Category Archives: Scouts

Texas booster paid Lyles even as school paid his recruiting service

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

More reports coming out about payments to Willie Lyles recruiting service.  Now it appears that a Texas booster may also have paid him.

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California and LSU paid same recruiting service as Oregon

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One of the questionable elements of the recruiting services is that the it is very difficult to regulate how much of the payment is for the information provided, and how much of it is “access” to athletes who are being … finish reading California and LSU paid same recruiting service as Oregon

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Willie Lyles says Oregon asked for retroactive player profiles

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Scouting service owner Willie Lyles told Yahoo! Sports that the University of Oregon asked him to submit retroactive players’ profiles to justify the $25,000 payment he received from the university. Lyles specifically pointed to coach Chip Kelly in regards to … finish reading Willie Lyles says Oregon asked for retroactive player profiles

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A new week, same waiting game in the NFL. Who gets hurt most?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we hit a new week, the NFL and NFLPA return to the mediation table to see whether they can hammer anything out.  The likely answer?  NO CHANCE. The reality is that both sides want to wait for a ruling and … finish reading A new week, same waiting game in the NFL. Who gets hurt most?

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Cowboys practice facility collapse spurs another lawsuit

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is surprising that the Cowboys have had two of the highest profile failures in recent memory (practice facility and Super Bowl seating) when you look at how much money went into the construction of the stadium and how well … finish reading Cowboys practice facility collapse spurs another lawsuit

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Impact of Judge Nelson ruling? Confusion!!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well with a late afternoon ruling yesterday, Judge Nelson threw the NFL world into disarray as everyone scrambled to figure out what was next.  Apparently, the only thing certain at this point is the schedule that she has set for … finish reading Impact of Judge Nelson ruling? Confusion!!

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Be wary of Twitter rumors; wild stories rampant in Mallett case

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The scary thing at this time of year is how quickly rumors spread.  And often times, it is hours before the real story is uncovered and accurate reports issued. And with the draft approaching, there are dozens of different directions … finish reading Be wary of Twitter rumors; wild stories rampant in Mallett case

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Who is winning the NFL/Players fight for public support

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So far it is a tough battle.  Both sides take to twitter and other social media to advance their causes.   Roger Goodell today tweeted with a few hundred Browns fans.  Goodell has been consistent in sending out positive messages focusing … finish reading Who is winning the NFL/Players fight for public support

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Is the NFL way behind on scouting process?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

There is always a lot of criticsm of the draft picks made by NFL teams.   Some of it is the nature of the business. Even if you gave everyone the exact same information and it was perfect information, some players … finish reading Is the NFL way behind on scouting process?

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Is Cam Newton criticism racially motivated?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You can really look at this two ways.  Every single top 5 draft pick endures ENORMOUS scrutiny as the draft approaches and their strengths, weaknesses, behaviors and conduct are micro-analyzed to the point of absurdity. So calling scrutiny racially motivated … finish reading Is Cam Newton criticism racially motivated?

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AJ Green workout hits snag on geographic technicality

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One rule that many people don’t understand about NFL workouts leading up to the draft is the locations at which a draft prospect is allowed to workout for the teams.  Basically, it boils down to 2 locations.   The player’s school … finish reading AJ Green workout hits snag on geographic technicality

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Tampa Bay Bucs scouting director Quarles arrested

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Shelton Quarles,  Buccaneers coordinator of pro scouting, was arrested early Friday morning and charged with DUI. Quarles, was arrested at about 2:30 a.m. on a ramp leading to Interstate 275, according to a report by Ileana Morales of the St. Petersburg … finish reading Tampa Bay Bucs scouting director Quarles arrested

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Combine partying causes arrest of Rams scout Driscoll

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Anyone who has spent time around the NFL Combine knows that coaches, scouts, agents, GMs and many other NFL personnel are often out late at night.   Plenty of drinking and eating and other activities go on and mean that Indy … finish reading Combine partying causes arrest of Rams scout Driscoll

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Mallett dealing with drug allegations

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Drug allegations are enough to derail a career whether or not they are true, so it is no surprise that Ryan Mallett is taking a rather strong approach to responding to the claims made against him. But the allegations won’t … finish reading Mallett dealing with drug allegations

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NFL Combine to take stage

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL Combine consists of a  lot of moving parts.  Downtown Indianapolis is transformed into an NFL convention which brings owners, GM, Coaches, agents, trainers, financial advisors, marketing representatives and a lot of media into town. One of the difficult … finish reading NFL Combine to take stage

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Ex-White Sox scouting exec pleads guilty to kickbacks

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Chicago White Sox scouting executive David Wilder pleaded guilty on Friday in an alleged kickback scheme targeting players from impoverished parts of Latin America hungry to play in the U.S. According to the AP report, Wilder, 50, of San … finish reading Ex-White Sox scouting exec pleads guilty to kickbacks

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Dennis Green’s son Jeremy pleads guilty in child pornography

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jeremy Green, a former ESPN analyst and NFL Scout pleaded guilty to charges of child pornography. According to the Hartford Courant, Green pleaded guilty to one count and was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years of probation. … finish reading Dennis Green’s son Jeremy pleads guilty in child pornography

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AYK: Will NFLPA really encourage agents to boycott Combine and Draft workouts

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to multiple sources, NFLPA officials and player agents are “discussing the possibility of withholding players from the NFL Scouting Combine and 2011 NFL Draft activities” with the CBA expiring on March 4. NFLPA Exec Dir DeMaurice Smith has been “meeting … finish reading AYK: Will NFLPA really encourage agents to boycott Combine and Draft workouts

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Knicks fined $200,000 for illegal workouts

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Just like most leagues, the NBA limits the location and frequency with which teams can work out players prior to a league draft. The NBA has fined the Knicks $200,000 for conducting illegal draft workouts.  Knicks scout Rodney Heard, who … finish reading Knicks fined $200,000 for illegal workouts

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AYK: Why is Cam Newton doing a media workout?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Cam Newton has decided to do a media workout to show everyone his skills.   The question is why has he done that?  Who is he trying to impress? As his agents should definitely know, the NFL teams are not allowed … finish reading AYK: Why is Cam Newton doing a media workout?

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