Source: Akeel Lynch Considering Iowa

Amid all the scandals and unwanted publicity surrounding Penn State and it's football program, it is tough to blame any football player for wanting out.

Players and current recruits are allowed to transfer and/or change their commitment without penalty due to the recent NCAA sanctions.  Current running back Silas Redd is visiting USC and is expected to make his decision early next week.

Former St. Francis running back Akeel Lynch withdrew his commitment to Boston College to switch to his dream school Penn State a few months back.  Today, sources have said that Lynch is strongly considering withdrawing his commitment once again and joining the Iowa Hawkeys.

Lynch, who was so spectacular in his senior season in Western New York, fr now is still committed to Penn State but it will be interesting to see who he ultimately is running the football for come September.

Source: Sabres Submit Offer for Ducks' Ryan

According to a source, the Buffalo Sabres have submitted an offer to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Bobby Ryan.

The proposed deal would send Drew Stafford, Luke Adam, Andrej Sekera, and a first round pick to Anaheim while the Sabres would receive Bobby Ryan.

The 25 year old Ryan has scored 30-plus goals in each of the past four seasons.  He has been rumored in trades since the middle part of last season and is almost certain to move sometime before the start of the regular season which is uncertain due to the lack of a new deal between owners and players.

Drew Stafford, still only 26 years of age is the key piece in the trade to go along with young center Luke Adam and defenseman Andrej Sekera.  It seems as if the Sabres are trying to lure Anaheim into the deal by offering three players 26 and younger along with the first round pick.

The other serious players in contention for Bobby Ryan include Philadelphia and Boston.

Blackwell Turns down Alabama Offer: Ball St. Bound

It was just over a month ago when recent Saint Joe's graduate James Blackwell finished second in the International Junior Masters at East Aurora Country Club.  During his tremendous week of play, he was contacted by the University of Alabama coaching staff about the possibility of joining the number one golf program in the nation.

James lost the championship match 2&1 to Joey Savoie of Canada and had a tough decision to make.  He had Ball State in one hand, and Alabama in the other.  I spoke with James not too long after the Masters and he didn't know what he was going to do.

A few weeks later, two days before the Porter Cup, he did have his mind made up.  James told me that he was going to honor his commitment to Ball State and turn down Alabama.  In a Buffalo News quote, James expressed his loyalty and how growing up around Delaware Park, it was so important to be a man of your word.

James will take his talent and phenomenal ball striking to join a Cardinals squad looking to jump back into the top 25 this season.

Werenski Holds on for Porter Cup Victory

Richy Werenski didn't shoot a round higher than 68 this week in the Porter Cup which lead to him capturing the 54th Porter Cup trophy.

Werenski made only one bogey through 72 holes this weekend, and that coming at the par-4 14th hole in the final round with a three shot lead.  He was virtually flawless through 4 rounds en route to a two shot victory over Denny McCarthy from Rockville, MD.

The Georgia Tech junior made 16 birdies and an eagle in four rounds.  He came into the Porter Cup ranked 120 in the latest GW College Rankings and 70th in the Scratch Players Amateur Rankings.

2011 champion Patrick Rodgers finished in third place after finishing at 13 under par.  He also did not post a round over par as 69 was his highest score.

Of the local players in this year's field, Clearance's Matt Stasiak posted the highest finish.  Stasiak (+11) shot a 3 under 67 in the second round but couldn't find much after that as he followed with rounds of 73 and 77.

Chris Covelli, playing in his third Porter Cup was one shot behind Stasiak as he posted rounds of 74,73,72,73 to total +12.  Lewiston's Mike Boss couldn't follow up his second round 66 which consisted of five straight birdies on the back as he shot 79 and 76 the final two days to finish at 14 over par.

James Blackwell, the youngest player in this Porter Cup opened with a 75 and couldn't get the putter going all week.  Blackwell struck the ball beautifully for four days but never had a chance to score as well as he could with the lack of consistency on the greens.  He finished at +26, posting a final round 72 on Saturday.  Rounding out the local players was Brian Jurkiewicz of Hamburg.  He too opened with 75 but struggled to get into his usual groove throughout the week.  His rounds of 75,79,80,77 put him at +31.

Werenski on Cruise at Porter Cup

Richy Werenski's second round 62 was not only the lowest round of the tournament, but it also has put him in a position to capture his first Porter Cup title this afternoon.

Opening with a 66, Werenski has only bettered his total score each day.  A third round 67 has given him a four shot lead heading into today's final round.  He is being chased by Justin Thomas (-11) of Kentucky and a group of players at 10 and 9 under par including defending champion Patrick Rodgers.

The final group goes off at 12:40 this afternoon while the local players are already on the course.  It has not been the best of weeks for the five local players in the field.  Scores are below for all the local players.  Check back tonight for a full recap and review of the 54th Porter Cup.

Matt Stasiak (Clearance, NY) 74,67,73 (+4)
Michael Boss (Lewiston, NY) 73,66,79 (+8)
Chris Covelli (Buffalo, NY) 74,73,72 (+9)
James Blackwell (North Tonawanda, NY) 75,77,82 (+24)
Brian Jurkiewicz (Hamburg, NY) 75,79,80 (+24)

McCarthy Takes Early Lead at Porter Cup

The 54th playing of the Porter Cup kicked off today at Niagara Falls Country Club.  This year's field featured some of the top amateurs in the world including defending Patrick Rodgers of Stanford.

On a hot and muggy day, there were 37 players under par.  Denny McCarthy (Univ. of Virginia) posted the best score of the day of 64 (-6).  After a bogey at the opening hole, his scorecard was clean with seven birdies.  Mike McCoy, playing in his 13th Porter Cup from WesDesmoines, Iowa shot an opening round 66 (-4).  Rodgers started off his title defense with a three under par 67.

There are five local players competing in this year's Porter Cup.  Chris Covelli, from Buffalo opened with a 74.  Covelli, coming off his T6 finish at the Erie County Open, is playing in his third Porter Cup.  Mike Boss, son of Niagara Falls CC head golf professional John Boss fired a 73 to start his second Porter Cup.  Matt Stasiak, recently graduated from Miami (Oh.) opened with the same score as Covelli, 74.  There are also two locals making their Porter Cup debuts.  Brian Jurkiewicz of Hamburg, NY qualified for this tournament a few weeks ago by shooting an even par 70 and winning a five man playoff.  He opened with a 75 today.  After struggling to a 40 on the front side, he came back with three birdies on holes 11, 13, and 15 before bogeying his final three.  James Blackwell of North Tonawanda, recent International Junior Matsers medalist and runner up also shot 75.  He too opened with a 40 on the front before making two birdies on the back along with a double bogey to shoot a 75.

A complete leaderboard and list of second round tee times can be found on www.portercup.com.  Check back tomorrow for more updates and a second round recap as Downtown Sports will be in Niagara Falls all day to cover the tournament.  You can follow @J_Snyder613 on twitter as I will be live tweeting scores and updates all round.

Sabres Blue & Gold Prospect Scrimmage Tonight

Some current and future young stars of the Buffalo Sabres organization will put their talents on display tonight as they will scrimmage at 6:00 tonight at First Niagara Center.

Today is the final day of the four day developmental camp that opened Monday.  This is the first year the Sabres used the actual ice at FNC for their camp.

Some of the players that will be featured include Mikhail Grigorenko (2012 1st round pick), Zemgus Girgensons (2012 first round pick), Joel Armia (2011 first round pick), Brayden McNabb, Cody Hodgson, Marcus Foligno, Luke Adam, and many more.

There will be a $10 general admission charge to the public for this scrimmage.