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Defense wins WVU spring game

Defense wins WVU spring game

Wait… what? West Virginia’s defense, new coordinator and all, beat the Mountaineer offense? The same offense that just scored again on Clemson? Technically, yes. The final score of WVU’s Gold-Blue game was a 43-34 win by the defense, but the matter of who “won” or “lost” ends there; a scoring system that rewarded the defense [...]

Injury shelves Tre Madden for 2012

Injury shelves Tre Madden for 2012

Spring practice has always been a “win some, lose some” event. In early preparation for an upcoming season, programs will run the risk of losing key components to injury. It’s a part of the game, and something to be expected. But when injury ends a player’s season before it ever begins, and it occurs at a position lacking depth, it sounds a definite alarm [...]

The Sports Bank.net: Ohio State football practice draws 3,100 people

The Sports Bank.net: Ohio State football practice draws 3,100 people

Time to cue up the Allen Iverson “PRACTICE?? We’re talking about practice man.” rant. 3,100 people showed up to watch the Ohio State football team practice indoors today. Think about it: Ohio State had 3,100 fans show up for a practice that had a change-of-venue within an hour of its start. Seriously, Central Ohio must [...]

The Sports Bank.net: Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Gameday Preview

The Sports Bank.net: Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Gameday Preview

At 2 o’clock eastern time on a Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will participate in their annual Red-White spring game. Months after a disappointing finish to the 2011 season with a 30-13 loss to South Carolina, Nebraska will finally resume play before an expected large crowd Saturday. Although this is only a [...]

The Sports Bank.net: Why isn't Petrino's mistress, Jessica Dorrell talking?

The Sports Bank.net: Why isn’t Petrino’s mistress, Jessica Dorrell talking?

One of the most high profile people in the sports media world this week, is totally in hiding. Jessica Dorrell, mistress of fired Arkansas Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino is in “safe mode” as friends and contacts described her. She’s been a trending term on the internet since Easter weekend, but she’s shunning any and all [...]

2012 SJ Mock Draft Contest

2012 SJ Mock Draft Contest

RULES:

1. One entry per person. Final edit must be done before actual draft begins. Staff will lock the thread at the appropriate time.

2. Each line entry is worth a maximum of 3 points:
a. 1 point for matching team and draft position[...]

Razorbacks fire Bobby Petrino; who gave Jessica Dorell $20,000

Razorbacks fire Bobby Petrino; who gave Jessica Dorell $20,000

Bobby Petrino will no longer coach the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was fired as head football coach at the University of Arkansas, the school’s athletics director Jeff Long said Tuesday.

Petrino’s dishonesty about his “personal and professional relationship” [...]

Bobby Petrino Scandal: Only 200 Fans Rally To Support Coach

Bobby Petrino Scandal: Only 200 Fans Rally To Support Coach

The scandal involving Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino has divided the team’s fanbase, with many supporting the 51-year-old coach.

A rally was organized in support of Petrino Monday afternoon but only 200[...]

Bobby Petrino may have violated sexual harassment rule

Bobby Petrino may have violated sexual harassment rule

The past 24 hours have not been fun for Arkansas k, here is what is stated regarding consensual relationcoach Bobby Petrino. He was just put on administrative leave and now according to ArkansasSports360.com, Petrino may have violated the University of Arkansas’ handbook policy on sexual harassment. [...]

BCS Officials Meeting to Discuss Format for College Football Playoff

BCS Officials Meeting to Discuss Format for College Football Playoff

The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is finally coming to its senses. On Thursday, the BCS released a two-page statement announcing eight proposals that the organization will consider in a Florida meeting that will be held April 24-26. Of course, the only change in which college football fans are interested is a playoff for Football Bowl [...]