J.P. Scott

J.P. Scott

Joined: Jan 5, 2013

J.P. is member of the Football Writers Association of America, a College Football Hall of Fame voter and an award-winning columnist. He has covered college football and NFL beats for Bleacher Report, Fox Sports Digital, SBNation, USA Today and Athlon Sports. His work has been cited by several news outlets across the country, including Yahoo! Sports, the New York Times, Detroit News, Omaha World-Herald, Fantasy Pros and 247 Sports. He is also a voting member of the committee for college football's Armed Forces Merit Award and the Biletnikoff Award.

Apr 18, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (61) celebrates with shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) after hitting a two run homer against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers 2015 MLB season preview and predictions

How NFL free agency will change the 2015 draft

Jan 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Hassan Whiteside: A throwback and a success story

Nov 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17) warms-up before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

UCLA’s Brett Hundley: the NFL Draft’s other quarterback

Feb 25, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Calvin Pryor runs the 40 yard dash during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

15 fastest 40 times in NFL history

Feb 6, 2013; Milton, GA, USA; Carl Lawson announces his decision to attend Auburn on National Signing Day at Milton High School. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Why College Football’s National Signing Day must go

Oct 16, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

5 numbers that define Super Bowl 49

Dec 6, 2014; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos linebacker Tanner Vallejo (20) carries the hammer as the Broncos take the field prior to the start of the Mountain West football championship verses the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

Should College Football conferences be abolished?

Nov 27, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) watches from the sidelines during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Detroit won 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Ndamukong Suh is about to cash in on your tears

Dec 6, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Derrick Mitchell (11) and linebacker Reggie Northrup (5) and running back Dalvin Cook (4)and defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) and long snapper Stephen Gabbard (47) celebrate after the game. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 37-35 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Dark horses to win each Power Five Conference in 2015

Sep 27, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs past Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (34) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2015: The year of the running back

Nov 27, 2014; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Steve Wojciechowski huddles up and talks with guard Matt Carlino (13) and teammates against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at HP Field House. Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 72-70. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Wojo and Marquette: A Match Made In Basketball Heaven

Nov 22, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before the start of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

Why I’ll Root For Florida State and Jameis Winston

The Sad State Of Pitt Panther Football

Dec 10, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Incarnate Word Cardinals guard Shawn Johnson (0) gestures during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Incarnate Word won 74-73. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Is The NCAA’s Division 1 Transition Period Necessary In College Basketball?

Nov 1, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; General view of the student section during the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan’s Coaching Search Reflects The Perception Of The Program