Today is the day the axe will fall on numerous NFL coaches and GMs. If it were happening on Christmas Eve, and not New Year's Eve, these acts would be Dickensian. Actually, that has happened in the NFL- the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis canned Mike White on December 24th. Let's take a look at who's likely to be cut loose and those who will stay. Not all will be … [Read more...] about What NFL coaches and GMs are likely to be fired today?
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Ohio State leadership preaches respect in Penn State game
Perhaps no game in the history of college football has been under more intense scrutiny or scandal than the upcoming Ohio State game against Penn State. The Buckeyes are facing serious NCAA sanctions yet to be determined, but those woes pale in comparison to the situation in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions are dealing … [Read more...] about Ohio State leadership preaches respect in Penn State game
Ohio State A.D. Gene Smith Discusses Jim Tressel Resignation (Video)
The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the midst of a NCAA investigation. Its a scandal of epic proportions, that will rock the world of not just the Big Ten but college football at large. Today brought the expected but still huge news that Coach Jim Tressel is stepping down. This prompted OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith to give a statement to the media. But this is no PR flak … [Read more...] about Ohio State A.D. Gene Smith Discusses Jim Tressel Resignation (Video)
Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
The Ohio State University announced today via a press release that it has accepted the resignation of head football coach Jim Tressel. Tressel who went 106-22 in his 10 years at the helm fought back tears this morning as he told his players he was stepping down, according to Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
Gene Smith Gives Rational Behind the 2011 NCAA Tournament Field of 68
Every year there seems to be controversy surrounding the NCAA tournament field. The selection committee, just like referees, receive the most attention when a poor decision is made. This year, with the field expanding by three teams, the scrutinization is at an all-time high. Once the brackets were revealed Sunday evening, Gene Smith held a teleconference to give rational to … [Read more...] about Gene Smith Gives Rational Behind the 2011 NCAA Tournament Field of 68