Former O-D Bowl participant and current Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made some big plays in the 2012 Pro Bowl as the AFC won 59-41.
Newton finished with 200 total yards as he ran for 14 and threw for 186 and two touchdowns. He threw a 55-yard score to teammate Steve Smith to make it 34-31 and then a 37-yard scoring pass to Larry Fitzgerald with 2:37 left to play.
"Cam Newton has come a long way since our game and is only going to get better, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "As a rookie he had 200 yards in the Pro Bowl and will only improve as he gains experience, and it is scary to think about just how good he should be one day."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Bowl Alumni Shine in 2012 Senior Bowl
The North won the 2012 Senior Bowl 23-13 with solid performances from several O-D Bowl Alumni. Offensively, Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller hauled in three catches for 19 yards.
Defensively, the game saw impressive performances from several past O-D Bowl participants. Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson had three tackles while Washington defensive tackle Alameda Ta’amu finished with two stops, including two behind the line of scrimmage. Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin finished with one tackle.
Defensively, the game saw impressive performances from several past O-D Bowl participants. Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson had three tackles while Washington defensive tackle Alameda Ta’amu finished with two stops, including two behind the line of scrimmage. Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin finished with one tackle.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Uncommitted players attracting heavy interest
Over the last couple of weeks a few players from this year's bowl game have committed to BCS programs or switched from a non BCS to a BCS program.
The first is linebacker T.J. Neal from McKeesport, Pennsylvania who committed to Illinois on January 13th. Neal held offers from Auburn, Florida, Nebraska, NC State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas Tech, USC, West Virginia, Central Florida, and many others.
The first is linebacker T.J. Neal from McKeesport, Pennsylvania who committed to Illinois on January 13th. Neal held offers from Auburn, Florida, Nebraska, NC State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas Tech, USC, West Virginia, Central Florida, and many others.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
O-D Announces Preseason All-Americans
Fresh on the heels of past O-D Bowl's successes at having past participants selected to the Pro Bowl, having alumni invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, and leading all other bowls in Senior Bowl selections, Offense-Defense is proud to announce its Preseason All-America Team.
A few players represent schools who saw participants in the 2012 All-America Game; Yulee tight end Kelvin Rainey represented the school in the game and running back Derrick Henry from Yulee leads the 2012 Preseason All-America Team.
A few players represent schools who saw participants in the 2012 All-America Game; Yulee tight end Kelvin Rainey represented the school in the game and running back Derrick Henry from Yulee leads the 2012 Preseason All-America Team.
Monday, January 23, 2012
O-D Bowl Leads in Alumni Selected to 2012 Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl is considered the most prestigious of college all-star games with over 800 NFL personnel expected to attend. This year's game will take place on January 28th, 2012 at 3pm from Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The game will also feature more alumni from Offense-Defense than any other High School All-America Game.
Former O-D All-Americans slated to participate include Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Jamell Fleming (Oklahoma), Jeff Fuller (Texas A&M), Cordy Glenn (Georgia), Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M), Keenan Robinson (Texas), Alameda Ta'amu (Washington), and Nick Toon (Wisconsin).
Former O-D All-Americans slated to participate include Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Jamell Fleming (Oklahoma), Jeff Fuller (Texas A&M), Cordy Glenn (Georgia), Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M), Keenan Robinson (Texas), Alameda Ta'amu (Washington), and Nick Toon (Wisconsin).
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
13 O-D Bowlers Invited to NFL Combine
The first wave of invitations to the NFL Scouting Combine, hosted in Indianapolis by the Indianapolis Colts, were recently sent out and 13 former Offense-Defense Bowl participants are on the initial list.
Georgia guard Cordy Glenn, South Carolina defensive tackle Travian Robertson, and Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin represent the SEC.
Coming from the Big 12 are Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller and running back Cyrus Gray. Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson also made the cut.
Representing O-D from the Pac-12 is Washington defensive tackle Alameda Ta'amu and Arizona State cornerback Omar Bolden.
Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon leads the way as the sole Big Ten representative.
Two players who started out at major programs but transferred down to non FBS programs are California PA guard Rishaw Johnson, an Ole Miss transfer, and Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp, a Southern Cal transfer, round out the group of alumni invited.
The list could grow as more will be invited after the deadline for underclassmen to declare.
"These young men represented Offense-Defense very well in our game and have been leaders for their college programs, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "All of these guys clearly have the ability to play in the NFL and we are proud to call them alumni of our game."
Georgia guard Cordy Glenn, South Carolina defensive tackle Travian Robertson, and Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin represent the SEC.
Coming from the Big 12 are Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller and running back Cyrus Gray. Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson also made the cut.
Representing O-D from the Pac-12 is Washington defensive tackle Alameda Ta'amu and Arizona State cornerback Omar Bolden.
Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon leads the way as the sole Big Ten representative.
Two players who started out at major programs but transferred down to non FBS programs are California PA guard Rishaw Johnson, an Ole Miss transfer, and Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp, a Southern Cal transfer, round out the group of alumni invited.
The list could grow as more will be invited after the deadline for underclassmen to declare.
"These young men represented Offense-Defense very well in our game and have been leaders for their college programs, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "All of these guys clearly have the ability to play in the NFL and we are proud to call them alumni of our game."
Two Former O-D All-Americans Declare for NFL Draft
Ole Miss junior tackle Bobby Massie and Stanford junior guard David DeCastro have both declared for the 2012 NFL Draft as O-D alumni.
Massie is rated as the No. 7 tackle by NFLDraftScout.com and a projected third-round pick. He was named preseason third-team All-SEC in 2011. DeCastro earned first-team All-America honors by the AP, Phil Steele, and The Sporting News in 2011 as well as first-team All-Pac 12honors. DeCastro is projected as a first-round pick and the No. 1 rated guard by NFLDraftScout.com
Massie is rated as the No. 7 tackle by NFLDraftScout.com and a projected third-round pick. He was named preseason third-team All-SEC in 2011. DeCastro earned first-team All-America honors by the AP, Phil Steele, and The Sporting News in 2011 as well as first-team All-Pac 12honors. DeCastro is projected as a first-round pick and the No. 1 rated guard by NFLDraftScout.com
Pro Football Weekly Bestows Major Honors on O-D Alumni
Pro Football Weekly announced their year end award son Monday January 16th and gave three honors to Panthers quarterback and former Offense-Defense Bowl MVP Cam Newton.
PFW awarded Newton Offensive and Rookie of the Year honors while naming him to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
PFW awarded Newton Offensive and Rookie of the Year honors while naming him to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
Friday, January 13, 2012
O-D Alumni to Participate in College All-Star Games
With each iteration of the Offense-DefenseAll-American Bowl more and more of its players are finding themselves usheredon to the next level after college. Several players from past editions ofthe Bowl are participating in college all-star games as NFL prospects.
Playing in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game out in Tuscon, Arizonaon January 16th will be LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee.
Another alumni, Stephen F. Austin cornerback Ben Wells- a former Texas transfer - will play in theNFLPA All-Star Game on January 21st in Los Angeles, California.
Playing in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game out in Tuscon, Arizonaon January 16th will be LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee.
Another alumni, Stephen F. Austin cornerback Ben Wells- a former Texas transfer - will play in theNFLPA All-Star Game on January 21st in Los Angeles, California.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
West wins O-D Bowl 21-14
The West defeated the East 21-14 in the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on December 29th, 2011.
The East got on the board early with a two-yard run by Alabama commitment Kenyan Drake early in the first quarter but the extra point attempt failed keeping the score at 6-0.
The final score of the first-half came when the West team got on the board with a one-yard run by Ohio State verbal Warren Ball. Louisville commit Josh Appleby nailed the point after attempt to give the West a 7-6 lead with 6:24 left in the half. The West took that lead into halftime.
