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FOXSports.com News for Illinois FOXSports.com News for Illinois View source archive --> Search this source --> ·O-D Bowl: Final Player Notes - West While the West lost the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on Friday, that still did not diminish the fact that there were a number of kids on the team who had great weeks of practice and finished it off with strong games. Here are our top 15 performers on the West and notes on the whole team. ·NC LB Visiting Clemson Friday This uncommitted sleeper from the Tar Heel State will visit Clemson officially this coming weekend. ·USAAB Stock Report: East Offense SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Scout.com spent the week covering the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the practices for the game. We had a great chance to evaluate each prospect on offense and defense. ·Tall Indiana Receiver Drawing 2010 Interest With a prolific passing attack, Illinois has been an attractive destination for talented pass catchers in recent years. As the recruiting spotlight turns to the 2010 class, one wide receiver to keep an eye on is Charles Torwudzo. After sustaining an injury that shortened his junior season, Charles is poised for a standout senior year. ·GBW Video Interview: Marcus Hall There were rumors Marcus Hall would commit this week. While he did not, he is starting to set visits and narrow his choices down. Where does Michigan stand in those choices? GBW's Eugene Hankerson and Sam Webb found out. ·O-D Bowl: East Continues Win Streak After an intense week of practice, the hitting was hard and there were several big plays in the 3rd Annual Offense-Defense All American Bowl. However, it wasn't too close on the scoreboard as the East ran away with it 29-3. ·Defensive Player Quotes See what Colts defensive leaders Bob Sanders, Dwight Freeney, and Kelvin Hayden had to say about the playoff matchup with the San Diego Chargers this weekend! ·Pack, Spartans Lead for Jones Pack Pride talks with Tampa (Fla.) Wharton safety Jairus Jones about his top two schools. ·Offense-Defense Interview: Tommie Hopkins Tommie Hopkins has been one of the best of the defensive backs in Myrtle Beach this week. An Illinois commitment for quite some time, he talked about the East St. Louis to Champaign connection and more.

FOXSports.com News for Indiana FOXSports.com News for Indiana View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Pack, Spartans Lead for Jones Pack Pride talks with Tampa (Fla.) Wharton safety Jairus Jones about his top two schools. ·Indiana Inside Slant The Hoosiers' 2008 season was supposed to be a landmark, a campaign that saw IU return to a bowl and start to build a program that hasn't known much success over the years. Instead, the Hoosiers slumped to a 3-9 season and capped off a dismal year by getting whipped 62-10 by Purdue in West Lafayette. Suffering the worst loss in 115 years to the hated Boilermakers sends Indiana into an off-season that is expected to ... ·Indiana Notes, Quotes GAME OF THE YEAR: Indiana 21, Northwestern 19 -- IU was riding a five-game losing streak before Northwestern came into town on homecoming weekend. The Wildcats were ranked No. 24 in the nation at the time, but Indiana forced five turnovers and played tight defense in the fourth quarter to score the victory. WR Tandon Doss enjoyed a breakout game with eight catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. ·Indiana Strategy and Personnel PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2009: DE Jammie Kirlew -- Kirlew's high motor and high football IQ makes him difficult to stop, and his ability to be disruptive in the backfield will give IU's defense a boost. He also will draw more attention from opposing blockers, which should help his teammates in the long run. ·Live! From the UnderArmour All-America Game Scout.com is on hand all week covering the UnderArmour All-America Game in Orlando and will post all the live updates, photo galleries, and stories in this one story so the fans will have easy access to find information on their top recruits... ·USAAB: East-West edge report Scout.com has spent the last two days scouting players on both the East and West teams playing in the U.S. Army All-American Game. Several positions were broken down by individuals while others were given an edge for the entire unit. ·ScoutTV: USAAB Roundtable San Antonio, Texas -- The Scout.com recruiting team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl breaks down the top performers in the first day of practice in this ScoutTV presentation. ·USAAB East Photo Gallery San Antonio, Texas - Here are photos from the first day of practice with the East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. ·Offense-Defense East Notebook Myrtle Beach, S.C. - Opening day of practice at the Offense-Defense All-American-Bowl got cut in half with a rained out morning session, but later the sun was out, giving ample time for players to shine in the afternoon.

