April 21, 2006

Bob McClellan
Rivals.com College Football Columnist

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We can't figure out who first wrote or said, "There are only three seasons: football, spring football and recruiting." But we hope whoever did is alive, well and enjoying the unprecedented coverage Rivals.com has provided in "Spring Practice Central '06."

You know we cover football, and you know we cover recruiting like no other. This spring, though, we've been more prevalent than pollen.

We've sent staff members to Texas, Southern Cal, Notre Dame, LSU, West Virginia, Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Clemson, Georgia, Nebraska, Tennessee and Louisville. That's not all. Are we done? Not even close.

It was another big football weekend, and that meant Rivals was on the road again. Our writers took in the festivities at Ohio State, Florida and Penn State, while our exclusive Spring Video Tour will be popping up at Boston College.

We've compiled our cornucopia of coverage here. Enjoy, and remember more is on the way.

Spring Football Central '06:
Report Cards | Features | Video Tour | Rivals Radio interviews | Conference Breakdowns

Weekend Results

In Columbus, OSU quarterback Troy Smith was limited to one series of offense, but the senior made the most of it. Smith completed all four pass attempts as the Scarlet team scored the only touchdown of the day on the opening drive. After that, a young OSU defense took over by intercepting three passes from the backup QBs. Story: Young Bucks shine in Ohio State spring game

In Gainesville, freshman quarterback Tim Tebow stole the show. Florida's Tebow completed 15 of 21 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown to lead the Blue team past Chris Leak's Orange team, 24-6. Despite the impressive performance from the Tebow, Urban Meyer insisted Leak is still the man. Story: Tebow steals show at UF spring game

In Happy Valley, quarterback Anthony Morelli took a big step towards filling Michael Robinson's shoes. Morelli was 13-of-16 for 191 yards as the Blue team dropped the White team in PSU's spring game, 17-0. Jordan Norwood was also impressive with eight catches for 154 yards. Story: Morelli plays hero in PSU spring game

More coverage of Ohio State, Florida and Penn State: OSU's Smith a natural leader | Meyer still looking for a back | Brown cornerstone for PSU

Best yet to come for Bucks | UF seeks attitude adjustment | PSU expectations high again

Spring Report Cards
Florida Florida finds wide receiver help	Ohio State Ohio State's hopes rest with young defense
Miami Attitude, dominant defense key for Canes	Michigan Will trimming the fat help running game?
Tennessee Vols get back to basics to fix ailing offense	Southern Cal Trojans look to find championship personality
Clemson New faces in secondary key to Tigers' success	Georgia Bulldogs facing full-blown QB controversy
LSU Tigers impressive depth on display this spring	Auburn Speedy defense dominates A-Day
Penn State Posluszny itching to get back on field

More Features
? Louisville counting on Brohm to bounce back	? Miami's Leggett shaking sophomore slump
? New staff gives wake-up call to Miami	? Michigan's Hart hungry to remain healthy
? USC's Sanchez gets confidence boost	? Southern Cal just re-loads along O-line
? Running backs happy to share at Clemson	? Tigers counting on Proctor to finish strong
? Clemson QBs struggle through spring game	? Tennessee keeps spring game simple
? Vols offense still has long way to go	? Quarterback job up for grabs at Georgia
? I-back still a glamour position at Nebraska	? Blackshirts getting that swagger back
? Backup QBs shine at LSU spring scrimmage	? LSU's Flynn making the most of his chance
? No shortage of D-line talent for Tigers	? Samardzija happy to be two-sport star
? Visit to Notre Dame a chilling experience	? Quinn ready to deal with great expectations
? The two sides of Irish coach Charlie Weis	? Embarrassment of riches in Auburn backfield
? Darby looking to make history at Alabama	? Is Harrell the next in line at Texas Tech?
? Texas A&M's McGee set to lead by example	? Morriss has Baylor bearing down on Big 12
? It all starts up front for Texas	? Time for Longhorns to get back to work

Rivals.com Spring Video Tour
Boston College: ? One-on-one with Tom O'Brien ? Brian Toal interviews J. Beekman and M. Ryan ? Beekman and Ryan interview Toal
Tennessee: ? One-on-one with Phillip Fulmer, part I ? One-on-one with Phillip Fulmer, Part II ? Antwan Stewart interviews Jerod Mayo ? Jerod Mayo interviews Antwan Stewart
Georgia: ? One-on-one with Mark Richt ? Mohamed Massaquoi interviews Danny Ware ? Danny Ware interviews Mohamed Massaquoi	Oklahoma: ? One-on-one with Bob Stoops West Virginia: ? One-on-one with Rich Rodriguez ? Dan Mozes interviews Steve Slaton ? Steve Slaton interviews Dan Mozes

Rivals Radio Interviews
? West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez	? NIU running back Garrett Wolfe
? Clemson QB Will Proctor	? Tulane coach Chris Scelfo
? Miami coach Larry Coker	? Texas Tech coach Mike Leach
? Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz	? Missouri coach Gary Pinkel
? Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee	? Indiana wide receiver James Hardy
? Oklahoma State safety Donovan Woods	? Pitt quarterback Tyler Palko

Spring Conference Breakdowns

Big East West Virginia for real, but conference looks top-heavy

ACC In the end, Florida State and Miami are still the favorites

SEC Replacing big names no problem in this talent pool

Big 12 Former powers now chasing national champion Texas

Big Ten Get ready for another great race