The East got on the board early with a two-yard run by Alabama commitment Kenyan Drake early in the first quarter but the extra point attempt failed keeping the score at 6-0.
The final score of the first-half came when the West team got on the board with a one-yard run by Ohio State verbal Warren Ball. Louisville commit Josh Appleby nailed the point after attempt to give the West a 7-6 lead with 6:24 left in the half. The West took that lead into halftime.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Offense-Defense Announces National Player of the Year
Game officials announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th. They honored as the National Player of the Year was Kenton (OH) quarterback Maty Mauk, a Missouri commitment.
"Mauk had a tremendous year and we are proud to announce him as our player of the year, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "We are happy to add him to our roster and feel he will pick up the playbook well because of his intelligence."
Mauk finished the 2011 season with 5,413 yards and 68 touchdowns while completing 67.5% of his passes. He also led the nation in passing on his way to earning first-team All-State and Division IV Offensive Player of the Year honors in Ohio.
"Mauk displays what Offense-Defense is all about both on and off the field, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "It was a pleasure having him at our game and we look forward to seeing more awards like this from him in the future."
"Mauk had a tremendous year and we are proud to announce him as our player of the year, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "We are happy to add him to our roster and feel he will pick up the playbook well because of his intelligence."
Mauk finished the 2011 season with 5,413 yards and 68 touchdowns while completing 67.5% of his passes. He also led the nation in passing on his way to earning first-team All-State and Division IV Offensive Player of the Year honors in Ohio.
"Mauk displays what Offense-Defense is all about both on and off the field, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "It was a pleasure having him at our game and we look forward to seeing more awards like this from him in the future."
Offense-Defense Announces Running Back of the Year
Game officials announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th. They honored Virginia Tech pledge J.C. Coleman of Chesapeake (VA) as the running back of the year.
"We are pleased to announce him as our back of the year after the tremendous season he had, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "Coleman beat an excellent group of players for this award and made O-D proud to have chosen him for it."
Coleman ran for 1,525 yards and 21 touchdowns to average 9.3 yards per carry while catching 21 passes for 450 yards and four scores despite missing three games due to an ankle injury.
"Coleman was our smallest but perhaps our fastest player showing why he was chosen for the award during the week, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "The amazing thing is that he's even more impressive off the field, believe it or not."
"We are pleased to announce him as our back of the year after the tremendous season he had, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "Coleman beat an excellent group of players for this award and made O-D proud to have chosen him for it."
Coleman ran for 1,525 yards and 21 touchdowns to average 9.3 yards per carry while catching 21 passes for 450 yards and four scores despite missing three games due to an ankle injury.
"Coleman was our smallest but perhaps our fastest player showing why he was chosen for the award during the week, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "The amazing thing is that he's even more impressive off the field, believe it or not."
Quinshad Davis Named Wide Receiver of the Year
Game officials announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th and honored Gaffney (SC)'s Quinshad Davis as the wide receiver of the Year.
"Davis is a guy we liked on tape because of his hands, route running, and size, "said Offense-Defense High School Director Brian Mabry, "He was dominant all season long and showed why he won the award during our game."
Davis is uncommitted but has offers from Tennessee, Wake Forest, NC State, and many others after hauling in 2,009 yards and 25 touchdowns while averaging 133.9 yards per game.
"Davis should have the attention of NFL scouts in four years because of his size, route running, hands, intelligence, and ability to use his body so well, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Like Coleman, he is even more impressive off the field though."
"Davis is a guy we liked on tape because of his hands, route running, and size, "said Offense-Defense High School Director Brian Mabry, "He was dominant all season long and showed why he won the award during our game."
Davis is uncommitted but has offers from Tennessee, Wake Forest, NC State, and many others after hauling in 2,009 yards and 25 touchdowns while averaging 133.9 yards per game.
