Nashville’s WSMV-TV reports that Vanderbilt’s ninth-year head coach Bobby Johnson has “abruptly” retired. After leading the Commodores to a 7-6 record in 2008, the program fell on hard times with a two-win season the following year. While the 59-year-old was only 29-66 during his tenure, it should be noted that Johnson did guide Vandy to its first non-losing season two years ago since 1982. Previously, the South Carolina native also served as the defensive coordinator of Clemson University in 2003.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Q&A: Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens
The NFL Draft Bible catches up with offensive tackle Michael Oher of the Baltimore Ravens at Ray Rice Day in New York.
What was the most difficult thing to master at the next level?
Everybody is good in the NFL. In college you’re probably not going to have the same amount of talent on the field, so every play and every snap matters in the NFL because of the amount of talent and amount of experience. It’s just adjusting to stuff like that and getting used to the speed of the game and the amount of work that it takes to prepare for a game.
What are some of the things you are trying to improve upon in your second year?
Just trying to get another playbook
Big House Again! Capacity Announced at 109,901
When the University of Michigan football season opens on Sept. 4 against Connecticut, Michigan Stadium will once again reclaim the title of the largest stadium in the United States for college and/or professional football. The seating capacity will be 109,901 for 2010 when the historic home of Wolverine football will have the bulk of the renovations completed.
“The stadium structures on the east and west side will be complete and all new premium seats will be on line,” said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Brandon. “We are very excited to have the club seats and suites completed for the upcoming season and we continue to get great reaction from fans who tour those seating areas.”
Certain sections will be adjusted for the 2010 season as aisles and seats are widened on the east side of the stadium. Similar modifications inside the seating bowl
Big House Again! Capacity Announced at 109,901
When the University of Michigan football season opens on Sept. 4 against Connecticut, Michigan Stadium will once again reclaim the title of the largest stadium in the United States for college and/or professional football. The seating capacity will be 109,901 for 2010 when the historic home of Wolverine football will have the bulk of the renovations completed.
“The stadium structures on the east and west side will be complete and all new premium seats will be on line,” said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Brandon. “We are very excited to have the club seats and suites completed for the upcoming season and we continue to get great reaction from fans who tour those seating areas.”
Certain sections will be adjusted for the 2010 season as aisles and seats are widened on the east side of the stadium. Similar modifications inside the seating bowl
Q&A: Matt Berning, Central Michigan
Getting to know Central Michigan’s Matt Berning: Berning is a senior linebacker for Central Michigan and is coming off a career-year when he ranked second on the team with 108 tackles and third with 8.5 tackles for loss. Berning was a part of a Chippewas defense that helped the program to a school-best fourth consecutive bowl appearance with a 44-41 2OT win over Troy in the GMAC Bowl. Last season Berning recorded 10 or more tackles in five games and was also credited with 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in the MAC Championship Game in a 20-10 win over Ohio on Dec. 4. Berning played high school football at Mexico (Missouri) High School as a foreign exchange student in 2003 and also played club level as a native of Dusseldorf, Germany.
What are your goals for this season?
Win another
Q&A: Matt Berning, Central Michigan
Getting to know Central Michigan’s Matt Berning: Berning is a senior linebacker for Central Michigan and is coming off a career-year when he ranked second on the team with 108 tackles and third with 8.5 tackles for loss. Berning was a part of a Chippewas defense that helped the program to a school-best fourth consecutive bowl appearance with a 44-41 2OT win over Troy in the GMAC Bowl. Last season Berning recorded 10 or more tackles in five games and was also credited with 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in the MAC Championship Game in a 20-10 win over Ohio on Dec. 4. Berning played high school football at Mexico (Missouri) High School as a foreign exchange student in 2003 and also played club level as a native of Dusseldorf, Germany.
What are your goals for this season?
Win another
Marve Sets Sights on Sept 4, Notre Dame
After it was announced earlier in the week that he will be the starter entering the upcoming team camp, Robert Marve, Purdue’s junior quarterback, is excited to get on the field and make some plays, “Sitting out for a year really made me hungry for this upcoming season. I’ve been looking forward to this season since last spring and I’m really looking forward to getting on the field September 4th.”
Marve, a 2009 transfer from Miami University, sat out last season while rehabbing an ACL injury. He notes that sitting out for a year really puts life into perspective, “It really humbles you because you don’t realize what you have until you lose it. I’m just grateful Purdue and Coach [Danny] Hope gave me a chance to play, and
Marve Sets Sights on Sept 4, Notre Dame
After it was announced earlier in the week that he will be the starter entering the upcoming team camp, Robert Marve, Purdue’s junior quarterback, is excited to get on the field and make some plays, “Sitting out for a year really made me hungry for this upcoming season. I’ve been looking forward to this season since last spring and I’m really looking forward to getting on the field September 4th.”
Marve, a 2009 transfer from Miami University, sat out last season while rehabbing an ACL injury. He notes that sitting out for a year really puts life into perspective, “It really humbles you because you don’t realize what you have until you lose it. I’m just grateful Purdue and Coach [Danny] Hope gave me a chance to play, and
Jags Strike Gold with Deji Karim
Jaguars.com indicates that rookie Deji Karim could be used in a reserve role to spell Maurice Jones Drew in the upcoming season.
Mancini’s Take: So far, Karim looks like a sixth-round steal. He quite simply mesmerized teammates with his quick, cutting moves that faked linebackers out of their jock straps in OTAs. So, how does this type of talent fall through the cracks? A devastating knee injury that required a long time to heal in his junior year took him off of many people’s radar. But those who watched him during his pro day not only took notice of his 4.37 speed, but also had to marvel at his 4.05 20-yard shuttle and his 6.67-second mark in the three-cone drill. The three-cone drill is perhaps the best indicator of how good a running back can be at the next level. There’s no doubt that the Jags have to find a
Jags Strike Gold with Deji Karim
Jaguars.com indicates that rookie Deji Karim could be used in a reserve role to spell Maurice Jones Drew in the upcoming season.
Mancini’s Take: So far, Karim looks like a sixth-round steal. He quite simply mesmerized teammates with his quick, cutting moves that faked linebackers out of their jock straps in OTAs. So, how does this type of talent fall through the cracks? A devastating knee injury that required a long time to heal in his junior year took him off of many people’s radar. But those who watched him during his pro day not only took notice of his 4.37 speed, but also had to marvel at his 4.05 20-yard shuttle and his 6.67-second mark in the three-cone drill. The three-cone drill is perhaps the best indicator of how good a running back can be at the next level. There’s no doubt that the Jags have to find a