Pitt pounds the boards as Jamel Artis wrecks Orange defense in win His Pittsburgh teammates call forward Jamel Artis a 'zone killer' because he's adept at driving into defenses and either creating shots for teammates or hitting one of his own. Prior to Wednesday's ACC opener at home against Syracuse, Artis told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 'This should be my game.' The prediction based on … [Read more...]
Houston has a tough task against FSU RB Dalvin Cook in Peach Bowl
Houston has a tough task against FSU RB Dalvin Cook in Peach Bowl Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2)Atlanta Dec. 31, 2015 Houston is hoping to play better against Florida State than the last Group of Five opponent that took on the Seminoles in a prestigious bowl. In 2013, Northern Illinois was soundly defeated 31-10 by a Florida State team that had better athletes … [Read more...]
Louisville QB Lamar Jackson makes history in Music City Bowl win
Louisville QB Lamar Jackson makes history in Music City Bowl win Lamar Jackson just announced himself as a player to watch in 2016. Louisville’s freshman quarterback had a record-setting performance in Wednesday’s 27-21 win against Texas A&M in the Music City Bowl by becoming the third FBS quarterback to throw for 200 yards and rush for 200 yards in a bowl game. Jackson completed 12 of 26 … [Read more...]
Diamond Stone leads Maryland rally with freshman record 39 points
Diamond Stone leads Maryland rally with freshman record 39 points If the season ended today, Maryland freshman center Diamond Stone might be the Sixth Man of the Year in the Big Ten. While a handful of other young big men around the nation continue to receive, perhaps, too much attention based on what they might become, Stone is playing well above most of his classmates and he's doing it … [Read more...]
Dak Prescott leads Mississippi State past NC State in Belk Bowl
Dak Prescott leads Mississippi State past NC State in Belk Bowl In his final collegiate game, Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott showed what has made him a special player for the past few seasons. The Bulldogs senior threw for 380 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 47 yards in a 51-28 Belk Bowl victory over NC State, outdueling fellow senior Jacoby Brissett. Prescott … [Read more...]
Alabama DB Tony Brown sent home from Cotton Bowl
Alabama DB Tony Brown sent home from Cotton Bowl A day before the Cotton Bowl, Alabama sent home one of its top special teams contributors. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban announced that defensive back Tony Brown will not play in Thursday’s game. “We have made an internal decision to send Tony Brown home due to a violation of team rules,” Saban said in a statement. No additional details … [Read more...]
4 West Virginia players ruled ineligible for Cactus Bowl
4 West Virginia players ruled ineligible for Cactus Bowl Four West Virginia players will miss the team’s bowl game due to academics. Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen announced Tuesday that junior cornerback Daryl Worley, senior defensive end Eric Kinsey, freshman wideout Jovon Durante and freshman safety Kevin Williams will all be unavailable for the Jan. 2 Cactus Bowl against Arizona … [Read more...]
Clemson sends home 3 players from Orange Bowl
Clemson sends home 3 players from Orange Bowl Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney confimed Wednesday morning that he sent home wide receiver Deon Cain, tight end Jay Jay McCullough and kicker Ammon Lakip from the Orange Bowl for violating team rules. The three reportedly failed drug tests. Can confirm @PriceAtkinson report: Clemson WR Deon Cain, TE Jay Jay McCullough & K Ammon Lakip sent home … [Read more...]
Reports: Clemson sends home 3 players from Orange Bowl
Reports: Clemson sends home 3 players from Orange Bowl Clemson has reportedly sent home wide receiver Deon Cain, tight end Jay Jay McCullough and kicker Ammon Lakip from the Orange Bowl for failing drug tests. Source: #Clemson has sent home three players from the #OrangeBowl for violation of team rules (Deon Cain, Ammon Lakip, Jay Jay McCullough).— PriceAtkinson (@PriceAtkinson) December 30, … [Read more...]
Leonard Fournette scores 5 TDs as LSU runs over Texas Tech
Leonard Fournette scores 5 TDs as LSU runs over Texas Tech Yep, LSU running back vs. Texas Tech's rushing defense was a mismatch. The LSU star tallied five total touchdowns and 212 rushing yards on 29 carries as LSU beat the Red Raiders 56-27 in Tuesday's Texas Bowl. The five touchdowns tie a bowl game record for most by a single player. Texas Tech entered the game 125th in the country in … [Read more...]