Class of 2012 NCAA Football Hall of Fame Announced
The College Hall of Fame induction class of 2012 was announced Tuesday morning by the National Football Foundation and includes 14 players and three coaches. News that three of the inductees, Ty Detmer (QB, BYU 1988-91), Jimmy Johnson (Head coach, Oklahoma State 1979-83, and Miami FL 1984-88), and Phil Fulmer (Head coach, Tennessee, 1992-08), were leaked early.
All 17 men will be inducted at the National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner in December at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York and will be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana during a summer ceremony in 2013.
College Football Classified
Join us for College Football Classified each week as we gear up for the 2012 College Football Season. This is the program where NCAA Football and NFL Writer Dory LeBlanc and NFL Draft Analyst and NCAA Football Writer Trey Randall take an in depth look at the world of college football – from hot topics to specific schools and everything in between.
This week Dory and Trey begin the show discussing the event held Tuesday at NYU where Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger and Foxsports’ Jason Whitlock went head-to-head in a debate over banning college football. (DOH!)
They are then joined by CrystalBallRun.com‘s managing editor Aaron Torres who gave his opinion why the NYU debate was preposterous. After some talk about the hot topic of the month – head injuries, the three discuss the proposed playoff scenario including Big 10 Commissioner Jim Delaney’s comments regarding Alabama and Nick Saban’s response. Dory, Trey, and Aaron speak for a few minutes about how the rematch between the Crimson Tide and LSU in the BCS National Championship Game was not only warranted, but why Alabama was the best team in the nation in 2011.
Is Sarah Phillips “Ruining” My Future?
A friend texted me Saturday and asked if I felt Sarah Phillips was ruining any opportunities for me. I texted back “No” as I had done several times over the course of the past week – the same question posed repeatedly to me via twitter DMs, texts, Facebook, and even email.
This morning, I was asked by one of my kids’ teachers to speak with the class next week about being a female sports writer and about all the obstacles I have to overcome on a daily basis. I volunteer frequently at the school, and happen to live next door to my daughter’s fourth grade teacher, so my answer was naturally “Yes, of course.” After I replied to the email, I sent back another response asking, “What exactly do you mean by ‘obstacles’?” The answer I received was probably one I should have expected: “You know, with all the Erin Andrews’ out there and that girl that lied to ESPN.”
College Football Classified
Join us for College Football Classified each week as we gear up for the 2012 College Football Season. This is the program where NCAA Football and NFL Writer Dory LeBlanc and NFL Draft Analyst and NCAA Football Writer Trey Randall take an in depth look at the world of college football – from hot topics to specific schools and everything in between.
On this first edition of College Football Classified, Dory and Trey talk in depth about the passing of Junior Seau, head injuries at all levels of the game, and how to keep the players safe. Trey shares his perspective as a former linebacker (UL-Lafayette) on the violence of football, while both stress the importance of athletic trainers present at every practice and game starting at high school in order to properly detect when a player has a concussion.
Next, our hosts talk about the three arrests this week from prominent programs all involving “good kids” that made bad choices, and what the future may hold for Tommy Rees (QB, Notre Dame). Already in a quarterback competition in South Bend for the starting position, Rees’ arrest may have made the decision easier for Brian Kelly. That leads into the final topic of the the program – college commits who decommit and how the criticisms of these young men can be a little harsh.
NFL Draft Cheat Sheet (Special Draft Review Edition)
Join us for NFL Draft Cheat Sheet each week as we gear up for the 2012 NFL Draft April 26-28. This is the program where NCAA Football & NFL Writer Dory LeBlanc and co-host NFL Scout Jayson Braddock take an in depth look at everything from NFL prospects to specific team needs.
Now that the build up is over, Jayson and Dory give you a recap of some key points from the 2012 NFL Draft. They begin the show talking about the first round surprises – both theirs and what the fans have been buzzing about. They discuss in depth which teams had the best overall drafts pick by pick, which players were good value late. and breakdown which teams that had them scratching their heads. Tune in for a full 60 minutes of draft recap.
