The general consensus regarding this year’s quarterback class in the NFL draft is that it’s poor to quite poor. Not that any of these guys won’t be successful in the league, but there aren’t any high-end prospects in the group. Reviews are generally mixed regarding the prospects of Geno Smith, Matt Barkley, Ryan Nassib, E.J. [...]
This is a weird year for the NFL draft. There are no top-flight quarterbacks and the consensus is that you should expect the unexpected this year. Anything can happen, and there should be a ton of movement and surprise picks. In other words, it should be a fun draft for fans to watch. So, what’s [...]
This time of year all of the NFL draftniks and blowhards come out of the woodwork. Everyone has an opinion on this guy and that guy and he’s a can’t miss and this guy is overrated and blah blah woof woof. However, Mike Mayock is not one of those guys. Mayock should be in an [...]
Alabama’s Eddie Lacy is considered the top running back in this year’s NFL draft. However, that doesn’t mean he’s a lock to be a top pick, and the fact that no one has a 40 time on him yet is apparently starting to bug some NFL folk. Lacy didn’t run at the combine, nor did [...]
Oh where oh where will Manti Te’o be drafted in April? There was a time when people projected him to go in the top five of the draft, but then the National Championship game happened and we got a glimpse of what he looks like against pro-level players. Then there was the whole “I am [...]
If you are a team that needs to get a quarterback this year, you are straight up out of luck (one reason is because the Draft is out of a Luck). There aren’t any top-rate signal callers in the NFL Draft and there aren’t any guys like Drew Brees or Peyton Manning who came free [...]
Often overlooked in the middle of all the excitement and action of the NCAA tourney are the interesting team monikers that each school carries with pride. When it comes to these names, the collegiate rank is known for having the broadest range with a rich history to back it all up. We take a look [...]
The only people I trust more than NFL coaches and executives at this time of year, are NFL reporters who put out reports of who is interested in who. It’s pretty much a given that the information is solid and not a bogus rumor that teams are floating for their own gain. Take this report [...]
Alabama RB Eddie Lacy is widely considered to be the best running back in this year’s NFL draft. And one would think that any of his Scouting Combine numbers wouldn’t affect that one way or the other. But, there is definitely on Combine number he won’t have, and that’s his 40-yard dash time. According to [...]
As someone who follows the Philadelphia Eagles, I’m praying that this report from CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora is true. He’s told by sources that Chip Kelly is planning on staying at the University of Oregon. “Hearing from more sources that Chip Kelly is in fact staying at Oregon. Still nothing official from him or [...]
If you haven’t heard of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, you surely will by tomorrow. In his team’s victory during The Outback Bowl against the University of Michigan, the Wolverines were incorrectly awarded a fresh set of downs after a fourth-down measurement was misread. This angered Clowney. On the next play, Clowney ran past [...]
Unless you are a die-hard Notre Dame fan (and there are tons of them), you weren’t thrilled about them being in the BCS Championship game. They have a nice team, but it’s not like this is the showdown vs. Alabama that we’ve been waiting to see all year (although it is one of the only [...]
There has been some discrepancy Saturday night over remarks that Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien made after his team’s victory over Wisconsin. He was asked about how he kept his team focused throughout the tumultuous season. Some think that he called his team “a bunch of fuckers.” And, upon first listen, you can certainly [...]
Remember the Honey Badger? Tyrann Mathieu was once a Heisman Trophy finalist, now he’s just a got who got kicked off of the LSU football team and has now been arrested for marijuana, along with three other ex-players. Police said they responded to a complaint about a man forcing his way through a security gate [...]
We like to give out awards here at OTR. Many times, they are to ourselves, which is nice because everyone likes to win awards. It makes us feel good. And today’s award is for Twitter Athlete of the Week, which is presented once every two months. The winner? Cardale Jones from Ohio State! Congratulations, Cardale! [...]
The Florida State Seminoles seemed to have lost it. They were once must-see TV back in the 1990′s. Charlie Ward, Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, and later in the decade with guys like Peter Warrick. Getting games like Florida State-Miami on a Saturday was like Christmas. But those days have since faded and the number of [...]
It’s bad enough that the Honey Badger Tyrann Mathieu has been kicked off of the LSU football team. But, the news could be getting worse for the junior. While Les Miles wouldn’t say exactly what it was that got the Honey Badger booted, there is rampant speculation that it’s because of a third failed drug [...]
Everyone knows LSU star Tyrann Mathieu as “The Honey Badger.” To the point where Brent Mussberger even calls him that during broadcasts. Well, Mussberger won’t be calling him that any time soon unless he starts covering some BS Division II school, because that might be where Mathieu is headed. According to Randy Rosetta, LSU head [...]
Remember Colt Brennan? He was the high-flying University of Hawaii QB who put up nasty stats and got nominated for the Heisman Trophy. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Brennan was arrested in Hawaii on DUI and felony drug charges. Police say he was promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree, and we have [...]
This is just more bad news for Penn State, but nothing that wasn’t foreseen. After it was revealed that Joe Paterno and other school executives were involved in a 14-year cover up regarding Jerry Sandusky and his fascination with young boys, you knew major changes were coming. A couple weeks ago, board members at Penn [...]
Most people would find this to be unconscionable. After an independent investigation of Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno’s (and other school executives’) involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case found that Paterno was heavily involved in the cover up for 14 years, many are angry. They want something to be done, [...]
As if the Penn State football program wasn’t stained enough, this should thoroughly shred it. And for those that wanted to believe that legendary head coach Joe Paterno really did what he was supposed to, this is evidence that he was involved the entire time. The independent investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child sex case [...]
During the last six months or so, when the topic of linebackers and the 2012 NFL Draft came up, Arizona State’s Vontaze Burfict was always discussed. He was considered to be towards the top of the class and a potential first-round pick. But, that seems like forever ago. And now, teams don’t seem to care [...]
We were all so excited when we finally got Lincoln University football back on the field and practicing again. It’s almost like Christmas. Getting to see those Lincoln University colors (whatever they might be) back on the football field again getting ready for the season. Well, this clip is like if Christmas ate Easter and [...]
Tons of mock drafts say tons of stuff that isn’t true. And tons of pre-draft reports say even more stuff that is less truer (how is that for grammar?). But, most experts/mock drafter have Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill falling no farther than No. 8 to the Miami Dolphins. Do the Miami Dolphins even want [...]
