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North Texas 2010 Previews: Defense and Speical Teams

July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Author: Chase Rader Mean Green Outlook Defense: DL The D-Line returns two JUCO transfers from last year at the defensive tackles. Seniors Kelvin Jackson (6’2” 309 lbs.) and Shavod Atkinson (6’2” 307 lbs.) bring a combined 14 starts and 49 tackles from 2009. Defensive end Brandon Akpunku (6’1” 226 lbs.) had 47 tackles in 2009 along with a team leading six sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. Look for a breakout season from the other DE with K.C. Obi. Obi (6’2” 214 lbs.) is a sophomore who had 26 tackles last year. In the rotation will be; Kyle White (6’2” 309 lbs., So.), John... [Read the full story]

Feature

College Football Kicks off in DFW

July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The 2010 version of college football will kick off the weekend of September 3rd. All three of the Dallas-Fort Worth NCAA football teams will kick off their football seasons. All three games will involved ranked teams, and TCU will headline the DFW football weekend with a game in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium against Oregon State and Jacquizz Rodgers. The Horned Frogs are ranked number 6 by the pre-season Associated Press poll and the USA Today Coach’s Poll. Oregon State will be considered a challenger for the Pac 10 Championship. Their should be an electric atmosphere in Arlington... [Read the full story]

Women's Teams

Mustangs Move to WFA Championship Game

July 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Mustangs Logo courtesy of www.wfafootball.com DFW, TX – July 17, 2010–The Lone Star Mustangs defeated the Las Vegas Showgirlz 8-6 to win the American Conference Championship of the Women’s Football Alliance. They will travel back to Las Vegas for the big game against the Columbus Comets of Ohio on July 31st! The Mustangs’ single touchdown came from the one they call “Yellow Shoes” Odessa Jenkins. Brittany Satterwhite added the two points that ended up being the deciding factor in the game. Casey Ray-Tribble had an interception early in the game and Stuff Spencer sealed... [Read the full story]

College

College Football Kicks off in DFW

July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The 2010 version of college football will kick off the weekend of September 3rd. All three of the Dallas-Fort Worth NCAA football teams will kick off their football seasons. All three games will involved ranked teams, and TCU will headline the DFW football weekend with a game in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium against Oregon State and Jacquizz Rodgers. The Horned Frogs are ranked number 6 by the pre-season Associated Press poll and the USA Today Coach’s Poll. Oregon State will be considered a challenger for the Pac 10 Championship. Their should be an electric atmosphere in Arlington... [Read the full story]

Cowboys

Dfwfootball needs contributors

July 17, 2010 · 3 Comments

Teamwork. It is the crux of football. Eleven players working together for a common goal on offense or defense. The quarterback does not score a touchdown without the help of the other players. I am looking to build a team of contributors hear at Dfwfootball.net. This site is the only website dedicated to only football in only the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. Contributors Contributors are volunteer and I only ask for one post per week. You may do more if you want, but one is all I need from each person. If you are passionate about football in DFW and a good writer, join the team! It is... [Read the full story]

Training

Athletic Performance Training Principles

July 23, 2010 · 1 Comment

Here are the ten principles for building a top-notch athletic performance training program as originated by Mike Arthur, Master Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Nebraska. 1. Closed Kinetic Chain (Ground-based) Exercises MosAdd Newt sports are played with the feet on the ground. Sports skills are initiated by applying explosive force with the feet against the ground. Utilize closed kinetic chain (CKC), or ground-based exercises, and drills such as the squat, clean, snatch, push press, jumps, and sprinting in your program. The more... [Read the full story]