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Thursday, January 8, 2015
Jury doest't indict ex-LSU player in shooting
A Calcasieu Parish grand jury has declined to indict a former LSU and NFL player on an attempted second-degree murder charge. From ESPN.com - College Football - Jury doest't indict ex-LSU player in shooting
PF Bender joins Terps, can play immediately
Maryland has added forward Ivan Bender, a Bosnia and Herzegovina native who will be eligible immediately for the Terrapins. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - PF Bender joins Terps, can play immediately
Oregon sued over alleged sexual assault
A woman who says she was sexually assaulted by three University of Oregon basketball players has sued the school and head basketball coach Dana Altman. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Oregon sued over alleged sexual assault
Houston hires Applewhite to coach offense
The University of Houston has hired Major Applewhite as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. From ESPN.com - College Football - Houston hires Applewhite to coach offense
Hautelinks: Week of 1/8/15
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Ohio State gets extra practice time because of its academic calendar
When Ohio State coach Urban Meyer learned of Oregon’s 39-point victory against Florida State in the College Football Playoff semifinal, he faked getting up from his press conference seat and made a comment that he needed to get to work on the gameplan right away.
He probably didn’t realize at that moment that he’d have more time to prepare than the Ducks.
Because of Ohio State’s academic schedule, the Buckeyes, who are still on winter break, are not held to the 20-hour practice limit that is instituted when classes are in session, according to ESPN. Ohio State’s spring semester begins on Monday.
Oregon, however, started its spring semester this past Monday and is subject to the NCAA rules that limit practice hours. Practices, weightlifting, meeting and film sessions all count toward the 20-hour limit as do any other meetings that are mandated by coaches. And Oregon players also have to keep on top of their classwork, but with the semester just starting, the pressure probably isn’t too great.
The one benefit for Ohio State could be the extra time for film study, but in terms of actual practice time, the extra hours might actually be a hindrance. Both of these teams are about to embark on their unprecedented 15th game of the season. It stands to reason that neither of these teams were going to go too hard in practice this week, especially Ohio State, whose semifinal game was hard fought and went down to the wire. Oregon had the luxury of resting its starters in the fourth quarter because of the big lead.
If Ohio State isn’t in shape to keep up with Oregon’s pace of play — and few teams are — already, a few extra hours of practice this week probably won’t rectify that.
For more Oregon news, visit DuckSportsAuthority.com.
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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Texas DT Brown chooses to enter NFL draft
Texas junior defensive tackle Malcom Brown announced Thursday he has elected to forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. From ESPN.com - College Football - Texas DT Brown chooses to enter NFL draft
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Kansas State's Snyder elected to college Hall
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Report: Sanford staying at Boise after OSU talk
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Chris Pratt Describes Fireball As “Hot, Liquid Garbage,” Does Shots With Ellen
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Realtionship Advice From Leslie Knope
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Kansas nabs first '15 commit, 5-star F Bragg
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Crowdfunding site paying ex-NCAA athletes
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LSU, BYU to kick off 2017 season in Houston
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4 Reasons Spring Semester Is Amazing
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National Championship Preview: Ohio State's running game
Season highlight: Ohio State’s win against Michigan State was one of its most impressive wins of the season, but it was even more impressive because the Buckeyes were able to rush 41 times for 268 yards and four touchdowns against the nation’s top-ranked rushing defense. Most of the effort came from running back Ezekiel Elliott and now-injured quarterback J.T. Barrett, who had 154 and 86 rushing yards respectively and two touchdowns apiece.
Player to Watch: Elliott, a sophomore, was an unknown coming into this season after spending his freshman year behind Carlos Hyde, but he has emerged as one of the best running backs in the country with 237 carries for 1,632 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s rushed for 100 or more yards eight times this season and has had his only 200-yard games in each of the past two contests, including a career-high 230 against Alabama in the College Football Playoff Semifinal.
Strengths: Elliott has shown several times this season a fearlessness when it comes to running between the tackles and a confidence to shoot through a hole when it presents itself. Elliott’s 85-yard touchdown against Alabama came because of his vision, speed and ability to outrace the Alabama defenders. He had a similar 81-yard run against Wisconsin. If a hole opens up in the middle of the line, Oregon is going to be chasing.
