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Brandon Linder Visiting Top 4 in July

Steve Patterson — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:23:39 PDT

Brandon Linder Visiting Top 4 in July

Brandon Linder is a tough offensive lineman for the 2010 class that has a number of great offers and has narrowed his list down to a top 4 at this time. In the current month, he will visit Miami, Florida, Notre Dame and Ohio State before making a college selection. “Late July I will be hitting Miami, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State.” He reported to us.

By Steve Patterson

Top Notch Programs

With scholarship offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Sanford narrowing the list down to a final 4 must have been difficult for the Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas offensive center. Yet he was able to narrow the list to Miami, Florida, Notre Dame and Ohio State. One of the criteria according to Linder was each program’s history, “Always are top notch programs every year.” he told us this weekend.

Mean and Tough

His best attributes on the field include his technique and nastiness in the trenches. “Mean, tough, pass blocking, and technique [are my best attributes].” he explained about his ability to dominate defensive lines against some of the best in Southern Florida.

Best High School Memory

His high school has had two consecutive state titles and Linder feels those were the best moments of his careers so far. St. Thomas Aquinas also has a reputation for developing good college prospects with NFL great Chris Carter as a coach and Carter’s son Duron being one of the best receivers in the class of 2009. Linder is not an ‘under the radar’ type of recruit with his name being on many of the top recruiting lists for this year.

College Selection

Other things Linder is looking for in a college when he visits this month include academics and the current team in place. “A great education, diploma power, great players, and great coaches [are what I am looking for].” He explained about his criteria.

QB Taylor Graham Commits to Ohio State for 2010

Steve Patterson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:55:28 PDT

QB Taylor Graham Commits to Ohio State for 2010

Ohio State tried three times this recruiting year to get a quarterback into their program that can follow Terrelle Pryor and finally got their man in Taylor Graham. Graham had a number of very good offers including UCLA, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Colorado, Duke, Iowa, and Michigan State. The Wheaten Ill. North high school product is a legacy of the Buckeye program as his father is Ohio State alumni Kent Graham.

Film: QB Taylor Graham 2009 Highlight Film

By Steve Patterson

Pro Style Quarterback

A 6-4, 211 lbs, Graham is more of a pro-style quarterback which makes the scholarship offer a little odd as Ohio State appears to be moving towards the athletic style quarterback with the success they have had with Troy Smith and now Terrelle Pryor. Graham’s father also played quarterback at Ohio State back in 1991 and then continued this career at the NFL level which could be a reason that he committed quickly after receiving an offer.

Comfort with the Coaches

Graham mentions his comfortable level with the coaches and his admiration for the facilities at Ohio State for reasons he selected the Buckeyes over offers from UCLA and Michigan State. He looks to Craig Krenzel as an example of a pro-style quarterback that had great success with the pro-style offense OSU plays. When he arrives in Columbus in 2010 he will be behind Pryor, Joe Bauserman, Justin Seims, and Kenny Guiton.

Glad to be Finished with Recruiting

Graham will now focus on his senior season and isn’t planning on making any addition visits to colleges or camps. His family is very supportive of his decision and growing up a fan of the Buckeyes made the decision to commit to Jim Tressel an easy choice. He is currently ranked a 3 Star prospect by services like Rivals.com. The Buckeyes missed out on Nick Montana and Andrew Hendrix before landing Graham.

Garrett Dornbrook, Ohio State Long Snapper on Spring Ball

Steve Patterson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:04:14 PDT

Garrett Dornbrook, Ohio State Long Snapper on Spring Ball

Ohio State doesn’t recruit long snappers the way they recruit quarterbacks, linebackers or wide receivers. They go to the local high schools and find good athletes with versatility that have experience playing the offensive line. Then they offer them as preferred walk-ons. They bring in 1 to 2 a year and keep them in the program for 5 years. This strategy has been quite dependable for the Buckeyes since Jim Tressel took over the program.

