Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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Michigan St. WR Kings Jr. arrested again
Report: Michigan State's Macgarrett Kings Jr. charged with 2 misdemeanors
Michigan State WR Macgarrett Kings Jr. has been reportedly charged with two misdemeanors after he was arrested early Saturday morning.
Kings, who will be a senior receiver in the fall, has been charged with drunken and disorderly conduct and obstructing, resisting, hindering or assaulting a police officer, according to East Lansing 54-B District Court documents. Both are misdemeanors punishable by up to 93 days in jail and $500 in fines.
Kings, 21, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was arrested in East Lansing at 2:36 a.m. on Saturday, according to court documents. MSU coach Mark Dantonio could not be reached immediately for comment on the status of Kings with the team, which starts spring football March 24.
It's not the first time that Kings has been arrested around this time of year as a member of Michigan State's football team, either. He was arrested in April of 2014 for DUI and OWIafter his blood alcohol level tested at 0.234 on a breath test. He missed much of Michigan State's spring football season and was sentenced to 13 months probation in the summer following a plea deal.
If he's convicted of the charge of drunken and disorderly conduct, it's a violation of his probation. As part of the terms of his probation, per the Free-Press, he was prohibited from consuming alcohol.
Kings had 29 catches for 404 yards in 2014. Before his 21st birthday in September, Kings said he wanted a touchdown or two against Wyoming. He didn't even get a catch, though he had two carries for two yards.
For more Michigan State news, visit SpartanMag.com.
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Brother of top QB recruit Shea Patterson hired at Ole Miss
Shea Patterson is the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2016. He's Rivals' No. 3 prospect overall. He's listed as having a solid verbal commitment to Ole Miss.
And his brother is now a member of the Ole Miss staff.
Per the Clarion-Ledger, Sean Patterson is the associate director for recruiting operations and was added to the staff directory on Monday. Per an Ole Miss spokesperson, Sean Patterson started working at Ole Miss on Feb. 23.
While it's obvious that there are advantages to Ole Miss hiring Sean Patterson for a position that was unfilled after it was created in 2014, hiring a coach or family member of a prized recruit to the staff of a team is nothing new. There may be more notable examples in basketball, but it's not unheard of in football.
And it's not like Ole Miss is hiring Shea's brother from out of nowhere, either. It just looks really transparent.
Sean, a former quarterback at Duquesne, was an offensive quality control assistant for LSU until he resigned earlier in February on the same day Shea Patterson made his verbal commitment to the Rebels. Before that, he was an assistant at Arizona, a school where Shea had previously verbally committed. He decommitted from the Wildcats in July, a week after Sean had taken the position at LSU for the 2014 season.
Shea Patterson is a native of Shreveport, La., and had scholarship offers from 28 other schools including LSU and five other members of the SEC. If his brother doesn't find that it's a good fit at Ole Miss, he can always change his verbal commitment again and sign with a different school on National Signing Day 2016. We're sure there are many other programs who would gladly hire Sean to secure the services of Shea.
For more Ole Miss news, visit RebelGrove.com.
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Hokies RB Shai McKenzie suspended indefinitely after arrest
Virginia Tech running back Shai McKenzie has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested and charged with two counts of “contributing to the delinquency of a minor,” according to the Roanoke Times.
The charges are class one misdemeanors and have the potential for 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500.
Hokies head coach Frank Beamer is aware of the situation and athletic department spokesperson Whit Babcock issued a statement on the program’s behalf.
“We are aware of the situation and misdemeanor arrest. We take these matters seriously,” Babcock told the Times in an email. “Coach Beamer has suspended Shai indefinitely from all team related activities as of yesterday. It’s in the hands of the proper authorities and we will respect the process.”
According to the Times, warrants were filed in Montgomery County (Va.) Court detailing an investigation into the 19-year-old McKenzie and Devin A. Gavion, an 18-year-old Virginia Tech student, for “carnal knowledge of a child between the ages of 13 and 15.”
