Heisman finalist on display in annual Shrine Game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A month ago, Collin Klein was being celebrated on one of college football’s biggest stages as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Now he’s back to trying to prove that he’s more than just a good college player. The former Kansas State quarterback headlines a group of NFL hopefuls that will be on display for scouts in Saturday’s annual East West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. ”It’s been a lot of fun. A lot of new stuff, so I’m drinking from a fire hydrant, but we’re having a good time,” said Klein, who will play for the East team. ”It’s great to meet and get to know the guys. It’s a great opportunity and I’m trying to make the most of it.” While many of the players projected to go in the early rounds of April’s NFL draft are participating in the Senior Bowl later this month, the Shrine Game has…
Big Ten mailblog
Nice, slow week in the Big Ten. Let’s get to your questions. Expansion, anyone? Matt from Wisconsin writes: Hey Adam: I hope the Big 10 and Jim Delany get the division model correct…
Cunningham, Sukay among Shrine stars
Michigan State receiver B.J. Cunningham and Penn State safety Nick Sukay were among the stars at Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game, a showcase for potential NFL draft prospects. Sukay won defensive MVP honors after…
Big Ten Names Divisions, Introduces Logo, Leaves Fans Scratching Heads
While other conferences base their division names on geographical references (East/West, North/South, Atlantic/Coastal), the Big Ten has announced that they will buck the trend naming the two new conference divisions “Legends” and “Leaders.” …
