Bucs RB Warrick Dunn vs. Falcons WLB Keith Brooking Dunn is out to prove to the Falcons that they made a mistake by letting him go. He very well may do it if he finds himself matched up against Brooking. Brooking is a savvy and instinctive player who tackles well, but he struggles in coverage. He might be able to limit Dunn's effectiveness as a runner, but if the Bucs target Dunn in the passing game he can burn Brooking and make the Falcons wish he never left. Brooking has a slight edge here when the ball is on the ground, but Dunn wins almost every time it's in the air. ...more

December 14, 2008

Bucs RB Earnest Graham vs. Chiefs MLB Pat Thomas Thomas doesn't have a lot of speed or mobility, but he is tough and aggressive and he is a very good tackler. He is quick to fill the middle of the line and take away a runner's ability to cut after getting through the hole, which is where Graham is at his best. The Bucs will need to get a good lead block on Thomas. That will allow Graham to make his first cut after he gets through the hole, and that will allow him to maximize his runs. Without that lead block, Graham could struggle to mount big yards against the Chiefs. ...more

November 2, 2008

Tennessee junior RB Arian Foster had a sour taste in his mouth after last year's Outback Bowl, and for good reason. Foster lost two fumbles in the game that led to 10 Penn State points, the difference in a 20-10 Vols setback. ...more

December 27, 2007

Florida State WLB Geno Hayes, demoted to the second team Saturday because of an incident that ended in his arrest last week, sat out the first quarter before entering during Alabama's first possession in the second quarter. ...more

September 30, 2007

TALLAHASSEE Junior LB Toddrick Verdell likely will start Saturday in place of WLB Geno Hayes, who was demoted to the second team this week by FSU coach Bobby Bowden. However, Hayes is expected to play against Alabama as Bowden opted not to suspend the junior after he was arrested on misdemeanor charges last week. ...more

September 26, 2007

Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander ...more

September 9, 2007