McKenzie and Gavion reportedly met two girls, one age 15 and another age 14, on social media.
From the Times:
Police obtained a warrant for McKenzie and Gavion's DNA on Feb. 27 after two girls, one 15 years old and another 14, met two adult males using social media, who they later identified as McKenzie and Gavion. The warrant states that an investigation included information that the group met at a home in Christiansburg "and it was revealed" they "had sexual intercourse" between Feb. 11 and Feb. 15. Four condoms were also recovered from the residence, according to the warrant.
McKenzie was processed and released on $5,000 bond, accoding to the Christiansburg Police Department. Gavion, who is being held at the Western Virginia Regional Jail, is facing a felony count of carnal knowledge and a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
McKenzie was a true freshman in 2014 who quickly established himself as one of the team’s top backs. Before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late September, McKenzie rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns on 53 carries in five games for the Hokies.
According to the Times, McKenzie has been participating in the team’s winter workouts, including on Tuesday.
The Hokies are scheduled to begin spring practice on March 24.
For more Virginia Tech news, visit HokieHaven.com.
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TCU to visit Alabama to analyze the Tide's recruiting practices
TCU is heading east for some recruiting pointers.
Coach Gary Patterson and his staff are heading to Alabama when spring practice concludes to see how Alabama has been so successful in recent years on the recruiting trail.
“We want to see some things recruiting-wise, how they do things,” Patterson said via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “You don’t just learn Xs and Os from people. You’re trying to learn things on a lot of different levels.”
In return, Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and his father have been looking at the characteristics of the uptempo offense TCU installed for 2014 with great success (Yes, we still remember Nick Saban's comments about tempo and player safety). The Horned Frogs only lost to Baylor en route to a 12-1 season.
“I need to grow analysts,” Patterson said. “You’ve got to have people who can help you find out about recruits faster. That’s somebody that’s won championships, that’s always had the No. 1, 2, 3 recruiting class.”
It's a win-win for both programs, especially TCU. While the Horned Frogs were fourth in the Big 12 in Rivals' 2015 recruiting rankings, TCU was 34th in the country. While Alabama officially lost the 2015 recruiting title to USC per Rivals, it wasn't by much, if any at all.
WIth Sonny Cumbie and Doug Meacham, both savants of uptempo offenses, TCU was fifth in the country in total offense in 2014. The year before (which necessitated the offensive style change), the Horned Frogs were 108th. Imagine how potent the offense could be with higher-level recruits and another couple years of fine-tuning?
For more TCU news, visit PurpleMenace.com.
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Notre Dame lineman Matt Hegarty to pursue graduate transfer
Matt Hegarty, a starter on Notre Dame’s offensive line, will play elsewhere in 2015.
After overcoming a stroke in 2012, Hegarty played in 12 games in 2013 and started 11 of the Fighting Irish’s 13 games in 2014 at center and guard.
Despite his extensive playing time, Hegarty explained that his decision to pursue a graduate transfer for his final season of college football stemmed from the uncertainty surrounding his standing on the team’s depth chart heading into the 2015 season.
Here’s his entire statement, via ESPN.com:
"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that the Notre Dame Football program has afforded me. I want to thank Notre Dame, my coaches, my teammates and friends at school for the four great years I had at Notre Dame. I also want to thank the Notre Dame Nation for all of their support over the years. My focus has been to pour myself into everything that I have done at ND. I have worked hard and have always done everything that was asked of me. Recently my coaches informed me that they wanted me to change positions. They also explained that with many younger players in the wings, they wanted to develop them more heavily in the rotation – a need that I understand and appreciate.
"Unfortunately, I have already had to miss a precious amount of football battling back from my stroke, and I value every rep and opportunity going into my final year of college ball that much more. My goal is to contribute this season, continue to develop my skills and pursue my dream of playing in the NFL. Because of this goal, I have asked for a transfer to play at another school where I can contribute more on the field. Notre Dame has amassed formidable depth on the O-line and have many very talented players to fill all positions. So I wish everyone at ND the best this year and especially to my 15 brothers on the offensive line as they prepare for the 2015 season."
The 6-foot-4, 295-pound Hegarty, a native of Aztec, New Mexico, is set to graduate from Notre Dame in May. Hegarty was a four-star recruit who redshirted his first season with the Irish in 2011.
In 2012, he was second on the depth chart at center and appeared in the team’s first nine games, primarily on special teams, before suffering a “mini-stroke” on Nov. 8. Hegarty later underwent heart surgery in December 2012 to repair two small holes in his heart. Hegarty was able to rejoin the team for spring ball in 2013.
With Hegarty moving on to another school, Nick Martin could potentially move back to center after sliding over to left guard for most of the 2014 season.
Notre Dame begins spring practice on March 18.
For more Notre Dame news, visit BlueAndGold.com.
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Fresh off Cotton Bowl TD, 410-pound LaQuan McGowan practicing at TE
Fresh off what is arguably the greatest fat guy touchdown of all-time, Baylor’s LaQuan McGowan has been practicing at tight end during spring practice.
McGowan, a guard who is listed at 6-foot-7 and 410 pounds, caught an 18-yard touchdown pass against Michigan State in the third quarter of the Cotton Bowl after checking in as an eligible receiver.
McGowan, a redshirt junior who is now wearing No. 80, showed how well he can move for his size against the Spartans. Now Baylor head coach Art Briles hopes to incorporate the big man into the offense moving forward.
“We’re looking at him as kind of a slot and tight end type of guy,” Briles said per the Waco Tribune. “He can certainly help us in the run game in those situations. The way we’re looking at it is we’ve got three games in nonconference to kind of feel it out and see what he can do and teach him what to do in live action.”
Bears quarterback Seth Russell, who is slated to replace Bryce Petty as starter, is impressed with McGowan’s hands.
“His hands are about as big as my leg, so I can pretty much put it wherever and he can snag it out of the air,” Russell said.
Hopefully we’ll see McGowan’s receiving skills on display once again in Baylor’s spring game on March 20.
For more Baylor news, visit SicEmSports.com.
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ASU releases new rendering of Sun Devil Stadium renovations (Photo)
Arizona State is moving ahead with renovations to Sun Devil Stadium and released an updated look at what the stadium will look like when the renovations are complete.
According to the university, the changes to Sun Devil Stadium include the "'Double Inferno' upgraded student section, enhanced seating and legroom, more restrooms and concession options, technological upgrades, improved air and traffic flow through the venue, a connection to the surrounding landscape, additional premium seating options, and a new video board and sound system, among other new amenities."
The first phase of the renovations is a new student section in the south end zone. It's expected to be complete in August before the 2015 season. The second phase of construction will begin after the 2015 season while the third phase will be done before the 2017 season.
Sun Devil Stadium originally opened in 1958.
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Report: Former WVU QB Clint Trickett starting coaching career
Former West Virginia QB Clint Trickett wanted to become a coach when his playing days were over and it appears he didn't have to wait long to be one.
According to Fox Sports, Trickett is set to be the quarterbacks coach at East Mississippi Community College.
Former #WVU & #FSU QB Clint Trickett will be the new QB coach at East Mississippi CC, source tells @FoxSports.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 3, 2015
Trickett was forced to retire from football in December after suffering five concussions in 14 months. In his career at Florida State and West Virginia, Trickett threw for 5.837 yards, 32 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.
His father, Rick, is the offensive line coach at Florida State.
EMCC has won three of the last four NJCAA football championships. Ole Miss QB Bo Wallace played there before he went to the Rebels and so did Chad Kelly, who is transferring to Ole Miss for the 2015 season. Kelly, who has had a couple tumultuous off-field incidents, spent a year at EMCC after he parted ways with Clemson.
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