By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Five-star prospects Reuben Foster and Alex Collins publically announced their collegiate intentions on Monday night. So much for the calm before the storm. With National Signing Day rapidly approaching, a pair of southern prospects made relatively surprising decisions on […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page The best news for the Vanderbilt program is that James Franklins’ recruiting pitch will only gain credibility after what he has been able to accomplish in his first season in Nashville. For decades, Vanderbilt football has been considered an […]
By Matt Smith SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page After one conference win in two seasons, Ole Miss begins a new era with its 2012 class. Life in the SEC West isn’t easy right now. Three of the teams in the division finished the season ranked in the […]
By BJ Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page While the Gators and Bulldogs appear to remain right out in front, a familiar name has emerged in the area. Every major school has a pipeline; high school programs coaches look to on a consistent basis for elite prep […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page One of the main reasons why fans are so openly optimistic about the future of their program is the success that new head coach Jimbo Fisher has had in recruiting. This offseason, much of the talk focusing on ACC […]
By Ritch SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page When you think of South Carolina football you don’t think of the linebacking unit but the group is stacked with players who know how to play. There is no superstar linebacker in the mix… just a handful of veteran players […]
By Ritch SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Of the SEC schools, only Alabama and Georgia had more players drafted than South Carolina this year. The NFL’s propensity for drafting South Carolina defensive players continued this year with four of the Gamecocks’ six draftees lining up on that […]
By Kevin Thomas SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page SouthernPigskin.com staff writer Kevin Thomas talks with Georgia recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner. Rodney Garner has been an assistant coach at Georgia since 1998. The Georgia Bulldogs have had a big day jumping up the recruiting rankings. Kevin Thomas […]
By Jenna Sweeney SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Florida already has 15 commitments for their 2013 recruiting class, with seven of those coming on the offensive side of the ball. Although the Florida Gators finished with the No. 3 recruiting class in 2012 according to Rivals.com, they […]
By Jenna Sweeney SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Florida landed 23 prospects on National Signing Day, but they are still hoping to add one more prospect to that total. The ink may be dry for most prospects, but the book is not completely closed. National Signing Day […]
By Jenna Sweeney SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page This is not the first time that Will Muschamp and Tim Davis will be a part of the same staff. Davis and Muschamp worked together on the Dolphins’ coaching staff in 2005. For the past three years, the Florida […]
By Jenna Sweeney SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Ronald Powell led the Gators with six sacks in 2011. The University of Florida announced Monday that Ronald Powell tore his ACL during Saturday’s Orange and Blue Debut. The Florida release stated that his recovery could take anywhere from […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Will Muschamp promoted linebackers coach/special teams coordinator D.J. Durkin to the DC position Thursday. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Will Muschamp wasted little time finding a replacement for departing defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. He didn’t have to […]
By Russell V. SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Earlier this year, the Eagles followed suit of Appalachian State and announced their intentions to move to the FBS. Eight Southern Conference titles. Six national championships. Two Walter Payton Award winners. These are the highlights of Georgia Southern’s time […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page If Tech fans were happy about the signing of Vad Lee, there might not be words to describe how thrilled they are with the commitment of Justin Thomas. The passion of college football fans is one of the many […]
By Kris Brauner SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page The state of Louisiana is loaded with prep talent every year. Kris Brauner breaks down the best and ranks them. 1. DT Anthony “Freak” Johnson O.Perry Walker HS (LSU Commitment) Offers: LSU, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, USC, Miami, Oklahoma, others […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Tennessee head coach Butch Jones has worked tirelessly to help the Volunteers finish strong in recruiting. It is truly staggering to think just how far the Tennessee program has fallen over the past half-decade. Despite having the eighth-most wins […]
By Matthew Osborne SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page With only 11 returning starters, Mike London hopes to keep Virginia competitive in the ACC this fall. There is no doubt that the 2011 season was a pleasantly surprising one for head coach Mike London and the Virginia Cavaliers. […]
By BJ Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Albeit without the hype and national attention of a traditional divisional title bout, the stage is now set. An SEC Championship Game play-in contest awaits in Gainesville. Saturday’s clash at Florida for South Carolina will the type of game, […]
By Russell V. SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Mark Speir inherits a team that went 1-10 last season and winless in the SoCon. Offensively the team was solid enough, but the defense was lacking, to put it nicely. Western Carolina looked into one of its own when […]
By BJ Bennett SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page With spring practice still months away and the embarrassment of a losing season still in the rear view mirror, the tone of Georgia football has definitely changed. It’s amazing the difference a couple of weeks can make. In early […]
By Russell Varner SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Russell Varner counts down his Southern Conference top nine recruiting classes. 9. Furman – 11 players Stars: DL John Mackey, RB Tanner Skogen Keep an eye on: QBs Travis Eman and Andrew Parker Mackey should be a hoss for […]
By Ritch SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Jadeveon Clowney, has reportedly met the NCAA’s academic guidelines for admission to the University of South Carolina. Now the speculation can end as the nation’s No. 1 recruit coming out of high school this past season, Jadeveon Clowney, has reportedly […]
By Southern Pigskin Staff SouthernPigskin.com Follow us at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page Who’s the best recruiter in the ACC, SEC and SoCon? The biggest sleeper signed? Who makes the biggest NFL splash? Our staff shares their thoughts. The smoke has cleared and most have looked, studied and fantasized about their […]
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