Mar

24

Lions Get a Visit from Tulane RB Matt Forte

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With Kevin Jones gone, the Lions are in dire need of an every down stud back, and this weekend they may have taken steps to fill that role as they hosted Tulane back Matt Forte for a visit. The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Forte was in town to talk to the team as the draft gets ever so closer at the end of April. Forte is an impressive back, and one that a number of teams would like to get their hands on.

The Bears are another team with great interest in Forte, and it would be a lift for the Lions to be able to steal from from a division rival that would also like to get him. Forte was solid at the combine, as he ran a 4.46 40-yard dash, which was 7th overall among running backs. He also showed his strength, benching 225 pounds 23 times.

At 6-foot-1, 221 pounds, Forte is being touted by the Bears, Lions, and reportedly by the Texans, another team in need of a running back. Last season at Tulane, Forte was a stud, rushing for 2,127 yards and 23 touchdowns. No question that whoever gets the services of Forte will have a back and could make a big impact in 2008.

Mar

19

NCAA Gridiron Gab Presents: #1 Recruit To Wear Scarlet & Gray

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Read Site Editor Russ Loede’s Post (Rivals.Com) On The QB That May Bring Home The Hardware To Columbus.  Is A Dynasty In The Making?  Is Pryor The Best QB Ever To Sign With Ohio State?  Will He Live Up To The Hype And Be A Legitimate Heisman Contender?  Is Pryor-Wells The Best 1-2 Punch In The Backfield Since The Cornhuskers Dynamic Rushing Attack Back In The Mid 90s? (Back-to-Back Titles)  Will OSU Go Exclusively To The Option That Fits Pryor’s Game?  How Soon Will Pryor Start?  Find Out All The Answers On NCAAGridironGab.com!

In-Depth Coverage Of Terrelle Pryor’s Signing With Ohio State 

Mar

19

Pryor To Pick School Today at Noon

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Terrelle Pryor, the nation’s number one football recruit, is expected to make his college choice known today at noon.  Pryor has schedule a press conference at Jeannette High School to announce his college choice.  Pryor was supposed to announce his decision on February 6th, National Letter of Intent Day, but instead announced he was waiting until the end of basketball season.  Pryor has reportedly narrowed his choices to Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Oregon.

Mar

18

NCAA Gridiron Gab Presents: Terrelle Pryor’s Destination

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Check out what’s fresh with NCAAGridironGab.com’s Site Editor Russ Loede, as he posts the inside scoop providing a preview of Mega-Recruit QB Terrelle Pryor’s upcoming decision/comments from Rivals.com! Read the special and get the new update on where the #1 High School star will land. Find out if he will shock the world and go to Michigan or stick with his original plan jumping on board at Ohio State.

Pryor Announcing Signing Wednesday: Scarlet & Gray Or Maise & Blue?

Mar

18

Bears Gab Exclusive: On The Clock, 1st Round Dilemma

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For every Earl Campbell there is a Cedric Benson, and so goes the saying with the two Texas standouts providing an example as it’s proven to be more fact than fiction, especially if you are the proud franchise of the Chicago Bears when truth is, you have had just as many busts drafted in the 1st round (Curtis Enis, Rashaan Salaam, Benson) than stars (Walter Payton) at RB in the Windy City. So who would you select with the 14th pick if you were in the shoes of GM Jerry Angelo in the “war room” April 26th?

Consider you’ve had tremendous success in previous drafts trading down, acquiring extra picks that turned out to be pro bowlers, as you sought out those late-round value picks that made you look like a genius (Charles Tillman, Lance Briggs, Nathan Vasher, Alex Brown, Mark Anderson, Devin Hester, the list goes on…) On the flip side, your team is in disarray on the offensive side of the ball, having a pressing needs to fill at OL, where you’re looking for 2 starters and a left tackle and at RB, where you have the “other” Adrian Peterson (3rd down back), a 5-foot 7 scatback, and an injury-prone bust who is neither reliable nor durable.

You have already been dealt a pair of “kings” with a championship defense and the #1 special teams unit in one hand, though you look over at the other “card” and see a “joker”, a card that exemplifies a “punchless” offense lacking the weaponry needed to become a legitimate championship contender. With this upcoming Draft showing itself more and more like a “Make or Break” seven rounds for the Bears ‘08 season and future plans, you are dealt the difficult question of what to do with your 1st round selection when you have so many options and routes to choose from, with one wrong move being the difference between winning the division title and returning to the cellar, having the opportunity to play further into Janaury or watching the postseason at home for the second consecutive year.

