The top defensive end in the country, Devon Kennard of Desert Vista High School in Arizona, picked the USC over Texas, Cal, and Arizona St. It was a shocker for the Sun Devils which were counting on him to a prime factor for Dennis Erickson’s squad for the upcoming season.

Unfortunately, he followed his heart, and decided to play for the Trojans. Another top prospect, eager to test his abilities against one of the most respected and talented college football programs in the country. Many Arizona St’s fans are mad, disappointed, and have decided to create some artistic expressions to show their emotions:

And Trojan’s fans, look at Devon Kennard’s highlights!

Fight On, USC Trojans!

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Remember former USC assistant Lane Kiffin coach who became the Oakland Raiders head coach who got fired, and was hired  two months later to be the Tennessee Vols’ head coach?

A lot has happened in the short time period as the new Vols’ head coach. He’s already gained the respect from the Tennessee fans, working long hours before the signing period is up, and creating a buzz in Tennessee. Even before his first day on the job Steve Spuirrer took a jab on his recruiting efforts. Welcome to the Sec, Mr. Kiffin.

The Sec just got a little more tense, rougher, and a tougher battleground for recruiting since superstar recruiters Ed Orgeron, and David Reaves are on Vols’ wagon. As the recruiting effort comes to a close, I’ll keep you updated on the Tennessee Vols.

Tennessee Vols Coaching Staff

Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach

Jim Chaney – 2008- Rams Tight End Coach, 2006-07 Rams Assistant Offensive Line coach, 1999-2006 Purdue Offensive Coordinator, 1997-2001 Purdue Recruiting Coordinator

Defensive Coordinator

Monte Kiffin – 1996-2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator, 1995 New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator, 1992-1994 Minnesota Vikings Linebackers Coach, 1991 Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator, 1990 New York Jets-Linebackers Coach, 1986-1989 Minnesota Vikings-Linebacker Coach, 1984-85 Buffalo Bills Linebackers Coach, 1983 Green Bay Packers Linebackers Coach, 1980-82 North Carolina St, 1979 Arkansas Assistant Head Coach,  1977-78 Arkansas Defensive Coordinator, 1973-76 Nebraska Defensive Coordinator, 1966-72 Nebraska Graduate Assistant

Special Team Coordinator & Running Backs Coach

Eddie Gran – 1999-2008- Auburn Running Backs Coach, 1994-98- Mississippi Running Backs Coach, 1994- Idaho State Wide Receiver Coach 1992-93- Cincinnati Wide Receivers Coach, 1990 Miami Linebackers Coach and Graduate Assistant, 1991 Miami Quarterbacks Coach, 1989- East Carolina Graduate Assistant-Defensive Backs, 1989- Southeast Missouri State-Running Backs Coach,  1987-88 California Lutheran Wide Receivers Coach,

Wide-Receivers Coach

Frank Wilson -2008 Southen Miss Running Backs Coach, 2005-2008 Old Miss Running Backs and Special Teams Coach,

Linebackers Coach

Lance Thompson – 2007-2008 Alabama Outside Linebackers Coach, 2004-06 UCF Defensive Coordinator, 2002-03 LSU Assistant Head Coach, Recruiting Coordinator and Tight ends Coach, 2001 Georgia Tech Defensive Line and Recruiting Coordinator, 1999-2000 Alabama Defensive Coordinator, 1995-98 Georgia Tech Defensive Line and Recruiting Coordinator

Defensive Backs Coach

Willie Mack Garza -2005-08 North Dakota State Defensive Backs and Defensive Coordinator, 2004 Tarleton State University Defensive Backs Coach, 2001-03 Texas Christian University Defensive Backs Coach, 1997-2000 Western Michigan Defensive Back Coach, 1994-96 University of Texas-Austin Graduate Assistant

Recruiting Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach

Ed Orgeron -2008 New Orleans Saints Defensive Line Coach, 2005-07 Mississppi Head Coach, 1998-2004 USC Assistant Head Coach, Recruiting Cooridnator, and Defensive Line Coach, 1995-1997 Syracuse Defensive Line Coach, 1994 Nicholas State Linebackers Coach, 1988- 1992 Miami Defensive Line and Graduate Assistant Coach, 1986-87 Arkansas Assistant Strength Coach, 1985 McNeese St. Cowboys, 1984 Northwestern State Graduate Assistant

Quarterbacks Coach

David Reaves – 2002-2008 South Carolina Quarterback and Recruiting Coach

Tight ends Coach and Tackles

James Cregg – 2006-07 Assistant Offensive Line Coach, 2000-03 Colgate Defensive Line Coach, 1997-1999 Colorado State Graduate Assistant

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Mark Sanchez has a very difficult situation ahead of him. Should he enter the NFL draft, and risk being taken in the late first round or early second round, or stay another year at USC?

