New York Vipers (NCAA '07)

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Stats
QB Rating
Jeff Ballard, Texas Christian: 167.8
John David Booty, Southern Cal: 165.2
Sam Keller, Arizona State: 162.6
Kyle Wright, Miami: 162.1
Chad Henne, Michigan: 160.5

Passing Yards
Graham Harrell, Texas Tech: 4131
Sam Keller, Arizona State: 3792
John David Booty, Southern Cal: 3486
John Beck, Brigham Young: 3437
Marcus Stone, North Carolina State: 3384

Passing Touchdowns
John David Booty, Southern Cal: 45
Zac Taylor, Nebraska: 40
Chad Henne, Michigan: 40
Drew Weatherford, Florida State: 38
Sam Keller, Arizona State: 38

Completion Percentage
Tyler Palko, Pittsburgh: 70%
Jordan Palmer, Texas-El Paso: 66%
Brian Johnson, Utah: 65%
Jeff Ballard, Texas Christian: 65&
Kyle Wright, Miami: 64%

Rushing Attempts
Justin Handley, Air Force: 293
Jamario Thomas, North Texas: 275
Darren McFadden, Arkansas: 274
Mark Rogers, Wisconsin: 270
Ken Darby, Alabama: 270

Rushing Yards
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma: 1854
Darren McFadden, Arkansas: 1796
Jamario Thomas, North Texas: 1783
Ken Darby, Alabama: 1751
Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois: 1667

Rushing Average
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma: 7.5
Darius Walker, Notre Dame: 7.3
Quinton Smith, Rice: 7.2
Kevin Garrison, Navy: 7.0
Marshawn Lynch, California: 7.0

Rushing Touchdowns
Spencer Quinn, Pittsburgh: 17
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma: 17
Darren McFadden, Arkansas: 17
Kenny Irons, Auburn: 16
John Jennings: Virginia Tech: 16

Receptions
Ricky McNair, New Mexico State: 108
Davone Bess, Hawaii: 104
Shawn Bracken, Pittsburgh: 96
Johnnie Lee Higgins, Texas-El Paso: 95
Robert Johnson, Texas Tech: 95

Receiving Yards
Davone Bess, Hawaii: 1289
Robert Johnson, Texas Tech: 1211
Ricky McNair, New Mexico State: 1200
Rudy Burgess, Arizona State: 1179
Eric Newman, Louisiana Tech: 1128

Receiving Touchdowns
Ricky McNair, New Mexico State: 18
Shawn Bracken, Pittsburgh: 15
Steve Breaston, Michigan: 14
Wallace Bradshaw, Boise State: 13
Rudy Burgess, Arizona State: 13

Pancakes
Carl Johnson, Rice: 33
Corey Underwood, Colorado State: 33
Cory Byrum, Kent State: 31
Chris Jackson, Oregon: 30
Gregory Wright, Washington: 29

Tackles
Caleb Burley, Louisiana-Monroe: 92
Kelvin Smith, Syracuse: 87
Trent Edwards, Air Force: 86
Brian Smiley, Utah State: 85
Charles Cochran, Texas A&M: 85

Sacks
Red Bryant, Texas A&M: 14
Josh Hall, Texas Tech: 10
Clint Heard, Temple: 10
Joey Payne, Miami: 10
James Sanders, New York: 9

Interceptions
Vince Gause, Nevada-Las Vegas: 9
T.J. Rucker, Wisconsin: 8
Tyrone Williams, Southern Methodist: 8
Joe Card, Miami University: 8
Miles Kochevar, Colorado State: 8

Field Goal Percentage
John Hunter, Tennessee: 88%
Brian Johnson, Mississippi: 84%
Trevor Hayes, Alabama-Birmingham: 83%
Barrett Dorsey, Washington: 82%
Mason Crosby, Colorado: 80&

Total Punt Yardage
Brian Sullivan, Louisiana Tech: 3630
Mark Horne, Kentucky: 3382
Pedro Richard, Temple: 3330
Chris Johson, Eastern Michigan: 3247
Ben Newton, East Carolina: 3082

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Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, California
Mid Tennessee State (7-5) vs Utah (9-3)
Brian Johnson throws for 6 scores en route to a 47-28 Utah win.

GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Alabama
Southern Mississippi (9-4) vs Toledo (8-5)
Southern Miss holds Toledo to 261 yards in a 49-13 rout.

Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nevada
#22 Washington (9-3) vs #21 Colorado State (11-1)
In the first game featuring ranked teams, top quarterback Isaiah Stanback throws for 181 yards and two scores as Washington win 31-13.

