Not all that interested in Bills/Jets Thursday Night Football? Or just want to get a jump on the weekend? No matter the case, NEPD has your viewers’ guide for the key prospects to watch in the prime time match ups, as well as a quick stock check on prospects moving up and down the draft board.
Who’s Up:
Entire Alabama Front 7: I’m kind of kidding here, kind of not. Alabama has dominated all season long led by DT’s A’Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed. Last Saturday night, LSU got a front row seat. The defensive front bottled up Leonard Fournette all game long, embarrassing a talent laden LSU offensive line along the way. Robinson, Reed, DE Jonathan Allen and ILB Reggie Ragland all stood out all game long.
Alabama RB Derrick Henry: Henry’s draft stock is really catching steam. Alabama rode Henry to the Promised Land last week by the tune of 38 carries, 210 yards and 3 touchdowns. A physical specimen who can carry the load for four quarters, I believe Henry could be productive on a NFL roster today. (more…)
After getting your taste of meaningful Patriots’ football, it’s time to turn the page to this weekend as college football has some big games lined up (and distract you temporarily from the Dominique Easley injury). Let’s dive into three non-conference match ups and a big time SEC tilt that should be on your television Saturday night.
#9 Notre Dame vs Virginia 3:30 ABC
Interesting mid-day game here. Notre Dame comes off a big win vs Texas last weekend as Virginia was on the other end of the spectrum: completely outclassed by UCLA. Virginia did some good things on the defensive side of the ball however, and combined with a friendly home field I expect this to be closer than expected. (more…)
Turkey. Stuffing. Delayed Flights. Oh yeah, it’s that time of year again. Rivalry Week is upon us in the college football universe. For some teams, their rivalry game is the only game that matters all season. Others need to beat their hated rival to stay in the play off race. Regardless, winning is the most important statistic of the weekend. (more…)
Will Mississippi State get the monkey off their back and beat Alabama? Or will Amari Cooper & Co. once again own their SEC West rivals?
Some weekends just have a playoff feel to them, and week 12 is certainly one of them. Teams are playing a game of musical chairs for one of the playoff spots, while prospects are running out of time to build their resumes for the 2015 NFL draft. Week 12 has two mammoth SEC match ups, in which all four teams playing all have a realistic shot at the playoffs. Will you be camped in front of a television Saturday? I know I will. Here are the biggest matchups of the weekend broken down. (more…)
All hail Amari Cooper. Granted the Tennessee pass defense isn’t exactly the 2001 Patriots, but nonetheless the star junior receiver caught 9 passes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns. He ran crisp routes, snatched the ball out of the air, and boy can he run after the catch. A night to remember for Cooper.
SEC Spotlight: I’ve been a fan of Mississippi State RB Josh Robinson for some time now, and I think he’s finally getting some of the recognition he deserves. Against a good Kentucky front 7 Robinson ran for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns, including two of the most impressive runs I’ve seen all year. He shows great balance, vision, and eye discipline consistently. He averaged over 8.5 yards per carry; that should say it all.
Whatever your opinion might be about the controversial ending to the Notre Dame vs Florida State game Saturday night, this one fact can’t be debated. Jameis Winston can flat out ball on a football field. He had one horrendous decision in the second quarter when he was in full retreat mode backwards, stopped, and flung a pass high over the middle which was easily intercepted. However, take away that one play from Winston, and he played a flawless game. He came out on fire in the second half, completing his first thirteen passes and he ended the night with 273 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Wow. WOW. What a weekend in college football. Week 6 saw huge upsets, thrilling conclusions to games, and with Katy Perry getting substantial ESPN TV time, everyone truly went home winners Saturday (Except you, Alabama fans). Week 7 poses some just as important big time match-ups, but first let’s recap quickly.
SEC Battle Royale: It was truly separation Saturday in the SEC. First, Mississippi State took care of Texas A&M, and in convincing fashion. MSU QB Dak Prescott looked like a Heisman contender, and even though Prescott’s counterpart Kenny Hill compiled nice stats, he didn’t play so well. His favorite receiver was MSU LB Richie Brown, who caught 3 interceptions. The prospect everyone is talking about, MSU OLB Benardrick McKinney impressed throughout. Great flow, great anticipation… I’ve officially bought into the Junior ILB/OLB’s hype. In what was one of the ugliest games you’ll ever watch, Florida remains a contender in the SEC East after outlasting Tennessee 10-9. UF DE Dante Fowler Jr. was an animal and dominated the under matched Volunteers’ line. (more…)
