Fantasy College Hoops: Roster Breakdown

[Updated 2/7] The college basketball season is just around the corner, with exhibition games beginning early next week! The first week of fantasy college hoops officially tips off on Monday, November 9th. So put in some time during this upcoming week, and do some scouting. In the coming days, I will post the revised prospectus, detailing league procedures and expectations for the year. But here's what everyone has been waiting for... the official current rosters for all twelve franchises:

Fantasy College Hoops: Rosters (2009-2010)

Fantasy College Hoops: Draft Results

I hope everyone had a great time at the draft last Friday. I know I learned a few things... First, drafting in-person is so much better than online drafting. There's just something special about the smell of pizza and beer at a fantasy hoops draft. Like getting verbally abused while trying to place an order at Gates. It's hard to put into words just how much it adds to the whole experience. Here's the complete breakdown of Ace's 2009-2010 Fantasy College Hoops Draft:

Draft Order
1. God's on my side

2. The Pink Jellybeans

3. Boilers

4. Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd

5. Aids

6. Maria Koppen

7. Crimson & Bluebloods

8. Neenan's Warriors

9. WGP

10. Chalmers Chiefers

11. Gordon Bombay

12. Booo Joel

Round 1

1. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame

2. Sherron Collins, Kansas

3. Tasmin Mitchell, Louisiana St

4. Evan Turner, Ohio St

5. Manny Harris, Michigan

6. Trevor Booker, Clemson

7. Patrick Patterson, Kentucky

8. Devan Downey, South Carolina

9. Xavier Henry, Kansas

10. Cole Aldrich, Kansas

11. Kyle Singler, Duke

12. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue

Round 2

13. Craig Brackins, Iowa St

14. Damion James, Texas

15. Tyler Smith, Tennessee

16. Lazar Hayward, Marquette

17. Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall
18. Michael Washington, Arkansas

19. Talor Battle, Penn St

20. AJ Ogilvy, Vanderbilt

21. Derrick Favors, Georgia Tech

22. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland

23. Cory Higgins, Colorado

24. Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech

Round 3

25. Jarvis Varnado, Mississippi St

26. Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest

27. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech

28. John Wall, Kentucky
29. Greg Monroe, Georgetown

30. Kevin Coble, Northwestern
31. Ed Davis, North Carolina
32. Dominique Jones, South Florida
33. Da'Sean Butler, West Virginia

34. Mac Koshwal, DePaul

35. Jerome Randle, California

36. James Anderson, Oklahoma St

Round 4

37. Kalin Lucas, Michigan St
38. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia

39. DeShawn Sims, Michigan
40. Mike Davis, Illinois
41. Courtney Fortson, Arkansas
42. Willie Warren, Oklahoma
43. Robbie Hummel, Purdue
44. Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech
45. Wayne Chism, Tennessee
46. Nic Wise, Arizone
47. E'Twaun Moore, Purdue
48. Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati

Round 5

49. Jon Scheyer, Duke
50. Scottie Reynolds, Villanova

51. Joe Trapani, Boston College
52. Landry Fields, Stanford

53. Jerome Dyson, Connecticut
54. Obi Muonelo, Oklahoma St

55. Dante Taylor, Pittsburgh
56. Chris Warren, Mississippi
57. LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor

58. Denis Clemente, Kansas St
59. DJ Kennedy, St. John's

60. Tajuan Porter, Oregon

Round 6

61. Bill Self, Kansas
62. Trey Thompkins, Georgia
63. JaMychal Green, Alabama
64. Arinze Onuaku, Syracuse
65. Jacob Pullen, Kansas St
66. Wally Judge, Kansas St

67. Alex Tyus, Florida

68. Keith Gallon, Oklahoma

69. Kemba Walker, Connecticut

70. Stanley Robinson, Connecticut

71. John Roberson, Texas Tech

72. Chris Wright, Georgetown

Round 7
73. Samardo Samuels, Louisville

74. Avery Bradley, Texas
75. Delvon Roe, Michigan St
76. Alex Stepheson, Southern Cal
77. Gregory Echenique, Rutgers

78. Lance Stephenson, Cincinnati
79. John Henson, North Carolina
80. Barry Stewart, Mississippi St
81. Paris Horne, St. John's