Weaknesses: Ohio State has a tendency to give up a lot of tackles for loss and most of them occur with the running game goes horizontal. Elliott and quarterback Cardale Jones are not the type of players that will hurt you on the outside. They like to go between the tackles, so forcing them out of their comfort zone will be the key to success for Oregon's defense.
Overview: It’s unbelievable to think Elliott has played the entire season with a broken left wrist.
He suffered the break during fall camp, had surgery and a screw inserted to stabilize the bone, but never missed a game and has been playing with a pad and a brace to avoid further damage. He’ll probably have to have surgery when the season concludes, but the injury has done nothing to affect his game.
In the back half of the season, Elliott has found his stride. He’s rushed for at least 100 yards in five of the past six games, a record 220 yards in the Big Ten title game against Wisconsin and a Sugar Bowl record 230 yards against Alabama.
It’s helped that the Ohio State offensive line also gelled in the second half of the season and has become one of the strengths of the team rather than a liability.
Elliott, who struggled early in the season while trying to gain confidence, has been leaned on a bit this season because of the changes at quarterback. He took a lot of pressure off the Jones’ shoulders in both the Big Ten Championship and the semifinal. The Buckeyes will count on him again against an Oregon defensive front that has struggled to stop the run all season.
Oregon allows 156.1 rushing yards a game, but it usually doesn’t face a lot of runs in the second half because its offense get the team a lead and forces opponents to pass more to catch up. In fact, none of Oregon’s last eight opponents got to 200 yards rushing and only two rushed for more than 150 yards. Oregon’s biggest rushing struggle came against UCLA when the Bruins ran for 328 yards and two touchdowns. Still, Oregon was able to weather the onslaught and come away with a 42-30 win.
Jones might be the X-factor in the running game. Jones unexpectedly rushed for 43 yards against Alabama’s stout rush defense and most of it was between the tackles. Jones is 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, so he’s quite the load when he gets a head of speed. He’ll definitely try to prey on what has often been labeled as a “soft” Oregon defensive front.
While Ohio State will probably be able to rack up a bunch of yards against the Ducks, scoring will be key. The Ducks don’t allow many points per game and they are good when it comes to limiting touchdowns in the red zone. Ohio State got away from its running game during its early opportunities in the red zone against Alabama and came away with field goals instead of touchdowns.
With the passing game still a bit of an unknown because of the limited sample size, the running game will be the key to the Buckeyes’ success. Ohio State is going to have to keep with its running game no matter what’s happening on the scoreboard because it is its greatest offensive weapon. While Jones played well against Wisconsin, he struggled with his passing against Alabama. This game against Oregon is just his third start and starts don’t get any bigger than this.
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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PK Aguayo to return to FSU for junior season
Kicker Roberto Aguayo will return to the Florida State Seminoles for his redshirt junior season, the school announced. From ESPN.com - College Football - PK Aguayo to return to FSU for junior season
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Give You a Golden Globes Preview
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Amari Cooper and T.J. Yeldon reportedly heading to NFL with Landon Collins
Three Alabama players are reportedly heading to the 2015 NFL draft.
According to ESPN, WR Amari Cooper and RB T.J. Yeldon will declare for the draft. They join Alabama S Landon Collins, who will enter the draft according to Rand Getlin.
#Bama safety Landon Collins will forego his final season of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft, per league sources. http://ift.tt/1ALb8E2
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) January 8, 2015 Cooper finished third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy this season behind Oregon QB Marcus Mariota and Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon. He had 124 catches for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns and could be a top-five pick in the draft. If he is, he'd be chosen higher than former Alabama WR Julio Jones, who was selected at No. 6 in the 2011 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Alabama had 290 pass completions in 2014, meaning Cooper was responsible for nearly 43 percent of Alabama's receptions and 44 percent of Alabama's passing yards. He had half of Alabama's passing touchdowns.
