24 Results for omar jacobs

Will mobile QBs spur Northwestern's offense?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...season). McCall also enjoyed his best coaching success when he mentored mobile quarterbacks Josh Harris and Omar Jacobs at Bowling Green. Outgoing Northwestern starter C.J. Bacher and his predecessor Brett Basanez showed decent...

Blog | March 20, 2009

McCall stresses concepts with Wildcats offense

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...back formations this fall. Though he's primarily known for mentoring standout quarterbacks Josh Harris and Omar Jacobs at Bowling Green, the coach also has a history with the run game. "You ever heard...

Blog | August 07, 2008

Checking in with ... Pat Fitzgerald, Part I

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg     Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE   Pat Fitzgerald took over a tough situation, but sees improvement fro...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Sizing up the new coordinators

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...found it in McCall, the Bowling Green offensive coordinator who coached standout quarterbacks Josh Harris and Omar Jacobs. Bowling Green runs a slightly different version of the spread than the Wildcats, but McCall inherits...

Blog | July 11, 2008

Checking in with ... C.J. Bacher

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...had Josh Harris, who was a good runner and he ran with him. And he had Omar Jacobs, who was a great passer and he threw the ball a lot with him. We'll...

Blog | July 10, 2008

Sheehan ready to continue BG's quarterback tradition

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

While he's not comfortable be compared to Omar Jacobs and Josh Harris, Bowling Green's Tyler Sheehan is following their footsteps nicely, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007

'Ornery' Weis keeps Irish focused

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Notre Dame's ornery coach to Northern Illinois' breakthrough win, check out all the Irish and non-BCS notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2005

Irish starting new season after USC loss

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Notre Dame says it's a new season following the loss to USC and it wants to go undefeated.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005

Irish, Horned Frogs look strong at halfway point

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Take a midseason look at the C-USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and the Independents.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2005

Knights in shining armor: Central Florida wins

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

After ending a 17-game losing streak, George O'Leary and Central Florida can breathe a little easier.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 29, 2005

Versatile Jacobs becomes star at Bowling Green

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Bowling Green QB Omar Jacobs was unwanted coming out of high school. But he's proven that times have changed.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2005

Irish host Spartans in only home game in September

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Despite distractions, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis hopes to keep his team focused for the home opener against Michigan State.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 15, 2005

A look around the MAC

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN Insider

A league that had never sent more than two squads to the postseason reaped five bowl bids this year.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 06, 2004

A look around the MAC

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN Insider

Akron's remarkable comeback devastated Marshall and spun the MAC East Division into a tizzy.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004

A look around the MAC

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN Insider

Last Saturday's games showed that quarterbacks from the frigid Midwest can pass the ball as well as anyone in the country.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2004