University Athletic Association

[jaybird44]

Rushing offense looks to be ahead of the passing game, at this point of the Wash-U preseason.  Fun to watch the O-line plow deep furrows at Francis Field today.

[ADL70]

The answer to the homecoming lodging issue may be that the Browns host the Bengals.  Cincinnati fans making the trip up 71?

[criswyly]

I've been to Cleveland a number of times for extended business trips and even attended a couple of Indian's games.  So this Linfield fan is excited to see our Cats introduced to Cleveland.  Just sorry that the Spartans won't get to do a return trip to our beautiful Oregon campus.

Linfield's goals are always geared to take the whole enchilada.  Our biggest issue this year is finding a new starting QB.  That alone will make the start of the season more than a little interesting as Linfield tends to be a pass first, run second team.  However, this years edition has a number of proven running backs that will keep any defense honest.

This year's defense has 10 returning starters, which only yielded about 87 yards per game on the ground.

My experience as a fan is that Linfield always wins when they win the turnover battle.

Can't wait to see the Cats and Spartans bring their A game.

[ADL70]

Spartans' roster lists a new freshman, Johnathan Mangelluzzi, WR/DB/KR from Mayfield.  Claims a 4.48 40 and 10.9 100 (although I couldn't find any track meet results online).

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2099395/highlights/22708379

In February was listed as a Capital commit, then on pre-season Valparaiso roster.

[DagarmanSpartan]

WOW!!!

With those numbers and grades, it's amazing that schools like Stanford and Northwestern weren't recruiting him.

Sounds like a great pick-up!  I hope that he's as fast as advertised!

[ADL70]

Well, I was unable to find anywhere that he even made his all-conference team.  And as I said, no online meet results to verify the 100 time.

[D3MAFAN]

The answer to the homecoming lodging issue may be that the Browns host the Bengals.  Cincinnati fans making the trip up 71?

Me and my pop are Browns fans and may do a little double header with the Case game then the Browns game.

[SpartanMom_2016]

You guys might find this amusing:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/3/1/4038740/2013-nfl-combine-high-school-40-yard-dash-times

[wally_wabash]

You guys might find this amusing:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/3/1/4038740/2013-nfl-combine-high-school-40-yard-dash-times

That's fantastic. 

[ADL70]

Kinda overkill, to come to a conclusion most of us already knew.

But, +k for posting.

Watched Heritage on ESPN.  What a huge line!  315# 15 y/o!

[wally_wabash]

Kinda overkill, to come to a conclusion most of us already knew.

But, +k for posting.

Watched Heritage on ESPN.  What a huge line!  315# 15 y/o!

Very true, but it is a pretty good anchor before we all get too far in the clouds about all of the new awesome recruits that have arrived on our campuses in the last couple of weeks.  A little perspective and reality is never a bad thing.   

[SpartanMom_2016]

Kinda overkill, to come to a conclusion most of us already knew.

I thought the piece was pretty funny.

Watched Heritage on ESPN.  What a huge line!  315# 15 y/o!

He's a big kid!

[casefldad]

You guys might find this amusing:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/3/1/4038740/2013-nfl-combine-high-school-40-yard-dash-times

That's fantastic.

I wonder who is really surprised by these findings.  Not only are the times inflated, quite often, but usually the height and weight as well.  As I look at the incoming rosters at all the UAA schools, one thing is to put down what the young man might have done in high school, another one (and may be quite different) what he will be able to accomplish at this level.
I have read with great surprise some of the bios of my son's teammates in high school and the number and accolades have been totally inflated and completely untrue.
I guess it is all a mind game at the end......

[ADL70]

WOW!!!

With those numbers and grades, it's amazing that schools like Stanford and Northwestern weren't recruiting him.

Sounds like a great pick-up!  I hope that he's as fast as advertised!

Two other receivers on his team were second team district.  But time will tell.

[mustang]

Looking at the film I think he does a good job going after the ball to make catches. I don't see the separation you would expect someone with that speed to have, to me it looked like the db's bit on fakes when he was wide open. I actually was most impressed with his coverage as a db.

IMHO, kids don't need to put music in the background of their film. And 6 minutes and change is 3 minutes too long. Show your best work and leave the coaches wanting to see more.