Monthly Archives: August 2010

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Louisville Sports Commission, with football legend Paul Hornung, today announced the Watch List for the inaugural Paul Hornung Award that will be given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. www.paulhornungaward.com

The Watch List, comprised of 48 players, was compiled by a panel of college football experts based on 2009 statistics and expectations heading into the 2010 season. The list will be updated during the course of the season based on players’ performances.
<br "Paul Hornung was a playmaker and the spirit of the Paul Hornung Award is to recognize versatile, high-level performers who make an impact on the game," said Karl Schmitt, executive director of the Louisville Sports Commission. "The Watch List is a work in progress, and we are particularly pleased from the outset to draw attention to almost two dozen individuals

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Brandon Willis, a freshman defensive tackle from Duncan, S.C., has decided to transfer from the University of North Carolina.  Willis enrolled at Carolina in January, 2010 and played in the Spring Game April 10.  He reported to Chapel Hill for training camp on Aug. 5 and had been participating in practice.

Transcript of Head Coach Butch Davis following Thursday morning practice:

“Brandon Willis and his father informed us that he is going to withdraw from school.  It’s a sad situation.  Brandon lost his mother less than a year ago and they’ve gone through some family hardships and some family difficulties.  His father has been looking for employment and was informed yesterday that he was able to find a job.  The unfortunately thing is he found a job in Southern California and he is really adamant about trying to keep his family together. He’s asked both of

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Brandon Willis, a freshman defensive tackle from Duncan, S.C., has decided to transfer from the University of North Carolina.  Willis enrolled at Carolina in January, 2010 and played in the Spring Game April 10.  He reported to Chapel Hill for training camp on Aug. 5 and had been participating in practice.

Transcript of Head Coach Butch Davis following Thursday morning practice:

“Brandon Willis and his father informed us that he is going to withdraw from school.  It’s a sad situation.  Brandon lost his mother less than a year ago and they’ve gone through some family hardships and some family difficulties.  His father has been looking for employment and was informed yesterday that he was able to find a job.  The unfortunately thing is he found a job in Southern California and he is really adamant about trying to keep his family together. He’s asked both of

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When it comes to talking with the media, few players are more entertaining than Tennessee sophomore tailback David Oku. He kept reporters smiling as he fielded questions after Thursday’s practice about the competition for starting at tailback, special teams and, yes, even his weight.

Whoever starts at tailback for the Vols in 2010 has tall task of replacing departed senior Montario Hardesty, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He ran for more than 1,400 yards and had 13 rushing touchdowns to go along with a pair of receiving touchdowns.

This season, Oku is squarely in the hunt for increased playing time at tailback alongside junior Tauren Poole, who was listed as the probable starter out of spring camp. Sophomore Toney Williams and freshman Rajion Neal have also seen action in the backfield during scrimmages.

“It’s just an

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When it comes to talking with the media, few players are more entertaining than Tennessee sophomore tailback David Oku. He kept reporters smiling as he fielded questions after Thursday’s practice about the competition for starting at tailback, special teams and, yes, even his weight.

Whoever starts at tailback for the Vols in 2010 has tall task of replacing departed senior Montario Hardesty, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He ran for more than 1,400 yards and had 13 rushing touchdowns to go along with a pair of receiving touchdowns.

This season, Oku is squarely in the hunt for increased playing time at tailback alongside junior Tauren Poole, who was listed as the probable starter out of spring camp. Sophomore Toney Williams and freshman Rajion Neal have also seen action in the backfield during scrimmages.

“It’s just an

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PROVO, Utah (Aug. 20, 2010) — Brigham Young University and the University of Texas today announced the two schools have agreed to a home-and-home football series for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Two of college football’s most successful programs over the past four seasons, the Cougars and Longhorns are scheduled to meet in 2013 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, and again in 2014 at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

“We are exited to announce this series with Texas,” said BYU Director of Athletics Tom Holmoe. “We are always looking for opportunities to schedule storied football programs like the Longhorns. I’m really excited for our coaches, our players and the rest of Cougar Nation to have Texas visit LaVell Edwards Stadium.”

The addition of the two-game series creates three future matchups between the Cougars and Longhorns. The two schools are already slated to

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PROVO, Utah (Aug. 20, 2010) — Brigham Young University and the University of Texas today announced the two schools have agreed to a home-and-home football series for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Two of college football’s most successful programs over the past four seasons, the Cougars and Longhorns are scheduled to meet in 2013 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, and again in 2014 at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

“We are exited to announce this series with Texas,” said BYU Director of Athletics Tom Holmoe. “We are always looking for opportunities to schedule storied football programs like the Longhorns. I’m really excited for our coaches, our players and the rest of Cougar Nation to have Texas visit LaVell Edwards Stadium.”

The addition of the two-game series creates three future matchups between the Cougars and Longhorns. The two schools are already slated to

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1.    Bill Polian, Indianapolis Colts: His track record speaks for itself. In his 22 seasons as a front office decision maker, Polian has led his teams to five Super Bowl appearances, not mention the fact that the Bills, Panthers, and Colts have qualified for postseason play in 15 of those years. During his Indy tenure, Polian has done a masterful job of surrounding quarterback Peyton Manning with talented weapons on offense.

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Join the Fantasy Football Insiders for their fourth and final preseason installment, as Rick Serritella, Ross Mandel & Ralph Mancini rev your engines for your fantasy football draft! Studs, Duds, Sleepers and much more. Regular season episodes will air every Sunday morning 8:30-10:00am eastern time, beginning August 29th. Log-on to NFLDraftBible.com for more details.

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It took four plays into the Bills opening drive for first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller to begin delivering on his dynamic billing by scoring on a 31-yard run and sparking a 34-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason game Thursday. It came in Spiller’s debut as starter in place of veterans Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, who were both injured a week earlier. He finished with 10 carries for 54 yards with a touchdown

Undrafted rookie free agent Joique Bell had 11 carries for 80 yards with a touchdown during the team’s preseason game as he continues to state his case of deserving a roster spot. The Bills defeated the Colts 34-21 in front of 39,583 fans (14,000 below capacity) in Toronto. The NFL Draft Bible had the opportunity to speak with Bell earlier in the week. Listen to the interview here<br

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