September College Football News & Notes week of 9/24/2012

9/24/2012 – 9/30/2012

Louisiana Tech leading rusher Tevin King (ACL) done for the year

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20354596/

Badgers RB Ball may face Huskers after head injury

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/20358033/badgers-rb-ball-may-face-huskers-after-head-injury

Rutgers FB Michael Burton out for the year after leg injury against Arkansas

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20365665/rutgers-fb-michael-burton-out-for-the-year-after-leg-injury-against-arkansas

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September College Football News & Notes week of 9/17/2012

9/17/2012 – 9/23/2012

South Carolina DB, D.J. Swearinger suspended 1 game

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8391094/sec-bans-south-carolina-gamecocks-safety-dj-swearinger-helmet-hit

Tulane’s Devon Walker to be moved soon

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8393257/tulane-green-wave-devon-walker-moved-therapy-proceeds

Vols lose leading tackler S Brian Randolph with ACL tear

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8390914/tennessee-volunteers-lose-leading-tackler-brian-randolph-torn-acl 

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September College Football News & Notes week of 9/10/2012

9/10/2012 – 9/17/2012

Academic issues add LB Tahj Jones to growing list of lost LSU starters

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20163947/academic-issues-add-lb-tahj-jones-to-growing-list-of-lost-lsu-starters

Wide receiver Shawney Kersey leaves Penn State

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20163592/wide-receiver-shawney-kersey-leaves-penn-state

Michigan DT Frank Clark remains on team

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8370047/michigan-wolverines-frank-clark-remain-team

Ex-Miami current Purdue QB Robert Marve has torn ACL

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8366721/purdue-boilermakers-robert-marve-torn-acl-indefinitely

Ex Miami DB and potential NFL prospect Ray Ray Armstrong ineligible by NAIA

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8368074/naia-denies-eligibility-ex-hurricanes-safety-ray-ray-armstrong

 September College Football News & Notes week of 9/10/2012

#92 Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

Star Lotulelei Pic #92 Star Lotulelei, DT,  Utah                                          HGT: 6-2       WGT: 311 

                                          YR:    SR       Pos:   DT

Career Stats:

106 TKLS; 21.5 TFL; 7 sacks; 4 FF; 1 FR

2012 Stats:

42 TKLS; 10 TFL; 5 sacks; 3 FF

Pros:

  • Adequate length, good arm length 
  • Excellent overall power
  • Stout at the POA
  • Huge frame, stout build, thick thighs and butt
  • Good short area quickness, adequate lateral movement
  • Very good first step
  • High motor (Runs to the ball)
  • Delivers an ideal initial blow
  • Exhibits hip explosion
  • Good pad level
  • Able to stick second foot in ground after initial contact 
  • Exhibits balance
  • Shoulders properly stay square to LOS
  • Displays the ability to push pocket and generate great power
  • Abe to lockout and violently disengage verses the Run
  • Demonstrates appropriate hand placement  
  • Able to split double teams
  • Understands how to fight across O-Lineman’s face

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September College Football News & Notes 9/3 continued

V. Tech WR D.J. Coles out for rest of season

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8343874/virginia-tech-hokies-dj-coles-rest-season

Former High School POY Malcolm Jones requests release from UCLA

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/8347455/ncf-ucla-running-back-malcolm-jones-requests-release-intends-transfer

LSU loses left tackle Chris Faulk for the season to ‘major knee injury’

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20083048/

Hogs QB Tyler Wilson day to day

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8358730/arkansas-razorbacks-qb-tyler-wilson-prognosis-good-hit-head-coach-john-l-smith-says

Miami’s Ramon Buchanan out for year

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8360245/miami-hurricanes-linebacker-ramon-buchanan-year-knee-injury

Indiana QB Tre Roberson will redshirt

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8354681/indiana-hoosiers-qb-tre-roberson-breaks-leg-year

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September College Football News & Notes Week of 9/3

9/3/2012 – 9/9/2012

Michigan CB Blake Countess has torn ACL

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8333246/michigan-wolverines-cb-blake-countess-2012-torn-acl

FSU DE Brandon Jenkins done for season

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8334825/florida-state-seminoles-de-brandon-jenkins-foot-done-season

Eureka College quarterback Sam Durley set an NCAA single-game mark with 736 passing yards Saturday

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8329638/division-iii-quarterback-sets-ncaa-mark-736-passing-yards

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