Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
The Lions have five picks among the first 82 selections in the draft. Here's who Free Press special writer Jon Machota thinks the Lions should take on April 25 and 26 at Radio City Music Hall in New York: 1. Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 22/12/2008
... if was the Hokies' second-team All American Victor "Macho" Harris, Wake Forest All American Alphonso Smith or former Duke star John Talley. Twice this year Carr tipped passes with one hand back into his chest for catches with defenders hanging onto him.Now Big Ten defensive backs will get a look at what the ACC corners and safeties have had to deal with the last four years in trying...
News & Observer (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
... better about themselves after jumpstarting their offense in the second quarter. Wake senior Alphonso Smith, whose fumble in the first quarter resulted in a Navy touchdown, intercepted a pass from Navy quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada with 4:24 remaining in the second quarter setting up a 98-yard touchdown drive for the Deacs.Wake sophomore running back Josh Adams put the Deacs...
The Washington Post (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
Mids Run Out of Steam in EagleBank BowlWake Forest 29, Navy 19PHOTOS Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith (2) celebrates his interception against Navy during the second quarter of the EagleBank Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass - AP) Navy's Rashawn King (18) raises his arm as he scores a touchdown against Wake Forest during...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
Skinner, Wake beat Navy 29-19 in EagleBank Bowl Dec 20, 2008 2:18 PM (26 mins ago) By DAVID GINSBURG, AP » 26 mins ago: Skinner, Wake beat Navy 29-19 in EagleBank Bowl « 1 day ago: 12 days ago: This story ranks # 960 of 4,757Related Topics: (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith (2) celebrates his interception against Navy during the second quarter of the EagleBank...
Scott Wolf inside USC (Free subscription) | 17/12/2008
... Robinson, Oklahoma, Sr. C Antoine Caldwell, Alabama, Sr. G Brandon Carter, Texas Tech, Jr. T Andre Smith, Alabama, Jr. K Louie Sakoda, Utah, Sr. KR Michael Ray Garvin, Florida State, Sr. FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE DE Brian Orakpo, Texas, Sr. DT Terrence Cody, Alabama, Jr. DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma, Soph. DE Jerry Hughes, TCU, Jr. LB Brandon Spikes, Florida, Jr. LB Rey Maualuga, USC, Sr. LB James...
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 16/12/2008
... — Michael Crabtree, sophomore, Texas Tech; Dez Bryant, sophomore, Oklahoma State. Tackles — Andre Smith, junior, Alabama; Michael Oher, senior, Mississippi. Guards — Duke Robinson, senior, Oklahoma; Herman Johnson, senior, LSU. Center — Antoine Caldwell, senior, Alabama. Tight end — Chase Coffman, senior, Missouri. All-purpose player — Jeremy Maclin, sophomore, Missouri. Kicker — Louie Sakoda,...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 16/12/2008
... sophomore, 6-3, 214, Texas Tech; Dez Bryant, sophomore, 6-2, 210, Oklahoma State.Tackles - Andre Smith, junior, 6-5, 330, Alabama; Michael Oher, senior, 6-5, 318, Mississippi.Guards - Duke Robinson, senior, 6-5, 330, Oklahoma; Herman Johnson, senior, 6-5, 350, LSU.Center - Antoine Caldwell, senior, 6-3, 305, Alabama.Tight end - Chase Coffman, senior, 6-6, 245, Missouri.All-purpose player...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 16/12/2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis is an AP All-American for the third consecutive season, joining Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford and Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree on the first team.Alabama put more players on the first team than any school, about 1,000 pounds of linemen. Offensive tackle Andre Smith, listed at 330 pounds, was a unanimous first-team choice, and...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 16/12/2008
Posted on Tuesday, 12.16.08 AP All-America TeamThe Associated PressNEW YORK -- Quarterback - Sam Bradford, sophomore, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Oklahoma.Running backs - Shonn Greene, junior, 5-11, 235, Iowa; Javon Ringer, senior, 5-9, 202, Michigan State.Wide receiver - Michael Crabtree, sophomore, 6-3, 214, Texas Tech; Dez Bryant, sophomore, 6-2, 210, Oklahoma State. Tackles - Andre Smith, junior,...
News & Observer (Free subscription) | 12/12/2008
Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith is on the first team, and Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili and North Carolina safety Trimane Goddard are on the second team on the Walter Camp All-America squad.
Scott Wolf inside USC (Free subscription) | 14/12/2008
... 6-5 318 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. OL Duke Robinson, Oklahoma 6-5 335 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. OL Andre Smith, Alabama 6-4 330 Jr. Birmingham, Ala. OL Jason Smith, Baylor 6-5 305 Sr. Dallas, Texas C A.Q. Shipley, Penn State 6-1 297 Sr. Coraopolis, Pa. DEFENSE DL Terrence Cody, Alabama 6-5 365 Jr. Fort Myers, Fla. DL Jerry Hughes, TCU 6-2 248 Jr. Sugar Land, Texas DL Aaron Maybin, Penn State 6-4 236...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
Orakpo arrived in Charlotte yesterday and met up with Spikes and fellow Bronko Nagurski finalists Jerry Hughes, a defensive end from TCU and Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith. The fifth finalist, Southern California linebacker Rey Maualuga, had a final exam today and couldn't attend.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
Orakpo arrived in Charlotte on Sunday and met up with Spikes and fellow Bronko Nagurski finalists Jerry Hughes, a defensive end from TCU and Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith. The fifth finalist, Southern California linebacker Rey Maualuga, had a final exam Monday and couldn't attend.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
... fellow Bronko Nagurski finalists Jerry Hughes, a defensive end from TCU and Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith. The fifth finalist, Southern California linebacker Rey Maualuga, had a final exam Monday and couldn't attend.Spikes, who a day earlier helped the Gators beat Alabama for the Southeastern Conference title and a spot in the championship game, quickly quizzed Orakpo on the...
