Thursday, August 21, 2014
Tech: Mayfield can have scholarship, must sit
Tech: Mayfield can have scholarship, must sit From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Tech: Mayfield can have scholarship, must sit
Vandy goes with Robinette over Rivers at QB
Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has named Patton Robinette as his starting quarterback a week before the Commodores' season opener against Temple. From ESPN.com - College Football - Vandy goes with Robinette over Rivers at QB
Kacsmar: NFC West is best division since '02
Last year's was strongest since realignment in '02. This year's could be better From ESPN.com - College Football - Kacsmar: NFC West is best division since '02
Yates: Why Jags are correct to sit Bortles
With capable vet and luxury of time, Jacksonville can afford to wait From ESPN.com - College Football - Yates: Why Jags are correct to sit Bortles
The Dr. Saturday Podcast: Season Preview Edition
Welcome to the Dr. Saturday Podcast! Throughout the season we'll be talking weekly about whatever is going on in the world of college football.
This week, join Graham Watson and Nick Bromberg as we preview the upcoming season. We chat about:
• The worth of preseason polls
• The College Football Playoff
• Auburn and Nick Marshall
• Boise State
• Graham's devil's advocate Oklahoma possibility
• Colorado (It's the most anyone has talked about Colorado in five years. Kidding.)
• If we are all warrior enough to play for Troy Calhoun at Air Force
Listen to the podcast in the player below or download the podcast here.
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Voytik named Pitt's starting QB for opener
Chad Voytik will be the starting quarterback for Pitt when opens the season on Aug. 30 against Delaware. From ESPN.com - College Football - Voytik named Pitt's starting QB for opener
Updyke dunk tank canceled following threats
Auburn football fans won't get a shot at Harvey Updyke after all. The organizers of a Sept. 29 charity event in Mobile, Alabama, have pulled the plug on having Updyke appear for a pie throw or dunking booth. From ESPN.com - College Football - Updyke dunk tank canceled following threats
Kent State will wear No. 54 on helmets to honor fallen teammate Jason Bitsko
A day after the tragic death of starting center Jason Bitsko, the Kent State players have already come up with a way to honor their fallen teammate.
Head coach Paul Haynes said Thursday that Bitsko’s teammates will wear his number, No. 54, on the side of their helmets through the season.
— Kent State Athletics (@KSUAthletics) August 20, 2014 “Jason Bitsko was not just a Golden Flash, he was a son, he was a brother, he was a mentor, he was a friend,” Haynes said.
After not showing up for practice Wednesday morning, Bitsko, a redshirt junior from Huber Heights, Ohio, was “found unresponsive in his bedroom” by his roommate around 9 a.m. Police believe the cause of death to be “an undetermined medical issue.” He was 21 years old.
"Kent State University and the entire Kent community mourns his passing," Kent State athletic director Joel Nielsen said in a statement Wednesday. "We are heartbroken by the news of Jason's death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, teammates and everyone whose lives he touched."
The program recently honored Bitsko with an award for “exemplifying hard work and dedication beyond the call of duty.”
Additionally, memorials have been popping around campus to honor Bitsko.
— Kent State Athletics (@KSUAthletics) August 21, 2014
— Kent State Athletics (@KSUAthletics) August 21, 2014 Bitsko’s family wants to make sure that the loss of their son can have a positive impact on another member of the Golden Flashes. According to August Fagerstrom of Ohio.com, Bitsko’s father “wanted to make sure Jason’s scholarship went to a walk-on.”
Haynes and his wife visited Bitsko's family at the hospital yesterday. The father wanted to make sure Jason's scholarship went to a walk-on.
— August Fagerstrom (@AugustF_ABJ) August 21, 2014 Kent State’s season opens up at home against Ohio University on August 30.
For more Kent State news, visit KentStateReport.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Kent State will wear No. 54 on helmets to honor fallen teammate Jason Bitsko
Kent State to honor Bitsko with helmet decal
Kent State coach Paul Haynes says players grieving the death of center Jason Bitsko plan to honor him by wearing his number 54 on their helmets this season. From ESPN.com - College Football - Kent State to honor Bitsko with helmet decal
What are the BCS computer guys doing now?
Former computer poll gurus include an infectious disease doctor, a stress management expert, an astrophysical scientist and a math professor. From ESPN.com - College Football - What are the BCS computer guys doing now?
Kent State players to honor Bitsko on helmets
Kent State players to honor Bitsko on helmets From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Kent State players to honor Bitsko on helmets
Hautelinks: Week of 8/21/14
Bless this post: In light of what’s going on in Ferguson and information pouring in from all sorts of media outlets, one Tumblr user has compiled a long list of good, active sources to follow for info. A fashionable statement you can make to help: The “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” tee benefits Operation Help Or […] From College Fashion - Hautelinks: Week of 8/21/14
Twin Forks is the Grown-Up Band Your Former Teen Self Will Love [Listen To This]
While Dashboard was the soundtrack to your awkward preteen years, Twin Forks is perfect for life as a socially adjusted human being. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Twin Forks is the Grown-Up Band Your Former Teen Self Will Love [Listen To This]
25 Most Badass Ways to Open A Beer [GIFs]
We don’t expect people to be too patient when getting ready to open a beer–but, you know, sometimes a little flair is a good way... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - 25 Most Badass Ways to Open A Beer [GIFs]
South Carolina is installing massive Steve Spurrier banner outside Williams-Brice Stadium (Photos)
When Texas A&M arrives at South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium for next Thursday night’s season opener, the Aggies will be greeted by Gamecocks’ head coach Steve Spurrier.
