Cowboys’ James says teams track officiating crews

Published: September 29th, 2011 | Tags: Bradie James, Dallas Cowboys, Derrick Mason, New York Jets, NFL Total Access

Cowboys LB Bradie James let everyone in on a secret Thursday. It might not be the biggest secret for some.

While we know NFL teams research and chart just about anything that could factor into a win, that process doesn’t stop at the officiating crew. Like baseball teams chart opposing pitchers, James said part of the Cowboys’ weekly preparation is knowing which crew will be on the field and what calls they’re more prone to make. The team then adjusts their aggressiveness accordingly.

“On Wednesday, when we come in for the first day of preparation, one of the first things we see is (who the officials are), and we see what they like to throw as far as their flags and what their common calls are,” James told “NFL Total Access” on Thursday. “If you have a roughing-the-passer-type of guy, you don’t even come close to the quarterback unless he has the ball in his hand.”

During a week when protecting quarterbacks is the hottest of topics, it’s an interesting perspective from James in how teams leave no stone unturned while looking for any advantage to win a game.

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James Franklin named Vandy head coach

Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin has been named head coach at Vanderbilt, the Commodores announced today.

This obviously nullifies Maryland's coach-in-waiting plan, but the woman who set that up -- former AD Debbie Yow, who is now the athletic director at NC State -- said Franklin is "a terrific fit for Vanderbilt."

"He will bring with him a relentless work ethic and a staff that does the same," Yow said in a statement released by Vanderbilt. "Working hard and working smart are his trademarks, along with expectations of academic excellence."

Franklin, 38, becomes the first minority head coach to lead the Vanderbilt football program.

I'll have more thoughts on how this will affect Maryland in a bit.

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James wins Doak Walker Award

Oregon running back LaMichael James had a big night Thursday, winning the Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back and earning consensus All-American honors.

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James was the Pac-10's only player named a Walter Camp first-team All-America.

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers and Stanford center Chase Beeler earned second-team honors. Oregon's Cliff Harris was named a second-team All-American as both a cornerback and kick returner.

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