By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Members of the SouthernPigskin.com staff release their pre-spring top 25. 1. Oregon 2. Oklahoma 3. Alabama 4. LSU 5. Stanford 6. Boise State 7. Ohio State 8. Oklahoma State 9. TCU 10. Florida State 11. South Carolina 12. […]
By JT Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Communications Director Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page SouthernPigskin.com Contributor Kevin Price sat down with Columbia (FL) High School defensive lineman Tim Jernigan. By Kevin Price SouthernPigskin.com Contributor SouthernPigskin.com Contributor Kevin Price sat down with Columbia (FL) High School defensive lineman Tim Jernigan. Follow us […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Alabama won its third championship during Barack Obama’s presidency on Monday night, defeating Notre Dame 42-14 in Miami. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is congratulating University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban on another BCS championship, joking that […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page An impressive physical specimen, Henry does not have the prototypical measureables for a prospective college running back. At 6-3, 241 pounds, Derrick Henry runs like a freight train through opposing defenses. Southern Pigskin’s Matt Osborne recently traveled to Yulee […]
By BJ Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Here is a look at each of the SEC teams ranked in summer pre-season polls and how their personnel and recent production meet the status quo. Each of the last five national champions, all SEC teams, have excelled at […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page While most college football fans are fixated on the battles on Saturday afternoons, there are battles of another variety that are taking place every day. The battles that I am referring to, of course, are recruiting battles. Every program […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page With a strong finish to this 2013 recruiting class, Ole Miss can cement itself as a legitimate contender in the nation’s toughest conference for years to come. The month directly following the end of the regular season is always […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page After signing 33 players in the 2012 class, Miami is taking different approach in this recruiting cycle. The 2012 recruiting class was a very important one for the Miami Hurricanes, as Al Golden and his staff reeled in 33 […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page The Hurricanes will wear special Nike Pro Combat uniforms for the Virginia Tech game. The Miami Hurricanes will wear Nike Pro Combat uniforms in their nationally-ranked showdown with Virginia Tech on Saturday in Miami. The ‘Canes will wear […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Miami coach Al Golden told the AP that he did not expect the university to be surprised by the NCAA’s findings. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The nearly 2-year-old NCAA investigation into Miami’s compliance practices may be nearing an […]
By Carlos Pineda SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page According to the Boston Globe, the Hurricanes will play at Boston College, with the game likely scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 2 or Monday, Sept. 3. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes could be starting the season on the […]
By Carlos Pineda SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page “Hell yeah, I recruited a lot of kids for Miami,” Shapiro told Yahoo! Sports. “With access to the clubs, access to the strip joints. My house. My boat. We’re talking about high school football players. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — […]
By BJ Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page As Anthony Midget returns to Virginia Tech, now colleagues with the man who helped cultivate his career, his admiration for his former coach remains the same. Over a dozen years ago, Anthony Midget helped take Virginia Tech to their […]
By B.J. Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Georgia Southern head coach Jeff Monken and BJ Bennett talk about the Eagles’ 2011 recruiting class. Jeff Monken is in his second season as the head coach at Georgia Southern. Monken lead the Eagles to the semi-finals in the […]
By Ashley Young SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Morris Claiborne’s reported 4 on the Wonderlic test would give him the lowest score in history. Before diving into this topic, let’s make one thing clear: Morris Claiborne will still be a top-10 (if not, top 5) draft pick […]
By Carlos Pineda SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page After months of fighting, West Virginia and the Big East Conference have finally come to an agreement. The Charleston Daily Mail reported Thursday night that West Virginia and the Big East have reached a conditional agreement that would allow […]
By Russell Varner SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Appalachian State is an FCS powerhouse. Can they compete for championships at the FBS level? In honor of Brett Favre’s mock ‘Nike Rise’ commercial that I finally saw today for the first time (and because I think it’s one […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Geoff Collins has been promoted to defensive coordinator, Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen announced Friday. STARKVILLE, Miss. – Geoff Collins has been promoted to defensive coordinator, Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen announced Friday. “Geoff […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Using #clydesdales, Budweiser also is asking Twitter followers of @Budweiser and Facebook friends to help name the foal. Budweiser announced the foal’s Jan. 16 birth in their first-ever tweet this week. Using #clydesdales, Budweiser also is asking Twitter […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Members of the Southern Pigskin staff break news and share insight on National Signing Day from around the ACC, SEC and SoCon. Let the fun begin. 7:53am- Here is the schedule of the signees airing on ESPNU […]
By Jacob Shoor SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Both the ACC and Notre Dame can survive nicely with the announced plan, but each will benefit more with ND as a football member. ESPN’s Ivan Maisel has nailed what the marriage contract between Notre Dame and the ACC […]
By Russell Varner SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page After watching receiver Aaron Mellette, Elon defensive back coach Dave O’Brien said that he would’ve been good enough to start opposite current Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones last season. September 3rd will make a big day in Elon football […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page If there has ever been a team that has taken solace in offseason optimism, it would certainly be the Duke Blue Devils. One of the best things about college football, and really sports in general, is that a new […]
By Matt Smith SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page After a turnaround season on the field, James Franklin lands the Commodores best class ever. For much of the 80-year history of SEC football, Vanderbilt has been little more than an afterthought. One six-win season won’t change that perception, […]
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