New Orleans Bowl - New Orleans, Louisiana
Central Florida (7-5) vs Ohio (7-6)
In a battle between MAC counterparts, Kalvin McRae rushes for 157 yards to lead Ohio to a 35-14 victory.

Fort Worth Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas
New Mexico (7-5) vs Houston (8-4)
Amid three interceptions, Kevin Kolb throws a touchdown pass with eight seconds remaiaing, giving the Cougars a 28-24 win over the Lobos.

Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii
Kent State (6-6) vs Boise State (8-4)
In their first bowl game out of Boise in a long time, Jared Zabransky throws four touchdowns in a 31-17 win over Kent State.

Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Michigan
Northern Illinois (8-4) vs Wisconsin (8-4)
Garrett Wolfe is held by the Wisconsin defense to only 36 yards rushing, but Wisconsin still needed to score fourteen points in the fourth quarter to beat the Huskies 24-20

Independence Bowl - Shreveport, Louisiana
Eastern Michigan (6-6) vs Central Michigan (6-6)
In a defensive battle of state rivals, all the scoring comes in the fourth quarter as Central Michigan prevails 10-7.

Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, California
Navy (9-3) vs Texas Christian (9-3)
The vaunted Navy running attack is sunk as two Robert Merrill scores in the second quarter propels TCU to a 33-7 win.

MPC Computers Bowl - Boise, Idaho
Clemson (7-5) vs Fresno State (6-6)
Clemson gets 226 yards on the ground en route to crushing Fresno State 45-17.

Holiday Bowl - San Diego, California
Oklahoma State (8-4) vs #11 Oregon (9-2)
Oregon doesn't let down this time in the Holiday Bowl, as Heisman finalist Brady Leaf throws for 300 yards in a 41-10 romp.

Music City Bowl - Nashville, Tennessee
Alabama (7-5) vs Georgia Tech (8-4)
Ken Darby scores three times as Alabama sends the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave, winning 35-21.

Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas
Oregon State (7-5) vs #15 Pittsburgh (11-1)
Disrespected Pittsburgh outscores the Beavers 22-0 in the second half as they double up on Oregon State 42-21.

Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Florida
Iowa (8-4) vs #18 Florida State (9-3)
In the first overtime game of the bowl season, Greg Carr catches a 25 yard touchdown pass on the first play of the extra session to give the Seminoles a 35-28 win over the Hawkeyes.

Mastercard Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas
Texas A&M (7-5) vs Illinois (7-5)
The Aggies open up a 28-0 lead at the half and cruise to a 38-14 victory.

Meineke Car Car Bowl - Charlotte, North Carolina
Western Michigan (6-6) vs #23 Louisville (9-3)
The Broncos can't keep up with Louisville's vaunted offense, giving up over 500 yards in a 56-14 loss.

Autozone Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tennesee
Florida International (7-5) vs #19 Texas-El Paso (12-1)
UTEP falls down 17-0 at the half but Jordan Palmer throws four second half touchdowns in a 28-17 win.

Houston Bowl - Houston, Texas
Nevada-Las Vegas (8-4) vs Nevada (8-4)
In a state rivalry matchup, UNLV scores 35 points in the second hald and romp over the Wolfpack 49-14.

Chick-Fil-A Bowl - Altanta, Georgia
Georgia (7-5) vs North Carolina State (10-3)
Joe Tereshinski throws three picks and two of them are returned for scores as Georgia falls to the Wolfpack 28-17.

Insight Bowl - Phoenix, Arizona
#12 Southern Cal (9-3) vs #17 Notre Dame (9-3)
Southern Cal smacked Notre Dame earlier in the year, and once again, the Trojans offense proves to be too much in a 45-28 win.

Outback Bowl - Tampa, Florida
#14 Auburn (9-3) vs #24 Michigan State (9-3)
Kenny Irons rushes for two scores and catches three more as Auburn demolishes Michigan State 48-13.

AT&T Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas
#25 Arkansas (9-3) vs #10 Oklahoma (10-2)
Razorback fans are heartbroken after Adrian Peterson scores on a 76 yard run with 18 seconds remaining, propelling Oklahoma to a 24-20 squeaker.

Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Florida
Missouri (8-4) vs North Carolina (8-4)
Missouri scores all their points on special teams or defense, returning two punts for touchdowns in a 34-20 victory.

Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Florida
#13 Louisiana State (10-3) vs #16 Penn State (9-3)
Louisiana State opens up a 34-7 lead at the half as they coast to a surprsing 41-17 win over a very good Penn State team.