No, the Ol’ Ball Coach will not be personally waiting outside the stadium when A&M’s team bus arrives. Instead, an enormous Spurrier banner will be hung up on the side of Williams-Brice.
This thing is massive. Take a look.
Getting ready to go up on the side of Williams-Brice!! #HBC #Gamecocks http://ift.tt/YF6XKA
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) August 21, 2014
Top of the banner getting prepped to go up! #Gamecocks #HBC http://ift.tt/YF6VCi
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) August 21, 2014
Finished version of the banner going up on Williams-Brice today! #Gamecocks #HBC #HereSC http://ift.tt/1vnaIil
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) August 21, 2014 As you can see, it stretches out to cover a significant portion of the parking lot. I’m sure the final result will look pretty awesome.
This much-anticipated matchup is only a week away. We can’t wait.
For more South Carolina news, visit GamecockCentral.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - South Carolina is installing massive Steve Spurrier banner outside Williams-Brice Stadium (Photos)
15 Reasons Gettysburg College Parties Harder Than Your School
There are people who believe that their school parties hard, then there are Gettysburg College students who know the truth. This post is for those in the former group. From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - 15 Reasons Gettysburg College Parties Harder Than Your School
63 Things I Will Teach My Daughters About Sex
#45. Have sex as often as you like. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 63 Things I Will Teach My Daughters About Sex
2014 Freshman All-America team
LSU trio of playmakers headline the 2014 freshman All-Americans From ESPN.com - College Football - 2014 Freshman All-America team
10 Luscious Red Lipsticks You Must Try
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Every woman should try wearing red lipstick at least once. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 10 Luscious Red Lipsticks You Must Try
Kelli Tennant Gets Us Following Her To USC Football Coverage [PICS]
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NCAA files intent to appeal O'Bannon decision
The NCAA has notified the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that it intends to appeal a judge's ruling in the Ed O'Bannon case that it violated antitrust laws. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - NCAA files intent to appeal O'Bannon decision
NCAA files intent to appeal O'Bannon decision
The NCAA has notified the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that it intends to appeal a judge's ruling in the Ed O'Bannon case that it violated antitrust laws. From ESPN.com - College Football - NCAA files intent to appeal O'Bannon decision
The 12 Coolest Pop Culture Classes
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Lesson #32: Independence is Healthy [Bold Girls' Bible]
You can call my cynical, I suppose. Or perhaps it's because I've had quite a lot of experience dating long distance, but I don't feel the need to see my boyfriend everyday. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Lesson #32: Independence is Healthy [Bold Girls' Bible]
Iman Marshall asks fans on Twitter to decide his final visit between Oklahoma and Texas
This is an idea that sounds really good when you don't consider the possible drawbacks.
Iman Marshall, a five-star DB recruit according to Rivals, wants to take six official visits. However, NCAA regulations only permit five. Notre Dame, Florida State, LSU and Michigan are set and the fifth visit is between Oklahoma and Texas. So Marshall decided to enlist the help of fans on Twitter to decide his fifth visit.
Had To Put A Twist To It #HereYouGo http://ift.tt/1mqtQH2
— Biggie (@iman_marshall8) August 21, 2014 We know how vicious fans can be on social media, so while Marshall may have good intentions, he's in a spot where he's opening himself up for a lot of trash talk, both towards himself and Texas and Oklahoma from the rival fanbases.
There's a slight chance that Marshall wants to find out what fans would turn heel against the other school the quickest and make his decision based on that but it seems like an unsound way of doing things. Judging a school by its fans on social media isn't exactly fair.
Our guess? Marshall is wanting to see how much of an impact he can make with the announcement and is fishing for mentions and attention. At least that's what we hope, anyway. Rabid fans who tweet recruits don't need tangible evidence that they can help sway the college decisions of a recruit in a positive manner.
Marshall is the No. 1 DB in the country according to Rivals and the No. 3 prospect in the class of 2015.
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Jessica Alba’s 50 Sexiest GIFs
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Steve Spurrier says Mike Davis could miss South Carolina's season opener
South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier voiced some concern Wednesday about the status of star running back Mike Davis for the Gamecocks’ season opener against Texas A&M next Thursday.
“Mike Davis has been hurt, he hasn’t practiced all week,” Spurrier said, per The State . “I don’t know if he’d even be able to start or not. But we got Brandon Wilds, he’s ready to go. Shon Carson, Dave Williams, so we’re in good shape there.”
Running backs coach Everette Sands told The State he didn’t believe Davis’ injury, which occurred Saturday, was serious, but Spurrier made it sound like Davis may be limited for the ninth-ranked Gamecocks.