FOXSports.com News for Iowa FOXSports.com News for Iowa View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Owls Pick Up Talented QB Rice Football received a very promising addition to the program recently when Arlington Lamar Quarterback Michael Poynter visited the Rice campus to tell coaches he would be walking on this fall... ·10 reasons Florida will beat Oklahoma A certain trash-talking Sooners corner is just one of 10 reasons Pete Fiutak says the Gators can beat Oklahoma. ·2008 Iowa Football Recap: Scoring & Turnovers The 2008 Iowa football season is in the books, and the Hawkeyes finished strong, winning six of their last seven games to record a nine-win campaign. Jon Miller takes a general look at Iowa's offensive and defensive scoring statistics, both of which were Top Ten marks all time in Hawkeye football history, plus more... ·Defenders focus on QB, RB The Vikings have faced a lot of good quarterback-running back combinations this season, but Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook might be the most versatile combination in that department. Several Vikings defenders talked about the keys to taking them out of their game. ·NU Actually Beat Iowa 5 Ways The Iowa-Northwestern Outback Bowl vs the Alamo Bowl controversey continues on the boards. Iowa fans are raving about their big win down in the Outback - that's fine. But NU Fan Chuck Herron points out that it was too bad for both bowls bottom line that Iowa didn't get ashot to show what they could do against the much better Missouri Tigers, sending the Wildcats to Florida last week. ·UnderArmour Day Three: Team White Top 5 on O Five players made the biggest impression on the final day of practice in Orlando at the UnderArmour All-America Game, and here is a look at Team White's top players... ·Offensive Player Quotes See what Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne, Dominic Rhodes, Anthony Gonzalez and Adam Vinatieri are thinking as they prepare to take on San Diego this weekend! ·UA Interview: WR Keenan Davis Keenan Davis was overjoyed to be selected to play in the Under Armour All-American game. He is proud to be a Hawkeye and proud to be representing his home state this weekend and beyond. ·Pioli's Quest For Control Sources tell Scout.com insiders what's really happening behind the scenes in Kansas City, Cleveland and New England. Here are Pioli's three options and what we're hearing...

FOXSports.com News for Michigan FOXSports.com News for Michigan View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Audio: Rick Leach on Big Will, Beilein, & MSU Former Michigan quarterback Rick Leach dialed into the the Michigan Insider Morning Show on Sports Talk 1050 WTKA this AM to share his thoughts on the Will Campbell commitment, the basketball season, and his special feelings for MSU. ·Anderson Starting To Receive Interest The blazing junior defensive back from St. Edward High School in Ohio has recently shown up on the college radar. Where will he go from here? What are his future plans? Has anyone extended an offer? ·Hosley Schedules Visit to Tampa The Bulls made the final cut for CB Jayron Hosley. They have been recruiting him heavily since March and will have an opportunity to show him around Tampa next weekend when he comes in for an official visit. Read on to find out where USF stands with Jayron and what big-time offer just came a few weeks ago. Only on USFNation.com! ·Audio: The Big Will Chronology William Campbell's recruiting story had its fair share of twists and turns in its waning moments, but GoBlueWolverine held steadfast in its belief that Michigan would again be his choice. Many have asked why. During the recruiting roundup on Michigan Insider Morning Show onSports Talk 1050 WTKA, Sam Webb explained the numerous contacts and events that led to that persistent confidence. ·GBW Video: 1-on-1 with Je'Ron Stokes GoBlueWolverine's one-on-one postgame interview with Philadelphia (PA) Northeast WR Je'Ron Stokes. The talented wideout discussed his performance in the US Army All American Game, his recruitment, and more. ·USAAB Stock Report: East Offense SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Scout.com spent the week covering the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the practices for the game. We had a great chance to evaluate each prospect on offense and defense. ·10 reasons Florida will beat Oklahoma A certain trash-talking Sooners corner is just one of 10 reasons Pete Fiutak says the Gators can beat Oklahoma. ·GBW Video: Jeremy Gallon Interview Apopka standout Jeremy Gallon has been one of the state of Florida's top offensive players over the past few years, but mostly at quarterback. This week, he played wide receiver in San Antonio, where he will play in Ann Arbor next fall. He talked abot his week at the Army Game and more. ·Ohio State win would give relief to BCS Much-maligned Ohio State can quiet its critics (and end one BCS controversy) with a win over Texas, Michael Rosenberg says.

FOXSports.com News for Michigan State FOXSports.com News for Michigan State View source archive --> Search this source --> ·O-D Bowl: Final Player Notes - West While the West lost the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on Friday, that still did not diminish the fact that there were a number of kids on the team who had great weeks of practice and finished it off with strong games. Here are our top 15 performers on the West and notes on the whole team. ·USAAB Stock Report: East Offense SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Scout.com spent the week covering the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the practices for the game. We had a great chance to evaluate each prospect on offense and defense. ·Future Texans RB in Orlando? The Texans running game grew by leaps and bounds in 2008 with the addition for former third-round pick Steve Slaton, who led all NFL rookies in rushing with 1282 yards. Still, the team would like to have another back to tandem with Slaton, as most teams in the league are going to a two running back system. Last week the Texans may have found one. ·What Recruits Saw: Or Why it's Working Recruiting is an art, but like all great art, there is method behind the construction. Improving recruiting requires a program to be on the right track, and it seems abundantly clear that is where coach Mark Dantonio has MSU. So how does the exposure from a successful season andplaying in a New Year's Day game against one of the SEC's finest impact the image of a program? GSN counts the ways ... ·Gallery: Spartans, Preparing for Glory Michigan State had something in store for Georgia. GSN was on the field before the Capital One Bowl, where the Spartans ramped up their intensity before taking a 6-3 halftime lead. In the end, MSU lost, but not before the Spartans showed they can play with the best teams in thecountry. ·Texas, Buckeyes set for Fiesta Bowl Colt McCoy and Texas have brought their dynamic offense to Arizona for a showdown with Ohio State. Who has the edge in the Fiesta Bowl? ·Gallery: Spartan Fans Represent in O-town GSN was there in Orlando for the pregame festivities before the Capital One Bowl. Spartan fans were out in force, preparing to cheer their gridiron heroes to victory. ·UCF Lands Lineman Abre Leggins, junior college offensive guard from Wesson-Copiah Lincoln, Miss., made a big commitment Saturday to attend his home town school. He graduated from Evans High School in Orlando in 2006 and spent two years at Michigan State before transferring to Copiah-Lincoln. Leggins talked of decision. ·Texas gets its turn to show it belonged in title game USC made its claim for No. 1. Utah did the same against 'Bama. Texas gets its turn in the Fiesta Bowl. CFN breaks it down.

FOXSports.com News for Minnesota FOXSports.com News for Minnesota View source archive --> Search this source --> ·10 reasons Florida will beat Oklahoma A certain trash-talking Sooners corner is just one of 10 reasons Pete Fiutak says the Gators can beat Oklahoma. ·Own Decision Despite close involvement with his son's football career, Michael Carter didn't put any pressure on his son and namesake's college choice. ·Texas, Buckeyes set for Fiesta Bowl Colt McCoy and Texas have brought their dynamic offense to Arizona for a showdown with Ohio State. Who has the edge in the Fiesta Bowl? ·JC DB Taikwon Paige Commits To Minnesota Taikwon Paige, a 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback from Georgia Military College, has committed to Minnesota, according to sources close to the program. Paige visited the campus for the Minnesota-Michigan game. He helped lead the Bulldogs to a 9-2 mark, a spot in the inaugural Mississippi Bowl and a #3 ranking by the NJCAA. ·Texas gets its turn to show it belonged in title game USC made its claim for No. 1. Utah did the same against 'Bama. Texas gets its turn in the Fiesta Bowl. CFN breaks it down. ·McNeal Verbal Kick-Starts Recruiting Four-star wide receiver Bryce McNeal talks with CUTigers.com about his big decision to commit to Clemson. ·Heart Led Carter To WVU CB Michael Carter talks about his commitment to West Virginia. ·McNeal Talks About His Commitment WR BrYce McNeal committed to Clemson during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. McNeal talks to Scout.com about his commitment. ·WR BrYce McNeal Headed To Clemson SAN ANTONIO, TX-- WR BrYce McNeal announced his college decision at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl; Clemson picks up a four star.

FOXSports.com News for Northwestern FOXSports.com News for Northwestern View source archive --> Search this source --> ·10 reasons Florida will beat Oklahoma A certain trash-talking Sooners corner is just one of 10 reasons Pete Fiutak says the Gators can beat Oklahoma. ·Texas, Buckeyes set for Fiesta Bowl Colt McCoy and Texas have brought their dynamic offense to Arizona for a showdown with Ohio State. Who has the edge in the Fiesta Bowl? ·Texas gets its turn to show it belonged in title game USC made its claim for No. 1. Utah did the same against 'Bama. Texas gets its turn in the Fiesta Bowl. CFN breaks it down. ·24-7Football.com Recruiting Breakdown We bring you updates from many of the state's top players. It is our largest update to date. He talk new commitments, offers and visits. ·SjT: B-C-MESS!!! B-C-MESS!!! No doubt about it - Steve Truog wants a College Football Playoff system. His desire for that event (and his blood pressure) rose to new heights at the end of the Utah-Alabama Sugar Bowl as those undefeated Ute's handily beat the Crimson Tide. So now comes the voting. Does anyone expect Utah to be #1...? ·NU Actually Beat Iowa 5 Ways The Iowa-Northwestern Outback Bowl vs the Alamo Bowl controversey continues on the boards. Iowa fans are raving about their big win down in the Outback - that's fine. But NU Fan Chuck Herron points out that it was too bad for both bowls bottom line that Iowa didn't get ashot to show what they could do against the much better Missouri Tigers, sending the Wildcats to Florida last week. ·Mike Tree: 2nd Ivy Visit Set ·Northwestern Inside Slant Northwestern entered the 2008 season generally regarded as a team destined for eighth or ninth place in the rugged Big Ten. The Wildcats didn't care. They won nine games (including their first 5-0 start since 1962) and shared fourth place in the league. That earned Northwestern its first bowl bid since 2005 and a spot in the Alamo Bowl against Missouri, which the oddsmakers decided to make the biggest favorite am ... ·Northwestern Notes, Quotes GAME OF THE YEAR: Northwestern 21, Minnesota 14 -- The Wildcats headed to Minneapolis with two losses in their last three games. They had to face a 1-loss Gophers squad without senior QB C.J. Bacher and senior RB Tyrell Sutton -- both of whom were hurt the week before -- which forced backup QB Mike Kafka to make his first start since Sept. 2006. So what happened? Kafka rushed for an absurd 217 yards (an apparent re ...

FOXSports.com News for Ohio State FOXSports.com News for Ohio State View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Longhorns, Buckeyes ready for Fiesta Bowl Texas coach Mack Brown has a theory about bowl games."If the teams are fairly even, the team that wants to be there the most and has the edge and is more motivated usually wins," Brown said.If third-ranked Texas had a choice, it would be in Miami preparing to face Florida for the BCS title. But the Longhorns still have plenty of motivation against No. 10 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on Monday night. ·5-Star QB Will Visit Clemson Why does five-star QB Tajh Boyd have a Clemson poster on his wall? Will he visit Clemson this weekend? CUTigers has the latest. ·5 Questions: The Fiesta Bowl Field position, penalties, poise and Pryor (Terrelle, that is) are among the issues we have dubbed the most important this week as Ohio State makes final preparations to tangle with Texas. And keep an eye on the second quarter, one that has hurt the Buckeyes in previous big games in recent seasons. ·O-D Bowl: Final Player Notes - West While the West lost the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on Friday, that still did not diminish the fact that there were a number of kids on the team who had great weeks of practice and finished it off with strong games. Here are our top 15 performers on the West and notes on the whole team. ·Seniors Want To Buck Trend, Go Out On Top Many have painted tonight's Fiesta Bowl as a referendum on the senior class at Ohio State, a decorated group that has fallen short at the most inopportune times. Knowing full well what a loss would mean to people's feelings about the class, the group wants to go out on the high note that eluded its predecessors. ·USAAB Stock Report: East Offense SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Scout.com spent the week covering the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the practices for the game. We had a great chance to evaluate each prospect on offense and defense. ·10 reasons Florida will beat Oklahoma A certain trash-talking Sooners corner is just one of 10 reasons Pete Fiutak says the Gators can beat Oklahoma. ·OSU's Hopes Rest On Tressel, Senior Mind-Set Tonight's Fiesta Bowl may be determined in large part to what kind of legacy Ohio State's senior class wants to leave as well as how aggressive the Buckeyes are (and remain all night long) against third-ranked Texas. ·Buckeye Newsstand, January 5 Take a look at the best stories that weren't done by us. Come along as we take a trip around the 'net for all the Ohio State news that you can handle.

FOXSports.com News for Penn State FOXSports.com News for Penn State View source archive --> Search this source --> ·NITTANY NOTES: The Aftermath Find out how the Nittany Lions are taking the Rose Bowl loss and what the general sentiments around the program are after the close of the 2008 season. ·USAAB Stock Report: East Offense SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Scout.com spent the week covering the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the practices for the game. We had a great chance to evaluate each prospect on offense and defense. ·O-D Bowl: Final Player Notes - East The East came out of the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl with a 29-3 victory. There were some great performances on this team throughout the week. Here are Scout.com's top 15 players of the week from the East squad and notes on each player. ·Texas, Buckeyes set for Fiesta Bowl Colt McCoy and Texas have brought their dynamic offense to Arizona for a showdown with Ohio State. Who has the edge in the Fiesta Bowl? ·BLANKET COVERAGE: Rose Bowl Get complete coverage of the Rose Bowl right here from FightOnState.com as Penn State wrapped up their 2008 football campaign. Catch our exclusive interviews, breakdowns, recaps, galleries and more. ·Texas gets its turn to show it belonged in title game USC made its claim for No. 1. Utah did the same against 'Bama. Texas gets its turn in the Fiesta Bowl. CFN breaks it down. ·Hill Commits to Dream School Steelton, Pa., has been a place that Joe Paterno has gotten a few of his better players from over the years and today he picked up another he hopes has a big impact on his program in defensive tackle Jordan Hill. We caught up with Hill to talk to him about his decision. ·Rewarding, challenging year for JoePa comes to end Muffled voices in the hallway echoed into the room where Joe Paterno held court, before two retired coaches barged in unannounced.Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer offered their own unique brand of encouragement to the 82-year-old Paterno."You look good, Joe. Keep after it. To hell with those" people, Switzer interjected Friday after the coaches exchanged hardy handshakes with Paterno. "Keep doing what you're doing. ·UA Interview: Darrell Givens Darrell Givens was one of the most highly sought after defensive backs in the country when he picked Penn State as his college destination. This week during practices for the Under Armour All-American game, Givens is still being wooed.

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