I grew up surrounded by the coal-mines of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. I would go on to play college pigskin at California. There I finished second in the Heisman voting despite out-rushing the winner and earned a first-round selection in the NFL draft. During my ten-year NFL career, with two different teams, I appeared in three Pro Bowls. I rushed for 1,000 yards on two … [Read more...] about Who am I?
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Who Am I?
I am one of the youngest coaches in major college football. In fact, I'm coaching at the university where I starred as a player at a time when "life was rosy". Most people don't know this, but I graduated from Wally's high school alma mater. Who am I? … [Read more...] about Who Am I?
Who am I?
I was born in Danville, Illinois and eventually taken in the first round of the MLB draft. I would go on to play my entire 20-year career with one team. I hit over .300 on six occasions. Three times I drove in over 100. I finished my career with 251 HRs, 271 stolen bases, and over 3,000 hits. I played in three post-season series and batted .344 in 17 games. My trophy case … [Read more...] about Who am I?
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Pints and Red Cards
To show their appreciation for winning the 2008 European Championship, a beer company in Spain rewarded each member of La Selección, as the Spanish team is called, his weight in beer. So I figured here on the clipboard, we could give out our own football rewards, a pint at a time. Hold on – if anyone has done something that merits a reprimand, we’ll have to card ‘em. Know … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Pints and Red Cards
NFL’s Worst Coaching Staff? Chicago Bears
Lovie Smith and the entire Bears coaching staff should be fired immediately!!! I cannot believe the incompetence I just saw. Did anyone else see this???? In the NFL, you just cannot give games away ... all three of the Bears losses this year were gift-wrapped for the opposition ... but today's loss at Atlanta was the most egregious screw-up I can remember in a long … [Read more...] about NFL’s Worst Coaching Staff? Chicago Bears