"Davis should have the attention of NFL scouts in four years because of his size, route running, hands, intelligence, and ability to use his body so well, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Like Coleman, he is even more impressive off the field though."
Poutasi Named Offensive Lineman of the Year
Game officials announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th naming Desert Pines (NV) tackle Cedrick Poutasi as the lineman of the year. Poutasi finished the 2011 season with 45 knockdowns, gave up just two sacks, and led a unit that paved the way for 2,237 rushing yards. He committed to Utah during the bowl game.
"Poutasi is a massive kid who will likely play guard in college because of his body type and ability to maul big tackles, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "We are fortunate to have players of his caliber in our game."
"Poutasi is a massive kid who will likely play guard in college because of his body type and ability to maul big tackles, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "We are fortunate to have players of his caliber in our game."
Tennessee commit honored as Linebacker of the Year
Covington (LA) linebacker Otha Peters was named the linebacker of the year by game officials as they announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th.
"You can't help but love his tape and he showed the same things in our game that he did on tape from the season, "said Offense-Defense High School Director Brian Mabry, "If he can grow a couple more inches there is no doubt he could be a high draft pick one day."
Peters finished his senior year with 161 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, eight and a half sacks, 11 hurries, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.
"He was one of the best players in our game regardless of position and possibly had the most impressive senior year of any player in our game, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "He will make a big impact for the Vols over the next few years."
"You can't help but love his tape and he showed the same things in our game that he did on tape from the season, "said Offense-Defense High School Director Brian Mabry, "If he can grow a couple more inches there is no doubt he could be a high draft pick one day."
Peters finished his senior year with 161 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, eight and a half sacks, 11 hurries, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.
"He was one of the best players in our game regardless of position and possibly had the most impressive senior year of any player in our game, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "He will make a big impact for the Vols over the next few years."
Canton McKinley takes home second national award
Canton McKinley takes home a second national award as cornerback Jermaine Edmondson was honored as the defensive back of the year. The award was announced by game officials as they announced their award winners during the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th.
Edmondson had a season to remember as he finished with 11 interceptions and nine pass breakups. He also returned three interceptions for touchdowns and tallied 41 tackles, including one tackle for loss and one sack on the year.
"His best days are ahead as his speed, ball skills, and athleticism will make him a player to be reckoned with as he bulks up in college, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Michigan State is getting a potential shut down cover corner who can make plays."
Edmondson had a season to remember as he finished with 11 interceptions and nine pass breakups. He also returned three interceptions for touchdowns and tallied 41 tackles, including one tackle for loss and one sack on the year.
"His best days are ahead as his speed, ball skills, and athleticism will make him a player to be reckoned with as he bulks up in college, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Michigan State is getting a potential shut down cover corner who can make plays."
Special Teams national award announced
Martin Luther King (GA) return man Blake Tibbs was named the Special Teams Player of the Year during the award ceremony at the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th, as announced by game officials.
The Georgia native finished with two kickoff returns for touchdowns while averaging an impressive 40.3 yards per return as a senior. On offense he totaled 1,087 yards and 15 touchdowns on 66 receptions. He also had 27 punt returns for 77 yards. Tibbs is committed to the University of Georgia.
"Tibbs is a blazing fast kid who can score if he just gets a couple blocks, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "I think Georgia is getting a great person and player who should become a playmaker both on offense and special teams for the Bulldogs."
The Georgia native finished with two kickoff returns for touchdowns while averaging an impressive 40.3 yards per return as a senior. On offense he totaled 1,087 yards and 15 touchdowns on 66 receptions. He also had 27 punt returns for 77 yards. Tibbs is committed to the University of Georgia.
"Tibbs is a blazing fast kid who can score if he just gets a couple blocks, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "I think Georgia is getting a great person and player who should become a playmaker both on offense and special teams for the Bulldogs."
Peterman named Scholar Athlete of the Year
Bartram Trail (FL) quarterback Nathan Peterman was honored as the Scholar Athlete of the Year during the award ceremony at the 6th-annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on December 29th, as announced by game officials.
