Posted by Alec Nathan on January-8-2017 Add Comments

CFP National Championship 2017: Preview and Prediction for Alabama vs. Clemson

It's time for Round 2 between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers. A year after the Tide trumped the Tigers in a College Football Playoff National Championship showdown, Clemson has its eyes on revenge as the two sides get ready to clash at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. On the flip side, the Crimson Tide will be looking to secure their fifth national championship 2009. With kickoff quickly approaching, there's plenty to break down on both ...
Posted by Alex Ballentine on January-8-2017 Add Comments

Clemson vs. Alabama: TV Info, Picks for College Football Championship 2017

After another season of college football we are right back to where we were a year ago: The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers squaring off for a national championship.  It pretty much looked like Alabama was destined to be back in this spot all season. The team marched through the season undefeated with its 10-0 win against LSU representing the closest game. It's been trademark Alabama domination and it'll be looking to go post-to-post ...
Posted by Maurice Moton on January-8-2017 Add Comments

College Football Championship 2017: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Time, More

The Alabama Crimson Tide will attempt to accomplish what the Clemson Tigers failed to do last year—complete a perfect 15-0 season. Though it’s a College Football Playoff National Championship rematch in a different venue, we must acknowledge major differences for Round 2 between the Crimson Tide and the Tigers. For starters, wide receiver Mike Williams will suit up against Alabama for this matchup. He missed all but one game during his junior year with a neck ...
Posted by Adam Kramer on January-8-2017 Add Comments

The Most Feared Backup Punter in the Country: Alabama’s Hard-Hitting Mack Wilson

TAMPA, Fla. — He weighs 244 spectacular pounds. He last ran the 40 somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.6 seconds, by his best estimate. Earlier this year, he hit a player so hard that he apparently knocked out a tooth. He was one of the most coveted football recruits in the class of 2016, a player so special that Nick Saban—the Nick Saban—publicly dabbed to secure his commitment. Though he is Reuben Foster’s backup on the depth ...
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Grayson Allen’s Alleged Trip Attempt vs Boston College Ruled Inconclusive by ACC

The ACC released a statement on Saturday night saying it could not rule with certainty that Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen attempted to trip a Boston College Eagles player during his team's 93-82 win earlier in the day.  According to ESPN.com news services, the statement noted "there is nothing conclusive that can be determined" after Allen's left leg made contact with Connar Tava when the Eagles forward set a screen on the Blue Devils guard ...
Posted by Adam Wells on January-7-2017 Add Comments

JuJu Smith-Schuster Declares for 2017 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

USC wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has declared for the 2017 NFL draft.  Smith-Schuster, a likely first-round pick, announced his decision on Twitter: Smith-Schuster entered 2016 as one of the top receiver prospects in the nation and did nothing to hurt his stock during the season.  ESPN's Todd McShay ranked Smith-Schuster 19th on his list of the top 32 prospects in November, highlighting one potential concern before pinpointing what makes him special: "Smith-Schuster had 368 yards and six TDs in ...
Posted by Tim Daniels on January-7-2017 Add Comments

Hamidou Diallo to Kentucky: Wildcats Land 5-Star SG Prospect

Hamidou Diallo, one of the best all-around athletes in the 2017 recruiting class, announced Saturday he's going to play college basketball at Kentucky. ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello first reported the news and shed some light on the timing of the announcement: Diallo is a 5-star prospect who checks in as the No. 10 overall recruit in the 2017 class, according to Scout. He also sits atop the list of incoming shooting guards. The Putnam Science Academy (Connecticut) product is ...
Posted by Damon Sayles on January-7-2017 Add Comments

Nation’s No. 1, RB Najee Harris, Deserves the Spotlight but Never Wanted It

SAN ANTONIO — Well...it's over. No, it really isn't. Najee Harris played his final game as a high school athlete Saturday, rushing eight times for 22 yards for the West team in a 27-17 loss to the East team in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome. And when the game was over, there was his mother, Tianna Hicks, by his side. They took pictures with fans and had fun conversations with anyone not looking to go ...
Posted by Alec Nathan on January-7-2017 Add Comments

Myles Davis Reinstated by Xavier: Latest Details and Comments

The Xavier Musketeers reinstated senior guard Myles Davis Saturday after he was initially suspended in September for his alleged involvement in two criminal incidents with his ex-girlfriend.   "Beginning tomorrow Myles Davis will be reinstated to our basketball program," head coach Chris Mack said, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Rick Broering.  WLWT's Mark Slaughter relayed Mack's complete statement regarding Davis' reinstatement:  In August, the Cincinnati Enquirer's Kevin Grasha reported Davis was facing multiple criminal charges for misdemeanor criminal damaging.  Citing court filings, ...
Posted by Sanjay Kirpalani on January-7-2017 Add Comments

Winners and Losers of the 2017 Army All-American Bowl

The future stars of college football were on display during the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday. The East squad defeated the West by a score of 27-17. A number of talented prospects had already declared their college intentions, and seven others announced their commitments during Saturday's game. A handful of programs saw their recruits shine, while others struggled to make impacts. Which prospects made the most of the opportunity to compete during the week? Let's take a look ...