Andrew Luck

Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Griffin was selected to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

NFL Report: Rookie QBs take center stage

AWARD SEASON Never before have three players been so worthy of the NFL Rookie of the Year discussion. Quarterbacks Andrew Luck (Colts), Russell Wilson (Seahawks) and Robert Griffin III (Redskins) all have their teams either in the postseason or in a win-and-in scenario. All three teams missed the postseason last year with losing records — [...]

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Stanford  quarterback Andrew Luck throws a pass during his game against California in Berkeley, Calif. Luck is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

NFL Mock Draft: First 2 rounds, where will Hawkeyes and Cyclones go?

Anyone who puts together a mock draft this spring should start 2-for-2. Indianapolis already has announced it will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. That’s hardly a surprise. It went from probable to definite when the team dumped future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning last month. Washington traded three prime picks to move up four spots [...]

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Iowa's Keenan Davis makes his way to the end zone and a 23-yard touchdown as Iowa State's Leonard Johnson tries to bring him down during the second overtime of their game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won, in triple overtime, 44-41. (SourceMedia Group News/Jim Slosiarek)

Quotes and notes from the NFL Combine

The Big Ten is well-represented in Indy

Here are a few notes and quotes from the NFL Scouting Combine Friday at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium: Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon said former Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara (now with the New York Giants) and Iowa State’s Leonard Johnson were among the best cornerbacks he played against in the Big 12. “He’s just [...]

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A lot of Luck 1

A lot of Luck Yesterday, Stanford Quarterback Andrew Luck released a short little statement that might have been the biggest decision of his life.  Luck, a junior quarterback who led the Cardinal to an Orange Bowl win on Tuesday night, decided to stay in college for his senior year instead of going to the NFL.  [...]

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