82. Deon Thompson, North Carolina
83. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin
84. Isaiah Thomas, Washington

Round 8

85. DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky
86. John Calipari, Kentucky
87. Michael Snaer, Florida St
88. Mike Rosario, Rutgers
89. Abdul Gaddy, Washington
90. Chris Singleton, Florida St
91. Taylor King, Villanova
92. Devin Ebanks, West Virginia
93. Jeffery Taylor, Vanderbilt
94. Terrico White, Mississippi
95. Tyshawn Taylor, Kansas

96. Kenny Boynton, Florida

Round 9

97. Matt Painter, Purdue
98. Nikola Dragovic, UCLA

99. DeWayne Reed, Auburn

100. Rick Barnes, Texas

101. JT Tiller, Missouri

102. Tom Izzo, Michigan St

103. Jay Wright, Villanova

104. Roy Williams, North Carolina

105. Mouphtaou Yarou, Villanova

106. Klay Thompson, Washington St

107. Theo Robertson, California

108. Milton Jennings, Clemson

Round 10

109. Corey Raji, Boston College
110. Raymar Morgan, Michigan St
111. Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
112. Bob Huggins, West Virginia
113. Dwayne Collins, Miami
114. Wesley Johnson, Syracuse
115. Tweety Carter, Baylor
116. Mike Montgomery, California
117. Dexter Strickland, North Carolina
118. Bruce Pearl, Tennessee
119. Jeff Capel, Oklahoma
120. Larry Drew, North Carolina

Fantasy College Football: Preview - Week 9

For the Big XII's schedule of games for Week 9, click here. Things just keep getting worse for the Big XII, with only three teams in the Top 25 (all from the south). Nearly every team in the conference is struggling, but there is still time to turn it around. Nebraska will try to avoid a three game losing streak when they travel to Waco, and face off against Baylor. Missouri and Colorado are each coming off losses as well. Needing a win to stay alive in the north, Iowa St will head into College Station and battle Texas A&M. Lubbock with host a couple of Big XII punching bags (thus far) when Kansas takes on Texas Tech. This game should produce plenty of offensive fireworks, but this season hasn't gone as planned at all, so who knows? Current Big XII north leading Kansas St will try to keep the dream alive, though a tough road game in Norman against #22 Oklahoma awaits. This one could (and should) get ugly fast. And the nightcap for Week 9 should be a dandy: #3 Texas vs. #13 Oklahoma St. Last year's matchup was a battle of unbeatens, as Texas edged out a 28-24 win. If the Longhorns can avoid the upset, you can officially color the Big XII south burnt orange. Here's a look at the starting lineups for Week 9:

Fantasy College Football: Recap - Week 8

With the finish line in sight, there is now some space between the frontrunners and the back of the pack. The Real McCoy slipped into a first-place tie, after leading the league in scoring in each of the past two weeks. Co-leader I'm a man - I'm forty received some tough news, as Sam Bradford is scheduled to have season-ending shoulder surgery. Any Given Saturday's regime appears to be in turmoil as the Red Raider quarterback controversy is becoming quite the distraction. We'll see if they can overcome this obstacle and keep within striking distance. Here's a look at the scoreboard and player rankings:

