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Archives for December 2012

Tim Tebow headed to Jaguars, not CFL or UFL

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We all know Tim Tebow is bad at quarterbacking, bad at throwing, bad at NFL football. There was even talk he could be out of the league once he was released by the New York Jets. After all he know how much Mark Sanchez sucks; and if you can't beat him out for the position. And then he couldn't even beat out the other guy, the kid from Alabama, well the future is not so … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow headed to Jaguars, not CFL or UFL

#10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri

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Before we get to the breakdown of what happened in the Illinois Fighting Illini first loss, (Illinois was one of the last 6 unbeaten teams remaining in the nation) suffered at the hands of the Missouri Tigers 82-73, a few observations and notes on this series and rivalry overall, with updated stats. -Why is this even called the Braggin' Rights game? I mean seriously, how … [Read more...] about #10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri

Video: Duke recruit Jabari Parker takes you through Simeon high school

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Yesterday, the nation's #1 recruit Chicago's very own Jabari Parker of Neil F. Simeon Career Academy picked the Duke Blue Devils as his college basketball choice. Over Michigan State, and a host of other schools. And people on Twitter lost their minds over it; very much disapproving of Parker's choice. But there's still a season to be played for Parker and the Simeon … [Read more...] about Video: Duke recruit Jabari Parker takes you through Simeon high school

Cincinnati Bengals stadium to host Ohio St spring game

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The 2013 Ohio State Spring football Game will be played April 13 in Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium, officials from the Ohio State Department of Athletics, Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County announced today. As you well know, people in central Ohio have no life, so this scrimmage, this opportunity to see third-stringers battle one another routinely draws 80-90,000 people; … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Bengals stadium to host Ohio St spring game

Can the Packers avoid looking past the Tennessee Titans?

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Fresh off a significant division-clinching win over the rival Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers have their eyes set on a possible first round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs. Before they can start thinking about those amenities, they first must host and beat the Tennessee Titans. The Titans enter the game as huge underdogs and will be highly motivated to … [Read more...] about Can the Packers avoid looking past the Tennessee Titans?

Texas Rangers sign A.J. Pierzynski away from White Sox

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The Chicago White Sox are hoping that Tyler Flowers hits better than .100 next season, because he's the new full time catcher on the south side. A.J. Pierzynski is off to the Texas Rangers, for a one year deal, pending the physical. His remarkable eight-year run with the White Sox is now over. When Opening Day comes next April, Paul Konerko will be the last remaining player … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers sign A.J. Pierzynski away from White Sox

Tennessee QB Tyler Bray leaving school early for NFL Draft

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QB Tyler Bray is leaving Tennessee to put his name into April's NFL Draft, a source tells CBS. Bray has a reputation as a bit of head case. You might even classify him as (with apologies to "Bull Durham") a million dollar arm, ten cent head. Or perhaps this draft's version of Ryan Mallett, Ryan Leaf, Jimmy Claussen etc. So now that Bray's Vols career is over, where will he … [Read more...] about Tennessee QB Tyler Bray leaving school early for NFL Draft

Following Ohio St. loss, Winthrop coach pleads for better gun control

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Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey spoke of something much bigger than college basketball following his loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Eagles rookie coach pleaded for government and parents to act soon to prevent further massacres like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six adults. … [Read more...] about Following Ohio St. loss, Winthrop coach pleads for better gun control

Olivia Culpo, from USA wins Miss Universe

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20-year-old Boston Univ. sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" won the Miss Universe title Wednesday night bringing it back to the U.S. for the first time since 1997. Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other hotties and now inherents the title from Leila Lopes of Angola. Culpo, a Crannston R.I. native previously held the title of Miss Rhode Island. Brook Lee won the title in … [Read more...] about Olivia Culpo, from USA wins Miss Universe