michael_crabtree A source close to the Texas Tech Red Raiders has informed BigCProfootball.com that star wide receiver Michael Crabtree is prepared to announce in the coming days that he is turning pro. Crabtree had four receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort against Ole Miss in Friday’s Cotton Bowl. The Biletnikoff Award winning receiver is projected as a “Top 10” draft pick. The Biletnikoff is given to the nation's top wide receiver. Crabtree has until Jan. 15 to declare for the NFL draft.

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Ohio State's Freeman Lookin' To Go Out On Top

By Carlos "Big C" Holmes
Cox News Service

Huber Heights native and Ohio State outside linebacker Marcus Freeman is looking to make a lasting impression when he suits up for the very last time as a Buckeye against the Texas Longhorns in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Monday, Jan. 5. OSU LB Marcus Freeman

It has been a long journey for the fifth-year linebacker who would like nothing better than to close out his collegiate career on a high note. Freeman is focused on the task at hand and ready to do his part to continue on the legacy of talented linebackers to have graced the playing field at Ohio State.

During a phone interview with Freeman over the Christmas holiday, he talked about emotions running high in his final game with the Buckeyes.

"There will be many emotions," Freeman said. "The first one to come to mind is how excited you are to play in a game of this magnitude and it being the last one. On the other hand, you're a little emotional and sad because it has been a great five years in Columbus. To go out on the field knowing...

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