Big 12 Offensive Players at NFL Combine

The Big 12 has many players at the NFL Combine hoping to impress scouts. Many analysts use the NFL Combine for how physically ready the players are for the NFL. Here's how some of the Big 12 Offensive Players have faired:

Quarterbacks:

Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
40-yard dash. 4.62 (5)
Broad jump: 10-0 (4)
Vertical jump: 33.5 inches (6)
Three-cone drill: 6.84 seconds (3)
20-yard shuttle: 4.26 seconds (10)

Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
40-yard dash: 4.8 (8)
Broad jump: 9-11 (6)
Vertical jump: 29 inches (15)
20-yard shuttle: 4.31 seconds (13)

Running backs

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
40-yard dash: 4.53 (9)
225-pound bench: 24 reps (7)
Vertical jump: 35 inches (12)
Broad jump: 10-2 (4)
Three-cone drill: 6.74 (3)
60-yard shuttle: 11.19 (2)

DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
40-yard dash: 4.41 (5)
Vertical jump: 34.5 inches (14)
Broad jump: 10-4 (2)
20-yard shuttle: 4.18 (9)

Offensive linemen

Kyle Hix, Texas

40-yard dash: 5.46
Vertical jump: 32 inches (3)
Three-cone drill: 7.77 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 4.78
Broad jump: 8-8 (13)

Danny Watkins, Baylor
40-yard dash: 5.40 (9)
225-pound bench press: 29 reps (9)
Vertical jump: 26 inches
Three-cone drill: 7.61 seconds (15)
20-yard shuttle: 4.62
Broad jump: 7-8

Mack Brown Closes Spring Practice To Media

Mack Brown is not happy with the Texas Longhorns 5-7 record last season. He is taking stephs to make sure that doesn't happen again. With Spring Practice starting Thursday, Mack Brown has decided to close the practices to the media. Brown has closed most of his team practices for several years, but said he decided to close them all this year because he doesn't want any distractions for himself, his players and his staff. It was the first losing season at Texas in 13 years. Mack Brown is keeping all of spring drills closed to the public until the annual team scrimmage on April 3.

Possible 1st Rounders from the Big 12

Mel Kiper released his latest NFL Mock Draft the other day. He had four players from the Big 12 in the first round Mock Draft.

Arizona Cardinals, No. 5: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Washington Redskins, No. 10: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Jacksonville Jaguars, No. 16: Aldon Smith, OLB, Missouri
Baltimore Ravens, No. 26: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

We will have to see how accurate Mr. Kiper's projections turn out to be.

Counterfiet Ticket Scandal

I know this isn't "Big 12 Football" related but I thought I'd chime in on a certain issue. Recently, sports fans across the country have purchased fradulatent tickets. These tickets have been purchased through Craigslist and other various outlets. That's why purchasing from a reputable company like Ticket King is a safe, secure experience because our tickets come directly from season ticket holders and we verify the identity of all of our sources. Ticket King is truly a place that can be trusted and is the safest source for your ticket needs!

Team Texas Defeats Team Nation 13-7

Team Texas defeated Team Nation 13-7, a game which features NFL Draft Eligible players. It went down to the wire, with linebacker Eddie Jones tackling Damien Berry at the 1-yard line on fourth down with 55 seconds to go, helping Team Texas hold on for a 13-7 victory over Team Nation. Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts guided scoring drives the first two times he appeared on the field, and that was enough for Team Texas. The offensive player of the game completed 9 of 15 passes for 107 yards. The game was played in San Antonio, Texas as an NFLPA All-Star Game.

National Signing Day

Today is National Signing Day for college football. High school football prospects across the country will sign national letters of intent with their favorite colleges today, many in front of cameras or friends. Check out the Big 12 Teams and see if your favorite team got those big time recruits that might push them to the top of the Big 12 next season. Here's something to note: 21 of the 22 high school players who committed to sign with the Longhorns on Wednesday attend a Texas high school. The recruiting class of Texas includes seven players ranked in the ESPNU 150. That is very remarkable.

Can't Wait for 2011-2012 Season!

I know next season is so far away but I still can't wait. In the offseason, that's where programs make their moves. Getting the good recruits and taking the bluechippers and getting more out of them is what every coach strives for. Pay attention to your team and follow what recruits are coming in. You never know who will be those impact players and who could be the next Heisman Trophy winner!