This morning, I decided to make a highlight/tribute video for Travis Hunter’s time @ Jackson State University. For those who don’t know, Hunter was the consensus #1 overall recruit in the entire country (regardless of position) for the class of 2022 cycle and he shocked the world when he decided to attend Jackson State University instead of prominent PWIs with storied football histories. We all know the struggles and hardships HBCUs face on a yearly basis so the fact he decided to bring his talent and everything else that comes with it to this level is much appreciated. Go be great in Boulder Travis. Also, s/o to the Jackson State band for the music soundtrack.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Monday, December 12, 2022
Breaking: Aaron Anderson enters the transfer portal
I have just learned that University of Alabama WR Aaron Anderson has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
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This comes as a bit of a surprise as it was expected that Anderson figured to be a prominent figure in the Crimson Tide’s offense going forward. He showed a lot of promise during spring and fall practices leading into the 2022 season before he was ultimately sidelined by an injury which limited his playing time. As for the schools I personally think have a good chance to land his services, I think:
• LSU - is the presumptive favorite going in to land ‘Deuce’s services. It is right up the road from his hometown of New Orleans and has always been his ‘dream school.’ The only reason he decommited from LSU in the first place was because of Ed Orgeron’s firing back during the course of the 2021 season.
• Florida State - the Seminoles had a ‘bounce back’ year and figure to be in the mix nationally. Adding a playmaker like Anderson will only help FSU. Add in the fact that former HS teammate Jamie Vance just earned all-conference honors in the ACC, fellow former Karr WR Destyn ‘Fatt’ Hill is expected to enroll in May (according to ON3’s Sam Speigleman) and the recruiting coordinator is fellow New Orleans native Dave Johnson (who loves to recruit Louisiana talent), and I would think the Noles have a good chance.
• Southern California - USC did offer Anderson coming out of HS. Catching passes from a returning Heisman Trophy winning QB in a pass happy offense that likes to get speedy receivers the ball in space doesn’t seem all that bad either.
• Colorado - with Deion Sanders shifting from Jackson State to Colorado and the transfer portal being on fire and him claiming that he wants ‘dawgs’, Anderson definitely fits that mold. Coach Prime has made it clear that he wants to revamp the entire roster and what better way than to add a former 5-star recruit into the fold via the transfer portal.
It will be interesting to see where the former Edna Karr prospect lands next. Stay tuned to SportsTalkQue for the latest on this developing story.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
2022 College Football Awards predictions
Tonight is the annual College Football Awards Show presented by Home Depot. Here is my list of predicted winners for the major categories.
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Associated Press
Ray Guy Award (Outstanding punter)
Predicted winner: Bryce Baringer, Michigan State
Baringer will win this award. He averaged 49 yards per punt this season. A tremendous field flipper that consistently put the Spartan defense in position to thrive.
Lou Groza Outstanding Place- Kicker Award (Outstanding kicker)
Predicted winner: Joshua Karty, Stanford
I have Joshua Karty from Stanford winning this award. He was perfect on FG attempts this season, including making a 61-yarder. He was also voted the team’s MVP.
Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive Player of the Year)
Predicted winner: Will Anderson, Alabama
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The EDGE rusher from Alabama finished the season with 51 tackles (17 of them being for a loss) and 10 sacks. It wasn’t as good as his output from the 2021 season, but he was still very productive for the Crimson Tide.
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (Outstanding Defensive Back)
Predicted winner: Clark Phillips III, Utah
In a somewhat close race, Clark Phillips should hoist the hardware as the nation’s best DB. He finished the season with 6 interceptions for the Utes, including 2 he returned for touchdowns. If that weren’t enough to convince you he should win this award, he held 2021 Biletnokoff winner Jordan Addison ‘in check’ in the PAC-12 championship game last weekend.
John Mackey Award (Outstanding Tight End)
Predicted winner: Brock Bowers, Georgia
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In a somewhat surprising move, I have Bowers winning this award over Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer. Yes, Mayer does have better stats and everyone knows he is the main reason Notre Dame’s offense was anywhere near productive this season, but I feel like Bowers was just as important to the Dawgs’ offense and was more impactful at the position playing tougher defenses. This honestly could go either way, but give me Bowers.
Doak Walker Award (Premire Running Back)
Predicted winner: Bijan Robinson, Texas
This will be a very close race, had it not been for being injured in the second to last game of the season, I think Michigan’s Blake Corum would have won this award. Despite missing essentially what is the last two games of the season, he still might possibly win it. All that being said, I think Texas’ Bijan Robinson pulled away with impressive showings at the end of the year to edge out the win in a very tight race. Illinois’ Chase Brown deserves some recognition as well. This is one category where I feel like all 3 finalists have a strong argument to claim this award.
Biletnokoff Award (Outstanding Receiver)
Predicted winner: Marvin Harrison, Jr. Ohio State
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Anyone who has watched the Buckeyes play this season knows that Harrison Jr. is leagues ahead of any other receiver this season. He finished this campaign with 1,157 yards and 12 TD receptions. What is more impressive than that is some of the highlight reel plays he made. Harrison isn’t just the namesake of his NFL HOFer dad, but he’s just as good (if not better) than his dad @ this level.
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award (Best Quarterback)
Predicted winner: Caleb Williams, Southern California
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In his first year as a full time starter at a new school, Williams brought the Trojans back to national relevancy for the first time in almost 2 decades. He finished the year with 4,075 passing yards and 37 TDs through the air with only 4 interceptions. When he wasn’t able to make things happen through the air but his team still needed big plays to move the chains…
Maxwell Award (Player of the Year)
Predicted winner: Caleb Williams, Southern California
…Williams delivered in that regard as well. While his rushing stats may not jump out at you, his ability to make plays with his feet cannot be underestimated. In addition to his 37 passing TDs, he was also able to get into the end zone on the ground 10 times, including a 3 rushing TD game vs. Notre Dame in the final week of the regular season. I expect Williams to clean up tonight and to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
Monday, December 5, 2022
SportsTalkQue reacts to Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State for University of Colorado
Deion Sanders bolting on Jackson State for the University of Colorado is the talk all across the country. With me being a HBCU alum, I felt really ‘close’ to this and I felt it applied to me more than most people who are voicing their opinion(s) on the matter. So without further ado, here we are.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
2022 CFP Final top-4 bracket and other New Year’s 6 bowl projectionS
So the regular season is essentially over so now is the time to predict the most WONDERFUL time of the year for college football: BOWL SEASON. These are some potentially fun matchups to look forward too & these are my projections, including the College Football Playoff semifinals and the other New Year’s 6 Bowls. Here goes nothing…
New Year’s 6 Bowls:
Semifinals
Peach Bowl
Georgia vs. Ohio State
Fiesta Bowl
Michigan vs. Alabama
Other NY6 Bowls
Orange Bowl
Tennessee vs. Clemson
Sugar Bowl
Alabama vs. Kansas State
Cotton Bowl
Southern Cal vs. Tulane
Rose Bowl
Utah vs. Penn State
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