“He hasn’t practiced much, so we’ll see how much he’s ready to play for the game,” Spurrier said.
If Davis is limited or can’t go, the guys Spurrier mentioned – Wilds, Carson and Williams – should be able to fill the void. Carson and Wilds, both juniors, have seen significant touches in reserve roles for the Gamecocks throughout their careers. Williams, a well-regarded redshirt freshman from Philadelphia, is also ready to see his first game action.
Davis’ ailment has been as a “rib injury” and the junior, who rushed for 1,183 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, took to Twitter to quell the concerns of the South Carolina fanbase.
Y'all really think I'm going to miss the first game ? \uD83D\uDE02\uD83D\uDE02\uD83D\uDE02 ok
— IG Mike28Davis (@Mike28davis) August 21, 2014 Elsewhere with the Gamecocks’ offense, starting guard Mike Matulis suffered a knee injury in last Saturday’s scrimmage. The injury, according to GamecockCentral.com, is being “labeled as a severe sprain,” but it could “turn out to be season-ending” when the knee is re-evaluated in the coming weeks.
The injury is a tough break for Matulis, a redshirt junior. He missed the second half of 2012 and all of 2013 with shoulder injuries. He started five games as a true freshman at tackle in 2011 and five more in 2012 before his injury.
For more South Carolina news, visit GamecockCentral.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Steve Spurrier says Mike Davis could miss South Carolina's season opener
Ohio State retails expect to take a hit from No. 5 jersey sales
No one wants the jersey of an injured player.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State jersey retailers expect to take a significant hit this season because they have too many No. 5 jerseys and not enough people who want to buy them.
Ohio State announced earlier this week that quarterback Braxton Miller would miss the season after suffering an injury to his throwing shoulder. Even though Miller said he’d be back next season, no one wants to pony up the money in case that doesn’t work out.
“People want the numbers that are on the field, typically,” Kelly Dawes, owner of College Traditions near Ohio Stadium told the paper. “We felt it. Everybody who came in yesterday, they were all taking about” Miller’s season-ending shoulder injury.
Even though the jerseys don’t have Miller’s name on them — that’s against NCAA rules — most people associate that number with the star quarterback and not freshman linebacker Raekwon McMillan, who also wears that jersey.
Dawes told the paper the store has 1,000 No. 5 jerseys that sell for $90 - $140 each. If they don’t sell, that means the store could be missing out on nearly $100,000 in revenue.
Dawes said she spoke to Nike on Wednesday and asked if it could produce and send jerseys with the numbers 16, for new starting quarterback J.T. Barrett, or 97 for star sophomore defensive end Joey Bosa.
“We spoke with Nike yesterday about maybe coming out with No. 97 or No. 16,” Dawes told the paper. “ Whether they can get that done in time, I don’t know.”
But in the end, Dawes said her company would sit on the No. 5 jerseys that aren’t sold and hope that Miller comes back next season and that Ohio State doesn’t change its jersey design in 2015.
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Ohio State retails expect to take a hit from No. 5 jersey sales
Wear These 12 Summer Sale Styles Before The Season Ends
Some are casual, others are a bit fancier...but they have one thing in common: They're all on sale. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Wear These 12 Summer Sale Styles Before The Season Ends
Clemson's Anthony transferring to be starter
Clemson offensive tackle Shaq Anthony will transfer to another school, the school announced Thursday. From ESPN.com - College Football - Clemson's Anthony transferring to be starter
It Is Still a Breakup If You Were Never Official?
You make out with a guy at a party, you text him on and off for a couple of weeks, you sleep together and hang out…but he’s still not your boyfriend. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - It Is Still a Breakup If You Were Never Official?
ROTOTD: Will Muschamp's doppelganger spotted in Tallahassee
Welcome to our Dr. Saturday feature titled "Random offseason tweet of the day." With real games just days away, coaches and players are still tweeting about non-football-related things as the season approaches. In this space, we'll try to find the funniest and goofiest tweets of the day. If you see something, don't hesitate to send it to us.
Will Muschamp was spotted working at a Mellow Mushroom in Tallahassee on Wednesday night — well at least it was someone who looked like Muschamp.
Brendan Sonnone, who writes about Florida State for the Orlando Sentinel, tweeted out this gem of Muschamp’s doppelganger serving up some tasty pizza.
Will Muschamp doppelganger working at Mellow Mushroom in Tallahassee? @osgators #MellowMuschamp http://ift.tt/1oh2oLv
— Brendan Sonnone (@osfsu) August 20, 2014 That’s not a bad likeness. The guy even has the right colored shirt on.
Of course this wasn’t really Muschamp, but go ahead and start the “Jobs Will Muschamp will have after he’s fired” jokes anyway.
For more Florida news, visit InsideTheGators.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - ROTOTD: Will Muschamp's doppelganger spotted in Tallahassee
Jeremely Lin Cannot Stop Owning His Mom [VIDEO]
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Sponsored: CF at the 2014 Keds Brave Life Summit!
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College Bans Students From Accessing Facebook, Wikipedia, Porn
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