Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Every season NFL teams turn to the draft to try and select their next star wide receiver. However, it is far from certain that even first round draft picks will pan out. Matt Caraccio uses these four Inside the Pylon First Sound videos to discuss how to evaluate the wide receiver position in order to identify…
Comfort food and football go together like apple pie and America. Mark Schofield takes this comparison to one of the quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft class: Connor Cook. Although not a standout with any one trait, Cook is solid across the board, not unlike your standby dish at your favorite restaurant. We all have them,…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From oskie call to shadow roster, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…
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This week’s Inside the War Room by John Blair features a look at the two College Football Playoff games, the draft risers and fallers, an assessment of whether Ole Miss defensive end Robert Nkemdiche is worth the risk of a first-round draft pick, and reveals Blair’s top senior offensive guards in the 2016 NFL Draft.…
The 2015 Cotton Bowl will decide one of the participants in this year’s College Football Playoff National Championship. The #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide will face the #3 ranked Michigan State Spartans in Arlington, Texas. Mark Schofield has looked at the tape and lets us know what to watch for in this year’s Cotton Bowl. In…
The 2015 College Football Playoff semifinals are here and ITP has collected all of the articles that Mark Schofield has written about the playoff teams in one place. Read up on the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl participants before they clash for the National Championship. In this review of college football action, we look at the two-headed…
Before the big conference championship games ‒ Michigan State vs Iowa ‒ review what Inside the Pylon head writer Mark Schofield had to say about these teams throughout the season. Click here for Temple vs Houston, Florida vs Alabama, Stanford vs USC, and North Carolina vs Clemson. Michigan State faced a tough test early in the season, as…
Fresh off their narrow victory last weekend over Ohio State, the Michigan State Spartans needed a home win in their season finale against Penn State to earn a berth in the Big Ten Championship Game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mark Schofield looks at how Connor Cook delivered MSU’s ticket to Indy. After missing the game against…
On Saturday the Michigan State Spartans were struggling on offense through three-plus quarters, clinging to a seven point lead. After forcing a punt, Michigan State went back to basics. Mark Schofield looks at the scoring drive that extended their lead over the Central Michigan Chippewas. Michigan State takes over possession on their own 39-yard line, facing a 1st and…
The College Bowl Season is upon us, and Pylon University is bringing the breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments. In this edition, it’s the Cotton Bowl preview. The Matchup WHO: Michigan State Spartans (10-2) vs. Baylor Bears (11-1) WHAT: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic WHEN: Thursday, January…