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NCAA to USC: Go Away!

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:44:51 EDT

The NCAA cannot admit a mistake. They won't admit that the penalties or non-calls against Ohio State and Cam Newton are flawed, and they won't admit that they punished USC based on non-existent evidence.

It seems that everyone who follows college football, with the exception of the NCAA Infractions Committee, realizes that the main argument in the USC-Reggie Bush affair is based on evidence that is factually incorrect.

I'm speaking of the two minute phone conversation, of which no one actually has a recording, that supposedly took place between Ricky Lake (or whatever his name is) and Todd McNair. During the hearing, the NCAA investigator repeatedly asked Mr. McNair about this conversation that took place in 2005. McNair claimed no knowledge of such conversation. This is because the conversation actually took place one year later, in 2006.

ASU Does Something Well! Huh?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 4:41:52 EDT

Actually, I came across something that their Athletic Department put together that is worth sharing. Go to the site below, and check it out:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/

Don't worry about them sharing your information. Go ahead and give your real phone number, but you do not have to insert your emal address. Use your actual name. This cannot be used for generating recruiting contacts, and I don't believe that you will end up on any list.

This is a very creative site, and someone at ASU has used technology in a new and creative way to help sell season tickets. Give it a shot!

Finally, We Can Agree on Something!

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:53:43 EST

First things first. Before you flame me, understand that I had a dream 18 months before the primary election, in which I rode in a limousine with Barrack Obama and his wife, and discussed his campaign. While not agreeing with a damn thing in his platform, I knew that he was going to win the general election. This was long before he overtook Hillary for the Democratic delegates lead, and before a clear-cut Republican nominee surfaced. I knew almost nothing about Barrack Obama at the time, and I have no idea why I had the dream. Regardless, the dream proved true, and here we find ourselves.

I can name at least one hundred points in Obama's platform with which I disagree. Don't test me, it's true. One thing that I know about Barrack is that he is a sports fan. That might be our only connection. Well, my step-mother is black, and I am white, but I don't call a blending of those races a connection, so don't even go there. I'm not a racist, and I abhor racism, as evidenced by previous posts, so don't even go there.

Miles Brand Thanks Detroit Lions Organization...

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:09:05 EST

For supporting NCAA's "Stay in School" Drive.

With the 0-16 Detroit Lions holding the first pick in the NFL draft, how many Juniors will opt to stay in college for another year? Will Sam Bradford really come out to join that team? How about Tebow? I think this has to be a big disincentive to coming out early.

Anybody remember the success that David Carr had with the Texas Texans organization? While the Texans were an expansion team, and the Lions have a history (Didn't Barry Sanders play there; let's not forget Rodney Peete), I'm not sure that they would be any new player's first choice of a team, regardless of the potential payday that comes with being picked #1.

One must feel sorry for top senior players, such as USC's Rey Maualuga, who may be looking at being the #1 overall pick as a defensive player. Sure, the Lions could use defense, an offense, special teams, and coaching. Unless the NFL expands the schedule for next year, next year's Lions team could only be worse in statistical categories, and the win-loss record won't drop.

OK, Fine!

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:14:23 EST

According to CBS, in order to really get points for your discussions, you must have a blog. Fine! I'll do it.

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