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Earl Thomas is a finalist for the Thorpe Award
Along with Florida's Joe Haden and Tennessee's Eric Berry. As I predicted. Thomas is second on the team in tackles and PBUs and has tied a school record with seven interceptions this season. Berry has been playing closer to the line this year from what I've watched, but Thomas only has one fewer...
Earl Thomas a Thorpe Award semi-finalist
Earl Thomas is one of 12 semi-finalists for the award given to the nation's best defensive back. He'll definitely be one of the three finalists, and he should win it. Doesn't hurt that he makes highlight plays each week. His main competition will come from Tennessee's Eric Berry and Florida's Joe...
7 on 7 scrimmage report
Got a chance to watch the guys scrimmage Texas State last night inside the bubble in a 7 on 7 format, which is basically Sherrod or GG snapping the ball to Colt (or vice-versa) who has his choice of 4 WRs or a TE. These were my random notes with a few follow up thoughts: Colt to Malcolm Williams on...
Media leaves Virginia out of Preseason All-ACC Team
The preseason All-ACC squads, chosen by reporters attending the ACC Football Kickoff this past weekend, were announced today, and for reasons unknown to this slightly-Virginia-biased writer (aside from a devastating 3-8 season), no Cavaliers made the team. While senior Ras-I Dowling has garnered...
Should Eric Berry win the Thorpe Award?
Yes, yes he should. Because he did. WOO! In 2008, Eric Berry turned in one of the most impressive seasons we've ever seen at Tennessee. He was the lone bright spot in a season of despair, the team's lone highlight reel star who positioned himself to earn national recognition even though the...
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