Rose Bowl - Pasadena, California
#5 Nebraska (12-1) vs #6 Arizona State (11-1)
The BCS gets underway with a Nebraska defense shutting down Heisman winner Sam Keller in a 38-21 victory.

Orange Bowl - Miami, Florida
#20 Virginia Tech (10-2) vs #4 Ohio State (11-1)
Virginia Tech proves that they belong, scoring on a late touchdown to shock Ohio State 27-22.

Sugar Bowl - New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 Tennessee (11-2) vs #9 Miami (10-2)
Groza winner John Hunter kicks a field goal with no time remaining to give the Volunteers a 20-17 win over the 'Canes.

Fiesta Bowl - Tempe, Arizona
#2 Texas (11-2) vs #7 Florida (10-2)
Texas keeps their hopes for a split title alive, beating Florida 41-17.

National Championship - Tempe, Arizona
#3 Michigan (11-1) vs #1 West Virginia (12-0)
Controversy abounds as Michigan holds off Pat White to win 16-13 in overtime in a dramatic finish.

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1) Michigan (61) (12-1) - Undisputed champ
2) Texas (12-2)
3) West Virginia (12-1)
4) Nebraska (13-1)
5) Tennessee (12-2)
6) Ohio State (11-2)
7) Arizona State (11-2)
8) Oklahoma (11-2)
9) Oregon (11-2)
10) Southern Cal (10-3)
11) Florida (10-3)
12) Louisiana State (11-3)
13) Miami (10-3)
14) Auburn (10-3)
15) Pittsburgh (12-1)
16) Virginia Tech (11-2)
17) Florida State (10-3)
18) Texas El-Paso (13-1)
19) Washington (10-3)
20) Louisville (10-3)
21) Colorado State (11-2)
22) Penn State (9-4)
23) Notre Dame (9-4)
24) North Carolina State (11-3)
25) Utah (10-3)

Dropped Out: Arkansas, Michigan State

Well, that's it for this year. Off to recruiting!

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Budget
Recruiting: 55 (Need defense!)
Training: 30
Discipline: 15

Players Leaving
Justin Sanders - WR - 80
Brian Spurlock - LT - 76
Chase Davis - TE - 74
Josh Sears - TE - 72
James Sanders - LE - 68
Kyle Cox - LOLB - 65 (IP)
Carl Morris - CB - 62 (DC)
Korey Williams - CB - 62
Raishaun Lee - RG - 62

Transfers
Justin Edwards - CB - JR (RS) - 76 (Accepted from Pittsburgh)

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Okay...I have the amazing total of 105 points. No scouting for me...

The thing in brackets is their position rank.

Targets

Obadian Perkins - MLB - Greece, NY - *** (33)

Tyrone Noble - QB - Scarsdale, NY - ** (57)

Marques Cook - HB - Smithtown, NY - ** (120)

Antonio Babcock - FB - Painesville, OH - ** (29)

Carl Jones - G - Elmira, NY - ** (87)

Greg Jones - C - Uniondale, NY - ** (59)

Tony Demps - DE - Centerach, NY - * (172)

Jason Brown - DT - Syracuse, NY - ** (135) - JR

Curtis Allen - OLB - Mount Holly, NC - ** (62)

Eric Thomas - OLB - Halifax, CN - ** (109)

Caleb Moncour - MLB - Binghampton, NY - ** (94)

Justin Chavez - MLB - Lansdowne, PA - ** (122)

Matt Kiel - MLB - Harrison, PA - * (138)

Ricky Waters - CB - Napoleon, OH - ** (64) - SO

Robert Hancock - CB - Beaver Falls, PA - ** (65)

O.J. McDuffie - CB - Findlay, OH - ** (66)

Curtis Harrison - CB - Hammond, IN - ** (72)

Johnathan Slaughter - FS - Saratoga Springs, NY - * (97)

Stephen Davis - P - Lansdale, PA - ** (11)

Lorenzo Harwell - ATH - Auburn, NY - ** (46) - JR

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A couple of commits, but also a couple of losses

Commits

Tony Demps - DE - Centerach, NY - * (172)

Jason Brown - DT - Syracuse, NY - ** (135) - JR

Targets

Tyrone Noble - QB - Scarsdale, NY - ** (57)

Marques Cook - HB - Smithtown, NY - ** (120)

Antonio Babcock - FB - Painesville, OH - ** (29)

Carl Jones - G - Elmira, NY - ** (87)

Greg Jones - C - Uniondale, NY - ** (59)

Curtis Allen - OLB - Mount Holly, NC - ** (62)