Analyzing Round #3 of the 2012 NFL Draft
Dory LeBlanc, Jayson Braddock and Jake Ciely bring you their take live from Radio City Music Hall
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(64) Indianapolis Colts – Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
If the Colts want to go with a two TE set, they’ll start with the top two TEs in the draft.
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(65) St. Louis Rams – Trumaine Johnson, CB/S, Montana
Johnson’s size screams “Safety”, but Fisher insists he’ll be a corner. We’ll see if that changes, and that three CBs will possibly start.
Analyzing Round #2 of the 2012 NFL Draft
Dory LeBlanc, Jayson Braddock and Jake Ciely bring you their take live from Radio City Music Hall
1. (33) St. Louis Rams – Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
In the press conference at the end of the night, Les Snead said that Quick was a guy they had been targeting for a few weeks and that they knew at the end of the first round that this pick was taken.
Fantasy Impact: Big time upside, big time risk. We’ve been surprised by small-school WRs (Colston) before, but odds are at least a year away – more for keeper leagues
2. (34) Indianapolis Colts – Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
Andrew Luck’s favorite collegiate target will try to continue the trend in the NFL.
Fantasy Impact: Immediate Top 15 potential. Was the best Fantasy rated TE in the draft & will start from day one. Jimmy Graham a decent comparison
Analyzing Round #1 of the 2012 NFL Draft
Dory LeBlanc, Jayson Braddock and Jake Ciely bring you their take live from Radio City Music Hall
1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
There’s no surprise the Colts selected Luck as it was assumed since their season ended 2-14 and new GM Ryan Grigson confirmed the pick Wednesday. What’s important now is to make sure they give what they hope to be a replica of Manning’s success the protection he needs and the tools to succeed.
Fantasy Worth: Remember, seeing QBs succeed in Fantasy is a rarity. He’s not Cam Newton, but can succeed like or better than Dalton. Would take in Top 20 but around 15th QB after you already have a QB.
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Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Another no-brainer. The Skins gave up this year’s first and second round picks as well as their first round picks next year and in 2014 to the Rams so they could draft the QB who is a perfect fit for the Mike Shanahan offense. Unlike Luck, Griffin is starting off with a better cast surrounding him and should see success early.
Fantasy Worth: More upside than Luck as a rookie. Given his dual-threat ability, he could surprise like Cam. Would take after Schaub comes off the board.
Giving Chad Faulcon a Shot in the 2012 NFL Draft
Chad Faulcon (center) makes a tackle during the Player's All Star Game
When you hear “2012 NFL Draft” the first names that you think of are probably Andrew Luck, RG3, Trent Richardson, Mo Claiborne, or Justin Blackmon. And rightfully so; these five young men played for some of the biggest programs in college football. This time of year when you played for a powerhouse your name becomes a powerhouse.
But hundreds of young men, just as talented, play for much smaller programs in much smaller conferences. You’re about to meet one of them.
A player who was a regional defensive player of the year, conference defensive player of the year, and an All-American. The reason you haven’t heard of him is quite simple: he plays for a Division III school.
NFL Draft Cheat Sheet with Janoris Jenkins
Join us for NFL Draft Cheat Sheet each week as we gear up for the 2012 NFL Draft April 26-28. This is the program where NCAA Football & NFL Writer Dory LeBlanc and co-host NFL Scout Jayson Braddock take an in depth look at everything from NFL prospects to specific team needs.
With four days until the Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck….
On this episode our hosts talk in depth with another prospect getting a lot of buzz – former Florida/North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins. Janoris openly and honestly talks about his off field issues that led him to be dismissed from the Gators, how he has matured as a young man over the course of the last season as a Lion, and breaks down the differences between wide receivers AJ Green (Cincinnati Bengals), Julio Jones (Atlanta Falcons), and Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina Gamecocks). Jenkins talks about what he learned from his mistakes, and what kind of player the NFL team that drafts him will be getting.
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