Fantasy College Football: Update - Week 8

[Saturday] Oklahoma St remained unbeaten (3-0) in conference play, as they ran past Baylor 34-7. Once again, Keith Toston (15car, 109yds, 1td, 4rec, 31yds) filled in nicely for Kendall Hunter, posting his third straight game with 140+ total yards. The unthinkable happened for Nebraska, as the 18-1/2 point underdog Cyclones defeated the Cornhuskers 9-7, their first victory in Lincoln since 1977. Jesse Smith (12tackles, 1int, 1pbu) sealed the victory by picking off a pass in the final minutes. And defensive counterpart Ndamukong Suh (8tackles, 1sack, 2pbu) practically lived in the Iowa St backfield. Nebraska definitely didn't do themselves any favors, committing 8 turnovers (3int, 5fum) on the day. Kansas St moved to 3-1 in conference play and currently leads the Big XII north, after defeating Colorado 20-6. Daniel Thomas (20car, 145yds, 1td, 2rec, 18yds) ran for a career high in yardage. Rodney Stewart (16car, 49yds, 1td, 1rec, 17yds) posted his fewest number of touches all season. The shorthanded Oklahoma Sooners blew by the Kansas Jayhawks 35-13. Chris Brown (22car, 66yds, 2td, 1rec, 8yds, 1td) found the end zone three times, while DeMarco Murray (ankle) did not see the field. Todd Reesing (224yds, 3int, 8car, 17yds, 1td) threw three picks in the first half, and did not throw a touchdown for the first time in nearly two years. Everyone saw this coming, right? Texas A&M, fresh off one of their worst beatings in recent memory, strolls into Lubbock and hangs more than half-a-hundred on Texas Tech. With the quarterback situation in question, Baron Batch (11car, 58yds, 1td, 9rec, 62yds) was the focal point of the Red Raider offense. The high score for Week 8 belonged to Cyrus Gray (25car, 132yds, 3td, 4rec, 41yds, 1td), who broke 100-yards rushing for the first time all season. And this week's feature game, Texas vs. Missouri, wasn't much of a game at all. The Longhorns finally played a complete game, and showed how high the ceiling truly is for this squad. Missouri (and anyone else for that matter) wouldn't have stood a chance: Texas 41, Missouri 7. Colt McCoy (269yds, 3td, 1int, 11car, 13yds) broke out of his recent slump, finding his favorite target Jordan Shipley (7rec, 108yds, 2td) early and often. Roddrick Muckelroy (5tackles) and the Longhorn defense made life miserable for the Tigers, picking off two passes and blocking a punt for a touchdown, while only allowing 173 total yards. Continue reading for the current scoreboard:

Fantasy College Football: Preview - Week 8

For the Big XII's schedule of games for Week 8, click here. I can't remember the last time the Big XII only had one team ranked in the Top 10, but that is certainly the case. In search of a 3-0 start to conference play, #14 Oklahoma St will head to Waco to take on Baylor. After thumping Nebraska last week, #21 Texas Tech should blow an overmatched Texas A&M team out of the water. Nebraska hosts Iowa St, in a much-needed victory for the struggling Husker offense. Colorado will try to sweep the state of Kansas, as they travel to Manhattan to battle Kansas St. The two marquee matchups this week are the only interdivisional games. For the first time since 2001 , #25 Oklahoma will take on #24 Kansas in Lawrence. Week 8's primetime game features #3 Texas against Missouri. The Longhorns will look to avoid a hiccup on the road. With a loss, the Tigers would drop to an 0-3 start to conference play, all but ending any chance at winning the North. Here are the starting lineups for Week 8:

Fantasy College Football: Recap - Week 7

The scoring noticeably dipped this week, but the standings remain closer than ever. What an incredible job by I'm a man - I'm forty. Quarterback is clearly a gamebreaker position in the Big XII. The patchwork management of the position (Sam Bradford, Zac Lee, Austen Arnaud) has led him to first place, while leading the league in scoring as well. Bravo! What is wrong with Whoooaaa Nelly? They fail to break triple-digits for the third straight week. They need to show a sign of life, before it's too late. Here is a look at the scoreboard and player rankings:

