ESPN.com presents College Football Rumors http://espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/ 60 en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 06:57:12 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 Tight end Ty Flournoy-Smith decided to transfer from Georgia. Flournoy-Smith's departure will cause ripple effects throughout the program in regards to recruiting. Georgia only expected to sign one tight end in this year's class. It's on the primary reasons the Bulldogs didn't build a stronger relationship with Herschel Walker's nephew and the nation's No. 2 tight end Milan Richard (Savannah, Ga./Calvary Baptist Day) once Jeb Blazevich (Charlotte, N.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6585 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:33:45 EDT 6585 Florida State's Matthew Thomas might not be the only five-star recruit in this year's class already on the move. Growing speculation surrounds Notre Dame's Eddie Vanderdoes and whether he'll honor his letter of intent with the Irish. Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee wrote Vanderdoes may not make it to South Bend for fall camp. "Dad of ND recruit Eddie Vanderdoes says he does not support an incoming freshman being released from a (national letter of intent) simply due to 'change of heart,'" ESPN.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6485 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:19 EDT 6485 Charles Sims has been one of Houston's primary offensive weapons three of the past four seasons. The Cougars will now be searching for a new starting running back after Sims reportedly left the program. "Multiple sources confirm to me that senior RB Charles Sims is leaving the program," Rob Sellers of CougarsDen.com tweeted. Sims led Houston with 1,672 yards rushing the past two seasons. He also accumulated 698 yards rushing and 70 receptions in 2009.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6581 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:43 EDT 6581 David Sharpe (Jacksonville, Fla./Providence School), the nation's No. 2 offensive tackle, proclaimed he is "pretty open" after a visit to Georgia this past weekend. Although, Sharpe may actually be leaning towards one particular SEC program. "I'm told (Florida) has the edge right now for OT David Sharpe. Wants to decide sometime after school starts & announce in front of peers," Zach Abolverdi of the Gainesville Sun tweeted. It's very early in the process for the highly touted blocker.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6579 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:08:52 EDT 6579 The Sun Belt Conference meetings wrapped up today. Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson said last week a possible membership announcement could happen at the end of the meetings. The league is in talks with one FCS program to become its 12th member, but it's unlikely to happen this year. "Commish Karl Benson: The Sun Belt has been in talks with Liberty regarding possible membership bid, but no invite extended," Tim Buckley of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser tweeted.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6576 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:35 EDT 6576 Colorado's Connor Wood left spring practice as the last man standing in the quarterback competition. Jordan Webb suffered a knee injury, and Nick Hirschman decided to transfer to Akron. But, the Buffaloes' coaching staff wasn't happy with the situation behind center and decided to acquire a JUCO quarterback. Nothing will be settled at quarterback for Colorado until the start of the season. Jordan Gehrke of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College signed with Colorado this week, and he was promised an opportunity to start at quarterback.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6573 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:27 EDT 6573 So Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy blocked quarterback Wes Lunt from transferring to any school not only in the Big 12 but in the SEC and the Pac-12 as well. What can Lunt do now? ESPN football expert Joe Schad says that if Lunt has his heart set on attending Southern Mississippi, Tennessee, or Vanderbilt, he could file an appeal. The family is still considering the option. Otherwise, it looks like Lunt's favored available options would be Louisville or Illinois.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=5930 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:26 EDT 5930 Michigan is looking to obtain another quarterback to provide depth behind Devin Gardner. The Wolverines initially pursued Florida State transfer Clint Trickett. Former Arkansas Razorback Brandon Mitchell was an option before he chose to attend North Carolina State. The Wolverines continue to search for another signal caller. "Yeah, we are (still looking)," Michigan head coach Brady Hoke told Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. "But, it's one of those things where there's a lot of I's to dot and T's to cross to make sure it's the right fit.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6093 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:34 EDT 6093 UPDATE: Kohl Stewart is another high school student with a tremendously difficult decision to make. Should he play professional baseball or attend the university which he's committed to play football? Stewart is projected as a Top 10 selection in June's MLB Draft. Yet, Texas A&M is still a legitimate option. "... Stewart hasn't wavered on his intentions to play football and baseball at Texas A&M, where he has close family and emotional ties," Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle wrote after Stewart's last high school game.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=4658 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:50 EDT 4658 Florida State's Jameis Winston is making waves as an upcoming star on the Seminoles' football and baseball teams. Cord Sandberg, who committed to Mississippi State in February, could follow in Winston's footsteps as the next top two-sport athlete. The lingering question for Sandberg is whether he'll even report to Missisippi State or pursue a professional baseball career. ESPN.com's Mark Law has Sandberg rated as the 58th best prospect in this year's draft class.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/college-football/rumors/post?id=6558 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:13 EDT 6558