Story of the day: Ivory gets further chances to clean up in NYC

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

He has yet to play a down or find out who he will be taking handoffs from in the regular season, but good fortune continues to follow former Saints running back Chris Ivory in New York City.

First, there was the nice little three-year, $6.9 million he signed with the Saints, which helped pave the way for his trade to the Jets.

Then, there was the little matter of running back Mike Goodson being arrested on drug and gun charges.

Goodson figured to take plenty of practice time and even playing time from Ivory, but now that won’t happen as he deals with his legal situation.

Now that his competition is in trouble, look for former Saints running back Chris Ivory to take advantage of his new opportunity with the Jets. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Ivory isn’t gloating over his teammate’s misfortune.

So, we’ll do it for him.

First, we’ll give him the "Story of the day."

Then, we’ll Jets fans something about Ivory that Saints fans already know: Whenever Ivory gets a chance, he always comes up big.

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Story of the day: Why didn’t he say this when Matt Cassel was his QB?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Move over Joe Namath. It’s Dwayne Bowe’s turn to make a bold prediction. (Rick Osentoski/AP)

Former LSU receiver Dwayne Bowe is overflowing with confidence in Kansas City these days, and who can blame him?

New Chiefs coach Andy Reid is one of the best coaches in the league. Kansas City also has a new quarterback in Alex Smith, who only led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game two years ago and led the NFL in passer rating before he was unceremoniously replaced by Colin Kaepernick.

Bowe has predicted that he will lead the NFL in receptions next year.

It’s a bold way of thinking from a receiver, who has never been shy about his confidence in his own abilities.

For his brashness, Bowe gets "The Story of the Day."

And, if you don’t believe his prediction, you will probably read this and get a good laugh.

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Story of the day: The chance of a lifetime

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

A group of first graders from the University Lab in Baton Rouge got the chance of a lifetime recently.

Some football players work all of their lives for the chance to step in Tiger Stadium.

The students University Lab got the chance to tour Tiger Stadium and run onto the field for free.

Herb Vincent, LSU’s Senior Associated Athletic Director and Associate Vice Chancellor, Communication, tweeted the pictures of the exuberant children on a tour of the facility.

Here is the story..

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Who is the best player in the NFL? Let the debate begin.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com has come out with his list of the top 100 players in the NFL.

Of course, this is strictly for debate purposes only.

After all, why come out with this kind of column three months after the Super Bowl?

But Prisco is one of the best NFL writers around, and some of his points are valid. His placements? Well, you be the judge.

Here is the story.

I’ve got my doubts about Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers being the No. 1 player when he didn’t even get his team to the NFC Championship game.

I list Tom Brady ahead of Peyton Manning, because of what their respective teams did in the playoffs.

I can live with Drew Brees at No. 12, because I think he is in the 10 to 15 range.

But there is NO WAY the Cincinnati Bengals should get two players in the top 15 and guard Marshal Yanda at No. 15 SHOULD NOT be the first Baltimore Raven listed.

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Story of the day: Ooops!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Photo: AP Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, yells to referee Mike Callahan during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Before we get started, let us preface this by saying that the NBA and people associated with the league from executives to reporters rarely if ever makes mistakes.

Omissions? Well, that’s another story.

If you are looking for the next entry in the “Things That Don’t Make Sense In Sports” category, please consider our"Story of the day."

How can Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol by the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and not make the league’s first team all-defensive teams is a question that someone in the NBA office has to be trying to find an answer to as we speak.

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Story of the day: Chris Faulk is ready for his chance with the Browns

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

What would have happened to left tackle Chris Faulk had he decided to return to play at LSU this season after missing most of last season with a knee injury?

We will never know the answer to the question.

Faulk entered the draft and signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns.

Faulk, who said he has no regrets about the decision, will be participating in the Browns’ rookie mini camp starting Friday.

Faulk’s road back to football is the subject of today’s “"Story of the day."

Faulk knows he has a tough road to playing in the National Football League, but here is hoping that his dream can become a reality.

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Story of the day: Maybe you should have kept that to yourself….

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark jokes with teammates as they warmup before practice at the NFL football team’s facility on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Pittsburgh. / AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Former LSU safety Ryan Clark is smart, clever and articulate and has positioned himself for a future at ESPN after his career in the National Football League.

But it’s his present of occasionally speaking on ESPN that could affect his future as the starting safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Our "Story of the day" is about Clark taking some bold shots at the New England Patriots, in particular quarterback Tom Brady.

Maybe Clark forgot that Brady has won three Super Bowls? Maybe it slipped Clark’s mind that Patriots coach Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Football League?

Or maybe Clark forgot that the Steelers play at New England on Nov. 3?

There is one thing for certain: Belichick and Brady definitely won’t forget what Clark said.

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Story of the day: That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

(Associated Press) Mike Ditka, testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee in September 2007 to discuss the NFL’s treatment of retired players.

When it comes to selecting quarterbacks, let’s just say that Mike Ditka, known for frequenting casinos over the years, doesn’t have a history of picking winning hands.

You can even go so far as to say that outside of Jim McMahon, Ditka’s most well known quarterbacks, Mike Tomczak, Heath Shuler and Danny Wuerffel, are three jokers.

(Sorry, we couldn’t resist, but at least it stays with the gambling theme.)

Which brings us to our "Story of the day."

Iron Mike actually thinks that Tim Tebow, formerly of the New York Jets and Denver Broncos, can play quarterback in the National Football League.

To his credit, Ditka also said Tebow could play tight end, a position that Ditka played in his hall of fame career.

But Ditka did say quarterback, and here is the proof.

What is it about Tim Tebow that causes people to say the most outrageous things?

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Story of the day: Don’t overlook this Tiger

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Former LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan

When it comes to the NFL draft, media attention on a team is usually based on draft position. The first-round pick gets more attention than the second-round pick, the second-round pick gets more attention than the third-round pick and so on.

But that hasn’t been the case with the Philadelphia Eagles where their fourth-round pick was former University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley. Barkley looks the part of a “California QB,” and his draft story of dropping to the fourth round after being a sure first rounder last year is the kind of story the media craves.

But in looking at Barkley, the media has overlooked former LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan.

Logan gets a little love from the Philadelphia Inquirer in this "Story of the day", and quite frankly it’s about time.

As LSU fans can attest, Logan is a player.

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Them’s fighting words….

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Pierce W. Huff

Ruben Guerrero loves his son, Robert, but he didn’t do him any favors recently.

Robert Guerrero is about to have a fight with Floyd Mayweather.

So, how does Ruben help Robert before Mayweather-Guerrero fight on Saturday?

All Ruben does is call Mayweather a “woman beater” eight times in a pre-fight press conference.

Technically, Ruben is right. After all, Mayweather was jailed for 57 days for a domestic violence conviction.

But angering Mayweather, who is pound for pound the best boxer in the world, is not part of any sane boxing strategy.

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