By Steve Patterson

Preferred Walk-On

Garrett Dornbrook came from Medina Ohio to Columbus to walk-on with the Buckeyes and get repetitions at long snapper. The 6’1” 205lbs freshman had his first spring and enjoyed the experience. “The team performed well during spring camp, we had good attitude and work ethic throughout.” He told us about Ohio State this April.

“Jake Mcquaide is going to be the guy long snapping this year.” He reported about the competition at the position.

Scarlet vs. Gray Annual Game

Ohio State had a NCAA record for attendance at their spring game this year. The large crowd came out to see Terrelle Pryor and the new starters at positions like linebacker, running back, and wide receiver. The rest of the team appreciated the crowd too. “The spring game was great, it was an amazing turn out and it was a lot of fun to play in front of so many fans and really appreciate their attendance.” Dornbrook told us about his feelings on that sunny Saturday.

Summer Practice

Like those given a scholarship to play for Ohio State, Dornbrook is planning to give the team his all as he balances summer practice with work and classes. “This summer there will be lifting and conditioning throughout up until camp starts, then camp will take us right into the season. I plan on working as hard as I can at everything I can attend. My goals for this year are to just continually get better, I feel like I have a lot of potential that I will be able to unlock through hard work and being more familiar with our team and how it works.”

Ticket Super Mall

Steve Patterson — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:45:22 PDT

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The Nick Montana Decision from a Buckeye Perspective

Steve Patterson — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:01:52 PDT

The Nick Montana Decision from a Buckeye Perspective

Yesterday the super-recruit Nick Montana, son of NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, finally chose a school. Ohio State was among the long list of schools that heavily recruited the junior quarterback star. Jim Tressel even went as far as to promise Montana that he would not recruit any other quarterbacks for the 2010 class if he came to Ohio State.

2010 Quarterback Andrew Hendrix Picks up Notre Dame and Ohio State Offers

Steve Patterson — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:27:00 PDT

2010 Quarterback Andrew Hendrix Picks up Notre Dame and Ohio State Offers

Andrew Hendrix has been a fan of Ohio State most of his life growing up in Ohio and a recent offer from the Buckeyes to play quarterback in 2010 has him seriously considering joining the Scarlet and Gray next year. But an offer from Notre Dame within the same week made him reconsider his favorite and now he is weighing the benefits of each program.

Film: Cincinnati QB Andrew Hendrix Highlights

Jr Ferguson, One of the Best Defensive Ends for 2010

Steve Patterson — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:58:24 PDT

Jr Ferguson, One of the Best Defensive Ends for 2010

At 6'3" 270lbs and with 4.9 speed, Jr Ferguson is rated the 3rd best defensive end in the country for the 2010 recruiting class. He has yet to name a set number of favorites schools and has offers from all over the country including Georgia, Penn State, Oklahoma, Miami, Notre Dame, USC, Florida State and California. Look for this member of the Rivals 100 to be aggressively recruited up until he makes a college selection.

Film: JR ‘Ego’ Ferguson Discusses High School and College Preparation

Weakside Defensive End Chris Martin, Solid with Notre Dame

Steve Patterson — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:29:12 PDT

Weakside Defensive End Chris Martin, Solid with Notre Dame

The #1 rated weakside defensive end in the country committed to Notre Dame on February 4th and remains solid with the Irish. The 6'4" 240 lbs prospect with 4.65 speed joined a recovering program that has recruited better than played but improved last season under Charlie Weis. He turned down offers from Oregon, USC, UCLA, California, Georgia, and Nebraska among others.

Ohio State Very Active at St Thomas Aquinas - Brandon Linder

Steve Patterson — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:20:56 PDT

Ohio State Very Active at St Thomas Aquinas - Brandon Linder

Ohio State was able to pull Duron Carter out of St Thomas Aquinas last year and is now working on three of his teammates for the 2010 class. Of course Carter's father, Chris Carter, was a wide receiver for Ohio State before starting his long and successful NFL career. With the help of Duron, great facilities, a winning tradition, good academics, and popular coaches, Ohio State has shown interest in Brandon Linder, Lamarcus Joyner, and Cody Riggs with the hope of pulling them all out of Fort Lauderdale.