Yeldon, who was hampered at the end of the season by an ankle injury, finished with 979 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He had the most carries of any Alabama player and only had fewer yards than fellow RB Derrick Henry.
Collins was Alabama's leading tackler in 2014. He had 103 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three interceptions. His departure leaves a big hole in the back of an Alabama secondary that was burned by the deep pass at times in 2014.
For more Alabama news, visit TideSports.com.
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Duke safety Cash to return for senior season
Duke safety Jeremy Cash announced Thursday he will return to school for his senior season. From ESPN.com - College Football - Duke safety Cash to return for senior season
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Report: Bama's Cooper, Yeldon to enter draft
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WATCH: Owner Tries To Save Drone After Battery Dies
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People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet 2015 Best Photos
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Canes ink lucrative 12-year deal with Adidas
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Penn State DC Shoop won't be going to LSU
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People’s Choice Awards 2015 Opening Monologue Video
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The Best People’s Choice Awards Performances
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Lilly Pulitzer for Target!
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People’s Choice Awards 2015: The Winners
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WATCH: Jon Stewart Discuss Charlie Hebdo On “Daily Show” [VIDEO]
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10 Ways to Stay Busy When You’re the Only Single Friend
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Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett wants Braxton Miller at Florida State
If Jim Harbaugh is the biggest coaching move of the 2015 offseason, a potential transfer by Ohio State QB Braxton Miller would easily be the biggest player move. And if it happens, Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett wants Miller at Florida State.
Dockett tweeted towards Miller, who missed 2014 with a shoulder injury, on Wednesday.
@BraxtonMiller5 FSU or nah? Come on over bro, it's cold in ohio, hit my DM I'll make sure U good! We need U!
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) January 7, 2015 (Coincidentally, Dockett missed the 2014 NFL season with a torn ACL)
If he graduates from Ohio State this year, Miller could transfer to another program and play immediately via the graduate transfer rule. While Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has said he expects Miller back with the Buckeyes in 2015 and Miller himself has not given indications of transferring, changing schools is seen as a strong possibility given the glut of quarterbacks Ohio State has with Cardale Jones and the way J.T. Barrett played before his ankle injury.
Florida State, of course, doesn't have a starting quarterback set for 2015 now that Jameis Winston is leaving for the NFL draft. Miller would be a fit there if he chose to transfer. But given how good of a quarterback he's been in his career, he'd be a fit at a lot of places.
We'll know much more about the answer of the "transfer or not-to-transfer?" question in the coming weeks.
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When asked about Brian Schottenheimer, Steve Spurrier is wonderfully Spurrier
So after news of Schottenheimer's hire spread on Wednesday, the Macon Telegraph reached out to Spurrier and ask the ol' head ball coach what he thought of his former quarterback moving from the same position with the St. Louis Rams to the Georgia Bulldogs.
Spurrier did not disappoint.
“He’s been an NFL coach. I don’t know why he went to college,” Spurrier said. “Maybe he wanted to go back to college, or maybe it was just a good opportunity for him. That’s an excellent opportunity for any coach. Georgia always has a whole bunch of good players. They probably have been the most consistent team in the East. Well, maybe they haven’t, heck we’ve beat them four out of five years, but overall they have probably been one of the best teams on the Eastern side.”
Vintage. And you know, maybe Georgia will be the fun team to poke for Spurrier now that Clemson beat the Gamecocks in November. Mentioning five straight wins just doesn't have the cachet it once did after a 35-7 loss.
Before being the Rams offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer was the New York Jets offensive coordinator and a QB coach for the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins.
For more Georgia news, visit UGASports.com.
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Puppies pick Oregon to win National Championship (Video)
Do you like puppies? Oh, who are we kidding, everyone likes puppies. So you're going to want to watch this video.
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon had it's puppy prediction segment for Monday's National Championship on Wednesday night. Seven puppies had a turf walkway separating themselves from an Ohio State bowl of kibble and an Oregon bowl of kibble.
Hopefully their (lack of) enthusiasm isn't a reflection on the quality of the game. While one puppy was ready to make a pick, everyone else took their time before two reluctantly settled on Oregon, making the Ducks the official "winner" of the contest.
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