December 2008 - AbsolutePigskin Times

AbsolutePigskin.com Computer Rankings

After a bit of a hiatus the computer rankings are back. Basically I revamped all the various formulas and methods by which the computer calculated everything. I added a more accurate reflection of each teams strength of schedule based on all the records...

Published 28 Dec 2008 11:04 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Rankings

Where will five-star LB Jelani Jenkins end up?

AbsolutePigskin.com has learned that highly recruited linebacker Jelani Jenkins will in fact choose the Florida Gators as his college of choice. Jenkins will choose the Gators over offers from Illinois, LSU, Penn State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, USC...

Published 25 Dec 2008 10:44 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Rumors, Michigan, Predictions, Florida, USC, Notre Dame, Illinois, Boston College, Miami, Oregon, Stanford, LSU, Maryland

Academic All Big Ten Released

The Big Ten conference recently released it's list of academic all Big Ten athletes. In order to qualify to be named to the academic all Big Ten team the individual must have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the current academic year. For football...

Published 22 Dec 2008 1:08 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Ohio State, News & Notes, Michigan, Northwestern, Iowa, Michigan State, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Wisconsin

Happy Birthday Joe Paterno

Joseph Vincent Paterno, born December 21, 1926 celebrated his 82nd birthday today. Born in Brooklyn, NY a young scrappy Paterno went to college and to play football at Brown University. Growing up during the time of the great depression the Paterno family...

Published 21 Dec 2008 7:55 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Joe Paterno

Michigan loses QB to Tulsa?

Once thought to be heading to Michigan to play his football news season athlete/quarterback prospect Shavodrick Beaver has instead confirmed rumors of his change of heart and instead has decided to play his collegiate ball at Tulsa. This is another in...

Published 20 Dec 2008 2:58 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Recruiting, Michigan

Kevin Newsome commits to...

Kevin Newsome, the 6-3, 217lbs product of Chatham, VA announced today the he intends to play his collegiate football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Newsome is ranked the 4th best dual threat quarterback in the nation and is also one of the top 250...

Published 16 Dec 2008 5:54 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Recruiting

Turner decides on Ohio State

Junior linebacker/defensive end Jamel Turner, arguably the best junior prospect in the state of Ohio, announced today the he will in fact be a Buckeye in 2010. Turner becomes the second member of the Ohio State class of 2010 joining Youngstown, OH defensive...

Published 16 Dec 2008 5:19 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Recruiting

Paterno to sign three year contract extension

Early reports out of State College, PA indicate that 81 year old Joe Paterno is set to sign a three year contract extension. The details of the contract remain unclear but if true Paterno will stay on as head coach through 2011. Prior to the season it...

Published 16 Dec 2008 5:03 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State

An oldie but a goodie...

Notes: Months later, 'Canes interference call looks right July 16, 2003 By Dennis Dodd SportsLine.com Senior Writer Tell Dennis your opinion! Terry Porter was right. Six and a half months after the most controversial call of the Bowl Championship...

Published 16 Dec 2008 12:42 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Miami

Newsome set to announce

Four-star dual threat quarterback Kevin Newsome is set to announce his choice of college tomorrow Tuesday December 16th. The 6-3, 217lbs product of Chatham, VA is ranked the 4th best dual threat quarterback in the nation and is also one of the top 250...

Published 15 Dec 2008 1:39 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, Boston College, Virginia Tech

Michigan's McGuffie transfers

As has been speculated over the last few weeks Michigan running back Sam McGuffie has officially decided to transfer. The official party line is McGuffie was homesick and desired to be closer to home. In an somewhat odd comment from Michigan coach Rich...

Published 12 Dec 2008 6:57 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: News & Notes, Rumors, Michigan

Ohio State freshman DE arrested for shoplifting

Ohio State freshman defensive end Nathan Williams was arrested for shoplifting today at a mall in Dayton, OH. The 6-4, 240lbs freshman is accused of attempting to steal three shirts who's sum total value is estimated at $80. In a statement Williams...

Published 12 Dec 2008 6:08 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Ohio State, Bad Jocks

The Devlin transfer plot thickens

The Penn State athletic department announced yesterday that former blue-chip quarterback prospect Pat Devlin has decided to transfer. AbsolutePigskin.com has learned new information surrounding his transfer and the information points to Devlin being mistreated...

Published 11 Dec 2008 1:26 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, Rumors

Heisman finalists announced

The Heisman trophy finalists were announced and this year three individuals will be headed to the Downtown athletic club in New York city this weekend. Quarterbacks Tim Tebow (Florida Gators), Colt McCoy (Texas), and Sam Bradford (Oklahoma) were all named...

Published 11 Dec 2008 1:06 AM by Tom Loker

Filed under: News & Notes, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas

PSU's Devlin to transfer

The Penn State athletic department has announced that sophomore quarterback Pat Devlin is planning to transfer from Penn State. In a statement from the PSU athletic department, "Sophomore quarterback Pat Devlin has informed coach Joe Paterno that...

Published 10 Dec 2008 11:55 PM by Tom Loker

Filed under: Penn State, News & Notes