Film: Brandon Linder - A Highly Recruited 2010 Offensive Lineman

Matt James 2010 Offensive Lineman from St Xavier

Steve Patterson — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:09:17 PDT

Matt James 2010 Offensive Lineman from St Xavier

After attending the Bearcat's 2009 Spring Game recently, Matt James still is undecided about his college selection but has reduced his favorites to three schools, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. He is also still going to take a look at Boston College and Florida with his official visits. James father was a player for Cincinnati and being close to home is attractive to the Ohio native.

Film: Matt James Cincinnati St Xavier Junior Film

Seantrel Henderson, Rivals Early #1 2010 Recruit

Steve Patterson — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:44:46 PDT

Seantrel Henderson, Rivals Early #1 2010 Recruit

Seantrel Henderson is the number one recruit in the nation for the 2010 class. Teams such as Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, Michigan State, Oregon, USC, UCLA and Wisconsin have already offered him a scholarship. A visit to Michigan in March left Henderson impressed with the Wolverines but there is still plenty of time for schools to catch the 6'8" 300 lbs tackle from Saint Paul Minnesota.

Film: Seantrel Henderson Manhandles High School Lines

Corey Brown Early Rivals Top 100 2010 Running Back

Steve Patterson — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:58:47 PDT

Corey Brown Early Rivals Top 100 2010 Running Back

Corey Brown has the attention of most of the big college football programs in the country. With early offers from teams like Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Boston College, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Tennessee and West Virginia, Brown can select the best college to meet his goals and showcase his athletic talent at the running back position. An early Rivals 100 2010 recruit, Brown has the size and speed that many teams covet.

Highlight Film: Corey Brown Highlights from Cardinal O'Hara 2010

Nick Montana Following Father Joe to Notre Dame?

Steve Patterson — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:33:55 PDT

Nick Montana Following Father Joe to Notre Dame?

According to reports, Nick Montana isn't set on following his famous father to Notre Dame but is rather keeping his options open as he is recruited by most of the major programs across the country. That might not be the case with the rest of his immediate family which has either graduated from Notre Dame or are currently enrolled.

ESPN Outside the Lines: Oaks Christian Fans Looking for Joe, not Nick Montana

Christian Green from Tampa Catholic Favors the Seminoles

Steve Patterson — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:52:16 PDT

Christian Green from Tampa Catholic Favors the Seminoles

A member of the early Rivals 100, Christian Green is a dual threat quarterback from Tampa Florida Catholic High School with offers from many of the major college programs in the country. At this point in his recruitment he is favoring the Florida State Seminoles and their more wide open offense.

Film: Christian Green Dual Threat Quarterback from Tampa Florida

Roderick Smith, 2010 Running Back Looking Hard at the Buckeyes

Steve Patterson — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:24:45 PDT

Roderick Smith, 2010 Running Back Looking Hard at the Buckeyes

Ohio State brought in three very good running backs for their 2009 recruiting class and have started the 2010 recruiting season with a couple of offers to two of the best running backs in the country, Corey Brown and Roderick Smith. Indiana Harding running back Roderick Smith has run for over 1,000 yards three years in a row, received an offer from Ohio State recently, and is very interested in the Buckeyes after a visit to campus.

David Durham Selects Ohio State Over Stanford, West Virginia, and Virginia

Steve Patterson — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:08:03 PDT

David Durham Selects Ohio State Over Stanford, West Virginia, and Virginia

Durham is an intense and aggressive linebacker prospect out of Central Texas that had his choice of colleges to attend. He told us recently about why he is perfect for the LEO position at Ohio State. "Intensity, aggressiveness and how I use my hands and the way I take on blocks and shed them." He said. "I love to rush the passer and get in the backfield."