Fantasy College Football: Update - Week 7

[Saturday] This installment of the Red River Rivalry wasn't easy on the eyes, as miscues ruled the day (21 penalties for 228 yards) at the State Fair of Texas. Nevertheless, Texas held off the Sooners for an ugly 16-13 win. The only noteworthy performance took place on the game's second drive. It was déjà vu for Sam Bradford, who did not return after reinjuring his right shoulder. In the battle of offense (Texas Tech) vs. defense (Nebraska), offense won decisively. Newly appointed starter Steven Sheffield (234yds, 1td, 11car, -32yds, 2td) was less than stellar, but managed the game well and never committed a turnover. Nebraska appears to have a quarterback controversy on their hands, as they lost their fourth straight to the Red Raiders: Texas Tech 31, Nebraska 10. In Kansas State's 62-14 domination of Texas A&M, Daniel Thomas (18car, 91yds, 4td, 1rec, 7yds) led the league in scoring for Week 7. Quite the cinderella story, Thomas goes from free agent pickup after the first week, to the league's top-ranked running back. Austen Arnaud (166yds, 1td, 1int, 7car, 45yds, 1td) led the Cyclones to their first conference win since 2007. Unfortunately for I'm a man - I'm forty, Arnaud was replaced by backup quarterback Jerome Tiller. This franchise just can't catch a break, after losing Sam Bradford to injury earlier in the day. In their most pathetic performance this year, Kansas dropped their most winnable game on the slate, losing 30-34 to Colorado. Todd Reesing (401yds, 2td, 1int, 7car, -40yds, 1rec, 14yds, 1fum lost) was uncharacteristically careless with the ball, and was sacked six times. For the Buffaloes, Rodney Stewart (24car, 117yds, 2td, 1fum lost) received the majority of the carries and logged his second multiple-touchdown game of the year (Week 3: Wyoming). Missouri suffered their second humbling loss in as many weeks, falling to Oklahoma St 17-33. Blaine Gabbert (325yds, 1td, 3int, 4car, 0yds) continues to struggle with turnover problems, as he has thrown five interceptions in the last two weeks. On the bright side, Danario Alexander (9rec, 180yds, 1td) logged a season high in receiving yards. With most of their playmakers sidelined, Oklahoma St rolled to 2-0 in conference play. Keith Toston (24car, 87yds, 1td, 7rec, 54yds) continues to fill-in nicely for Whoooaaa Nelly. And Dan Bailey (3-3XP, 4-4FG) was responsible for all of Oklahoma State's second half scoring, while connecting on all of his field goal attempts (26, 36, 39, 51). Continue reading for the current scoreboard:

Fantasy College Hoops: Draft Kit

[Updated 10/15] Hot off the press! Here is this year's draft kit. The majority of the starting fives are unknown at this point, so I included the top 6 projected players for each team. After digging through the archives, all relevant statistics from last year are included as well.

Though the last column is primarily for your own use, here are some of the "Notes" provided:
- Top25 / Top50 / Top100 / Top150: Based on new scoring system, here is how players rank from last year's stats. Keep in mind, this does not take incoming freshmen/transfers into consideration.
- Transfer info: Previous school provided
- Injury info: Players who missed significant time due to injury
- Recruit info: "Star" rankings from Rivals prospect database

If you have any questions, just let me know. And remember, championships aren't won in the offseason, but they certainly can be lost from poor preparation. Good luck finding your diamonds in the rough!

Fantasy College Hoops: Draft Kit (2009-2010)

Fantasy College Hoops: Rules & Regulations

Here are the official rules for the league. Though many details still need to be ironed out, it gives you an idea of what to expect. If you have any questions, just let me know!

FCH Rules

Fantasy College Hoops: League sign-up

Here is the sign-up list for fantasy college hoops. Please comment to this post with your team name in the message.

Once we get closer to the start of the season, we'll discuss draft date/time. In the meantime, check out the newly finished draft kit!

Fantasy College Football: Power Rankings #2

They're hot off the press! That's right... the second round of FCF Power Rankings. This edition is Halloween themed, so read at your own risk! Here's the rundown for the five categories: Trick... a player who has done everything within his power to cripple a franchise. This underachiever has been the franchise's biggest blemish thus far. Treat... a player who has exceeded expectations, or come out of nowhere and become a stud. Either way, this player should continue his trend of scary good play. Shocker... a player who has surprised the league, for better or for worse. Coaching grade... a letter grade associated with each coach's ability to manage his squad. Is he getting the most out of his players, or has he completely lost control over them? Overcome your fear of... something that seems to be holding you back from success. Conquering this inner demon could be the first step towards the title! Now it's time to swallow your pride, show your bravery and read on - if you dare... Mwahahaha!

Team #6: Dez it really matter
Trick: Jake Sharp, Kansas... The Salina speedster has been MIA since Week 4, due to an undisclosed calf injury. Remarkably, Sharp remains in the Top 25 in overall scoring, and ranks 5th among running backs despite playing in only 2-1/2 games. Dez it really matter needs Sharp to return ASAP, which would give this team a much needed shot in the arm.

Treat: Zac Robinson, Oklahoma St... The Cowboy signal caller has had to deal with an overflow of drama. Injuries, suspensions... you name it, it has happened to Dez it really matter. Nevertheless, Robinson has stayed the course and shouldered the load, currently ranking 3rd among quarterbacks. While surrounded by fallen teammates, look for Robinson to turn on the jets and put up some big numbers in the coming weeks.