One has to firmly believe he’s leaning towards staying at USC since he talked to Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer, and they both decided to stay for their senior season. One would be shocked if Sanchez left for the NFL.

Lets pretend we’re in Mark Sanchez’s shoes, and face his difficult situation.

First off, we have to first consider the other college quarterback’s competition in the NFL draft.

So far, the two quarterbacks getting a lot of attention are Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford and Georgia’s Matthew Stafford.

Comparing their 2008 stats together:

Sam Bradford- 304/442 for 4464 yards, 68.3% CMP, 48 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and a 186.29 quarterback rating.
Matt Stafford- 235/383 for 3,459 yards, 61.4% CMP, 25 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 153.4  quarterback rating.
Mark Sanchez-241/366 for 3,207 yards, 65.8% CMP, 34 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 164.4  quarterback rating.

Based on stats alone, Sam Bradford had the better year.

Size, Weight, and 40 time

Sam Bradford-6-4, 218 lbs, 40 time: 4.72
Matt Stafford- 6-3, 238 lbs, 40 time: 4.75
Mark Sanchez-6-3, 225 lbs, 40 time: 4.71

Now, lets look at what the scouts have said:

Sam Bradford

Positive: a great arm, a cerebral approach to the position and an ideal quarterback’s build at 6 feet 4. (Football Analysts)Brady-like: Quick arm, extremely accurate, and quick release (NFL front-man)
Negative : not vocal, doesn’t have elite arm-strength, and adjusting from a shotgun-heavy offense at Oklahoma to playing primarily under center in the NFL. (Todd McShay-Director of Scout)

Matt Stafford

Positive: NFL Pocket-Passer (ESPN Matt Kiper). Strong Arm, Naturally gifted and strong in the pocket (Former NFL scout-Russ Lande)
Negative: Occasionally throws balls up for grabs when pressured up the middle. Some question his inability to lead Georgia to wins in games over elite team (Former NFL scout-Russ Lande).

Mark Sanchez

Positive: Great mechanics and footwork (NFL front-man),
Negative: Not enough experience, durability, and needs more exposure to demonstrate his stats were not due to his offensive line and playmakers (NFL front-man)

Interesting Note:

Todd McShay, Director for Scout. Inc released his NFL Draft quarterback ranking:

1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2. Mark Sanchez, USC
3. Matthew Stafford, Georgia
4. Nate Davis, Ball State
5. Josh Freeman, Kansas State
6. Tim Tebow, Florida
7. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
8. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State
9. Mike Reilly, Central Washington
10. Drew Willy, Buffalo
11. Nate Brown, Central Arkansas
12. John Parker Wilson, Alabama
13. Chase Daniel, Missouri
14. Cullen Harper, Clemson
15. Curtis Painter, Purdue

Is their something Todd knows about Sanchez that we don’t?

NFL teams that need a quarterback in their drafting order, and the contract signed by last year player at their respected number.

1. Detroit Lions ( 5 years for $57.5 million- $30 million guaranteed)
3.Kansas City Chiefs (5 years for $51 million-$23 million guaranteed)
10. San Francisco 49ers (5 years for $18.9 million-$13.8 million guaranteed)
17. New York Jets (5 years for $15 million-$ 8.9 guaranteed)
18. Chicago Bears (5 years for  $30 million-$ 8.75 guaranteed)
19.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 years for $14.4 million-$8.965 guaranteed)
21.Detroit Lions (again) (5 years for $13.5 million-$7.8 guaranteed)

A player selected in the top 10 guaranteed money is the same as an individual who falls middle round for his whole contract including guaranteed money. If one’s career is not a complete success such as Tim Crouch, or Ryan Leaf; guaranteed money is golden.  If Matt Leinart would have forgo his senior year he could have signed to a 6 year contract for $49.5 million- $24 million guaranteed. By waiting an extra year, Matt was selected 10th and signed a 6 year contract for 50 million-$14 million guaranteed. A difference of 10 million dollars guaranteed, however, he led the Trojans to the National Championship title game in his senior year. It all boils down to the values of the individual. Does Mark want his college degree, or is his primary goal to be in the NFL now?

