Putting on this press badge for these last four days to cover the National Football League Scouting Combine, knowing each day that I would be covering the league that gave me a sense of purpose in life and a way to express my thoughts through writing, has been one of the proudest moments of my …
Read MoreBy Bryce Shadday | @Bryce_Shadday Sports Capital Journalism Program Ohio State’s defensive end Chase Young and cornerback Jeff Okudah were back in Indianapolis. Less than three months before, Okudah and Young, consensus first-team All-Americans, helped lead the Buckeyes in a come-from-behind, 34-21 victory over Wisconsin that gave both players a third Big Ten Championship. If …
Read MoreBy Andrew Thomison | @Andrew_Thomison Sports Capital Journalism Program With great versatility comes great responsibility. Former Alabama Crimson Tide safety Xavier McKinney spoke candidly on Friday morning about his ability to contribute in different ways and how that willingness has helped him become a better player. “I’m a versatile guy and can do a lot …
Read MoreBy Andrew Thomison | @Andrew_Thomison Sports Capital Journalism Program Former Louisiana State linebacker Patrick Queen was at his best during the most important moments of a championship season. The only interception of his college career helped the Tigers take a 20-point halftime lead at Alabama in the biggest victory of the season to that point. …
Read MoreAnticipation builds and so does the scrum as 9 a.m. draws closer. The reporters have gathered in Exhibit Hall K of the Indiana Convention Center for the start of the National Football League Scouting Combine. Joe Burrow is set to appear at Podium 3. I stand firm towards the front of this collection of media …
Read MoreBy Bryce Shadday | @Bryce_Shadday Sports Capital Journalism Program The approach of Mekhi Becton, when combined with his size and strength, is something to be feared. He is one of the offensive linemen in the National Football League Scouting Combine with the ability and potential to become a top-10 pick. Becton measures at 6-foot-7 and …
Read MoreBy Andrew Thomison | @Andrew_Thomison Sports Capital Journalism Program You may already know about Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins’ accomplishments on the field. During the 2019 season, the soon-to-be National Football League running back ran for 2,003 yards, an average of 6.7 per carry, to break the school record of College Football Hall of …
Read MoreBy Andrew Thomison | @Andrew_Thomison Sports Capital Journalism Program With the 2020 National Football League draft less than two months away, quarterback Joe Burrow, who is expected to be chosen first by the Cincinnati Bengals, eliminated any uncertainty surrounding his draft status Tuesday morning. “I’ll play for whoever drafts me,” Burrow said at the annual …
Read MoreBy Bryce Shadday | @Bryce_Shadday Sports Capital Journalism Program Tua Tagovailoa took his place at a podium at the start of the National Football League Scouting Combine. As another generation of football players gathered in Indianapolis to discuss their futures, the scrutiny of Tagovailoa had to do with a painful past. He had not played …
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Six years ago, while earning his M.A. in Sports Journalism at IUPUI, graduate assistant Cory Collins described the growth of the National Football League Scouting Combine. By Cory Collins | @CoCoCoryCollins INDIANAPOLIS — It wasn’t always this way. Not so long ago, elite college football players could gather in relative anonymity, get poked, …
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