BearHawk34 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:28:35 GMT

do they deserve a shot at the title?

For the record, I think it depends on what Texas does, and I hate the BCS. There should be a playoff system

Fat Little Girlfriends

Stapler2009 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:42 GMT

Did anybody else just catch Texas Tech's HC Mike Leach's rant about his player's "Fat Little Girlfriends" telling them what they want to hear? It was on college football live on espn 2 about 20 minutes ago.

I am not sure who/what he was talking about but it was hilarious and he said it at least three of four times, with great emphasis.

I've tried to find a link with no luck.

Mike Williams leaves school....wow...

Svic — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:10:32 GMT

Headlinin': The curious departure of Mike Williams

By Matt Hinton

• We Hardly Knew Ye. There was plenty of intrigue Monday around the sudden, unexplained exit of Syracuse receiver Mike Williams just a few days after he was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in the country. Williams has a winding history at SU: An instant-impact type as a true freshman, he was All-Big East as a sophomore in 2007 before being declared academically ineligible in 2008; after working his way back into school and onto the roster under new coach Doug Marrone, Williams was making the best of his second chance by leading the conference in receiving, but was also suspended for undisclosed reasons in the Orange's Oct. 24 win over Akron. He returned to catch four passes last Saturday against Cincinnati, but even before the suspension, there were ominous warnings to the world on Williams' Facebook page, which the student Daily Orange reported last week:

"I HATE COLLEGE I CANT SEE ME DOING THIS FOR LONG……..HINT HINT.-0 LMAO"

That message was eventually replaced with the athletic department line: "Everyone Im (sic) staying in school to get my degree sorry for the faulse (sic) information every one getting." But the initial message, in addition to being more grammatically convincing, was very accurate: For whatever reason -- if there is a reason beyond an aversion to exerting effort under someone else's direction -- Williams is gone from 'Cuse for the second time in two years and this time won't even be offered any hoops to jump through to return to the fold.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Headlinin-The-curious-departure-of-Mike-Willia?urn=ncaaf,199873

Illini QB situation

Nate8727 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:13:20 GMT

Apparently Zook is doing a 2 QB system the next game.

I have no idea why they didn't make Juice Williams a running back, because he clearly cant pass the ball.

They should be starting Jacob Charest at QB and using Juice as a RB. That's all he ever does anyway, tuck the ball and run for more yards than the RBs.

On top of that they should be making McGee a wideout. He's way more efficient at WR than he ever was at QB.

They scout great athletes that play in the wrong positions.

Scott Concannon - Northwestern University

fanofbear51 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:32:40 GMT

I watched this kid a little bit yesterday. Not a bad little rb. He won't be a pro, but he's fun to watch. I was wondering if anyone knows if he's related to Jack Concannon of the Bears in the late 60's.

Earl Thomas Texas S

Futility is over — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:59:44 GMT

was watching this game and this guy is pretty good. a key FF to back up Oklahoma to the 1 yard line, and a key INT to seal the game. looks like hes a R-soph. Anyone know if hes highly touted? looks like he could be a ballhawking safety that we could use in a few years.

Was Super excited, then disappointed

1980Bear — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:47:57 GMT

I was watching the Illinois game and the announcer said that Ron Turner will definitely be the head coach next year for Illinois....then she corrected herself and said Ron Zook

You want to talk about heart broken...

Anyone else catch this..

Hester4OffRookYR — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:31:31 GMT

I am watching the NC Fsu game. And Jesse Palmer said he J. Shoop was telling him a story of when he was the O coach here. It was like the Bears were down 21-0 to the Lions at halftime and Jauron told Shoop "i want to be home eating dinner by 5" and then Palmer was like Shoop ran the ball the entire second half. Thought it was funny.

Is the SEC the best football conference in America?

Bears are #1 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:10:19 GMT

The SEC has won the last three and one of thos they killed OSU i believe they are

Early 2010 draft projections

beckdawg — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:05:52 GMT

I'm incredibly bored waiting for training camp. Even still it seems early. But it's Wed. and I'm bored at work.

My initial thoughts are that we're going to need at least 1 DE next year possibly 2. Ogunleye may end up being gone if he doesn't have a good year and the same can be said for Anderson. With the lack of a pure pass rusher there and the fact we may lose 2 DE's, I think that becomes our #1 need. Thus far, it's looking like there may be a decent class at DE. Thus far, Walterfootball has 13 guys graded at 1-2 round projections(3 are underclassmen though Dunlap is probably a sure bet to jump to the NFL as the best DE in the nation).

FS is probably a close second. I have a bit more faith here because in theory, Graham possesses the ability to fill the role. At DE I don't really see much hope to improve what we had last year unless Gilbert starts playing at DE or unless Anderson reverts to 2006. That's the reasoning for this being #2. Good news here also though is that another deep area in next years draft. 8 of them are listed with a 1st or 2nd round grade(4 are underclassmen).

WR is probably our #3 need but I don't see us drafting anyone high for 2 reasons. #1, we already have a lot of young talent here. #2 There don't appear to be that many "big" WR that warrant a high round pick. Also, there may be a few good WR on the market next season. Edwards still hasn't signed an extension. Roddy White likely will but he's set to be a FA. Vincent Jackson is set to be a FA. Steve Breaston is also set to become a FA. So, we likely can improve via FA.

After that, I think you have to look to get younger on the OL(specifically at OT), and possibly at MLB. Also, a #2 RB is a need.

We'll likely have a low 2nd since Denver has our first. With that pick I suspect a DE. Some names that come to mind include Greg Romeus, C.J. Wilson, and Brandon Lang from pitt, east carolina and troy respectively. All 3 currently have a 2nd round grade according to Walterfootball and all 3 have 4-3 size.

For our second pick, FS Anderson Russell from Ohio State would make sense. Historically Ohio State has produced good DBs. Nate Allen from USF and Justin Woodall from Alabama make sense as well.

I'm not going to go any farther than this because it's impossible to predict later rounds days before the draft let alone 9-10 months before it. I just wanted to get an idea of some name to watching during the college season. Some other names worth watching are likely Major Wright from florida and Myron Lewis from Vandy as we seem to be fielding most of the pro vandy players.

Michigan Iowa this weekend

BearHawk34 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:24:51 GMT

Hawks are gonna spank em... hopefully

Porter RB from Louisi Tech

navy&orange — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:51:53 GMT

I know the competition in the WAC isnt great but this kid is shifty, hits the hole quick and decisive but most important, he keeps his legs churning...

noel devine

Hbkrusso — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:18:38 GMT

with pat white steve slaton and the run away beer truck all finally gone this guy is now the man at wvu im thinkin hes got heisman potential whats you guys thoughts?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2npypQzjtoM

AJ GREEN!

54BearDown23 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:52:08 GMT

I don't care what the Bears have to do over the next couple of years, but we MUST get in a position to draft AJ GREEN, WR from Georgia! This kid is just sick. He would step in and be our #1 WR from day one!!!

Toby Gerhart

chitownboyz — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:15:30 GMT

man this is the kid we need to spell forte.im ranking him as one of the top power backs in college.he looks like a solid 4-5 pick.anybody see him yesterday against ucla,he flat out killing it on the field.dude the perfect fit for this offense and when it comes down to late november and late december when we really need to run that ball him and forte will be beasting it up.

people watch some stanford games

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOCKIwYzkV0