Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The Dr. Saturday Podcast: The CFP Committee, Big Ten and week 3 picks
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 review week two and preview week three. We chat about:
• The ridiculousness surrounding USC AD Pat Haden's discussion with officials.
• The Big Ten's horrible week two
• SMU's dreadful season so far
• Pick Virginia Tech/East Carolina, Texas Tech/Arkansas, UCLA/Texas and more
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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!
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Harvey Updyke has paid $99 of nearly $800,000 of restitution to Auburn
Harvey Updyke could be in violation of the terms of his probation after the Auburn Plainsman reported that he has failed to pay restitution to Auburn University after poisoning its famed Toomer’s Corner Oaks in 2010.
The Oaks eventually died and were removed from the corner last year.
Updyke served six months in jail, was placed on five years probation and also was ordered to pay the university $500 per month in restitution. However, since his release in Jun 2013, Updyke has paid $99 of the $796,731.98 he owes in restitution fees to Auburn University. According to the Plainsman, one of the terms of Updyke’s probation is to make the payments and failure to do so could result in a violation of his probation.
The Oaks were preserved for a couple years after the poisoning before eventually being cut down last year. They were replaced by a series of polls and wires so falls could still “roll” the area after Auburn wins. The soil in the area has been replaced and it is deemed disease-free. Plans to plant new oaks in a high-tech environment that will maximize their chance to survive are set for 2015.
For more Auburn news, visit AuburnSports.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Harvey Updyke has paid $99 of nearly $800,000 of restitution to Auburn
Why Jim Mora spurned Texas to stay at UCLA
Despite being wowed by the Longhorns' pitch to replace Mack Brown, UCLA coach Jim Mora wanted stability, to keep family together. From ESPN.com - College Football - Why Jim Mora spurned Texas to stay at UCLA
Nutt says he would take SMU job if offered
Nutt says he would take SMU job if offered From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Nutt says he would take SMU job if offered
PG Brunson, No. 22 overall, commits to Nova
Point guard Jalen Brunson, No. 22 in the 2015 ESPN 100, ended his recruiting on Wednesday when he committed to the Villanova over Illinois. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - PG Brunson, No. 22 overall, commits to Nova
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Three-point stance: Penn State, Cincinnati and Southern Miss
Bowl hopes for the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Cincinnati Bearcats' late opener and Southern Miss' tough opponent are in the 3-point stance. From ESPN.com - College Football - Three-point stance: Penn State, Cincinnati and Southern Miss
Miley Cyrus Shares Her Trick To Make Sperm Taste Good
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AD: Haden's fine won't impact selection process
Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long says he doesn't expect Pat Haden's recent confrontation with officials to impact his ability to evaluate teams. From ESPN.com - College Football - AD: Haden's fine won't impact selection process
Arkansas State removes cross decals from helmets after complaint
Arkansas State has removed decals of crosses from the back of its football helmets after a complaint.
The decal was located in the middle of the helmet stripe. If you saw the picture of Jemar Clark and Darion Griswold forming an accidental National Lampoon's Vacation joke against Tennessee, you got a good look at the decal.
Picture of the day. Check out the last names on the back of these jerseys http://ift.tt/1CCZLhJ
— Matt Barber (@dixiefriedsport) September 6, 2014 The sticker was honoring DL Markel Owens and equipment manager Barry Weyer Jr. Owens and stepfather Johnny Shivers were shot in an attempted robbery in January. Weyer was killed in a car accident with three others in June. The initials of Owens and Weyer were on each side of the sticker.
Since Arkansas State is a public university, you can see how this was a problem. On Wednesday, Arkansas State athletic director Terry Mohajir released a statement that said the school would be removing the crosses from the helmets after it received a complaint from an attorney.
"I am 100 percent in support of our coaches' and players' expression of faith, as well as their choice to honor the two individuals associated with our team who passed away by voluntarily wearing a cross decal on the back of their helmets. Unfortunately, we have received a complaint that use of the cross violates the Constitutional prohibition against separation of church and state."
"After consulting with University counsel, we have been advised to either modify the decal or remove it completely. Thus, in order to ensure that we are in full compliance with Constitutional law, we will be modifying the decal to still honor the two individuals who are no longer with us."
According to KAIT8.com, Mohajir said the decision to place the cross on the helmets came from the players and coaches.
Helmet decals as a remembrance for the deceased are a very common occurrence. However, the stickers are typically in the shape of a circle or oval. While we agree with Arkansas State's sentiments, given the university's status as a public institution, an innocuous shape should have been the initial choice.
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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Arkansas State removes cross decals from helmets after complaint
Top 20 Sexiest Instagram Photos of the Day: Wednesday, September 10
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Report: LSU WR Dural injured in car accident
Report: LSU WR Dural injured in car accident From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Report: LSU WR Dural injured in car accident
Updyke paid $99 of $800K owed to Auburn
Updyke paid $99 of $800K owed to Auburn From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Updyke paid $99 of $800K owed to Auburn
VOD: Florida honors a sick child with a memorable trip to Gainesville
Grab a box of tissues, because today’s Video of the Day is a little bit of a tearjerker.
Florida’s video team produced a short profile on a 9-year-old boy named Gavin Lambert, who is a big Florida fan struggling Friedreich's Ataxia, a degenerative neuro-muscular disease.
The Gators invited Lambert to be an honorary captain for the season opener against Idaho — made him his own jersey and everything — but unfortunately, the game never got played because of inclement weather.
Members of the Florida’s marketing and promotions department learned about Lambert’s story during the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s annual Sneaker Soiree where Lambert was honored.
Lambert was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia when he was 5 and as he continues to age, the disease will start deteriorating his muscle functions and motor skills. So, Lambert has spent the past years running triathlons and playing soccer and football, things the disease will prohibit him from doing in the future.
Sadly, the disease also shortens the lifespan of the afflicted.
It’s unfortunate that Lambert never got to get on the field and be honored by the Gator crowd. Perhaps Florida can have Lambert out for another game that actually gets played.
For more Florida news, visit InsideTheGators.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - VOD: Florida honors a sick child with a memorable trip to Gainesville
Nail Art How-to: Geometric Print
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Updyke has paid just $99 of ordered $796K
The University of Alabama fan who pleaded guilty to poisoning Auburn University's landmark oak trees has paid only $99 toward restitution. From ESPN.com - College Football - Updyke has paid just $99 of ordered $796K
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Report: LSU WR Dural injured in car accident
A person close to the situation says LSU receiver Travin Dural has stiches in his head after a weekend car accident, leaving his playing status for this Saturday uncertain. From ESPN.com - College Football - Report: LSU WR Dural injured in car accident
The Basis B1 Band Watch Is The Only Fitness/Lifestyle Tracker You Need
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McGee: How Texas can upset UCLA
Virginia and Memphis coaches discuss where the Bruins are vulnerable From ESPN.com - College Football - McGee: How Texas can upset UCLA
Wake Forest backup QB Kevin Sousa suspended for violation of team rules
The team announced the suspension on Monday and didn't give any specifics about the team rule that Sousa broke. Sousa, who moved from wide receiver to QB before the season, is not listed on the two-deep roster at DeaconsIllustrated.com.
According to Blogger So Dear, Sousa, a redshirt junior, was charged with DWI and had his license revoked for a traffic incident. The school did not comment further. According to the North Carolina court system directory, Sousa's court date is set for October 14.
Here's what an eyewitness told BSD about Sousa's alleged incident.
An eye-witness to the incident told Blogger So Dear that late Saturday night, Sousa was seen driving his vehicle onto the upper quad. He entered the quad by removing the black gate between the Kitchin and Poteat dormitories, before driving across the quad to the Subway located on campus. The eye-witness stated, "He was not driving recklessly, rather, he just coasted up on the sidewalk to the Subway and got out. It's not like students were sprinting to get out of the way. Sousa was then chased down by several Wake Forest police officers, before being turned over to the Winston-Salem police."
Per the Wake Forest student handbook, a DWI offense includes a $125 fine, 30 hours of community service and possible other sanctions.
Sousa was a three-star QB in the class of 2011 and the No. 23 dual-threat QB in the country according to Rivals.
For more Wake Forest news, visit DeaconsIllustrated.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Wake Forest backup QB Kevin Sousa suspended for violation of team rules
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Pitt's Paul Chryst said Pitt 'needed' James Conner's 36 carries Friday night
Boston College couldn't stop Pitt RB James Conner on Friday night, so the Panthers kept giving Conner the ball.
Conner had 36 carries for 214 yards in Pitt's 30-20 win. If this was football 20 years ago, a statline of 36 carries may not make any people bat an eye. However, now that workloads are being monitored more than ever and running back rotations are a big part of football, Conner's carry volume against BC will probably end up being one of the most intense for a running back all year.
On Tuesday, Pitt coach Paul Chryst didn't seem worried about Conner's reps, though Friday's game isn't likely a situation he wants to re-enact every week in 2014.
“I’m not worried about how much he wants it, as much as what we need and if he’s doing something with it," Chryst said. "I’ve worked with [RB coach John Settle] and I’ve worked with a lot of backs. We feel like we’ve got a pretty good gauge for workloads. We needed it, and [Conner] was rolling pretty good. I thought it was alright."
Chryst as a pretty good track record with running backs. When he was Oregon State's offensive coordinator, he coached Steven Jackson. At Wisconsin as the Badgers' OC, he had Montee Ball, John Clay, P.J. Hill and James White among others. Those names alone are an impressive list of college running backs and Conner, a sophomore, has the potential to put his name up alongside them.
So there has to be a formula Chryst follows, right? He credited Settle, his RB coach at Wisconsin from 2006-2010.
“I think a lot of it ends up being the understanding of what we’re doing. I think backs grow when they start understanding defenses. First knowing our scheme and what we’re trying to do, ‘This is your aiming point. This is who you’re reading.’ And then, I think, it also comes with experience, too. ‘This is how teams are defending that scheme.’ And you do have to be careful, and you never want to over-coach a back, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of coaching that can go on. I think that’s where I feel really fortunate with [Coach Settle] because he’s been in those shoes, and he’s also coached a lot of those great ones."
Conner will have to build off his performance against Boston College without C Artie Rowell. Rowell, a redshirt junior, started Pitt's first two games of the year after starting all 13 games last season. However, he suffered a knee injury against BC and he's out for the season. After Rowell went out, he was replaced by Gabe Roberts.
“[Roberts] had size and enough talent to recruit him, and I think he fits this group. Now he’s got an opportunity. He had an opportunity Friday night. He’s still young. He’s got to continue to grow. But we were glad when we signed him, we’re glad that we’ve got him right now, and he’s got an opportunity to step up. He’s got to take advantage of that.”
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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Pitt's Paul Chryst said Pitt 'needed' James Conner's 36 carries Friday night
Outfits Under $100: What to Wear to Fall Concerts
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Jerry Jones is in More Trouble Over Those Racy Photos
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Iowa campus police got Iowa State police with a joke on Twitter (Photo)
It's Iowa-Iowa State week and Iowa's campus police are having some fun at the expense of the Cyclones.
The Hawkeyes are 2-0 and the Cyclones are 0-2. Here comes a knock-knock joke.
Hey @ISUPD .... Knock, knock
— U of Iowa Police (@UIowa_Police) September 9, 2014 Iowa State's police department should've just ignored the tweet. But it didn't. Trouble's on the way.
Hey @ISUPD .... Knock, knock
— U of Iowa Police (@UIowa_Police) September 9, 2014 We do give Iowa credit, however. The joke was actually pretty good.
— U of Iowa Police (@UIowa_Police) September 9, 2014 Well, it was good without looking at the overall context of last week. In week one, Iowa State had a terrible loss to North Dakota State. But last week, it was Iowa who was thisclose to a bad loss. While the Cyclones ultimately blew a two-possession lead and lost to Kansas State 32-28, Iowa needed a furious fourth quarter comeback to beat Ball State at home. Should you really be trolling after almost losing to Ball State at home? (And shouldn't Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz be the one laughing and not Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads?)
You're toeing a thin line, Hawkeyes. Don't let the records or last year's win in the rivalry game go to your head. Saturday's game at 3:30 p.m. ET could and should be a closer game than the records indicate.
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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Iowa campus police got Iowa State police with a joke on Twitter (Photo)
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Maryland Football To Wear “Triumph” Jerseys This Saturday
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Charge dropped against TAMU's Seals-Jones
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