So do you trade down passing up a potential featured back or a franchise left tackle, or do you stay put by making a considerable risk, taking a shot at the best player available, realizing that player may end up being a total bust? Either way your back is up against the wall and you need to have a “hit”, not a miss Draft. So you are banking on a draft that you may be exalted for the next 5 years or criticized about for the next decade.

You are now on the clock Bears fans! Read Site Editor Russ Loede’s draft prospects, diving into deep, in-depth scouting reports and the strengths and weaknesses displaying the outlook of the three players Chicago is most likely to target come Draft day.

You Be The GM: Bears Go RB Or OL In 1st Round?

Mar

13

NCAA Gridiron Gab Presents: Terrelle Pryor Watch

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Pryor To Play BOTH Hoops & Football In College?

Terrelle Pryor Is Being Compared To The Next Vince Young With His Mind-Boggling Ability, Eye-Opening Skill Set, Jaw-Dropping Combination For A Quarterback His Size (6′6”, 235), With His Blazing SPEED (4.4 40 Time).  So Why Does The Jeannette H.S. Star Want To Put His Football Career On The Back Burner By Going To A School That Is Not A College Football Powerhouse By Pursuing A 2-Way Route Via The Hardwood?  Find Out If He Is Seriously Considering The Option And Where The 2-Star Athlete’s Heart Is At Concerning His Basketball/Football Dilemma.  Which School Would Entertain This Idea And Offer Him The Chance To Fulfill His Hoop Dreams?  Find Out The Impact And Controversy Pryor Has On The Big Ten And If He’s Heading To A School Down South For Enrollment In This Summer By Clicking On The Link Below To Read Site Editor Russ Loede’s Article In It’s Entirety.

Terrelle Pryor Update

Mar

7

NCAA Gridiron Gab Presents: Offensive Difference Makers

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Can’t wait for the new ‘08 College Football Season to begin? Are you ready to find out who are the most exciting playmakers in the NCAA? Want to know who Mel Kiper Jr. might be previewing this time next year? Interested in finding more about these Prospects who will be in the NFL soon? Seeking to learn who are the “scariest weapons” in College Football and why they are game changers with the pigskin in their hands? Do you want to get the inside scoop on the brightest and youngest stars that are so fun to watch? Then Look No Further By Reading Site Editor Russ Loede’s Post On NCAAGridironGab.com.

Check Out This RIVALS.Com Production By Clicking On The Link Below:

Offensive Difference Makers 


Mar

7

NCAA Gridiron Gab Presents: The “REAL” Mock Draft Movie Character Style

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This is one “Mockery” of a Draft and you can view it by clicking on the link below by going to the NCAAGridironGab.com website. Site Editor Russ Loede’s post will have you laughing non-stop uncontrollably! This is a “MUST-SEE” Mock Draft!

NCAAGRIDIRONGAB.COM

Feb

15

Fans Can Meet NFL’s New Crop Of Talent Exclusively On NFL Network & NFL.com

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Courtesy of the NFL:

For college students chasing their NFL dreams, and scouts looking for the best of the best, the time is NOW. It’s time to compete, time to make a mark, time to believe. With extensive access to daily workouts, head coaches, front-office personnel and players, the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine on NFL Network and NFL.com Presented by Reebok will give fans an exclusive opportunity to see how teams are preparing for the upcoming April 26-27 NFL Draft and how college prospects vie to be chosen early.

Beginning Thursday, February 21, fans will be given an all-access pass to more than 300 NFL hopefuls as they converge for the combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis for on-field drills, physical testing, exams and interviews with team personnel and the media.

From press conferences to weigh-ins, the 40-yard dash to the bench press, NFL Network goes live to follow the competition with high definition telecasts. Coverage will incorporate the use of a record 12 cameras, an on-screen graphics panel highlighting workout results, and interviews with participants following drills. In total, NFL Network will provide 26 hours of combine coverage.