Fight On, USC Trojans!

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What a weekend in college football.
Alabama victory over Arkansas St was nothing, but pure boredom. 35-0

Highlights.

Penn St had the week off.

Can’t you tell?

Texas Tech victory over Texas was nothing more than a classic football game.

So great in fact that Mike Leach is now giving dating advice ?

And the weather ?

Florida dominated Georgia 49-10.
Point being?

The Bulldogs do suck balls.

Oklahoma dominated Nebraska 62-24.
How bad is Nebraska?

They’re focusing all their energy now towards making Barbecue sauce.

USC dominated Washington 56-0.

The  game was so bad that USC led 42-0 after half-time.
Washington and Washington St are both horrible this year.
It’s so ugly that I’m curious to see the point spread for the Apple cup?

At least Ty has a fall back profession.

TOP 10 in BCS

Final Games
1. Alabama         vs (at) LSU, Miss St, Auburn, *Sec Championship
2. Texas Tech     vs Oklahoma St, (at) Oklahoma, Baylor, *Big-12 Championship
3. Penn St.          vs (at) Iowa, Indiana, Michigan St.
4. Texas             vs Baylor, (at) Kansas, Texas A&M *Big-12 Championship
5. Florida            vs (at) Vanderbilt, South  Carolina, Citadel, *SEC Championship
6. Oklahoma       vs (at) Texas A&M, Texas Tech, (at) Oklahoma St.
7. USC                 vs Cal, at Stanford, Norte Dame,
8. Utah                vs (at) TCU, at SD St., BYU,
9. Oklahoma St   vs (at) Texas Tech, (at) Colorado, Oklahoma *Big 12 Championship
10.Boise State     vs Utah St, (at) Idaho, (at) Nevada.
*If they qualify

The BCS should still be a game of musical chairs before the final BCS standing are mounted for the BCS committee. It will tough to predict the final outcome, but I’ll give you my predictions.

Alabama will lose one game before the year is up. It’s either going to be against LSU or Aurburn. This will drop them to a BCS bowl at large bid. Final Verdict- BCS at large bid.

Texas Tech is in the driver seat for the BCS Championship game. They got a tough game against Ok St this weekend, but I can’t see the Red Raider’s losing at home. If they were to lose, it will be in the Big 12 Championship. Final Verdict-Texas Tech to BCS Championship.

Penn St. is the other team that controls its own destiny. If they overcome their next two games, it sets up a possible match-up with Michigan St to decide their BCS faith which I don’t see them losing. Final Verdict-Penn St to BCS Championship.

Texas lost to Texas Tech hindered their chance at the BCS championship at the moment, but it also leaves them at the perfect opportunity. The pollsters will not forget their narrow defeat and Texas has a easy schedule for the rest of their season. If they can win out and Texas Tech loses, Texas can move up the BCS ranking. Final Verdict-BCS Championship buster or BCS at large.

Florida is Florida. If they get the media attention, they’re bigger than the Kobe, Lebron, and Tiger Woods combined. At the current moment, they’re not getting too much media attention since the Big-12 conference is getting all the love. I can see Florida only getting to the BCS Championship if a Big-12 meltdown exist and possibly playing Penn St in the title game. Final Verdict-BCS Championship buster or BCS at large.

Oklahoma is the red headed step sister. They have been left from all the hype, but will get their shot against Texas Tech and Oklahoma St later on in the year. If Oklahoma wins out, I can see them going to a BCS title game, but I don’t see they being them both. Final Verdict-BCS Championship buster or BCS at large.

USC is walking through mud. They’re playing their best football, but the lack of competition from the rest of the Pac-10 makes it impossible for USC to move up in the polls. Final Verdict-USC will get a BCS at large bid.

Utah will not make it to the BCS championship and would be lucky to make a BCS at large bid. Weak Conference and lack of respect from the media.

Oklahoma St. could sneak into the top three spots in the BCS if they could win out the rest of their games. If they win against Texas Tech & Oklahoma, they will move up to either to 2-3 in the polls. If one of those victories games comes in dominating fashion, book the Cowboys to the BCS Championship. Final Verdict-BCS Championship buster or BCS at large.

Boise State. See Utah. S-O-S.

Fight On, USC Trojans!

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