Shocker: Dez Bryant, Oklahoma St... No one saw this coming. Bryant was cruising along at the beginning of the season, averaging 19.34 points over his first three starts. Then disaster struck, as the NCAA ruled Bryant ineligible for lying to investigators about his contact with Deion Sanders over the summer. He is appealing the ruling, and is scheduled to meet with the NCAA officials tomorrow. If Bryant gets the proverbial "axe", this franchise might not be able to recover.

Coaching grade: This franchise is in complete disarray. The egos have clearly made it difficult on Dez it really matter. I'd hate to say "I told you so", but right now your quarterback is the only one with his head in the right place... C-

Overcome your fear of: Future uncertainty... There is still plenty of time to right the ship. Losing Bryant and Sharp for extended periods were tough pills to swallow. Now is the time to coach up your available players, because the cupboard isn't bare. If Dezmon Briscoe and Niles Paul continue their hot streaks, this franchise could pull off an unlikely miracle.

Team #5: The Real McCoy
Trick: Malcolm Williams, Texas... Clearly Williams isn't ready to contribute at the collegiate level just yet. He was a stretch of a pick in the third round. With zero touches last week, Williams has done nothing disprove my "potential bust" prophecy.

Treat: Daniel Thomas, Kansas St... A dandy of a pickup in free agency, Thomas has been the engine to the Wildcat offense this year. As their primary playmaker, he'll continue to see the majority of touches continue his way. But after sustaining an undisclosed knee injury last week, The Real McCoy's stable of running backs is pretty nicked up.

Shocker: Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma... Before his injury in Week 5, a hairline fracture in his left shoulder blade against Miami, Broyles was the best receiver in the league. After an initial diagnosis of a month for recovery, the Sooners' no. 1 receiver might play this weekend. That would be some pleasant news for The Real McCoy, who has been grabbing at straws for wide receivers since Broyles went down.

Coaching grade: The pickup of Thomas was key, but letting Niles Paul go after one bad game was a critical mistake. It's important to be active in free agency, but you have to ensure every roster change is an upgrade in productivity... C+

Overcome your fear of: Change... After leading the league in scoring during Weeks 2 and 3, The Real McCoy has been in a slump. If Colt McCoy can regain his form, then you can never count this franchise down for the count. A tragic flaw, this team clearly failed to adjust in the face of adversity. The league's lowest scoring team needs to do whatever is necessary to get some "pop" back into the starting lineup.

Team #4: A Stuckey Situation

Trick: Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M... The Aggies' go-to wideout has averaged less than 10 points over four starts for A Stuckey Situation. Drafted for his big play potential, Tannehill has only broken the 100-yard barrier once on the year. It will be interesting to see if he can crack the starting lineup again.

Treat: Todd Reesing, Kansas... "Sparky" has lived up to his nickname recently, averaging 32.50 points over his last three starts. He's been the league's highest scorer thus far, with plenty more to come. Don't look now, but Reesing appears to have hit his stride.

Shocker: Brandon Banks, Kansas St... Thus far, Banks has had a disappointing senior campaign. His playmaking ability does not mesh very well with Bill Snyder's heavy reliance on the running game. The undersized receiver has trouble sustaining blocks downfield, and his playing time has significantly decreased because of it. With only one receiving touchdown on the year, Banks' ineffectiveness has been one of the biggest surprises this season.

Coaching grade: I'm impressed with this team's ability to hang tough. They don't have much flash, but this roster is blue collar from top to bottom. This team is still one or two players away from contention. But much like their quarterback, I think their best days are ahead of them... B

Overcome your fear of: Rejection... It's time to make your move. Take a chance through free agency, or put some players on the trading block to generate some interest. As it stands, you don't have the depth to compete with the big dogs. What's the worst that could happen?

Team #3: Whoooaaa Nelly

Trick: Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma St... It's been a disaster of a season for the reigning Big XII's leading rusher. Hunter has been out of action for a month now, and his future is still a big question mark. Mike Gundy denied plans for Hunter to redshirt. But until he steps onto the field, the rumors will continue to swirl.

