Stephen Tsai, Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli won't be joining the Hawaii team. Masoli had contacted the school about a possible transfer, but it was mutually decided that he would not join the Warriors.
Jeff Call, Deseret News: Brigham Young athletic director Tom Holmoe acknowledged that joining the Pacific 10 Conference was never an option for the Cougars. He also didn't rule out BYU leaving the Mountain West in the future to become an independent. "Independence is an option. We will look at everything," he said.
Scott Wolf, L.A. Daily News: USC receiver Brandon Carswell is considering a transfer to Cincinnati. Carswell's former USC teammate, receiver Vidal Hazelton, is currently playing for the Bearcats. Plus, the future at USC looks shaky for the football team and athletic director Mike Garrett.
Marcia C. Smith, Orange County Register: A scathing review of Pete Carroll's new book.
Scott Bordow, Arizona Republic: Former Arizona State linebacker Paul Reynolds has hired a rival from the 1997 Rose Bowl. Reynolds, the athletic director at Queen Creek (Ariz.) High, has brought in former Ohio State quarterback Joe Germaine to be his football coach.
Ken Tysiac, Charlotte Observer: NCAA investigators looking into North Carolina's program have interviewed defensive tackle Marvin Austin and receiver Greg Little. Sources familiar with the situation said the players were interviewed in connection with possible improper involvement with sports agents.
C.L. Brown, Louisville Courier-Journal: A Louisville restaurant has named a sandwich after new Cardinal coach Charlie Strong.
WNDU: Eight Notre Dame players, including backup quarterback Nate Montana, the son of football great Joe Montana, were arrested at a party in South Bend.
Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: In the weeks leading to his June 30 DUI arrest, former Georgia athletic director Damon Evans exchanged more than 250 text messages with the woman who was in the car with him when he was stopped.
Baton Rouge Advocate: Louisiana State sophomore Dominique Allen, listed as the starting fullback coming out of spring practice, has been suspended from the team.
Karen Voyles, Gainesville Sun: Florida sophomore receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. was sentenced to probation and fined as part of a plea deal in his DUI case.
M Victors: The latest on the 1997 Michigan championship ring that was pulled from an eBay auction.
Dave Kindred, National Sports Journalism Center: Raising hell about Mitch Albom, this year's Red Smith award winner.
Paul Myerberg, Pre-Snap Read: Breaking down No. 48 Air Force.
I see Vidal Hazelton #7 on the Cincinnati Bearcats being a 1st round pick. By far he is the BEST receiver I've seen. Obviously he has not played for 2 years. But the NFL Scouts don't buy the hype. They will do the homework and see that this guy is the real deal. He is a very physical player. Reminds me of Anquan Boldin and Blocks like Hines Ward. Those who have seen him knows he is a contender that will move up draft boards. Believe it or not. This guy was ranked higher than Percy Harvin, Matt Stafford and a number of high profile players coming out of high school. According to Mike Farrell and Bob Litchenfel of both Rivals and Scout.com. He was the best WR at the 2006 Army All American game. Percy Harvin, Tim Tebow, Mathew Stafford, Chris "Beenie" Wells, Gerald McCoy and Andre Smith all played in that game. Hazelton was ranked the #1 WR in the Nation by Scout.com and the # 3 player overall by ESPN in 2006. This is not by coincidence. Several reputable football authorities saw the same things in this playmaker. I see great things for this NFL prospect. DJ Woods is another player that people are sleeping on. He will rocket up draft boards as well. Hazelton is definitely helping th UC recruiting
Posted by: Dave Harrison | July 18, 2010 at 01:01 PM