Jan 11
Robert Griffin III is the Imelda Marcos of socks. During today’s press conference in Waco, Baylor’s Heisman Trophy winner revealed that he’s skipping his senior year to enter the NFL draft … and he also revealed these socks. I find them just as annoying as the real Barney, but others seem to like them, so …
Jan 01
From SportsGrid The 2012 NFL Draft won’t have Matt Barkley, but those teams who need a quarterback and don’t find themselves with Andrew Luck on draft day will apparently have another pretty damn good one to pursue. This report from ESPN’s Chris Mortensen cited “sources” as saying Griffin will enter the draft, but also included …
Dec 22
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) Texas A&M senior offensive lineman Joseph Villavisencio has been killed in a car accident, according to the university. Witness reports say that Villavisencio swerved to avoid a buzzard and veered head-on into the path of an 18-wheeler near the town of Normangee about 40 miles from College Station, on Thursday. Villavisencio spent part …
Dec 13
From SportsGrid According to the Dallas Morning News, former SMU standout, current ESPN analyst, and all around crazy sports dad Craig James will officially file in Texas for the Republican U.S. Senate primary by end of day Thursday. To see why we don’t think this is the best idea, see here and here.
Dec 12
From SportsGrid Robert Griffin III is coming off the ultimate high, having won the 2011 Heisman Trophy this weekend. Now, it’s time for him to do the whole media circuit, which includes a spot on tonight’s “Late Show With David Letterman,” where he will present a Heisman-related Top 10 list. The list is officially called, “The Top …
Dec 10
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 …
Dec 10
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
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)
Dec 07
From SportsGrid While the official winner of the Heisman Trophy won’t be known until Saturday, projected results are already coming in, and to the surprise of few, it’s looking like Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III will take home the award. Griffin, a redshirt junior (he was injured for most of 2009), led Baylor to a …
Dec 07
How would you like to be SMU Coach June Jones right now? You accept a new position at Arizona State, and then they change their mind and say “ummm sorry, we don’t really want to hire you.” How can Jones face the SMU public again. How can he face his team? According to ESPN’s Joe Schad, Jones …
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