Treat: Blaine Gabbert, Missouri... Whoooaaa Nelly was rewarded for preparing for the worst: an injury to Robert Griffin. Gabbert stepped into the limelight and has looked sensational for the most part. A rough outing in tough conditions against Nebraska led to an injury of his own. But Gabbert has been back at practice this week, and is ready to put his last start behind him.

Shocker: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma... It's not like Murray has been disappointing so far, as he currently ranks #14 overall (#4 running back). He's had his share of big play moments, but his consistency has lacked from the beginning. With Sam Bradford returning to the starting lineup, maybe some lanes will open back up for Sin City's flashy playmaker.

Coaching grade: Nabbing Gabbert and handcuffing Keith Toston ended up paying huge dividends. No team has been more prepared to overcome obstacles than Whoooaaa Nelly. When injured players return to full strength, they will be among the league's best... B+

Overcome your fear of: Making decisions... Whoooaaa Nelly should be commended for navigating through treacherous waters. But will they be able to make the tough roster decisions when it matters most? They are still a wide receiver short of becoming a contender, but do they have the guts to risk it all?

Team #2: I'm a man - I'm forty

Trick: Derrick Washington, Missouri... The Tiger offensive line took a big step back in the running game so far. Washington has only broken the 100-yard barrier once, and has only two touchdowns on the year. Whoooaaa Nelly is hoping that Missouri will turn to Washington more and more during conference play.

Treat: Kerry Meier, Kansas... The resurgence of the Jayhawk offense usually hinges on the effectiveness of Ole Reliable. No one will likely catch more passes this season in the Big XII. And with multiple touchdowns in each of his last two starts, Meier is turning it on at the right time.

Shocker: Alexander Robinson, Iowa St... Who would've thought the #1 ranked running back would come out of Ames, IA? I'll to you who... absolutely no one. But that is the case, as Robinson has gained 115+ total yards in all but one start: injured vs. Kansas St. The Cyclones probably would be winless if it wasn't for the tough running of Robinson. Look for a steady workload for the Minneapolis workhorse the rest of the way.

Coaching grade: I am impressed with I'm a man - I'm forty's roster management. The receiving tandem of Shipley & Meier is unmatched. They might be kicking themselves for sending Toben Opurum packing, but if they can get some consistency out of their current running backs, it's a moot point... A-

Overcome your fear of: Conflict... I know it will be tempting to throw Bradford back into the starting lineup. But let's face facts: he's gotta earn it. You went after Austen Arnaud for a reason, and he's putting up big numbers. Let the quarterback controversy work itself out before you start panicking.

Team #1: Any Given Saturday

Trick: Taylor Potts, Texas Tech... The Red Raider gunslinger has been a roller coaster this season. And that's not what you're looking for out of a Texas Tech quarterback. Potts never proved himself effective at maneuvering within the pocket, and now appears to have lost his starting spot to backup Steven Sheffield for the time being.

Treat: Roy Helu Jr, Nebraska... The Husker feature back leads all running backs with 3+ games, averaging 17.85 points per start. He has proven himself to be ultra durable, playing through injury and sickness. When he returns to full strength, Nebraska's might end up relying on Helu even more.

Shocker: Steven Sheffield, Texas Tech... Any Given Saturday pulled a rabbit out of the hat, snatching up the Red Raiders' backup QB immediately. Disaster was avoided temporarily, and Sheffield is more than keeping the seat warm for Potts. I'm expecting Sheffield to make Potts earn his way back into the starting lineup, especially of Texas Tech can string some wins together.

Coaching grade: The future looks bright for Any Given Saturday. Perhaps it's the coach's aggressive attitude, I'm not sure. But this squad has been focused since their hiccup in Week 3. If one of their Red Raider receivers becomes a go-to guy, then this squad will have the tools to win it all. Scoring Sheffield through free agency was a huge win as well... A-

Overcome your fear of: Commitment. You stuck to a plan, now you have to follow through. Your blueprint for success was to load up on Red Raiders, and ride them to victory. Make sure you go all out, because you never want to leave points on the bench. Take the leap!

