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These are notes I took while studying each NCAA Tournament team. Most of this is unedited. I’ll have a more coherent breakdown in my NCAA Tournament picks. BYU (30-4) EXPERIENCE: Top six scorers: Sr, Sr, Jr, Jr, Fr, So WHY TO LOVE: Elite offense (7th). Good defense (33rd). Jimmer Fredette is one of the top…

Strengths: Very athletic with good speed Great ball skills Positions himself to make plays Tracks ball; a leaper Instinctive Reads the quarterback A lot of experience in passing conference Weaknesses: Overruns plays at times Not ideal size Tackling and run support need improvement Production lacking in 2010 season Summary: Rahim Moore stood out in the…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 10, 2011 Nebraska Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska – Scouting Report Height: 6-0. Weight: 205. Projected 40 Time: 4.49. Combine 40 Time: 4.37. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Benchx225: 16. Vertical: 38. Arm: 30 1/2. Projected Round (2011): Top 11 Pick. 3/11/11: Prince Amukamara stood on his Combine numbers. The thing…

Strengths: Speedy and hustles in pursuit Some pass-rushing skills Physical and athletic Scheme versatile Special teams contributor Weaknesses: Lacks instincts to diagnose plays Overly aggressive Must gain strength Needs to work on lower body Neck injury a concern Summary: Martez Wilson finally lived up to his recruiting status in his final college season. His lack…

Top Fantasy Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers: 24-of-39, 304 yards. 3 TDs. Ben Roethlisberger: 25-of-40, 263 yards. 2 TDs, 2 INTs. Top Fantasy Running Backs: Rashard Mendenhall: 14 carries, 63 yards. 1 TD. Top Fantasy Receivers: Jordy Nelson: 9 catches, 140 yards. 1 TD. Greg Jennings: 4 catches, 64 yards. 2 TDs. Mike Wallace: 9 catches, 89…

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Big Ten Tournament Predictions – March 10 As mediocre as the Big Ten has looked this…

Strengths: Elite size and great speed Strength to beat press Breaks tackles and eludes defenders Ability to make the tough catch Willing to go over the middle Game-changer Capable and experienced blocker Played against top competition Weaknesses: Will drop some passes Runs before securing the ball Inconsistent route runner Needs to improve focus Injury history…