College Football Open Thread: Urban Meyer Tells A Woody Hayes Turtle Story
By Kyle Kensing
Are These Oregon’s Spring Game Helmets?
Carlos Sandoval, 11:42 a.m. PT
Did you really think we’d go an entire offseason without the latest Oregon Ducks helmet getting leaked? Of course not. Here’s a photo of the helmet, from Athlete Swag via Lost Letterman:
Yes, that’s camouflage, a nod to the American Armed Forces. Although Oregon is both praised and berated for its, erm, “unconventional” uniform combinations, this is a really nice gesture. May we offer a suggestion? How about helmets like these are also donated to our men and women overseas?
Urban Meyer Tells A Story About Woody Hayes
Kyle Kensing, 11:11 a.m. PT
Woody Hayes Story from Urban Meyer Involves A Turtle and Pain – Coaching Search
Read with caution, as this story involving Woody Hayes and a turtle is sure to send a chill down your spine. Viewers of the original Beavis and Butthead, is there any doubt now that Mike Judge based Coach Buzzcut on Woody Hayes?
Hawai’i Signs 350-pound Running Back
Kyle Kensing, 9:33 a.m. PT
Monster 350-pound RB has serious wheels, earns scholarship with Hawai’i – Prep Rally
Hawai’i has signed on 350-pound running back David Fangupo, a bruiser who gained some internet notoriety for combining surprising dexterity with his massive frame.
Morning Links
Four Alabama Players Arrested for Armed Robbery – Bama Hammer
Huge news emanating from Tuscaloosa: BamaHammer broke the story on Tuesday morning of four Alabama Crimson Tide players arrested for armed robbery.
Pay Raises for College Football’s New Coaches Yet Again – USA Today
Salaries for college football coaches are rising dramatically, never more evident than the contracts awarded to this year’s new hires. The average increase is a whopping 7 percent from old regimes, to new hires.
2012 Washington Player Evaluations: Kasen Williams – The Husky Haul
The Husky Haul has done an admirable job breaking down individual players from the Washington Huskies’ 2012 season. Most recently, the site examined Kasen Williams. The wide receiver is one of the top players returning to the Pac-12 in 2013. You’ll definitely want to know more about him.
Eight Finalists for the NCAA Football 14 Cover Vote Selected – EA Sports
The eight teams pared down as the finalists in EA Sports’ NCAA Football 14 cover vote each have a player representative:
Alabama: Eddie Lacy
Florida State: E.J. Manuel
Georgia: Jarvis Jones
Michigan: Denard Robinson
Notre Dame: Tyler Eifert
Ohio State: John Simon
Oregon: Kenjon Barner
Texas A&M: Ryan Swope
Two Florida Early Commits Land in Rivals Top 100
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Hail Florida Hail
Rivals.com released its Top 100 of 2014 on Monday, and the Florida Gators already have commitments from two.