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Monthly Archives: December 2012
What rivalry?
On the field Alabama and Auburn make up one of the most heated in-state football rivalries in NCAA history. But apparently vengeance is no match for the search for true love. Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron is dating Miss Alabama, who … Continue reading
Guard Deron Williams is seen as the villian in Avery Johnson’s firing
The firing of Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson could have a lingering effect on the image of guard Deron Williams. From all media accounts, Williams is seen as the culprit behind the removal of Johnson. Williams recently complained about Johnson’s … Continue reading
The NFL does lose some appeals after all
There is a story on Si.com that Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has won his drug test appeal for performance enhancing drugs. The NFL ruled that Sheman failed a drug test for Adderall, which is a banned substance. But Sherman … Continue reading
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ESPN’s Rob Parker gets suspended for 30 days
ESPN announced that Rob Parker has been suspended for 30 days for his racially insensitive rant about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. Rob Parker suspension story Parker deserved to be fired for his remarks. Yet, if he were to … Continue reading
Is apology too little, too late for Rob Parker?
ESPN’s Rob Parker, who was suspended for racially insensitive comments about Washington Redskins quarterback Robertt Griffin III on “First Take” last week, apologized via Twitter on Wednesday. Here is the Sports Illustrated story with Parker’s full tweet: Rob Parker apology … Continue reading
Site reports Hornets have trademarks on five nicknames
The website behindthebuckpass.com reports that “Pelicans” isn’t the only nickname the New Orleans Hornets are considering. The website reports the Hornets have trademarks on four other nicknames like “Rougarou,” “Mosquitos,” “Swamp Dogs” and “Bull Sharks.” Here is the trademark report: … Continue reading
Tulane’s Devon Walker gets Christmas gift
It’s been a rough year for Tulane safety Devon Walker, who suffered a cervical spine fracture in the Green Wave’s game against Tulsa on Sept. 8. But cbssports.com reports that Walker was recently released from rehab for Christmas. Devon Walker … Continue reading
Nick Saban speaks
The South Florida Sun Sentinel has an interesting story about Alabama coach Nick Saban’s remarks on a Miami radio show about some things that happened during his tenure as the coach of the Miami Dolphins, including his decision to pass … Continue reading
ESPN’s Rob Parker suspended for RGIII comments on First Take
The culture at ESPN, which encourages and even promotes analysts who say outrageous things, stepped over the line again on Thursday when panelist Rob Parker was suspended for comments about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III on the show “First … Continue reading
Tulane is coming to the Big East as several teams plot to leave conference
Remember how moving from Conference USA to the Big East was supposed to be this athletic windfall for Tulane to lead it into greener pastures athletically? Think again. Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the seven Big East … Continue reading