Reebok, the official outfitter of the NFL is serving as the presenting sponsor of NFL Network and NFL.com combine coverage. All players will be outfitted in Reebok’s official NFL Equipment gear.

A breakdown of the NFL Network combine programming:

  • Live Workouts: Host Rich Eisen is joined by analysts Charles Davis, Mike Mayock and Rod Woodson for daily reports on the prospects participating. Additional expert commentary includes Jamie Dukes on the offensive linemen, Marshall Faulk and Steve Mariucci on the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, and Deion Sanders on defensive backs. Airs live Saturday, February 23 through Tuesday, February 26 beginning at 11:00 AM ET each day.
  • NFL Total Access: NFL Total Access is on location from the Scouting Combine with news, analysis and interviews featuring host Fran Charles alongside analysts Steve Mariucci, Jamie Dukes and reporter Adam Schefter. Airs live Thursday, February 21 through Monday, February 25 at 7:00 PM ET.
  • Press Conferences: Player, coach and general manager press conferences from the combine anchored by Paul Burmeister and Adam Schefter. Airs live Thursday and Friday at 2:30 PM ET as well as Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM ET.

On NFL.com fans will be able to follow the action with:

  • NFL.com LIVE: Fans can choose between five different video streams: NFL Network’s live programming, two ground cameras covering the 40-yard dash and position drills, a “jump camera” covering the vertical and broad jumps and a “shuttle camera” covering the 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle and 3-cone drills.

  • Workout results: Top performers from each position posted to NFL.com throughout each day of workouts.

  • Exclusive Video Reports from On-Site Reporter, Scott Hanson: Includes post-workout interviews and analysis.

  • Extensive Database of Prospects: Profiles of prospects including scouting reports, statistics and answers to questionnaires included in official invitee packets.

  • Exclusive Video: Player interviews, news conferences, NFL Total Access segments and other event coverage.

Following is the NFL Network and NFL.com day-by-day combine coverage schedule (all times listed in ET):

Thursday, February 21
ALL DAY – NFL.com: Video on Demand content available.

2:30 PM – NFL Scouting Combine Press Conferences

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access from the Scouting Combine

(re-airs at 11:00 PM)

Friday, February 22
ALL DAY – NFL.com: Video on Demand content available.

2:30 PM – NFL Scouting Combine Press Conferences

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access from the Scouting Combine

(re-airs at 12:00 MIDNIGHT)

Saturday, February 23

11:00 AM-2:00 PM – NFL.com LIVE: Five live streams from workouts available.

11:00 AM – Workouts: Kickers, Offensive Linemen and Tight Ends
(re-airs in its entirety at 4:00 PM with cut-down versions at 8:00 PM & 11:00 PM)

2:00 PM – NFL Scouting Combine Press Conferences

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access from the Scouting Combine

(re-airs at 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM)

Sunday, February 24

11:00 AM-2:00 PM – NFL.com LIVE: Five live streams from workouts available.

11:00 AM – Workouts: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs
(re-airs in its entirety at 4:00 PM with cut-down versions at 8:00 PM & 11:00 PM)

2:00 PM – NFL Scouting Combine Press Conferences

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access from the Scouting Combine

(re-airs at 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM)

Monday, February 25

11:00 AM-2:00 PM – NFL.com LIVE: Five live streams from workouts available.

11:00 AM – Workouts: Linebackers, Defensive Lineman
(re-airs in its entirety at 4:00 PM with cut-down versions at 8:00 PM & 11:00 PM)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access from the Scouting Combine

(re-airs at 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM)

Tuesday, February 26
11:00 AM-2:00 PM – NFL.com LIVE: Five live streams from workouts available.

11:00 AM – Workouts: Defensive Backs
(re-airs in its entirety at 4:00 PM with cut-down versions at 8:00 PM & 11:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 27

8:00 PM – 2007 NFL Scouting Combine Wrap-Up Show

(re-airs at 11:00 PM and on 2/28 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM)

Annually, NFL Network airs nearly 200 football games, including eight regular season NFL games, 52 preseason games, 98 game replays, Super Bowl and NFL Classics, plus the Insight Bowl, Texas Bowl and Senior Bowl. NFL Network airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the first television network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football. For more information, log onto www.nfl.com/nflnetwork. NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

Feb

14

Preparing For The NFL Combine

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