"It was an honor to have Peterman play in our game, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "He exemplifies what we want an Offense-Defense All-American to be."
His accomplishments on the field of 36 touchdowns and 2,940 yards passing pailed in comparison to his 3.7685 GPA, 44 service learning hours, 1770 SAT, 25 ACT, National Honor Society, and Vystar Credit Union employee in BTHS Academy Program honors. Peterman is committed to Tennessee.
"While Peterman is very accurate and has great mechanics on the field he accomplished on the field as well, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Just by talking with him and his parents you can see why he has done so well both on and off the field in his career."
"It was an honor to have Peterman play in our game, "said Offense-Defense President Rick Whittier, "He exemplifies what we want an Offense-Defense All-American to be."
His accomplishments on the field of 36 touchdowns and 2,940 yards passing pailed in comparison to his 3.7685 GPA, 44 service learning hours, 1770 SAT, 25 ACT, National Honor Society, and Vystar Credit Union employee in BTHS Academy Program honors. Peterman is committed to Tennessee.
"While Peterman is very accurate and has great mechanics on the field he accomplished on the field as well, "said Offense-Defense Director of Player Personnel Josh Buchanan, "Just by talking with him and his parents you can see why he has done so well both on and off the field in his career."
O-D All-American Geno Smith dominates Orange Bowl
Offense-Defense is happy to congratulate 2009 Offense-Defense All-American Bowler Geno Smith for his record setting performance for the West Virginia Mountaineers on his way to 2012 Orange Bowl MVP honors.
Geno tied three individual bowl records - TD passes (six), overall TDs (seven), and total points (42). With 401 passing yards, he broke the record Tom Brady set in the 2000 Orange Bowl and became the single season Big East passing yards record holder with 4,379 yards through the air.
Congratulations, Geno!
Geno tied three individual bowl records - TD passes (six), overall TDs (seven), and total points (42). With 401 passing yards, he broke the record Tom Brady set in the 2000 Orange Bowl and became the single season Big East passing yards record holder with 4,379 yards through the air.
Congratulations, Geno!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
2012 Bowl Week Wrap-Up
Offense-Defense would like to thank each and every one of those who visited us during 2012 All-American Bowl Week! We hope everyone had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the games played, especially at Cowboys Stadium! We couldn't have held such an enormous event without your attendance, cooperation, and support!
Speaking of Cowboys Stadium, the games were great! As you all know, in the Senior All-American Bowl, Team West kept up its recent dominance of the East Squad in a closely contested affair that only saw the West triumph 21-14 after a late game East rally was foiled in the closing seconds.
DNT Photography will have photos available for purchase from their website ( http://www.dntphotography.us/ ) soon. Anyone who preordered their photos will have them shipped to them before the month is out!
As a special gift to everyone, our online store is offering FREE SHIPPING on any and all 2012 Bowl Week merchandise January 15th. Tees, Sweats, DVDs - you name it! Place your orders now!
Once more we want to thank everyone who attended. Overall, we feel Bowl Week was a great experience and we're very proud of all the athletes who attended. See you at camp!
Speaking of Cowboys Stadium, the games were great! As you all know, in the Senior All-American Bowl, Team West kept up its recent dominance of the East Squad in a closely contested affair that only saw the West triumph 21-14 after a late game East rally was foiled in the closing seconds.
DNT Photography will have photos available for purchase from their website ( http://www.dntphotography.us/ ) soon. Anyone who preordered their photos will have them shipped to them before the month is out!
As a special gift to everyone, our online store is offering FREE SHIPPING on any and all 2012 Bowl Week merchandise January 15th. Tees, Sweats, DVDs - you name it! Place your orders now!
Once more we want to thank everyone who attended. Overall, we feel Bowl Week was a great experience and we're very proud of all the athletes who attended. See you at camp!
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