Youngstown Boys explores class and power dynamics in college sports through the parallel, interconnected journeys of one-time dynamic running back Maurice Clarett and former elite head coach Jim Tressel. Both emerged from the working-class city of Youngstown, Ohio—Tressel as the head coach who turned around the football program at Youngstown State—before they joined for a … [Read more...] about What Maurice Clarett is up to these days
VIDEO: Megyn Kelly stands behind her “Jesus and Santa Claus are white”
Last night Fox News Channel host Megyn Kelly doubled down on her earlier comments declaring that both Santa Claus and Jesus Christ are white men. Even though Jesus was a Middle-Eastern Jewish man, and Santa Claus is based on St. Nicklas, who was a Middle-Eastern turk. So interesting stance there by Megyn Kelly. Here's the video from her show, The Kelly File. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Megyn Kelly stands behind her “Jesus and Santa Claus are white”
Charles Barkley says he gambled away a million $ about 20 times
In last night’s Unguarded with Rachel Nichols on CNN, NBA legend and current television pundit Charles Barkley talked about gambling, his strained relationship with Michael Jordan, the poor fandom in Miami, the bad state of NBA basketball, especially in the East and much more. In part one, he talked about the wedge between himself and MJ. Transcript follows. On the state of … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley says he gambled away a million $ about 20 times
Illini football alum will talk to current team from space!
NASA Astronaut, and former Illinois Fighting Illini football captain, Col. Mike Hopkins will conduct a live discussion from the International Space Station with the current Fighting Illini football team Dec. 16 from 2:15-2:45 pm CST. Hopkins was deployed on Expedition 37/38 in September, and is scheduled to return to Earth in March, 2014. The live discussion was arranged in … [Read more...] about Illini football alum will talk to current team from space!
Charles Barkley admits his relationship with Michael Jordan is strained
In tonight’s Unguarded with Rachel Nichols on CNN, NBA legend and current television pundit Charles Barkley talked about the less than ideal relationship he currently has with Michael Jordan, and a few more topics as well. In this interview, Charles Barkley also opened up up about all the money he lost gambling, took some more shots at Miami Heat "fans" and much more. It's … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley admits his relationship with Michael Jordan is strained
Johnny Manziel going pro, NFL pundits pontificate potential
Johnny Manziel, about which the Alabama Sports Information Department claims "was contained by the Alabama defense for much of the game" (even though Manziel put up more total offense on 'Bama that anyone in the history of Crimson Tide football) will now be the topic of discussion for NFL pundits. According to Inside the League via Darren Heitner of Forbes, Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Johnny Manziel going pro, NFL pundits pontificate potential
Everett Golson returns from his suspension to Notre Dame
Everett Golson returned to Notre Dame it was just announced. They kicked him out of school, you might remember for academic issues.It was reported by an outlet specializing in ND that Everett Golson failed to record a grade in accounting class. The former starting QB on the national runner up team has not spoken publicly since he gave an interview to a very small South Carolina … [Read more...] about Everett Golson returns from his suspension to Notre Dame
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard: No Fly Zone is a 1st round talent
Michigan State senior cornerback Darqueze Dennard was named the winner of the 2013 Jim Thorpe Award last night, given to the top DB in all of college football. With that, you'll see his NFL Draft stock rise even higher. He certainly earned himself some extra future earnings in the Big Ten title game, as she showed tremendous closing speed, as well as a great tenacity to get an … [Read more...] about Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard: No Fly Zone is a 1st round talent
VIDEO: Keith Olbermann tells Lance Armstrong to SHUT UP
ESPN 2 Host Keith Olbermann advises the disgraced Lance Armstrong to “Shut Up,” because Mr. Livestrong keeps digging a deeper hole for himself every time he opens his mouth. Olbermann discusses Armstrong’s comments in the new issue of ESPN The Magazine. And it certainly doesn't make Lance Armstrong a sympathetic figure. Not that anything could at this point. Lance Armstrong … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Keith Olbermann tells Lance Armstrong to SHUT UP
PHOTOS: Crystal Egger makes us want to watch The Weather Channel
Weather Channel personality Crystal Egger is scorching hot no matter how cold it is outside. And it's really cold outside right now. Crystal Egger was part of the MSU Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi. The MSU refers to Mississippi State not Michigan State. The California native also has a degree from University of California-Berkley. Here's more Crystal Egger in action shots … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Crystal Egger makes us want to watch The Weather Channel