
TODAY ON ESPNU
Saturday, July 04, 2009
COLLEGE SPORTS BLOGS
COLUMNISTS
Andy Katz
Pat Forde
Ivan Maisel
Dana O'Neil
Mark Schlabach
Selfless act
Iowa State forward Craig Brackins went from an unknown quantity to a possible lottery pick with a big performance against Kansas. But he opted against the NBA draft, returning to school to help bring the Cyclones out of the Big 12's basement.
Shoot for two
Is David Stern's expected push to change the NBA age limit the right call?
Turning Tide
Not so long ago, Alabama was a textbook problem. But the NCAA penalties placed on the Crimson Tide indicate that their rehabilitation might be complete.
Smart move?
VCU hires one of the youngest coaches in the country. VCU continues on as a mid-major force. It's a pattern that 32-year-old Shaka Smart hopes to continue in Richmond.
ESPNU RECRUIT TRACKER
Football: Top 5 OG Prospects of 2009
| Name | HT | WT | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Martinez | 6-2 | 264 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Chris Burnette | 6-2 | 300 | La Grange, GA |
| Nick Alajajian | 6-4 | 280 | Naples, FL |
| Chris Watt | 6-3 | 280 | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| Thomas Ashcraft | 6-5 | 290 | Cedar Hill, TX |
Football: Top 5 TE Prospects of 2009
| Name | HT | WT | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrell Presley | 6-4 | 215 | Carson, CA |
| Zaccheus Mason | 6-5 | 240 | Nashville, TN |
| Barrett Matthews | 6-2 | 225 | Houston, TX |
| Richard Wilson | 6-3 | 224 | Spanish Fork, UT |
| Dion Sims | 6-5 | 225 | Orchard Lake, MI |



















