Daily Archive: December 10, 2011

Dec 10

Robert Griffin III wins 77th Heisman Trophy

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Although Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was the Heisman Trophy favorite in both the preseason and throughout much of the 2011 regular season, the Heisman race hadn’t been this wide open in years.

Dec 10

Houston’s Kevin Sumlin to coach A&M

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I fear this hire. Coach Kevin Sumlin and his prolific offense made Houstona power in Conference USA. His next challenge will be trying to replicate that success in the Southeastern Conference, the country’s toughest football league, as Texas A&M‘s new coach. Sumlin was hired as the Aggies’ new coach on Saturday, less than two weeks …

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Dec 10

Darren Oliver drawing interest from multiple teams

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From Hardball Talk We heard earlier this week that Darren Oliver was on the verge of re-signing with the Rangers, but things have evidently changed over the past few days. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports that the veteran left-hander is drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Red Sox, and is “keeping an open mind” on …

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Dec 10

Shawn Marion Has Blond Hair After Losing Battle with Hydrogen Peroxide Bottle

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From Larry Brown Sports I guess Shawn Marion is feeling emboldened now that he’s an NBA champion. The Mavericks forward showed up to camp Friday rocking the Sisqo. I know brazen fashion statements paid off for Dallas last year, but I can’t imagine this is a good sign for the upcoming season.

Dec 10

It’s Army/Navy Day!

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  It’s the best day in rivalries for sports. It’s Army/Navy day! I realize Navy has won the last 9 years, but I believe the times are finally changing for the Black Knights of Army. Great story here.                          

Dec 10

Robert Griffin III, is he the next Heisman winner?

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The Heisman Trophy will be awarded tonight. I read an excellent story on Baylor’s Robert Griffin and I hope the guy wins it.   Robert Griffin III: Heisman Winner? (Grantland)