It’s a position that requires an individual to deliver in the clutch. Feeling no pressure in the biggest moments and having ice water in the veins is vital. Most kickers have to prove their worth before even being awarded a…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year several student athletes jump at their first opportunity of NFL stardom. Besides the transfer portal, it’s one of the biggest trends in today’s game. The decision to go pro is almost a no-brainer for most…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — When Kansas State struggled down the stretch last season, the all-purpose rusher became the focal point of the offense and remained consistent. Deuce Vaughn led the Wildcats in rushing and receiving yards as a true freshman. The…
They are the last line of defense and the ones who clean up the mistakes made by other defenders. Safeties have to be flat-out physical and a leader in the secondary. In order to be successful they have to excel…
Coaches put them out on an island because they are the most trusted defenders on the field. Corners are usually the fastest players on the team and can blanket an entire side of a field. It’s all about reading the…
STATE COLLEGE — Last season the Nittany LIons started 0-5 in conference play for the first time since 2004. Considering Penn State was ranked in the top-10 entering 2020, there’s no denying the campaign was a humbling experience for the…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Last season as a full-time starter he broke up seven passes for the Wildcats, but has yet to haul in his first career interception. Ekow Boye-Doe still had a solid 2020 campaign from his cornerback position and…
They are the enforcers along the front seven and are usually the heart and soul of the defense. Linebackers set the tone before every snap, fly from sideline to sideline and take care of whoever comes across the line of…
What they do on the field doesn’t jump out on stat sheets. However, defensive tackles and nose guards handle all of the blue-collar work from the interior. These huge space-eating, hole-clogging, brick walls eat ball carriers for breakfast and dominate…
EVANSTON, Ill. — He’s the lone returning starter from the Big Ten’s best trio of linebackers last season. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 215 pounds, Chris Bergin’s frame isn’t ideal for his playing position in the Power Five, but what he…
