The 2015 NBC 7 NFL Mock Draft - NBC 7 San Diego I have never put together a mock draft for anything before in my entire life, but as usually happens, curiosity finally got the best of me. So, after reading multiple other mock drafts and realizing I probably can't possibly sound too much less educated than everybody else on this subject, let's give this a whirl. Some of these picks are based on … [Read more...]

2015 NFL Mock Draft: Pick-by-Pick Guide to the 1st Round - Bleacher Report John Raoux/Associated Press We're finally here: draft month. After a year of poring over film and looking for projections, we finally have closure. We know who has declared. We know who did well at all-star games. We know who excelled at the combine and pro days. The information has stopped. In an attempt to project how … [Read more...]

An Interview on the NFL Draft With WWL's Mike Detillier - Big Easy Believer (Photo courtesy of Mike Detillier) EDITOR’S NOTE: This morning, the Big Easy Believer is extremely proud to present to you the one-on-one exclusive interview conducted by Big Easy Believer Staff / Saints Writer Jason Calbos with well-respected WWL New Orleans NFL and college football radio and television analyst, … [Read more...]

As draft nears, four teams have just two QBs on their rosters - NBCSports.com As draft nears, four teams have just two QBs on their rosters Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 5, 2015, 9:50 PM EDT Getty Images The Colts have their franchise quarterback. The Buccaneers, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, are expected to take a passer in the hopes he will be their Andrew Luck. So what do … [Read more...]

On, Wisconsin! Badgers basketball has come a long way - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Indianapolis — The University of Kentucky probably has the finest collection of individual talent in college basketball, but Wisconsin, it now can be said unequivocally, has the better team. The composed, resilient, never-say-die Badgers outscored the supposedly unbeatable Wildcats, 15-4, over the last 4 1/2 minutes … [Read more...]

On, Wisconsin! - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Indianapolis—The University of Kentucky probably has the finest collection of individual talent in college basketball, but Wisconsin, it now can be said unequivocally, has the better team. The composed, resilient, never-say-die Badgers outscored the supposedly unbeatable Wildcats, 15-4, over the last 41/2 minutes and won, 71-64, in the NCAA Tournament … [Read more...]

What Does It Take to Make It as a Wide Receiver in the NFL? - Bleacher Report Getty Images There is more to the game of football than speed.  This is true everywhere on the field, but perhaps nowhere more so than at the wide receiver position. Speed has often defined how we think of the great pass-catchers the NFL and NFL draft have to offer, but it's truly only a piece of the puzzle.  If one … [Read more...]

Final Four betting guide - ESPN After four of the first six games on the opening Thursday of the NCAA tournament were outright upsets (No. 14 UAB over No. 3 Iowa St.; No. 14 Georgia St. over No. 3 Baylor; Butler over Texas; and No. 11 UCLA over No. 6 SMU), favorites mostly continued to survive and advance. Underdogs, however, held their own against the spread but lead just 31-29 ATS heading into … [Read more...]

Inside LB mix creates questions about Kendricks' future - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia We already know how Chip Kelly feels about DeMeco Ryans. He’s called Ryans the “Mufasa” of the Eagles' defense. He’s pledged his allegiance to the veteran middle linebacker even while Ryans is attempting his second comeback from a torn Achilles. “We need him,” Kelly said shortly after the season. On … [Read more...]