Monthly Archives: July 2014
Best and strangest quotes and photos from Pac-12 Media Day
Maybe it was the Hollywood location, but Pac-12 Media Days were darn right entertaining this year. There was bravado, candidness and coaches playing the tailgate game cornhole. There was also a photo venue where players and coaches let loose with costumes and, uhem, interesting poses. Here’s some of the best quotes and images … “I […]
Oregon picked to win Pac-12
Pac-12 Media Days started on Wednesday. In the event’s first display of the media’s expertise, or lack thereof, the annual Pac-12 preseason poll was released. Oregon is predicted to win the conference, beating UCLA in the title game. Both teams collected 37 of a possible 39 first-place votes in their respective divisions. Click here for […]
Pac-12 Media Day Coachspeak Bingo
It all begins tomorrow. Pac-12 Media Day is a two-day extravaganza of characters and cliches to get us ready for the football season, which is still more than a month away. As promised, here is a game to help survive the blizzard to quotes that sound impressive but actually don’t say much. Coachspeak bingo includes […]
Grayson on Davey O’Brien award watch list
Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, a Heritage High School grad, is on the watch list for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Grayson is one of 39 quarterbacks on the watch list for the award given to the nation’s top collegiate quarterback. Oregon’s Marcus Mariota, Oregon State’s Sean Mannion and Washington State’s Connor Halliday are […]
Spice up media days with coachspeak cliche bingo
It all begins this week. Talk, talk and more talk as the first college football media days get under way. Those words won’t actually get put into action for another 6 weeks. Of course, the SEC needs to remind everyone else that it’s bigger and more important by stringing its media days over a […]
2015 recruiting update: Oregon State
It’s been a little on the quiet side for Oregon State’s 2015 recruiting class. So far, just six verbal commitments with none ranked higher than three stars. But that’s alright, as coach Mike Riley has a history of turning unheralded recruits into key players. Here’s a look at who’s headed to Corvallis, with the caveat […]
UW senior defensive end Shirley leaves team
The Seattle Times reported this morning that senior defensive end Josh Shirley has left the team. The Times also reports that sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Hindy has left the program. Shirley, 6-3, 228 pounds from Fontana, Calif., wants to play his senior season closer to home, a source told the Times. Shirley made an instant […]
2015 recruiting update: University of Oregon
It’s been a busy offseason for the University of Oregon. There’s Heisman hype for Marcus Mariota, injury worries with the loss of Bralon Addison, and the departure of several players for reasons ranging from discipline to the quest for more playing time. On the recruiting front, the Ducks hope they’ve found their quarterback of the […]
Skyview grad Ellis Henderson named preseason All-American
Montana junior receiver Ellis Henderson has been named a Sports Network’s preseason FCS second-team All-American. A graduate of Skyview High School, Henderson led the Grizzlies last season with 43 receptions for 1,008 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns, which ranked third in the FCS. Click on the above video to watch his highlights from last season. […]
2015 recruiting update: Washington State
Continuing our summer swing around the Northwest college football teams, here’s a look at which prep seniors-to-be have said they’re taking their talents to the Palouse. Thomas Toki, DT, Mountain View, Calif., 4 stars. Austin Joyner, RB, Marysville (Marysville-Pilchuck), 4 stars. James Williams, RB, Burbank, Calif., 3 stars. Kameron Powell, S, Upland, Calif., 3 stars. […]