By Steve Patterson

Durham set a goal to play at a major D1 program and earned interest from some very good programs as early as his sophomore year. "I’ve been raised around football, and it has been my goal to play D1 since I was about six years old. I started getting interest as a sophomore so we began visiting then." The amount of visits he has made outnumbers the visits made by some graduated seniors who are now on colleges campuses. "I have made unofficial visits to West Virginia, Virginia, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Penn State, Texas A&M, Texas, Baylor, and SMU."

Seth Betancourt Knocks down the Competition

Steve Patterson — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:10:27 PST

Seth Betancourt Knocks down the Competition

A 6'6" 285 lbs Offensive Tackle from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Seth Betancourt is receiving interest from a long list of major programs across the country. The Rivals.com Junior to Watch has already visited Penn State and Rutgers in addition to having scholarship offers from five other programs.

Trey Burton Excited about Joining Florida

Steve Patterson — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:38:53 PST

Trey Burton Excited about Joining Florida

Trey Burton is a dual threat quarterback out of Venice Florida who is very much looking forward to joining the Gators in 2010 , attending the University, and playing for new quarterback's coach Scot Loeffler. He selected Florida over offers from South Florida, West Virginia, and Florida Atlantic.

Film: Trey Burton Class of 2010 - Florida Gator Commit

Quarterback Terrance Broadway High on Alabama

Steve Patterson — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:18:35 PST

Quarterback Terrance Broadway High on Alabama

Baton Rouge Capital Dual-Threat Quarterback Terrance Broadway is already rated a 4 Star prospect by one rating agency and listed in the 250 Juniors to Watch by Rivals.com. With two early offers and a number of schools showing strong interest, Broadway is leaning towards the school that he camped with this past summer.

Terrance Broadway - 2010 Dual Threat Quarterback Film

Josh Davis, Jonathan Alder Defensive Tackle

Steve Patterson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:43:55 PST

Josh Davis, Jonathan Alder Defensive Tackle

Josh Davis, the Ohio Defensive Tackle prospect from Jonathon Alder High School has had interest from a number of big programs in the Midwest with many junior visits. Watching the 6'6" 270 lbs nose tackle's film makes you realize why colleges are recruiting him early. He can get into the backfield quickly or clog up the middle of the line of scrimmage on any down that he wants to. Whatever school is able to get his college commitment will have a solid tackle four years to come.

Film: Josh Davis - Jonathan Alder 2010

Taylor Miller, Big Offensive Guard Has Early Offers and Favorites

Steve Patterson — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:51:48 PST

Taylor Miller, Big Offensive Guard Has Early Offers and Favorites

Starting four years on the Varsity team at Edgewood High School in Trenton Ohio has given offensive lineman Taylor Miller a lot of experience and a lot of interest from teams throughout the Midwest. The 6’5” 300lbs junior has interest in number of schools including two big programs in Ohio.

Quarterback Depth a Serious Interest for the Buckeyes

Steve Patterson — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:07:51 PST

Quarterback Depth a Serious Interest for the Buckeyes

After not getting a commitment from 2009 dual threat quarterback Tajh Boyd tonight, the Ohio State coaching staff switched to Plan B and offered in-state State Championship quarterback Austin Boucher from Archbishop Alter High School. At 6-0, 197 lbs, Boucher has demonstrated the ability to play well within a similar offense to what the Buckeyes run. He will need to make a college selection prior to February 5th, National Signing Day for the 2009 class. Ohio State is looking for additional depth at quarterback after losing two quarterbacks to transfer last spring.

Austin Boucher v Coldwater in 2008 Regional Finals

Jerald Robinson, December Junior Day Raised Buckeye Interest

Steve Patterson — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:35:33 PST

Jerald Robinson, December Junior Day Raised Buckeye Interest

After a December visit to Ohio State for one of their Junior Days, Canton South wide receiver prospect Jerald Robinson's interest in the Buckeyes grew dramatically. He was able to see the team practice and do drills prior to their trip to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl. An Intra-squad scrimmage among the Buckeyes really got his attention and the visit overall boosted his desired to become a part of their 2010 class.

