By Alaa Abdeldaiem | @Abdeldaiem_Alaa Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — “Unreal.” Jason Fanaika sat at the center of the table in Lucas Oil Stadium, fielding each question reporters threw his way. The former Utah defensive tackle had much on his mind: his National Football League Scouting Combine weigh in earlier in the morning, his… Read more »
2016 NFL Scouting Combine
Spreading social awareness at the NFL Scouting Combine
By Kim Dunlap | @kimjdunlap Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS—National Football League players have been known to use their platforms to spread awareness about social issues. This week, at the NFL Scouting Combine, it has happened at least twice. Ezekiel Elliott of Ohio State and Vernon Hargreaves of Florida have used their high-profile college careers… Read more »
UTSA pioneer David Morgan II looks to make school history again
By Kim Dunlap | @kimjdunlap Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS–When David Morgan II was recruited to join the University of Texas at San Antonio football team in 2011, the team had never played a game. The possibility of football at UTSA didn’t even become a reality until 2009, and the following two years were spent… Read more »
Watch: ESPN NFL Insiders Bill Polian and Mark Dominik headline Sports Capital Journalism Program event
Written by Frank Gogola | @FrankGogola Video by Zach Wagner | @zachwagner22 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Bill Polian can still draw a crowd in Indianapolis. Even when he’s not speaking about who should be the No. 1 pick in the draft or who the Colts should take. Polian and Mark Dominik, ESPN NFL… Read more »
Stanford’s Joshua Garnett combines character, nastiness, as he works toward the NFL
By Alaa Abdeldaiem | @Abdeldaiem_Alaa Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — He describes himself as an on-field monster. At 6-feet, 4-inches and 312 pounds, former Stanford Cardinal guard Joshua Garnett has the size of one, too. A powerful frame and upper body strength help Garnett bury his opponents. His strong base and impressive hip torque… Read more »
Q&A with Jim Thomas, former St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rams beat writer
By Frank Gogola | @FrankGogola Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Thomas has been coming to Indianapolis to cover the National Football League Scouting Combine since 1991. Like his first few years at the Combine, he does not have a specific team to cover this week. That’s because Thomas was the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s… Read more »
Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg looks to win over doubters at NFL Combine
By Alaa Abdeldaiem | @Abdeldaiem_Alaa Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — If someone had said Christian Hackenberg’s draft stock would be in question three years ago, many would have scoffed. The quarterback from Penn State had just completed his freshman season, finishing with a 58.9 completion percentage, 2,955 yards and 20 touchdown passes. He was… Read more »
Focused, determined Connor McGovern ready to show athleticism, versatility at NFL Combine
By Alaa Abdeldaiem | @Abdeldaiem_Alaa Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — There was a moment in Connor McGovern’s mind when the three-year starting offensive lineman from Missouri thought he wouldn’t be ready for this week’s National Football League Scouting Combine. It was the first day of drills preparing for a Senior Bowl experience late last… Read more »
Getting to know you: Interviewing at the NFL Combine
By Kim Dunlap | @kimjdunlap Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The horn sounds, and the player is shuttled to his next destination. That’s how interviews work at the National Football League Scouting Combine. Every team is allotted 60 formal interviews during the week, each one lasting 15 minutes. These interviews are important for several… Read more »
Sports Capital Journalism Program to cover 2016 NFL Scouting Combine
By Sports Capital Journalism Program Staff | @SportsCapJour INDIANAPOLIS – Kim Dunlap and Alaa Abdeldaiem will represent the Sports Capital Journalism Program at IUPUI when they cover the National Football League Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dunlap and Abdeldaiem will file reports as prospects are evaluated by NFL coaches and administrators. This is the… Read more »