Eric Thomas - OLB - Halifax, CN - ** (109)

Obadian Perkins - MLB - Greece, NY - *** (33)

Justin Chavez - MLB - Lansdowne, PA - ** (122)

Matt Kiel - MLB - Harrison, PA - * (138)

Terry Hawkins - MLB - Waynesboro, PA - * (139) - JR

Ricky Waters - CB - Napoleon, OH - ** (64) - SO

O.J. McDuffie - CB - Findlay, OH - ** (66)

Curtis Harrison - CB - Hammond, IN - ** (72)

Johnathan Slaughter - FS - Saratoga Springs, NY - * (97)

Reggie Pratt - SS - Horsham, PA - ** (38)

Stephen Davis - P - Lansdale, PA - ** (11)

Lorenzo Harwell - ATH - Auburn, NY - ** (46) - JR

Dropped

Robert Hancock - CB - Beaver Falls, PA - ** (65)

Caleb Moncour - MLB - Binghampton, NY - ** (94)

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So far, not good. Very slow...hopefully it picks up.

Commits

Carl Jones - G - Elmira, NY - ** (87)

Greg Jones - C - Uniondale, NY - ** (59)

Tony Demps - DE - Centerach, NY - * (172)

Jason Brown - DT - Syracuse, NY - ** (135) - JR

Targets

Tyrone Noble - QB - Scarsdale, NY - ** (57)

Antonio Babcock - FB - Painesville, OH - ** (29)

Curtis Allen - OLB - Mount Holly, NC - ** (62)

Alex Smith - OLB - Ridgewood, NJ - ** (106)

Eric Thomas - OLB - Halifax, CN - ** (109)

Obadian Perkins - MLB - Greece, NY - *** (33)

Justin Chavez - MLB - Lansdowne, PA - ** (122)

Matt Kiel - MLB - Harrison, PA - * (138)

Terry Hawkins - MLB - Waynesboro, PA - * (139) - JR

O.J. McDuffie - CB - Findlay, OH - ** (66)

Curtis Harrison - CB - Hammond, IN - ** (72)

J.D. Whitfield - CB - Valley Falls, RI - ** (138)

Johnathan Slaughter - FS - Saratoga Springs, NY - * (97)

Reggie Pratt - SS - Horsham, PA - ** (38)

Stephen Davis - P - Lansdale, PA - ** (11)

Lorenzo Harwell - ATH - Auburn, NY - ** (46) - JR

Dropped

Marques Cook - HB - Smithtown, NY - ** (120)

Caleb Moncour - MLB - Binghampton, NY - ** (94)

Robert Hancock - CB - Beaver Falls, PA - ** (65)

Ricky Waters - CB - Napoleon, OH - ** (64) - SO

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Another three commits...need a big week this week or else we could be in serious trouble.

Commits

Tyrone Noble - QB - Scarsdale, NY - ** (57)

Carl Jones - G - Elmira, NY - ** (87)

Greg Jones - C - Uniondale, NY - ** (59)

Tony Demps - DE - Centerach, NY - * (172)

Jason Brown - DT - Syracuse, NY - ** (135) - JR

Alex Smith - OLB - Ridgewood, NJ - ** (106)

Lorenzo Harwell - ATH - Auburn, NY - ** (46) - JR

Targets

Johnny Anderson - OLB - Floral Park, NY - * (132)

Curtis Allen - OLB - Mount Holly, NC - ** (62)

Eric Thomas - OLB - Halifax, CN - ** (109)

Obadian Perkins - MLB - Greece, NY - *** (33)

Justin Chavez - MLB - Lansdowne, PA - ** (122)

Matt Kiel - MLB - Harrison, PA - * (138)

Terry Hawkins - MLB - Waynesboro, PA - * (139) - JR

Curtis Harrison - CB - Hammond, IN - ** (72)

J.D. Whitfield - CB - Valley Falls, RI - ** (138)

Johnathan Slaughter - FS - Saratoga Springs, NY - * (97)

Reggie Pratt - SS - Horsham, PA - ** (38)

Stephen Davis - P - Lansdale, PA - ** (11)

Kevin Dorsey - ATH - Elizabethtown, PA - ** (62)

Dropped

Marques Cook - HB - Smithtown, NY - ** (120)

Antonio Babcock - FB - Painesville, OH - ** (29)

Caleb Moncour - MLB - Binghampton, NY - ** (94)

Robert Hancock - CB - Beaver Falls, PA - ** (65)

Ricky Waters - CB - Napoleon, OH - ** (64) - SO

O.J. McDuffie - CB - Findlay, OH - ** (66)