Jerald Robinson, Canton South Wide Receiver and Top Ohio Recruit

Jamel Turner, Ohio State Weakside DE/LB Commit

Steve Patterson — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:37 PST

Jamel Turner, Ohio State Weakside DE/LB Commit

Midway through December last month when most high school students are thinking about Christmas break, Youngstown Ursuline Defense End/Linebacker prospect Jamel Turner was making his college selection and committing to Ohio State. The Weakside DE/LB is already rated as the top prospect in the State of Ohio for 2010 and one of the 250 To Watch by Rivals for 2010 nationally. Growing up in Ohio, Turner has been a fan of the Buckeyes for years and really liked what he saw on a recent visit.

Jamel Turner - Sophomore Highlights of the latest 2010 Ohio State Commit

Eric Howard, Hoover North Canton Running Back

Steve Patterson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:17:46 PST

Eric Howard, Hoover North Canton Running Back

Eric Howard, a Hoover North Canton Running Back, currently favors Ohio State for his 2010 college commitment. The 5'10", 210 lbs prospect is one of the best running backs in Ohio and put up some very impressive numbers this last year.

By Steve Patterson

Often compared to some of the best running back and safety prospects in the State of Ohio, Eric Howard has dominated other teams in High School on both sides of the ball. One of his best qualities is his leadership on the field as he told us recently. "Some of my best attributes are my will to win and getting players on my team pumped and ready for the game."

Kevin Newsome, Early Michigan Recruit Commits to Penn State

Steve Patterson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:38:07 PST

Kevin Newsome, Early Michigan Recruit Commits to Penn State

6’3”, 215 lbs dual threat quarterback Kevin Newsome committed to Rich Rodriquez back in April. He had planned to run Rodriguez’s unique offense at Michigan but he later de-committed and began to look around. With offers from Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Penn State, and Boston College, Newsome selected the Nittany Lions as his future school just this month.

By Steve Patterson

December Selection

The four star quarterback prospect from Churchland High School in Portsmouth Virginia spent his senior year at Hardgrave Military Academy before returning to his hometown to make his college selection recently. At his prior high school, Newsome told friends and family during a press conference that he had prayed about his decision and had a good felling about attending Penn State.

Tyrik Rollison, Appreciates Fans Support Online

Steve Patterson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:41:16 PST

Tyrik Rollison, Appreciates Fans Support Online

6’2” 185 lbs dual threat quarterback from Sulphur Springs Texas, Tyrik Rollison is one of the top quarterback prospects in the country for the 2009 class. He has developed into a pocket passer although he is dangerous when he runs too. Rollison had great numbers as a junior and put up similar outstanding statistics his senior year.

Garrett Porter, Texas Lineman

SuperUser Account — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:55:36 PST

Garrett Porter, Texas Lineman

This Offensive Tackle from Odessa Texas is a physical specimen in addition to being a leader on the field. At 6’6” 308 lbs and having 5.2 sec 40 speed, Porter is able to control offensive lineman and defensive lineman as he has played both sides of the ball.

By Steve Patterson

Finisher

The sixth best offensive tackle in the country Porter feels his athletic ability sets him apart on the football field. “My best attributes would have to be my feet and balance and ability to finish blocks.” He told us recently. “I think it is something like 102 pancake and 114 knockdowns.” He reported to us about his statistics for the year at Permian High School.

Brian Wozniak, Looking forward to Playing for the Badgers

Steve Patterson — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:28:27 PST

Brian Wozniak, Looking forward to Playing for the Badgers

Brian Wozniak is a Loveland Ohio Tight End prospect with scholarship offers from a number of D1 programs including Wisconsin, Akron, Marshall, Miami-Ohio, Ohio, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Maryland. Over the summer, he received the offer from Wisconsin and felt that was the program for him.

Chris Watt loves the Tradition at Notre Dame

Steve Patterson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:03:21 PST

Chris Watt loves the Tradition at Notre Dame

When asked what he likes most about the University of Notre Dame, Irish 2009 commitment Chris Watt mentions the tradition of the football program in addition to his relationship with the players on the team, the coaches, and the campus.

Nick Alajajian, US Army All American

Steve Patterson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:14:51 PST

Nick Alajajian, US Army All American

The Naples High School offensive tackle prospect Nick Alajajian is committed to the University of Florida and is working hard to win a second state championship before he leaves for Gainesville. At 6’4” and 280 lbs, the Rivals 5 star recruit has dominated defensive lineman two seasons straight.

Brandon Rice, Central Ohio Running Back Looks at the Big East

Steve Patterson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:22:26 PST

Brandon Rice, Central Ohio Running Back Looks at the Big East

Brandon Rice is a senior running back from Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge with speed and the ability to get into the end-zone as he has shown 27 times this season. With offers from a number of Mid-American schools, Rice is looking to the Big East for an opportunity to be a featured back.

Malliciah Goodman, a Clemson Tiger for Life

Steve Patterson — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:03:47 PDT

Malliciah Goodman, a Clemson Tiger for Life

The #1 strong side defensive end in the country for the 2009 class, Malliciah Goodman, is set on Clemson for his college selection. With offers from Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, Goodman picked the Tigers early in 2008 and feels better about the school every time he visits.

Austen Bujnoch, Loves Cincinnati

Steve Patterson — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:52:12 PDT

Austen Bujnoch, Loves Cincinnati

Austen Bujnoch became the fifth commitment for the 2009 Cincinnati recruiting class when he selected the Bearcats in June for his college selection. The 6’5” 265 lbs offensive tackle from nearby Cincinnati Elder High School is rated the 37^th best prospect in Ohio among seniors this year.

Patrick White, excited about Michigan State

Steve Patterson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:03:25 PDT

Patrick White, excited about Michigan State

Ohio Wide Receiver Patrick White is the third member of the senior class of 2009 at Pickerington Central High School in central Ohio to find his way into a recruiting class in the Big Ten. After receiving a number of major offers including Cincinnati, Oregon, Louisville, Kansas, Indiana, West Virginia and Michigan State, White committed to Michigan State.

Easy Payday

SuperUser Account — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:54:36 PDT

Easy Payday

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Russell Shepard, Looking at a Final Five

Steve Patterson — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:05:59 PDT

Russell Shepard, Looking at a Final Five

Senior quarterback Russell Shepard from Cypress Ridge High School in Houston, TX is rated in the Top 10 players nationally and is now down to five different top notch national powerhouses for his college selection. Did he name a favorite? One of his visits was exceptionally well received by the young signal caller.

By Steve Patterson

Big Play Ability

Russell Shepard is a dual threat quarterback that has already put up big numbers in only two games as a senior. He feels is ability to make the big plays is what sets him apart. “I feel like one of my best attribute is my ability to make plays with both my legs and arms, as well as my knowledge of the game, but most importantly my leadership skills.”

Starting early in high school has allowed Shepard to gain valuable experience that some nationally recruited quarterbacks do not have. He told us about starting at an early age. “As of right now the highlight of my career is actually establishing myself as a starting quarterback at the age of 15 and as a result I gained the respect of my fellow peers and older teammates.”

Butch Davis is Back

SuperUser Account — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:02:49 PDT

Butch Davis is Back

After three nice recruiting classes, Butch Davis has put North Carolina on the road to respectability and a winning season.

Will Fantasy Sports always be Free?

SuperUser Account — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:06:24 PDT

Will Fantasy Sports always be Free?

So maybe you pay for your fantasy sports leagues because there were some extra features a provider offered or you couldn’t find the free version hidden underneath the pay version on Yahoo! But a good many do play fantasy sports online or in leagues with their friends for free or for a pot of money which gets paid out 100%. That may all change as player associates in a number of sports are looking for some of the money for the use of their names and/or the use of their statistics.

Adam Jones Reinstated

SuperUser Account — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:54:47 PDT

Adam Jones Reinstated

The Cowboys placed a bet that the NFL would allow Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones to play this year when they picked him up from Tennessee. This week the time and money invested looked to pay off as Roger Goodell reinstated the troubled cornerback.

Time Warner and Big Ten Network Reach Deal…Finally

SuperUser Account — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:27:04 PDT

Time Warner and Big Ten Network Reach Deal…Finally

Cable giant Time Warner has finally reached a deal with the Big Ten Network. The network will now be available to all Time Warner customers, just in time for the first Ohio State football game of the season.

Phelps Rises to Challenge

SuperUser Account — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:38:55 PDT

Phelps Rises to Challenge

This week Michael Phelps accomplished something no other athlete has ever accomplished. He won 8 gold medals in a single Olympics. He now has 14 Gold medals overall, 3 more than anyone in history.

Editorial: Why are so many players in trouble? Because of a lack of R E S P E C T.

SuperUser Account — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:18:04 PDT

Editorial: Why are so many players in trouble? Because of a lack of R E S P E C T.

Where is Aretha Franklin when we really need her? The violation of laws and team rules by players at all levels in almost every sport results from a lack of respect.

Did Favre Trade Hurt Tampa?

SuperUser Account — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:03:31 PDT

Did The Favre Trade Hurt Tampa?

Everyone knows that there were two teams in the Favre sweepstakes Tampa Bay and the New York Jets. The Jets won out and the Buccaneers immediately claimed that they weren’t really interested. Bucs GM Bruce Allen said that talks never got serious.

Anything Less than Gold Isn’t Good Enough

SuperUser Account — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:59:41 PDT

Anything Less than Gold Isn’t Good Enough

The United States Olympic Basketball team is on a mission. They are determined to take back Gold in this Olympics after being humiliated in Athens. They are off to a good start after defeating China 101-70.

Rams Look to Rebound with a Healthy Pace

Steve Patterson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Rams Look to Rebound with a Healthy Pace

Last year the St. Louis Rams were a popular pick to make the playoffs. Steven Jackson was talking about 2500 yards from scrimmage and the fans were excited for the season. Early season ending injuries to offensive linemen, including Orlando Pace, decimated the team.

JoePa Moves to Shore Up Legacy

Steve Patterson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

JoePa Moves to Shore Up Legacy

This week Penn State kicked Chris Baker and Phil Taylor off the team. The players had previously been suspended following an assault in the spring at the Student Union Building.

Henry Not Welcome in Cincy

Steve Patterson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Henry Not Welcome in Cincy

Former Bengals receiver Chris Henry applied for reinstatement with the league and met with commissioner Goodell this week after the charges against him were dropped. Henry was released because of the assault charge leveled against, but now that the charges proved false he wouldn’t mind joining back up with his old team.

Urlacher: Don’t Do What I did

Steve Patterson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Urlacher: Don’t Do What I did

Brian Urlacher signed a big money 9 year contract in 2003 but now he regrets it. How do we know? He told us after he signed a one year $18 million extension. The extension ads one year and one million dollars per year to Urlacher’s current contract.

Brett Favre, Retiring from the NFL is Tough

Steve Patterson — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Brett Favre, Retiring from the NFL is Tough

A lot of players have no choice in their retirement. They get injured and no one will sign them. But some players are extremely lucky and get to the end of their careers and still have some playing ability. And that’s when retiring is tough.

Going to see the Asterisk

Steve Patterson — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Going to see the Asterisk

How wouldn’t want to see the Asterisk? Barry Bonds hits the most home runs in MLB history, the ball is sold at auction and the new owner brands the ball with an asterisk after he holds an Internet poll of what to do. This could be the best piece of memorabilia in the Hall of Fame.

What if Woods was Healthy?

Steve Patterson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT

What if Woods was Healthy?

What if Tiger Woods had been healthy the past 10 years? Having a powerful swing puts a lot of pressure on your knee joints and just this week we found out the Tiger Woods has had a bad left knee for 10 to 12 years; his entire PGA career, according to the 14 time major tournament champion.

LeCharles Bentley wants to Start

Steve Patterson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT

LeCharles Bentley wants to Start

The Browns released recovering offensive center LeCharles Bentley this week upon the request of the ex-Buckeye who wants a starting position on a NFL roster instead of competing for a spot. Bentley has been battling a knee injury for two years including a staff infection and was just declared fit to play.