Fantasy College Football: Preview - Week 7

For the Big XII's schedule of games for Week 7, click here. Saturday's slate of games will separate the pretenders from the contenders. In the early match, it's the Red River Rivalry, as #3 Texas clashes with #20 Oklahoma. The Longhorns are in the running for a National Championship, while the Sooners can kiss a BCS bowl game goodbye with another loss. In an interesting matchup of offense vs. defense, Texas Tech travels to Lincoln to take on #15 Nebraska. With a win, the Huskers will be in the drivers' seat for the Big XII north title. But it won't be easy, as the Red Raiders have won each of the last three meetings. #17 Kansas heads west to Boulder, for a must-win matchup with north doormat, Colorado. This one doesn't appear to be a walk in the park for the Jayhawks, though. A porous defense on the road are a dangerous combination for Mangino & Co. All fresh off tough losses, Baylor squares off against Iowa St, while Texas A&M hits the road to take on Kansas St. This week's nightcap pits Missouri against #16 Oklahoma St, which should be a great interdivisional matchup between one-loss teams. Here are the starting lineups for Week 7:

Fantasy College Football: Recap - Week 6

Currently in first place, Any Given Saturday should thank his lucky stars for Texas Tech quarterbacks. Whoever takes the snaps this week will likely continue to carve up Big XII defenses like there's no tomorrow. This week, I'm a man - I'm forty posted the high score (188.10) on the year. This franchise is leading the league in total points scored, so we'll see if they can continue to make up ground over the last half of the season. Here is a look at the scoreboard and player rankings:

Fantasy College Football: Update - Week 6

[Thursday] You've all heard the phrase "a tale of two halves". Well, the torrential downpour in Columbia last night was a tale of one quarter. Nebraska looked completely lost in the first half, struggling to move the ball through five inches of rain. After Missouri tacked on a field goal in the third quarter, things looked pretty grim on the Husker sideline, trailing 12-0. But 27 unanswered points later, the Nebraska defense pitched a shutout in the final quarter, capping an improbable comeback in enemy territory. It was painfully obvious that Big XII conference play is a different animal, as Blaine Gabbert (134yds, 2int, 9car, 2yds, 1td, 1fum) looked rattled after noticeably limping late in the first half. His two costly interceptions fueled the furious Husker comeback, and he was rarely on the same page as his receivers. Speaking of Nebraska's defense, they were impressive for most of the game, but absolutely dominant late. All-American Ndamukong Suh (6tackles, 1sack, 1int, 1pbu) wrecked havoc all game long. And on the offensive side of the ball, newly acquired Niles Paul (6rec, 102yds, 2td) was Nebraska's go-to-guy down the stretch. [Saturday] There was no defense whatsoever for the early morning kickoff in Lawrence. Both defenses were shredded, as Kansas narrowly edged Iowa St for the second straight year, this time 41-36. Todd Reesing (442yds, 4td, 1int, 5car, 12yds, 1td) threw for a career high in yardage, while Kerry Meier (16rec, 142yds, 2td) broke his own Kansas record for receptions in a game. Fellow wideout Dezmon Briscoe (12rec, 186yds, 2td) showed his big play ability, grabbing two touchdowns (23, 46) of his own. But not to be outdone, Austen Arnaud (293yds, 2td, 14car, 67yds, 1td, 2pt conv) completely baffled the Jayhawks for the second straight year. Though a misfire on his last attempt cost the Cyclones a touchdown, and likely an upset win. Alexander Robinson (27car, 152yds, 2td, 2rec, 52yds) bounced back from last week's injury in a big way. Oklahoma St avoided an upset of their own, defeating Texas A&M 36-31 in a Big XII south shootout. Zac Robinson (279yds, 2td, 1int, 10car, 8yds, 1td) played it relatively close to the vest without his number one target, Dez Bryant (suspension). Despite two goal line touchdowns getting vultured away, Whoooaaa Nelly's Keith Toston (26car, 130yds, 2rec, 74yds, 2pt conv) carried the load while filling in for injured starter Kendall Hunter (ankle). Sam Bradford returned to action this week, and the Sooners blew by Baylor 33-7. Chris Brown (26car, 95yds, 2td, 2rec, 8yds) benefited from Oklahoma's heavy commitment to the running game. Jimmy Stevens (3-3XP, 4-4FG) took advantage of the Sooners offense sputtering in the redzone, connecting on field goals from 21, 24, 25 and 35 yards. Has Mike Leach called off the dogs yet? Texas Tech led Kansas St 38-0 at halftime, and never took their foot off the gas pedal. The Red Raiders cruised to a 66-14 rout of the Wildcats. Filling in for injured starter Taylor Potts (concussion), Steven Sheffield (490yds, 7td, 1int, 3car, 19yds) posted the high score for the week, naturally. In the Week 6 finale, Texas once again slept through a first half (trailing 10-14), before putting Colorado in their place: Horns 38, Buffs 14. Jordan Shipley (11rec, 147yds, 1td) was the game's only receiver with more than 40 yards. Roddrick Muckelroy (11tackles, 1sack, 2pbu) spearheaded a Texas defense that scored two touchdowns (blocked punt, interception) while only yielding 127 total yards. Continue reading for the current scoreboard:

