Monthly Archives: December 2010

Scout’s Notebook: Nebraska @ Oklahoma

NEBRASKA-OKLAHOMA: SCOUT’S NOTEBOOK

In a farewell to a classic rivalry, Oklahoma fought back from an early deficit to gain the 23-20 edge over Nebraska, which departs for the Big Ten in 2011. The fact that standout freshman Taylor Martinez was hobbled by multiple injuries deprived the Cornhuskers of their big-play dimension needed to keep pace with a loaded and more balanced Sooner attack.

Landry finishes strong

Sophomore Landry Jones didn’t pitch a perfect game, but he progressively improved as the game wore on and made a number of on-the-money throws in traffic.

Early on, however, Jones was a bit off on his passes, particularly on a couple of short screens that had too much arc of them in the first quarter. One of those hangers slowed down wide receiver Ryan Broyles and limited him to a 4-yard play.

The 6’5” triggerman began showing more poise toward the end of the

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College Stars Offer Heisman Picks

NEW YORK, NY – The William V. Campbell trophy is known as the academic Heisman Trophy, so who better to go to than the finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy to find out who should win the Heisman? CFI’s Daniel Mogollon and Lloyd Ribner III were able to speak with several of college football’s top players and best students earlier this week at an event hosted by the National Football Foundation.

“I think Cam Newton is the clear favorite. The guy is a freak. The things he’s done on the field are pretty ridiculous. Just watch him every Saturday…unbelievable player.”

~ QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

“I’d have to give it to Cam Newton. He’s just been unbelievable this

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College Stars Offer Heisman Picks

NEW YORK, NY – The William V. Campbell trophy is known as the academic Heisman Trophy, so who better to go to than the finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy to find out who should win the Heisman? CFI’s Daniel Mogollon and Lloyd Ribner III were able to speak with several of college football’s top players and best students earlier this week at an event hosted by the National Football Foundation.

“I think Cam Newton is the clear favorite. The guy is a freak. The things he’s done on the field are pretty ridiculous. Just watch him every Saturday…unbelievable player.”

~ QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

“I’d have to give it to Cam Newton. He’s just been unbelievable this

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Heisman: Cam Newton CFI’s Unanimous Pick

College Football Insiders Staff Breakdown: All 20 members of the College Football Insiders staff voted Cam Newton as their Heisman Trophy pick. Newton was the only player on all 20 ballots. Oregon’s LaMichael James edged Andrew Luck of Stanford for second place with 11 second-place votes, the most of any candidate. Luck had the second most second-place votes and led with eight third-place votes. The Stanford man was actually on more ballots than James (17 to 16). Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon was the only other player to receive more than one vote. Boise State’s Kellen Moore, who is invited to New York, received a single third-place vote, as did fellow quarterbacks Ryan Mallett and Denard Robinson, as well as defenders Nick Fairley and Da’Quan Bowers. Auburn was the only team with two players to receive a vote.

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Heisman: Cam Newton CFI’s Unanimous Pick

College Football Insiders Staff Breakdown: All 20 members of the College Football Insiders staff voted Cam Newton as their Heisman Trophy pick. Newton was the only player on all 20 ballots. Oregon’s LaMichael James edged Andrew Luck of Stanford for second place with 11 second-place votes, the most of any candidate. Luck had the second most second-place votes and led with eight third-place votes. The Stanford man was actually on more ballots than James (17 to 16). Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon was the only other player to receive more than one vote. Boise State’s Kellen Moore, who is invited to New York, received a single third-place vote, as did fellow quarterbacks Ryan Mallett and Denard Robinson, as well as defenders Nick Fairley and Da’Quan Bowers. Auburn was the only team with two players to receive a vote.

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Podcast: QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

A star on and off the field, Florida State’s Christian Ponder earned his undergraduate degree in two and a half years and this season was working on his second master’s degree. On the gridiron, Ponder led FSU to the ACC Championship Game appearance, throwing for 2,038 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions despite playing through injuries. The signal caller was a finalist for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy and sat down with CFI’s Daniel Mogollon in New York City. Length: 6:30

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Podcast: QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

A star on and off the field, Florida State’s Christian Ponder earned his undergraduate degree in two and a half years and this season was working on his second master’s degree. On the gridiron, Ponder led FSU to the ACC Championship Game appearance, throwing for 2,038 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions despite playing through injuries. The signal caller was a finalist for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy and sat down with CFI’s Daniel Mogollon in New York City. Length: 6:30

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Podcast: OT Anthony Castonzo, BC

Boston College senior tackle Anthony Castonzo was a First Team All-ACC pick and is among the top offensive linemen in the nation. He has been in the starting lineup since his true freshman season and has started at every game of his college career. Also a star off the field Castonzo was a finalist for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy, where CFI was able to catch up to the senior tackle. The BC Eagle is considered one of the top tackle prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft. Length: 8:00

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Podcast: OT Anthony Castonzo, BC

Boston College senior tackle Anthony Castonzo was a First Team All-ACC pick and is among the top offensive linemen in the nation. He has been in the starting lineup since his true freshman season and has started at every game of his college career. Also a star off the field Castonzo was a finalist for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy, where CFI was able to catch up to the senior tackle. The BC Eagle is considered one of the top tackle prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft. Length: 8:00

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2011 Senior Bowl Tracker — Updated 12/10

The following players have received invites to the 2011 Senior Bowl:

QB Jake Locker, Washington

QB Christian Ponder, Florida State

QB Colin Kaepernick, Nevada

QB Ricky Stanzi, Iowa

QB Andy Dalton, TCU

QB Greg McElroy, Alabama

RB Daniel Thomas, Kansas State

RB DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma

RB Noel Devine, West Virginia

RB Evan Royster, Penn State

RB Craig Cooper, Miami

RB Allen Bradford, USC

RB Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State

FB Stanley Havili, USC

WR Niles Paul, Nebraska

WR Ronald Johnson, USC

WR Titus Young, Boise State

WR Austin Pettis, Boise State

WR Leonard Hankerson

WR Greg Salas, Hawaii

WR Jerrel Jernigan, Troy

WR Dwayne Harris, East Carolina

WR Matt Szczur, Villanova

TE DJ Williams, Arkansas

TE Luke Stocker, Tennessee

TE Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin<br

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