Ken Griffey Jr. Reaches Milestone

Steve Patterson — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Ken Griffey Jr. Reaches Milestone

Ken Griffey Jr. came to Cincinnati with the expectation of reaching milestones like 600 home runs sooner rather than later. Earlier this week he did hit the 600 mark but it came after a number of years of injures that have left Red’s fans frustrated.

Strahan Goes out on Top

Steve Patterson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Strahan Goes out on Top

Michael Strahan took advantage of the perfect timing of a Superbowl upset of the Patriots to declare his retirement from the NY Giants earlier this week. The dominating defensive end played as well as he had when he was younger causing all kinds of trouble for quarterbacks on a defensive that controlled lines of scrimmage all season long.

Lakers the Surprise, Celtics Predictable

Steve Patterson — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Lakers the Surprise, Celtics Predictable

After the Boston Celtics picked Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the offseason to complete a super trio with Paul Pierce, Boston was expected to make it far into the NBA playoffs. The Lakers had a major melt-down with Kobe Bryant ready to bolt to somewhere, anywhere. No one expected LA to go very far.

Danica Patrick Takes on Star Status

Steve Patterson — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Danica Patrick Takes on Star Status

There used to be this young woman that drove the NASCAR circuit. She was cute and ran the track alright but she wasn’t going to win the big races or even any small races.

Charles Barkley could fund Charities and Churches

Steve Patterson — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Charles Barkley could fund Charities and Churches

Losing $400,000 is a lot to lose by any measure and Charles Barkley was uncomfortable repaying the debt because he waited long enough to have a civil suit filed against him.

New Low, 8th Grader Commits to Kentucky Basketball

Steve Patterson — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

New Low, 8^th Grader Commits to Kentucky Basketball

Recruiting slipped to a new low this month when a Conejo Valley eighth grader verbally committed to the Kentucky basketball program before selecting a high school to attend.

Like Papa Johns, Lebron James looks to make Amends

Steve Patterson — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Like Papa Johns, Lebron James looks to make Amends

Just like Papa Johns Pizza across the state of Ohio, Lebron James hopes to make up for a bad night.

Ryan Perrilloux, When Kids do Stupid Things

Steve Patterson — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Ryan Perrilloux, When Kids do Stupid Things

The LSU quarterback is gone and his career pretty much over in any meaningful way. Ryan Perrilloux had his share of legal and disciplinary problems during his two year stint at LSU and Coach Less Miles had finally had enough when he threw him off the team today.

Year's Best Promotion for an NFL Fan

Steve Patterson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Year's Best Promotion for an NFL Fan

According to wcpo.com a radio station in Greater Cincinnati offered to trade Cincinnati Cyclone hockey tickets in for Chad Johnson 85 Bengal jerseys to any fan that showed up at a local sports retail outlet, Koch's Sporting Goods, on Tuesday. The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team that won the ECHL North division with a 55-11 record this year.

Chad Johnson follows Chris Henry out of Cincinnati

SuperUser Account — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Chad Johnson follows Chris Henry out of Cincinnati

Chad Johnson is demanding a trade again and no one is sure why. The Bengals were a Super Bowl competitive team three years ago, there is not much competition at wide receiver since Chris Henry got the boot and Carson Palmer is still one of the best quarterbacks in the country.

Why College Players give Up a Million Dollars

Steve Patterson — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Wide-receiver James Johnson left the Georgia Tech team before Spring Ball began this year.

Devoe Torrence is Formally Charged with Rape

Steve Patterson — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT

Speculation had been around for many months that Ohio State recruit and one of the best running backs in the country Devoe Torrence had been involved in sexual misconduct with former Massillon classmates.

Blogging with the eScoutRoom.com

Steve Patterson — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT

You have considered blogging for your favorite team, be it NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL. With the eScoutRoom.com you can make that dream a reality and get paid for your writing.