Fantasy College Football: Preview - Week 6

For the Big XII's schedule of games for Week 6, click here. Conference play officially opens up this week, and the action gets started Thursday night. #21 Nebraska squares off against #24 Missouri, as both are vying for position atop the Big XII north standings. Though Missouri has outscored Nebraska 93-23 in their last two meetings, the Huskers open as slight road favorites. In Saturday's action, Texas will likely decimate the Big XII's bottom-feeder, Colorado. After last week's narrow defeat, Oklahoma will look to take out some aggression on Baylor. Backup quarterbacks will likely square off when Kansas St travels to Lubbock. Coming off their bye weeks, Kansas and Oklahoma St will look to avoid upsets against divisional opponents Iowa St and Texas A&M. Here are the starting lineups for Week 6:

Fantasy College Football: Recap - Week 5

Bye weeks always test the mettle of fantasy football owners. New faces are thrown into the starting lineup, and free agency is a league-wide feeding frenzy. After all of the wheeling and dealing, the current standings are as close as ever. There's a three-way tie for 1st place, and only 30 points separates the top four teams. But this is still anyone's race. With the majority of the bye weeks in the rearview mirror, all six franchises will be at full strength to give it their best shot from here on out. Here is a look at the scoreboard and player rankings:

Fantasy College Football: Update - Week 5

[Thursday] After another nationally televised loss, this time 24-35 in Morgantown, the Buffaloes (1-3) are circling the drain. Head coach Dan Hawkins must be regretting his "Ten wins, no excuses" offseason guarantee. Rodney Stewart (21car, 105yds, 1td) managed to have another solid game against the Mountaineer defense. And Scotty McKnight (9rec, 98yds, 1td) showed no signs of a bye week hangover. But not much more needs to be said. Hey Colorado, have fun in Austin next week, #2 Texas awaits! [Saturday] The first installment of Farmageddon played out as expected. A pathetic turnout of 40,851 saw the game end on a blocked extra point with 32 seconds left: Kansas St 24, Iowa St 23. With Oklahoma St on the bye week, Dez it really matter gave Austen Arnaud (164yds, 2td, 16car, 84yds, 1td) his first start of the year. Texas Tech looked sluggish for most of the first half against New Mexico. Taylor Potts (215yds, 2int) was more than woozy after taking two big hits and did not play in the second half. This week's high score surprisingly belongs to a Red Raider running back: Harrison Jeffers (8car, 29yds, 3td, 5rec, 90yds, 1td). He has steadily become a threat for playing time, and should see an increased role in the coming weeks. In their first game without Robert Griffin, Baylor was forced to use third string, true freshman quarterback Nick Florence to navigate past Kent St 31-15. Once again, Kendall Wright (9rec, 125yds, 4car, 8yds) was the primary playmaker for the Bears. A Stuckey Situation's newly acquired Jerrod Johnson (345yds, 2td, 10car, 3yds) had a nice game, despite Texas A&M's dismal defensive performance against Arkansas, losing 17-49. Oklahoma was once again without Sam Bradford, who did not make enough progress during the week to warrant any playing time. Hurricane starting running back Javarris James gashed the Sooners' top-ranked run defense for 150 yards. And Oklahoma's DeMarco Murray (23car, 80yds, 1td, 2rec, 20yds) was bottled up for most of the game. After trailing 10-0, Miami answered with three touchdown passes, and held on for a one-point victory: Miami 21, Oklahoma 20. Continue reading for the current scoreboard: