Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett is the best pure pocket passer in this year's draft—and if he can fix his problems of mobility in the pocket, he will enjoy a long, successful NFL career. Mallett has all the intangibles you look for in an NFL QB—height, big arm, good accuracy, and intelligence.  He even mastered a pro-style offense in college. He also has all the impressive stats—he was Gatorade High School Player of the Year in 2006, and ...

So what's the deal with the blue field? I understand the inherent inferiority the Boise State program must feel because, well, it's not one of the big boys. Whether in terms of name recognition or talent, the Broncos are obviously harboring the feeling of not quite measuring up to the powers of the college football world. But why practically yell that lack of self-esteem from the rooftops by soaking your turf in the color of Papa Smurf? Sure, ...

The Atlantic Coastal Conference is regaining recognition for the upcoming 2011 college football season.Restored heavyweights like Florida State and Virginia Tech headline the conference, but Maryland and North Carolina State both finished in the Top 25 in 2010 too.Nobody can count out the Miami Hurricanes with star quarterback Jacory Harris either, as he looks to rebound from an injury-stricken season in 2010. The Hurricanes will again play Ohio State, except this time in Miami.There are ...

The 2010-2011 college basketball season has been one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. Some teams have not succeeded the way they were expected to this season. As the regular season comes to a conclusion, here are the biggest disappointments of the year. 1) Michigan State When Duke won the national championship last year, many analysts chose Michigan State to be the 2011 champion. The Spartans were ranked No. 2 in the nation when the ...

Here's how the Pac-10 Tournament seeds and bracket are set after the final weekend of conference play: SEEDS 1. Arizona (14-4) 2. UCLA (13-5) 3. Washington (11-7) 4. USC (10-8) 5. California (10-8) 6. WSU (9-9) 7. Oregon (7-11) 8. Stanford (7-11) 9. OSU (5-13) 10. ASU (4-14)   BRACKET All games will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. All game times listed as EST.   Wednesday, March 9 No. 8 Stanford vs. No. 9 Oregon State, 9 p.m. No. 7 Oregon vs No. 10 ASU, 11:30 p.m.   Thursday, March 10 No. 4 USC vs. No. ...

For the past few days, the college football world has been given reason to forget about the long offseason and have their attention focused on Oregon. All last year, Oregon captivated the sports world with its high scoring games and fast paced offense. Now they have drawn us in for a different reason.On Thursday, Yahoo released an article stating there were ties between two people Oregon paid for recruiting services and then recruits that ended ...

With the nation finally realizing that Jimmer Fredette has not been a one man army after the suspension of Brandon Davies for violating the honor code, could JaJuan Johnson step in and grab the National Player of the Year honors. Johnson has been one of the most consistent big men this season. The 6'10" senior who has a mid-range dagger that kills defenses is one of the most versatile players in the nation. He is ...

This article compares two teams currently on the NCAA tournament bubble with comparable RPI and overall credentials.  Think of it as a virtual play-in game; two teams who could potentially meet in a First Four matchup.  Michigan (17-12, 8-9 Big Ten); RPI: 59, SOS: 21 Georgia (19-9, 8-6 SEC); RPI: 36, SOS: 30 Common Opponents: None   Why Michigan Gets In Michigan has quietly won seven of their past ten games in the Big Ten and is a win away from ...

For decades, Auburn University has lived in the shadow of The University of Alabama.  Called Alabama’s “Little Brother,” Auburn fans take exception in light of recent success in football. So recently, a commentary by Ronnie Sanders on the Auburn Undercover website caught my eye that took up this issue with a piece entitled, “Nobody’s Little Brother.”   I plan to provide copious evidence as to why Auburn University has been, and likely always will be, The University ...

The legendary I-back position is unique to the Cornhuskers.  Four of them have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame—the first in 1954 and the last in 2006. Ahman Green could one day be inducted, but where does he rank on my list? You'll just have to follow the show to find out.     Who was the first Nebraska running back to scamper for 1,000 yards in a season? The answer is within your realm ...