Oregon State can't attract elite recruits, settles for wins instead

...com's Ted Miller USC is the nation's elite recruiting powerhouse. The Trojans have more budding NFL talent than any other team in the nation, and no one else is really even that close...

NFL bloodlines bond Northwestern freshmen

...they shared more than an interest in the same college. Both players had fathers who logged lengthy NFL careers around the same time and at the same position. Martin Bayless Sr. played safety for five...

Toledo hires Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Beckman as coach

Toledo has hired Tim Beckman as head coach, picking the Oklahoma State defensive coordinator to take over its football program.

Mason & Ireland: 11/13

Steve Mason and John Ireland discuss the possibility of a 65 game winning Laker season and continued to follow the developments as Manny Watch.continu...

Mason & Ireland: 11/12

Steve Mason and John Ireland discuss the Lakers with Mark Heisler of the LA Times.

Mason & Ireland: 11/11

Steve Mason and John Ireland talk to USC TE, Anthony MCCoy, USC's Coach, Pete Carroll and San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson.

Texas police in early stages of investigating allegation against Leaf

Police in the Texas Panhandle are investigating a minor drug allegation made against former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, who this week was placed on leave from his job as an assistant football coach at West Texas A&M.

Leaf placed on leave from position as QB coach at West Texas A&M

West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach Ryan Leaf, the former San Diego Chargers quarterback, has been placed on indefinite leave at his request to deal with a personal issue, athletic director Michael McBroom said Wednesday.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf, the number two pick in this year's NFL draft, aims a pass downfield in his first game as professional Saturday Aug. 8, 1998 in San...

Report: Cherilus settles charges stemming from Boston bar brawl

The Lions' top draft pick has been ordered to serve one year of probation and pay $52,000 in medical expenses after settling an assault charge stemming from a 2007 bar brawl, according to published reports.

Predictions/Mike Ditka

Golic takes LSU in tonight's National Championship game. Greeny goes with the Buckeyes. Mike Ditka gives props to Philip Rivers for coming through whe...

Audio PodCast | January 07, 2008

Archie's Decision?

The toughest decision next weekend will be by Archie Manning. Will he go to Colts-Bolts or Giants-Cowboys game? Colin thinks he should go to the Giant...

Audio PodCast | January 07, 2008

Junior running backs shine in holiday bowl games

Despite losing the Rose Bowl, Illinois junior running back Rashard Mendenhall could not have picked a better stage -- or opponent -- to show he's ready for the NFL.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008

Under Jones, Hawaii becomes haven for spread offense, second chances

June Jones isn't your typical football coach. Not many coaches would embrace the challenges Hawaii presents and take the Warriors to the pinnacle of college football.

NFL Playoff Picture

Some thoughts from Colin on the NFL playoff picture. One team to watch out for is the Chargers. They are playing better over the...

Audio PodCast | December 17, 2007