USC may still be "Tailback U" but these days the tailbacks are being shuffled.
Michigan State returns 15 of 22 starters this season.
If Mike Vick isn't in the UFL this season, Dennis Green believes Miami is a viable option.
Bengals safety Roy Williams looks to be one of Cincinnati's opening day starters in the defensive backfield.
Buffalo may be running some no huddle with Trent Edwards this season.
Who would you rather have on your team: Chris Johnson or Maurice Jones-Drew?
07/02/09
A top prospect in the 2010 draft, WR Dez Bryant also returns punts for Oklahoma State.
Colts RB Mike Hart thinks former Wolverine teammate Brandon Minor is poised for a breakout season.
Twelve newcomers to college football who could have a big impact on the Big 12.
Despite football being his number one priority, Washington's Jake Locker will meet with the Los Angeles Angels, who drafted the Huskies' QB earlier this month.
USC QB Mitch Mustain is dealing with academic eligibility issues.
An ESPN feature on how sacks skew rushing statistics in college football.
Former Indiana QB Kellen Lewis will play football at Valdosta State this year.
Once thought of as one of the nation's top budding linebackers, Auburn's Tray Blackmon is trying his luck in the CFL.
In other CFL news, Louisville grad (and DraftNation favorite) Stefan LeFors is ready to take over as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback.
Ex-Boise State receiver and undrafted free agent, Jeremy Childs, has been released by the Chargers after making a poor decision to forgo his senior season and enter the draft a year early.
Peter Warrick, the number 4 pick in the 1999 NFL draft, is currently playing ball for the Bloomington Extreme, but would like to line up with the Chicago Bears.
Also a first round pick in 1999, CB Fernando Bryant has decided to retire from the NFL after winning a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season.
The Kansas City Chiefs will retire Derrick Thomas' #58.
The St. Louis Rams will retire Deacon Jones' #75, as well. (Editor's Note: It's about time...)
More news outlets are reporting that indeed Brett Favre has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Vikings and will be at training camp.
06/24/09
Though most of the quarterbacks were "ineligible," a few big names were drafted in last night's inaugural UFL draft, including former Arizona State standout DB and St. Louis Rams first round selection in 2001, Adam Archuleta, the Arizona Cardinals 12th selection in the 2002 draft, Wisconsin DT Wendell Bryant, ex-LSU Tiger RB and Jacksonville Jaguar 2003 pick, LaBrandon Toefield and former Ohio State and Washington standouts and second round picks of the Indianapolis Colts, DB Mike Doss and DT Larry Tripplett.
Archuleta and Bryant will be playing ball in Las Vegas, Toefield in New York and Doss and Tripplett in Orlando. Other notable players drafted include former Grand Valley State WR David Kircus, West Virginia LB Gary Stills (Las Vegas), Utah QB Brian Johnson (New York), Wisconsin QB Brooks Bollinger, Michigan RB Chris Perry, Georgia TE Jermaine Wiggins (Orlando), Auburn DE Marquies Gunn, Pearl River CC WR Larry Brackins, San Diego State S Marviel Underwood and Wisconsin-La Cross DB Jeremy Unertl (San Francisco).
For full results, check out the UFL website.
06/19/09
Rumor has it that former #1 draft pick of the Buffalo Bills, QB J.P. Losman, is looking to play football this season for the Las Vegas franchise.
Other notable players at the Las Vegas tryout include QB Ken Dorsey (Miami), RBs Andre Callender (Boston College) and Larry Croom (UNLV), WRs Bennie Brazell (LSU) and Donovan Morgan (Louisiana-Lafayette/Chicago Rush), and DB Jeremy Unertl (Wisconsin-La Crosse).
Meanwhile, at the Orlando workout, former NFL and Florida WRs Reche Caldwell and Travis Taylor, as well as WR David Boston (Ohio State), QBs Quinn Gray (Florida A&M) and Chris Greisen (Northwest Missouri State),RB LaBrandon Toefield (LSU) and TE Jermaine Wiggins (Georgia).
One Vegas writer believes there's no question that the local franchise should sign QB Michael Vick.
Official UFL signings begin in "mid-June."
06/18/09
College offensive lines are getting smaller.
Western Kentucky LB Blake Boyd has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2009 season and may now be a candidate for the Supplemental Draft.
Rivals.com takes a closer look at potential #1 pick Jevan Snead.
If former Penn State and current Carolina Panther safety Anthony Scirrotto's football career doesn't pan out this summer, he has a fallback with the Kansas City Royals, who drafted Scirrotto in the 50th round of the MLB Draft this year.
The Green Bay Packers have not yet begun contract negotiations with top picks B.J. Raji or Clay Matthews.
Ex-Tar Heel DE/LB Greg Ellis, who was recently released by the Dallas Cowboys has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Oakland Raiders.
Buccaneers' QB Brian Griese may be contemplating retirement.
Meanwhile, ex-Giants WR Plaxico Burress may be contemplating Tampa Bay.
From the VH1 "Where are They Now" file, former top draft pick of the Detroit Lions, WR Charles Rogers is looking for another shot in the NFL.
For our history buff readers, the USA Today has an interesting story up on how the AFL impacted the NFL.
06/17/09
Ever been curious about which state produces the most high school players to make the pros? This year, New Jersey had seven...in the first round!
Nick Montana, son of NFL Hall of Famer Joe, has verbally committed to play football at the University of Washington in 2010.
Current UW QB Jake Locker, who was drafted by the Angels in last week's MLB draft, could play baseball and stay with the Huskies.
Minnesota star receiver Eric Decker was drafted by the Twins, but will likely stick with football.
Florida State QB D'Vontrey Richardson, however, will likely give up football after being drafted in the fifth round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Florida WR and Texas Rangers draft pick, Riley Cooper, has a decision to make.
It's the Golden Age of Quarterbacks in the Big 12.
USC transfer Vidal Hazelton won't be lining up at receiver for Cincinnati this season.
Pro Football Weekly has some interesting quotations from around the NFL.
The Jets and QB Mark Sanchez have agreed to a five-year deal.
Former Texas A&M star QB Reggie McNeal is making a name for himself in Canada as a receiver for the Toronto Argonauts.
06/15/09
Central Michigan OT Joe McMahon has declared himself eligible for the Supplemental Draft.
Florida State WR Corey Surrency has also declared.
Former Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon will work out for the Eagles. Jarmon also hopes to be selected in the Supplemental Draft this summer.
New England is giving former undrafted free agent Leigh Bodden a chance to shine with the Patriots.
Has Reggie Bush gone from overrated to underrated?
06/10/09
