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Jaison Williams will be counted on for big plays in '08

No. 19: Oregon

Oregon offseason morale got a huge boost when the Ducks rolled over South Florida in the Sun Bowl. Now they'll look to climb atop another murky Pac-10 despite breaking in a new quarterback and running back. more
Jaison Williams will be counted on for big plays in '08
 

Daily Diamond Update

Check out the hot new Daily Diamond Update podcast Monday-Friday right here on AthlonSports.com.

Monday Musings

The season's first major is in the books but Rob Doster is still Musing every Monday. Find his columns here.

NFL Draft Grades

Nathan Rush grades all 32 NFL teams and their 2008 NFL Draft class.

Horsepower Rankings: Richmond

It was a checkers or wreckers Saturday night brawl in Richmond, and even though Kyle Busch didn't earn either, he continues to sit atop Athlon's Horsepower Rankings.

South Florida is again counting on George Selvie

No. 20: South Florida

Led by Matt Grothe and George Selvie, South Florida returns most of the players that at one point made up the No. 2-ranked team in the country in 2007.

Tyrod Taylor gives Virginia Tech a dual threat at QB

No. 21: Virginia Tech

There's a quarterback battle going on in Blacksburg, but whatever the outcome, the Hokies should still reign atop the ACC's Coastal division behind another stout defense.

THE PLAYERS defending champion Phil Mickelson.

THE PLAYERS Championship

THE PLAYERS Championship is not technically one of golf’s four major championships but it is treated with nearly as much respect as any of the big four, leading some to refer to the event as the PGA Tour's “fifth major.”

Ervin Santana is one of two Angels to start 6-0

Short Hops: Winning ways

Four Angels' starters have begun a season 6-0 or better. Three of them are on the current staff.

LeBron faces off against Allen, Pierce and Garnett.

NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston vs. Cleveland

LeBron James leads last season's Eastern Conference champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers, against the top-seeded Boston Celtics' three-headed monster of Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. AthlonSports.com's Doug Word previews the series and predicts which team will march on to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Rutgers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood

No. 22: Rutgers

Quarterback Mike Teel and wide receivers Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood return to compose what should be one of the Big East's most exciting passing attacks as Rutgers searches for its fourth consecutive bowl invitation.

Kobe Bryant is expected to be named MVP today

Bryant playing for the team, not himself

Kobe Bryant has always sparked a debate as to whether he's truly a championship force or merely an extremely talented player more interested in his own numbers. There might still be no end to the argument, but Bryant’s play over the past six months has made those in the anti-Kobe camp think much more about his value to the Lakers.

WR Derrick Williams leads No. 23 Penn State

No. 23: Penn State

The Lions really have no business finishing as low as the middle of the Big Ten pack. They return 18 players with substantial starting experience, including their entire offensive line and their top three pass catchers, but their success in finding a new quarterback and running back will ultimately determine their season.

2008 Preseason Top 25 Countdown Begins May 1st.

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- 2009 recruiting spotlight: Bryce Brown
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- THE PLAYERS Championship
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The grip is obviously the No. 1 fundamental in golf. About 90 percent of the problems that... more